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Kelssek's tactical culture is fluid and direct, generally favouring technical and versatile players. Star players are Colm Ó Tuathail, Gabriel Lapierre, and Loïc Maçon-Petrault. While not weaknesses per se goalkeeping and central defence are areas where the team is pretty average.

Sébastian St-Gerlais GK, Eterna Stars [VLD], b. Beaujoire, BL (age 32) - 14 caps | Title-winning keeper for CF Outineau now exploring the wide world. Aggressively claims balls with total disregard for anyone, teammate or opponent, in his way.

Cathal Gallagher GK, FC Rotmunde 1932 [STL], b. Tête-Jaune, Konoha (age 30) - 63 caps | An agile, technically sound shot-stopper. Could do better in commanding his area and susceptible to getting bullied at corners.

Bernard Despatie GK, Burnaby SC, b. Mirabelle, BL (age 37) - 10 caps | Backstopped Burnaby SC to back-to-back titles and a historic Double, leading coaches to conclude he must be ok at this goalkeeping thing.

Thamior Liadon D RL, Myana [CMT], b. Firith Forest Elven Territory (age 126) - 130 caps, 16 goals | Marauding full-back who likes to get forward and play the overlap.

Ashley Douglass D/M R, CF Outineau, b. Saint-Rémy, BL (age 31) - 81 caps, 8 goals | An attack-minded full back who is also Outineau captain. Uses her dribbling ability to get forward and make runs into channels.

Nacuémiró Buené D/M L, Burnaby SC, b. records sketchy, Farfadillis (age 23) - 14 caps | A skilled player with a great cross, defensively sound but prone to get bullied by bigger attackers.

Tim Bowler D L, Gladerial United [VAL], b. Newmarket, NC (age 30) - 106 caps, 5 goals | Galacticos longlisted solid defensive full-back who can hold up the ball and overlap well.

Phillip Lozic D C, Jinlal Cove [VIL], b. Stawamus, Konoha (age 24) - 36 caps | Mobile, athletic central defender with a strong aerial presence.

Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet D C, CF Outineau, b. Outineau (age 29) - 4 caps | Hard to beat him in the air. Has nerves of titanium when it comes to playing the ball in his own penalty area.

Damien Halliger D C, Holdenburg City [EUR], b. Old Taunton, Noua Cymru (age 28) - 120 caps, 4 goals | Traditional stay-at-home hard-man central defender. Looks to establish dominance in the air.


Lily Marshall D C, Ulsa Rovers [EUR], b. Kirkenes, Noua Cymru (age 26) - 13 caps | Makes smart interceptions, and is better at playing the ball than tackling it, truth be told.

Joseline Fourtin D C, Felswyr [CMT], b. Neorvins (age 30) - 45 caps | Technically sound in the tackle, good positioning, average in the air.

Teadgh Brewer D C, Fiskadha [PFA], b. Vickery, Conryia (age 25) - 0 caps | A decent young centre-back who is reliable if nothing else.

Ryan Dumont D L, Strathcona Internationals, b. Kirkenes, Noua Cymru (age 31) - 19 caps | Positionally sound, technically average, likes to take on his opponent. This occasionally has disastrous results.

Caelin Vinter D R, Valohar Rovers [TKT], b. Mazinaw, Conryia (age 33) - 25 caps, 2 goals | A workhorse down the right side with high stamina and decent ball-winning ability, but he can be temperamental and his elbows hit opponents in the face a bit too often to be just coincidence.

Émile Robin DM, Chalesm [SRS], b. Langlois, Beaulac (age 25) - 3 caps | Adept at stealing the ball off the toes of opponents, she reads the game well but her passing ability sometimes doesn't match her vision. "You can see what she was going for there" is often heard in this context.

Issac Lafrenière M LC, Kionao Locals [TUR], b. Outineau, Beaulac (age 25) - 24 caps, 1 goal | Creative, flashy, can unlock the defence with incisive passing from deep, and drops like a rag doll if he thinks he can get a free kick.

Êsêkïl dí Völará M C, Crossroads [CMT], b. Farfadillis (age 23) - 10 caps | A deep-lying playmaker who relentlessly recycles possession and is hard to get around with the ball on the ground.

Colm Ó Tuathail [captain] M L, Ulsa [EUR], b. Colwyn, Noua Cymru (age 31) - 110 caps, 21 goals | A goalscoring threat who also has the acceleration and dribbling skill to give defences the literal run-around. Made history as Kelssek's first-ever "Galactico", was allegedly the second-best left winger in the world in a season that saw him become a regular feature of the first 11 for Shamrock Cathair, with whom he acquired legend status, winning one Audioslavian title and a couple of silver IFCF medals.

Matts Bogdanor M C, Carsby [EUR], b. East Fallowfield, Etnier (age 29) - 54 caps, 2 goals | No-nonsense holding midfielder who can surprise with a 30-yard banger every once in a while.[/color]

Bryan Hartpoach AM LC, Strathcona Internationals, b. Vickery, Conryia (age 24) - 9 caps, 1 goal | Quick, elusive, and technically adept. May wander into the middle sometimes.

James McDonald M LR, Rolalas FC [VAL], b. Dartmoor, Haligonia (age 32) - 30 caps | A two-footed, versatile winger. Level-headed and unspectacular, likes to cut inside on the byline.

Patrice Champetier M LC, MTK Kingsville [DAR], b. Granby-sur-Bellvue, Beaulac (age 31) - 82 caps, 17 goals | Playmaker with strong technique and game sense. Can play as a deep lying or wide midfielder, has the ability to take on and get past his marker. Former Fontvielle Impact player who was forced to move on due to the club suffering an unexplained existence interruption. At the time of his move to Darmen, his transfer fee was a record for a Kelssekian player.

[color=#777777[Rémy Dionne M LC, Strathcona Internationals, b. Sainte-Anne-sur-Lichy, Roites (age 33) - 89 caps, 10 goals | A box-to-box dynamo who can nip the ball away from behind a player and launch the counterattack in an instant.

Gabriel Lapierre M C, , b. Laval, BL (age 30) - 138 caps, 31 goals | Exciting, creative midfielder and a potent attacking threat thanks to his ability to find passing lanes others don't. Former Taeshan Foreign Player of the Year and was named to the "Galacticos" shortlist as one of the world's 50-ish best players.

Jourdain Blanchette M LC, SW Stahlberg [STL], b. St-Richard, Beaulac (age 30) - 6 caps | A more defensive-minded option on the wing.

Adrian Tremblay-Fillon M C, 1912 Stellburg [STL], b. Saint-Richard, BL (age 32) - 85 caps, 6 goals | A gangly player with high work-rate, passing and technical skills, who loves to play the killer pass.

Amber Docherty M R, AC Olarria [ASG], b. Willsden Harbour, Haligonia (age 27) - 1 cap | Stands out for her dead-ball ability but is a tad limited in creative passing.[/color]

Loïc Maçon-Petrault ST, Directus [EUR], b. Saint-Rémy, BL (age 28) - 53 caps, 20 goals | An elusive and quick striker and noted jazz fan. A skilled forward who is able to dribble past his marker and paint the corners of the goal with the ball.

Seamus Wylten ST, Hondo FC [VAL], b. Brandon, Etnier (age 28) - 50 caps, 28 goals | An instinctive finisher and has a great sense of where to position himself to get chances.

Shaheen Taleb AM C/ST, Aries Chariots [NPH], b. Mineru, Konoha (age 29) - 114 caps, 43 goals | Can freeze the defence with his excellent close control and is a highly composed finisher. Versatile and reliable, he plays best as a deep-lying forward.

Thor Ibrahim Ahmad AM/F RC, Directus [EUR], b. Outineau, Beaulac (age 24) - 12 caps, 2 goals | Once scored half the goals for CF Les Castors as they finished last in the Kelssek league, he's been making steady progress in Eura and could break through this year.

Danielle Maradrogba ST, Coret Hawks [NPH], b. Outineau, BL (age 23) - 11 caps, 5 goal | An exciting, highly touted talent who has already led the line albeit for one of the KFL's basement dwellers.

Eva Karven ST, Hornchurch [EUR], b. (age 25) - 17 caps, 5 goals | Stormed onto the scene in the KFL Championship as the leading scorer for Kirkenes in her rookie season.

Roman Torshen ST, Norrion Rovers [EFL], b. Mistigwyn, NC (age 25) - 29 caps, 4 goals | Has a poacher's instinct for where the ball's going to be, but he's also got a wicked shot from his right foot and likes to power them in. Middling movement and pace (which suits his 'second wave' SOP anyway), relies on his bag of tricks to get past defenders.

Brayden Custworth ST, Chenoworth Rovers [NPH], b. Clayquot, Etnier (age 34) - 127 caps, 57 goals | Deep-lying striker who is as adept in playing in his teammates as shooting the ball. Good vision and awareness and strong technique.

Manager: Andrea Crowe | Crowe has taken Kelssek as far as the World Cup quarterfinals, and is the former manager of Ritter Town in Nephara. Preferred formation: 4-4-2
Honours: Cup of Harmony 43 champions, 2-time Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy winners
Direct free-kicks: Gabriel Lapierre, Bryan Hartpoach
Corners: Colm Ó Tuathail (L), Bryan Hartpoach (R), Ashley Douglass (R)
Penalties: Shaheen Taleb

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Fan culture
Kelssek's national teams are nicknamed the Voyagers in reference to the fact that major international tournaments are practically always in a different region and many time zones away (unless Kelssek is hosting it, of course).

Maybe Tomorrow is common to all national teams:
Voyagers, they keep on calling me
Down the road, that's where I'll always be
Onward Kelssek, the shout from everyone
Step by step, fighting on, till glory's won
Maybe tomorrow, our journey will be done
Until tomorrow, we'll just keep movin' on
Tune: "Maybe Tomorrow" (Littlest Hobo theme song)

Summer of 46 is sport-specific, and references the hosting of World Cup 46, the watershed in soccer actually becoming popular in Kelssek.
Got my first real football
Played it on a plastic pitch
Rubber pellets went everywhere
It was the cycle of forty-six
Oh when I look back now
Thought that it would last forever
Those were the football glory days

Tune: Summer of '69

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Stadiums
Qualifying matches will rotate between three stadiums. You may choose which one if you are the first to RP the match. If you're not bothered to pick, go with Kirkenes as a default.

Exhibition Place, Kirkenes (cap. 38,600)

Kirkenes is the biggest city in Kelssek, a huge and bustling multicultural metropolis. The city's character comes through in neighbourhoods like Little Ariddia, Bathurst Gardens, and Lancaster Hill. Fashionable boutiques and other opportunities for bourgeois consumerism are located in the Rosewood area. The 540-metre Panopti Tower is an iconic landmark, the St. Jude Market is a good stop for fine foods or a quick meal, Melbourne Square and Caron Street are where to go out, and the Museum of Global Civilization is pretty cool to learn about history and cultures and stuff. The Loyalist Fort National Historic Site is where the enemies of the revolution holed themselves up. The city also has a lively microbrewery scene. See also the street map, and the TComm Subway.

Stadium of the Stars, Ulyanof (cap. 42,000)
Ulyanof is the provincial capital of Lupinissia, a prairie city built on agriculture industries (mostly wheat, cattle, and corn) and the Western Mutual insurance cooperative. Despite being a large city of 4 million, it’s known for a friendly, laid-back, country culture. Microbreweries and bistros are thick around Platt Place and the Lorimier district. The surrounds have got great spots for whitewater rafting. The ultramodern Art Institute of Lupinissia is the city’s newest architectural landmark.

Macquarie Docklands, Latrobe (cap. 55,000)

RP permissions
Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Cards to my players: Yes
Godmod events: No
In general, anything that can realistically happen (even if improbable) is fair game. Stuff that violates footballing reality is not ok (usually). If you're in doubt, or think your idea is funny enough, ask me.
RP injuries to my players: Yes but I will determine severity

[Montana Verde]

Nation: Montaña Verde
Trigram: MVE
Adjective/demonym: Verdean
Team nickname: Condors

Coach: Tito Godínez (64)
Assistant coach: Iahan Alphand (57)

Poor performance at IAC14 was the official reason for firing Andino Águila; unofficially, his trenchant criticism of Presidente Santángel clearly disturbed the Federación Montaña Verdean de Fútbol. Either way, he was left to pick over the bones of a literally shitty run in Belnegau while the FMVdF opted for their third coach in as many World Cups, the experienced Deportivo Launia head coach Godínez, who led them to another Campeanato title this last season. He’s seriously old school and marks a return to Enriqueta’s ways, suggesting that while the team didn’t have any more success under her, they at least had more fun. Hard-drinking (he occasionally falls asleep in press conferences), chain-smoking, and totally politically incorrect, Godínez was once asked whether he could even spell “analytics”. “F,” he replied. “U, C, K, O, F, F…” Joining him will be the first ever foreigner appointed to a coaching role in Verdean NT history, Iahan Alphand of Secuaz de la Muerte [Oberour Ar Moro], whose 9 years of management experience have seen him go from the highs of taking Hibernus to the A-Division championship in his very first season, to most recently being fired from B-Division Naucratis. Essentially unhirable in his native country now, he’s taking an unconventional approach back to the top by hitching a flight with the Condors.

Squad: This is a longlist of 36 players. It can generally be assumed the players number 1 – 11 will start, 12 – 23 be matchday squad reserves, and unnumbered players be back-up reserves; but there will be a certain amount of rotation. So long as you’re sensible and unless I’ve RPed otherwise, you can RP my team lineup with some variation.

• Men and women play together in Montaña Verde. To avoid pronoun confusion, female players are marked in pink. If you prefer all-male teams for realism’s sake, you may choose an all-male lineup and ignore my female players.
• The league is fairly new as a result of restructuring following independence, but many of the clubs date back decades and have entrenched traditions and rivalries.
• Fútbol is a tremendously popular sport in the country, rivalling Catholicism for the national religion, but limited overseas exposure means the standard is not especially high.
• Speaking of not being especially high, Montaña Verde is one of the shortest [human] populations in the world. While there are one or two tall players, in general men and women are very short.
• Players are not egregiously dirty in terms of violence or deliberate fouling, but enjoy a good tactical dive now and then.
• The bolded name or “nickname” should be used when referring to players and staff.
• All players are domestic unless otherwise stated. While I normally conduct transfers through the Transfer Window, if you wish to sign one of my players they are usually available, especially if it links to an RP arc. Send a TG/DM to ask.

Goalkeepers:

1. Rudolf Lazzaro “Dolfo” Mojica Parra (23) – Gunzlach
12. Eduarda Escribano (27) – Sporting Mabar
23. Mateo Zayas Chavarría (30) – Scunthorpe de Puyevier
XX. Fernando Mariano Carballal (29) – free agent

As tall goalkeepers are few and far between in Montaña Verde the lanky Dolfo’s ascent has been rapid, but sloppy errors have seen him lose his place at times. He is forging an outstanding domestic career in Græntfjall and largely regained the #1 jersey following error-strewn performances from Mateo, an aggressive sweeper-keeper who is willing to play out from his area, having a rather inflated assessment of his own footballing ability. Escribano is a good shot stopper from close range but she’s very short.

Right backs:

2. Leonilda Balderas Castiglione (27) – Calequén
14. Roberta Márquez Saldana (28) – Francisco Teixidó
XX. Juan Cazzalla Dengra “Zalladen” (26) – Requista Boys

Castiglione, who has a party girl reputation off the field, fell out of favor under Andino Águila; Godínez doesn’t care if his players drink themselves under the table, so long as they climb out the next morning and score a few bangers, which Castiglione is certainly capable of. Full backs in Montaña Verde tend to be judged on their attacking credentials first and foremost. Neither Roberta nor Castiglione are outstanding defenders, both being converted midfielders, but play in offensive roles for two of the leading clubs in the country. Roberta is a relentless attacker, driving forward to whip in crosses, while Castiglione, who has a strong left foot as well, can cut in field and spread the ball around. Most people think Castiglione is the better player of the two. Her personality is a stark contrast to the solemn Catholic Roberta, who crosses herself after every goal or assist, but Roberta let herself down with several defensive blunders. Zalladen, the more orthodox right back, returns to the reserves.

Left backs:

6. Justin Pedroza Sierra (28) – Lotus Park
16. Juan Diego Lucián Juderías (23) – Sonreté
XX. Oscar Taciano Oquendo Alcalá (24) – Universidad de Montaña Verde

Justin is one of the best players in the team. His strong left foot has him at left back, but he’s capable of playing anywhere on the field. A skilful dribbler with all the playground tricks, and standing quite a bit taller than his teammates, he seems to tower over everyone except Osito. What tends to let him down is his attitude. He gets into arguments with the opposition, his teammates, the referees, the fans. He’s the living embodiment of “If you get into an argument with someone, they’re an asshole; if you get into arguments with everyone, you’re the asshole”. He’s battled injury worries over the last couple of ways, but there are hopes a new contract in Brenecia will revitalize his career. Juderías is much more of an orthodox left-back, a good defensive prospect with a great work-rate but lacking any of Justin’s pace or flair. Alcalá can cover both left and right back positions, but is likely to see little playing time.

Center backs:

3. Arquímedes Hernández Velásquez (26) – Kyethas Rivermen FC
4. Jairo Villegas Balderas (32) – Calequén – Vice-captain
13. Alfredo Tafalla (25) – Acharaque
22. Magdalena Fernán Zoido (24) – Scunthorpe de Puyevier
XX. Isidre Malave Caldera (27) – América de Santa Margarita de Yacuija
XX. Angelina “Linara” Miralles Lacasa (32) – Sporting Mabar

In terms of footballing ability, the central defender corps is fairly strong relative to the rest of the team, but the main problem is physical. None of them are especially tall. Arquímedes has good distribution skills and can bring the ball out well, while Jairo is a superb timer of tackles and can reliably clear the ball out – if it’s on the ground. If both of them are stacked end on end they’re almost as tall as one average international center forward. Tafalla is a short, stocky, busy engine. Magdalena is an interesting prospect who’s very quick and skilled at reading and intercepting passes, but can be clumsy in the tackle. Isidre Caldera is strong but also short, tactically smart but sometimes lacking in dedication.

Holding midfielders:

5. Ana-Ximena Pareja Carvallo (27) – Concord Heights Suburban – Captain
15. Cristobal Elizondo “Cristo” Díaz (24) – Francisco Teixidó
XX. Jonatán Santángel Arias (26) – free agent
XX. Sofía Indira Saucedo Barragán (24) – Olimpia La Limana
XX. Edgar Nieves Liñares (31) – Requista Boys
Ana-Ximena is not so much a true defensive midfielder as one more suited to playing a central holding role, supporting a dynamic midfield set-up. She’s not the most skilful on the ball but has a high work rate, impressing with her pressing, tackling, and physicality, and making the starting ‘5’ shirt once worn by former coach Enriqueta herself all her own. Cristo Díaz is a hard working presser who’ll run himself box-to-box offloading short passes and putting in the physical touch needed. The tough-tackling Santángel (no relation to the Presidente!) is a more natural defensive midfielder, good at marking and clearing out, less comfortable distributing in the final third.

Attacking midfielders:

8. Kristjana Eiríksdóttir (28) – Rosbank Town
10. Thomás “Primitivo” Ceballos Cantú (24) – Urrheddiao
11. Valery Nazaret “Valentinha” Garrido García (25) – Northandryun Rovers
17. Julia Pastora Rodríguez Varela (29) – América de Santa Margarita de Yacuija
18. Sara Ariadna Nazario Alonzo (27) – Nowy Orpington United
21. Emma Narváez (27) – Francisco Teixidó
XX. Orlando Pinto Margina (29) – Deportivo Launia
XX. Nicandro Madrigal Roque (27) – Olimpia La Limana

Don’t worry, not getting any puppet strings tangled here: Kristjana is 100% Verdean except for her name, reflecting her background in the tiny minority Græntfjaller population. She plays alongside Valentinha in the center, but they have different roles: she’s more of a speedster and uses her flying pace to whip out to the wings, while Valentinha will tend to drift into more of a central role, distributing and bringing the ball forward to open up rapid attacks. Valentinha is the more physical of the two, and a complex wannabe intellectual off the field to boot. Completing the attacking midfied three is Primitivo, but there’s nothing “primitive” about the play of the young midfield general, who has fared better in the Red League than Kristjana did. Bigger than most of his teammates, his strong physicality can be deceptive as he has a silky touch off both feet. And watch out for his wicked curling strikes if there’s a free-kick in the vicinity of goal. Julia Varela is another very promising player. Small with great speed and balance, she can zig-zag in and out of defenses, but doesn’t put in the hard yards tracking back. Sara Ariadna is a bit of an enigma, not quite the pace of a striker but not quite the complete skills of a central midfielder, prone to some impulsive actions on and off the field. Emma isn’t as methodical in her passing as Kristjana but has great speed too. The experienced Bregmann is too old to be a regular player but remains a popular presence in the changing room.

Forwards:

7. Teodosio “Osito” Orellana Cerda (23) – St Warren City FC
9. Verónica Ximena González Saelices (26) – Francisco Teixidó
19. Naomí Berrocal Encarnación (26) – Concord Heights Suburban
20. Inhué Fernandino Indiano (24) – Sporting Mabar
XX. Benjamín “Benji” Berganza Ureña (24) – América de Santa Margarita de Yacuija
XX. Romualdo Escobar (25) – Acharaque
XX. Erick Fonseca (31) – Requista Boys

The young Osito is a huge target man. It’s still not entirely clear he’s not two regular sized Verdeans wearing a trenchcoat. He’s mainly a goal-scorer, not all that good at assisting and rarely tracking back, but an obvious target for crosses and through balls. Verónica Ximena is a fairly versatile 9/10 hybrid who can do a bit of everything without excelling in anything; in this system, she floats just behind Osito and just ahead of Primitivo to set up the attacks. Naomí Berrocal is a dynamic wing player who can run, pass, and shoot. Indiano is a small, scrappy fighter. Benji is a classic 9, or would be if he weren’t 5’1” and thus not exactly a presence against the aerial ball.

Free-kicks: Primitivo, Valentinha
Corners: Valentinha, Kristjana
Penalties: Ana-Ximena, Verónica Ximena

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

• Choose my goalscorers: Yes
• Godmod scoring events: Yes
• RP injuries to my players: Yes, I determine severity
• Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, I determine severity
• Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes, no more than 4 per game
• Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, no more than 1 per game without contacting me
• Godmod other events: Yes, but preferably shoot a TG if you have something in mind

Please do not use photographs and say they’re my players, or have my players or fans responsible for violence without contacting me.

Home games will be played at the c. 41,000 cap. Estadio Metropolitano Máximo Encarnación in the capital city, Santa Margarita.

MD1: v Nagore
MD2/3: @ Toro Castrado, v Montaña de Gnomos
MD4/5: v Bollonich, @ Delaclava
MD6/7: v Estorvipa y Estorpiva, @ Græntfjall
MD8/9: @ Nagore, v Toro Castrado
MD10/11: @ Montaña de Gnomos, @ Bollonich
MD12/13: v Delaclava, @ Estorvipa y Estorpiva
MD14: v Græntfjall

Style modifier: +2

[Good Samaritans]

A New and Promising Competitor.

Sprouting from the descent of many nations the promising nation of Good Samaritans has grown exponentially in size. The nation prides itself in its core values of being a good Samaritan. That means being hard working, hospitable, kind, compassionate, and having empathy for your enemies. With those values in mind coach, Jak’ob Salinger, nicknamed the King Servant, picked out his team.


Tactics: The Good Samaritans team runs on a concept invented by the head coach of the team, that “God is Control when you are in control.” This idea is based on the concept of controlling the ball and pacing of the game in order to strike when the time is right. It is more of a slow calculated and controlling pace with a more defensive approach. Which works for the team as many of the star players are defensive minded.

Overall the Samaritans Soccer program runs a - 0.5 system trying to keep things balanced & in control

Manager: Jak’ob Salinger - 57 y/o
the founder of the Good Samaritans International Soccer organization and founder of their strategy. Believes strongly in having control over the ball, and micromanaging players. Is very hopeful for their first year in the world cup but is preparing for future ventures


Defensive Head Coach: Jay Barkley - 64 y/o - Mesotyo 太陽と月 FC
Barkley is a football legend in Samaritan history as he has under his belt multiple cups victories, mvp’s, and titles. Barkley has an exceptional eye for raw talent which has allowed him to rebuild the club of Mesotyo 太陽と月 FC and turn them into a contender for the championship this year. Barkley relies on a system of controlling the ball and the pace of the ball and using synchronized movements in order to stop progressions, intercept the ball, and control the entirety of the game.

Offensive Head Coach: Ty OluEsther - 57 y/o - Samaritan United
has never played football professionally in his life but has been coaching college & club teams since the age of 34. Ty has a phD in Physics so he has incredible sensing for spacing and how to manipulate the game. Ty has one coach of the year 3 years in a row and is very well versed in communication. Ty knows many plays and has now recently picked up studying other nations plays in order to effectively break through their defenses. Ty has instilled a belief in knowledge and knowing how to play effectively in his players and is hoping for a positive start to their international hunt.


Goalkeepers
GK – Nikoli Ramez- 18 y/o – Samaritan United
The youngest player on the roster, Ramez is an insane athletic specimen, being 6’3’’ and having a 42” vertical. The highest on the team. Ramez also has the intelligence of a Quantum Physics professor as that is the career he would have pursued if not called by Samaritan United coach OluEsther. Lastly, Ramez has the coordination of a gymnast. Ramez is able to gracefully react to his intelligent reads on the ball. Due to all of Ramez’s God given abilities he is the youngest player on the team and the starting Goalkeeper.

GK – Reeve Brutus- 33 y/o – Samaritan United

The mentor of the talented Nikoli Ramez. He is considered by many the most reliable GK of the century. Some argue that due to his experience and reliability he should start on the team over Ramez. Others say he should switch to “Football” because of how well he catches balls. He has taken the role of a prideful, and shameless older player who is willing to beat up on little kids if that is what it takes to win.

GK – Rose Valentine - 25 y/o – Club Kind
A humble man with a big heart many consider Valentine the soul of the Olympic team. Having experience in all 12 clubs Valentine has met almost every player on the roster. Valentine understands his role as the moral leader of the team and organizes most team building events. Although Valentine has made the team based off of personality more than merit, he is still an extremely talented Goalkeeper. Winning the GK of the year award at 25 years.


Defenders
CB - Jorge Vision VI - 21 y/o - Gente Feliz Unida
Son of the late soccer legend Jorge Vision III, Jorge VIsion VI was raised in soccer and is considered soccer immortality. Although many praise his family's very existence, Vision doesn’t let that get to his head. Vision is extremely humble and extremely talented, he chose to play for the worst club in the league, and after 5 years of play has transformed that club into a legitimate contender. Vision is the star Center Back for the Samaritans with the system revolving around him & Sego.


CB - Mary Lisa Sego - 24 y/o - Gente Feliz Unida
Sego is the only female included on the international roster, and that is for good reason. Sego paired with Vision lead the underdog club Gente Feliz Unida to the no #1 defense in the nation. Taking them from a rebuilding club to a semi-finalist in the national cup in just two years. An extremely talented defender due to Sego’s unique nuance for reading plays and stopping actions before they even happen

LWB - Barandegi James - 24 y/o - Negocios FC
James is a versatile player that in his time at Negocios FC played midfield. With strengths in passing, dribbling and controlling the ball. James is a no-brainer pick for the international team.

RB - LaBarean Honduras - 29 y/o - Club Kind
Honduras is a strong and burly fullback that is able to move at surprisingly high speeds. What he lacks in grace and mobility he makes up for in his linebacker like build. Standing at an impressive 6’2’’ 230 lbs Honduras is an aggressive defender. An unpopular pick for many fans as he does not portray the ideals of the Samaritans international soccer team, but a necessary pick if the Samaritans plan on winning.


CB - Azair Bland - 27 y/o - Mesotyo 太陽と月 FC
Bland, a surprise pick to the Good Samaritans roster, is considered one of the most hated players in Good Samaritans history. His bulldog mentality and inclination to playing dirty and doing whatever it takes to win has earned him a negative reputation among many fans. Although being a controversial pick Defensive Coach Jay Barkley is hoping to use Bland’s energy to hype up and change the momentum of the team in times of need.

RWB - Xhou Man Poa - 22 y/o - Gente Feliz Unida (GFU)
An unknown piece for the Gente Feliz Unida club by many fans, but an intriguing prospect to many coaches. He started off his professional career playing as center forward for the Redford BloodLilies and then switched to RAM for Samaritan United. Both roles did not quite work for him but in the next year he found his place as an offensive based RWB for GFU. He plays a surprisingly aggressive play style that seems to contradict the rest of the Samaritans strategy. Offensive coach Omahari Mohhumed is banking on his ability to bring the ball up in the case of failure. Poa is known for being an analytical and calculated defender who relies more on intelligence than athleticism.

CB - Demarcus Cousins - 37 y/o - Samaritan United
The last string center back Cousins is easily the most experienced player with the International teams system of soccer. Since the team's strategy is heavily reliant on controlling the pacing of the game, this makes Cousins a valuable asset. His experience and reliability may come clutch in certain situations. He is able to intimidate opponents at his remarkable size of 7’0”
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LB - Abdul Jabari - 21 y/o - Redeemer Central
A player with a competitive spirit, Jabari had to beatout 7 other players in order to secure his spot as LB for the international team. A good overall player with a can-do attitude will play aggressively on defense in an attempt to control the ball. A roleplayer every team deserves and will be substituted in when need be.

Midfielders

CM - Mercedes Passion - 27 y/o - Club Kind
Passion is passionate about the game of soccer and that is why the media and his teammates love him. Due to his passion for the sport he has been honored with Co-Captain of the team. Many consider him the heart of the team. He is a well experienced player with an amazing ability to calculate risks and process information quite rapidly. Allowing him to see patterns in the opponents play. He makes relatively no mistakes and loves to inspire and include all of his teammates.

CDM - Kemba Mutumbo - 33 y/o - Hyatt Club
3 time CDM of the year winner and co-owner of the Hyatt Club, soccer club Mutumbo has made a name for himself already internationally through business means, and is now ready to go international again through soccer. Mutumbo is considered one of the smartest players of all time and is in the conversation already for best midfielder of all time. Mutumbo led his club Hyatt to its 8th straight appearance in the Desiderato Cup, and their 5th straight appearance in the champions league, a Good Samaritans record.

CM - Magnus McGrath - 32 y/o - Terrapin Central
The TC captain has proven to the coaching staff that he deserves every opportunity to play for the international team. He excels in passing, smart decision, and ball placement. He has exceptional vision for the field and due to experience knows how to create holes in opponent defenses.

AM/CF - Horacio Glue - 23 y/o - Samaritan United
A young talent with much upside, Glue plays like his namesake. With extremely exceptional ball handling skills many times Glue is able to almost stick the ball to his leg and take it into enemy territory. He still needs some improvement in the passing aspect and was almost switched to a forward position in tryouts for the international team. He will be a substitute to Passion as he lacks experience at this position.

CDM - Larry Smith - 25 y/o - Mesotyo 太陽と月 FC
A surprisingly springy player, Smith is an exceptional bench player. Smith has learned some of the darker ways to play from Bland and is also a controversial choice to join the team. Smith has good vision and feel for the game and is able to adapt easily to the opponents playstyle.

CM - Salva Marquino - 31 y/o - Air Melendez
A balanced midfielder with a good eye for the game. Salva led his club to winning their Desiderato Cup in 2 decades. Marquino is an all- around player who excels in disrupting plays and passing the ball. He is lacking in ability to play upfield.

RW - Ari Glasovia - 17 y/o - Redeemer Central
A stereotypical wing, “nicknamed” Ferrari due to his astonishing striker-like speed. Glasovia has mastered the art of 1 on 1 soccer and is extremely difficult to stop. He is on the shorter side for a wing at 5’7’’ and relies mainly on his speed to play.


LW - Rafael Carsione - 22 y/o - A’Mbrosio
A golden boy with strong scoring ability Carsione has exceptional 1 v1 skills and was a former cross country runner. A’Mbrosio is able to pass well and has good vision for the game. With 4 years of Media experience A’Mbrosio has also been known as an actor due to his ability to fake and pull calls.
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CM - Gabri NiñoTarateño - 21 y/o - Redford Blood Lilies(VIL)
An inexperienced youth, Taratiño is a prospect with unlimited potential. He has a strong sense of identity and understands his position as a bench player right now. He is being brought into the international scene to grow and develop as a player even further for future tournaments to come.

Forwards
SS - Melchio Kareem - 21 y/o - Net Diplomatica
Before the addition of undrafted Kareem, Net Diplomatica was considered one of the trashiest clubs in the country. It was to the point where they had to sign undrafted players with raw talent. Kareem was one of them and maybe due to resilience, ability, or pure determination Kareem was able to thrive in his environment. Becoming captain at the age of 20 and leading them to their first ever positive record. Many consider Kareem to be a surprise pick to the international team, but the coaches consider him a raw talent that could be beneficial to the team later on in life. Kareem is an astounding player at 6’ 2’’ in height and running a 9.7 100 m being the fastest player on the team. Sadly Kareem still lacks experience, and skill as he for most of his life was an unknown and underground player.


ST - David Vision - 23 y/o - Samaritan United (Captain)
The older brother to Jorge Vision, David chose to take the opposite route of Jorge. David Vision is treated by royalty by most and is considered one of the most talented prospects ever. Vision has a well rounded playstyle focusing on attacking and finishing. With a monster left leg and the ability to manipulate the ball. David playing at full capacity will be essential to the Samaritans success. Jorge & David have not played with each other in years and there are rumors going around about beef between the two. Hopefully David & Jorge are able to put aside their differences for the betterment of the team.

ST - Colo - 34 y/o - Club Kind
Known for his unique one name, and being an exceptional trash talker. Colo is the type of piece Coach OluEsther is hoping to come in and finish when playing an offensive lineup. A well rounded player in ability, Colo will also be serving a mentorship role to D’Ambrosio & Vision. As well as being an incredible finisher, leading the nation in goals last year out of any professional player.

CF - Angel D’AMbrosio- 23 y/o - A’Mbrosio (Co-captain)
Angel is the son of club owner Jose D’AMbrosio a Good Samaritan celebrity. With the ability to push the tempo of the game and the ability to make runs from midfield and score. Samaritan Soccer international is banking on D’AMbrosio’s talent and unique ability to make goals out of thin air. He is also the rival to David Vision, sadly losing the striker spot to him in tryouts.

CF - Le Phu - 20 y/o - Pooleon
Phu, although lacking in size being 5’5” and experience being 20. Phu is exceptionally quick and has a 40” vertical allowing him to match many defenders in headers. Phu is able to run from midfield to the enemy goal to attack and back, but lacks the skill to carry the ball with him yet, and will rely solely on assists from the other offensive pieces.

FW - P Diddy - 29 y/o - TrenchDale
Captain for TrenchDale, P Diddy is a player who is comfortable with any challenge. He is an all rounder in skill but is best as an offensive piece. Diddy is not planning to play much throughout the tournament at all but is able to put up some decent offensive tempo if need be.

Stadium Name: Sol Samaritan Stadium


My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following
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Preferred Goalscorers: Vision, D’AMbrosio, Colo, or Kareem

Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes - Let me choose the severity
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes - Let me choose the severity
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes
Style Modifiers: - 0.5

[Gyatso-kai]

Gyatso-kai National Football Team
‘The Bisons’

┤ GENERAL INFORMATION ├

Official Name: Gyatso-kai Men’s National Football Team / 凯海洋国家足球队 (Kaihaiyáng Guójia Zúqiú Duì) / Gyats'kai Tsad droten Taab’rugam
Official Nation Name: The Avatarian Republics of Gyatso-kai / 凯海洋降世神通共和国 (Kaihaiyáng Jiàngshì Shéntong Gònghéguó) / Tsad Gyats'kai Jettise
Country Code: GKI
Officiating League: The Republic Premier Football League (RPFL)
Founded: 1876 (228 AKy)
Regional Officiating Body: The Atlantian Oceania Confederation of Association Football (AOCAF)
Year of Membership: 2019.2 (63 AAg)
Records:
AOCAF:14--21 (WDL)
World Cup: 190-82-130 (54-37-73 Post Silence)
All-Time:
Titles: 0
Rank:
AOCAF: 16th (After AOCAF LXIV)
World Cup: 89th (After WC LXXXIX)
Nickname: Bisons
Style: +3.0 out of 5.0

When RP'ing, the name of my players in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS AND BOLD are the player's family names. These are the names on their jersey and the name professional commentators would call out when making observations. Also, do not write the names in all capital letters, as this is somewhat annoying when reading; I just imagine someone reading calmly along then suddenly SHOUTING the player's name. For example, if writing about FENG Shaoli making a long shot, one would write "Feng made a long shot..." as opposed to "FENG made a long shot..." If you have any further questions regarding names, please feel free to telegram me.

Players age ONE YEAR in-between cups.

Starting players will have their names in GREEN type
Alternate players will have their names in BLUE type
Reserve Players will have their names in STANDARD type.
Travelling Players will be in tables.

┤ THE ROSTER ├

22- ARMOK Hikari
Height: 177cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 29 years old - Team: Southern AFC

Entering into his eighth season with Southern AFC, Armok Hikari has continued to improve and grow when compared to his days back at the University of Omashu. Having taken over for Zhao Baoli since his retirement following World Cup 85, Armok has proven time and time again that he is set to be another storied goalkeeper for the Bisons.

Unlike his predecessor who favored sniping mid-range clears, Armok tends to favor the long-range kicks out to midpitch so as to clear as much action from the back end as possible. Also, Armok is a much more traditional goalkeeper when compared to the very ball-heavy play styles of the former starter for the Bisons; he firmly believes that his primary goal is to stop balls from getting to the net, and by clearing out the attacking zone quickly, it gives him a chance to set the team up more defensively as he does tend to hand over possession often, but that allows him to focus on the main job of stopping balls and not worrying about diving out of the box and going for more ‘flashy’ plays.

Rating: B+ - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Form: B
CAPS: :: 82 GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 61-65, WC 85-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

44- HAMADA Roshi
Height: 181cm - Weight: 90kg – Age: 25 years old - Team: Concord Dusk AFC

After signing a three year, ¥15 million contract with Concord Dusk AFC, Hamada Roshi has essentially made it as a goalkeeper in Gyatso-kai. Coming onto Concord Dusk to backup the aging Kjotvi Bar’kad is no easy assignment, however, with most analysts seeing Bar’kad retiring sooner rather than later, Hamada may see himself starting for the Black & Gold.

A player who developed an odd style in the Fire Nation, Hamada is known for stepping way in front of the net and attempting to use his physique to stop an offensive player before getting to the ball. Many attribute this odd quirk to Hamada and his twin brother Yoshi having grown up playing ice hockey; whereas Roshi would go on to find his love in football, his brother Yoshi continues to attract scouts on the ice at the University of Kyoko in the Fire Nation. Equally adept at his position as a younger Kio’los, the 2021.3 Campaign has already seen Hamada start in net twice for the Bisons; during the first victory over Ko-oren and the nil-all draw against Mertagne.

Started in two games during AOCAF, perhaps he will get more starts this World Cup.…
Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: C
CAPS: 17 :: GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 62-63, 65, WC 87-89, Eagles Cup XI

31- LEE Findao
Height: 191cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 22 years old - Team: Academy of South Kibago

An incredibly young and underdeveloped player – at least in terms of multi-verse play – Lee Findao took the Avatarian Football world by surprise when it was announced after The Combine that they would be taking the Reserve Position on the National Team ahead of suspected replacement Pao Lishin. Such a surprise that on the day the rosters were set to be announced, Lee had already packed themselves up and was boarding a transport out of the National Sports Complex.

Not the most confident way to start your journey to the AOCAF Cup…

With a collegiate style typical of players his size – wide stance, quick to try and muscle defenders out of the ball, and making saves from deep out of the net – we can only hope that has time goes on, Lee will continue to mature under the tutelage of Nishimura on the National Team.

Rating: C+ - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C
CAPS: N/A :: GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: None

Travelling With the Team

Name		Age		Team					Nation              .
PAO Lishin	25		Mando FC				Earth
TSUTSAMA Yen	22		Keldabe FC			Fire
TSUNADE Ki’sae	21		Kyoshi State University			Mandalorian

As had been done under Vhett, Head Coach Tay’haai has instituted a Travelling Corps so as to bring young and upcoming players along with the Bisons to show them what Multiverse Play is all about. Pao Lishin, still a bit bitter about being passed over last World Cup and now for AOCAF, is a surprise to see return on the travelling corps. Last campaign, it was reported that Pao spent most of the practice days away from the other members of the goalkeeping unit; in the weeks leading up to the AOCAF Cup, it is being reported he is talking more with Goalkeeping Coach Nishimura Kenshin.

Tsutsama Yen, is a relative newcomer to the multiverse; having a somewhat average season at UA, he came to the National Team tryouts before World Cup 87 and put up some impressive physical numbers through the Combine, and thus found his way onto the Corps. Showing great promise as a younger player, he signed on with Gaoling Union after graduation and has already begun to cement himself as a strong back-up to franchise keeper Mit Wasan’i

With the promotion of Lee Findao to Reserve, the third spot on the Corps was awarded to Tsunade Kise, a young Mandalorian keeper out of Kyoshi State. At 21-years-of-age, he is set to graduate following this campaign cycle, though it is uncertain where he will wind up. Tsunade has shown a similar style to the former Bison Aki Kio’los, and of the three members of the Travelling Corps, he is the most likely to see promotion.

Left Defenders:
16- TERCAR Shuajo
Height: 180cm - Weight: 84kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Mando FC

Tercar Shuajo, who signed a four-year contract with Mando FC after graduating from Northern University, has added 8kg to his frame in muscle, yet still retains his speed. A very quick and agile defender, Tercar uses his feet and agility to outmaneuver most other players instead of relying on sheer mass to take away a ball, a tactic he learned from pairing with Itawaku during exhibition games prior to World Cup 86.

Now into his fourth campaign as starting defender, Tercar is looking to further cement himself into the team. With both Hashimoto Isamiru and Somchai Kikwan both growing older with every passing game, soon it may be time for Tercar to take his speed and agility to the centre of the pitch. Tercar bares the distinction of being one of only two players to score a goal during the last AOCAF – the lone goal against Vilita & Turori on the opening day of the tournament.
Rating: B- - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C
CAPS: 89 :: GOALS: :: 22 TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 63-65, WC 86-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

12- PAM Kai
Height: 183cm - Weight: 86kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Senlin Timbers

Formerly the backup to the Beast of the North, Pam Kai spent five tournaments in the shadow of Itawaku, hoping to one day earn the starting spot from him or to replace him. However, at the tryout camp, it was Tercar Shuajo who shined, and received the Starting Spike from Tay’haai. Following another lackluster season in Senlin, Pam has shown himself to be a perennial backup defender; though this time, he has been kicked out of the limelight by a former classmate and teammate of his from Northern University… One has to wonder how that will play out during the tournament.

Rating: B+ - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: A
CAPS: 74 :: GOALS: 20 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 61-65,WC 84-89, CoH 79

26 – Khánh KA’LOMI
Height: 190cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 23 years old - Team: Island FC

A young Southern Watertribesman who signed a professional contract with Island FC at just 20-years-of-age, Khánh Ka’lomi is already making waves in the Avatarian sports community. With an impressive size for such a young player, many see him as the next Itawaku, and some have already started calling him “The Beast of the South”. In his first season at Island FC, Ka’lomi put up impressive numbers for a defencemen; ending his season with the highest involvement in goals by a defender with 2 goal and 7 assists to go with 6 clean sheets. Given the way the Bisons have been playing in tournaments prior, don’t expect Ka’lomi to find himself sitting in the press box too much, with a late series call-up likely should Pam or Tercar start to tire or fail to produce.
Rating: B- - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C
CAPS: 32 :: GOALS: 5 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 62-65, WC 87-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

Central Defenders
5- HASHIMOTO Isamiru
Height: 178cm - Weight: 75kg – Age: 36 years old - Team: Ba Sing Se UNITED

One of the most highly-rated player for the Bison defence, Hashimoto Isamiru, or “Hashi” as he is loving called by fans, has shown himself to be a very valuable asset to the team. A strong defensive player who often falls in to a full-back position, Hashimoto has made great strides in improving his passing and marking skills since he was traded to Ba Sing Se UNITED from Keldabe FC after a very disappointing season which saw Kelabe not advance to the playoffs for the first time in five years.

However, as time as worn on, so too as age on Hashimoto. Set to turn 37 during the 2021.3 Campaign, many have been calling for Hashi to step down gracefully and retire. However, in previous interviews over the 2021.1 Campaign, Hashimoto has already said he would not even entertain retirement until he had earned his century-and-half cap for the National Team.

We are now three games past that…

Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 153 :: GOALS: 30 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-87, 89, CoH 76, 79, Eagles Cup XI

15- UTHAN A’den
Height: 185cm - Weight: 83kg – Age: 25 years old - Team:FC Beijing

A large and physically imposing player, Uthan A’den does not play a very physical game like Auranaq or Hashimoto, but instead proves himself to be one of the fastest players on the team; one who uses that speed to outpace and overtake many of his opponents. Less prove to tackle and trip, and more likely to simply run up from behind and steal the ball mid-dribble, expect to see Uthan engaging opponents closer to the net than you will be comfortable with from previous Bisons campaigns.

Having reached his century mark during the 6-2 win at home against The Juniper Union during World Cup 88 – and also scoring his first multiverse hat trick – Uthan became one of the youngest players to reach the milemark, following in the footsteps of Akiyama Qiangyu and Bralor Kotyc’e to reach a century before 25.

And given his presence, Uthan is expected to play for a very long time.

Rating: A- - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: A
CAPS: 139 :: GOALS: 41 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59- 65,WC 84-89, CoH 76, 79, Eagles Cup XI

15- Ganham Ri’om
Height: 175cm - Weight: 70kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Concord Dusk AFC

Though not as fast as Uthan, Ganham Ri’om is a full-back more focused on the offence, who uses his skill with the ball to often drive the offence from the backfield. Though Ganham can have some minor difficulties when tasked with defence (given that he played his entire career at Hatsu State as a offensive midfielder before switching to defence when drafted), he is a very dedicated player and works hard to improve where he knows there are weakness.
Rating: B+ - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: B
CAPS: 57 :: GOALS: 17 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-60, 64-65,WC 84-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

Right Defenders:

3- SOMCHAI Kikwan
Height: 187cm - Weight: 83kg – Age: 34 years old - Team: Itakawai City

While certainly not the oldest player in the defence, Somchai Kikwan does serve as the counterpoint to Uthan’s youthful excitement. Having graduated from Kyoshi State, Somchai is very familiar to the style of play Uthan is used to, and the two of them communicate very well on the side of the field. Very adept at playing the middle of the field, when pushed to the right side, Somchai is quick to adapt and has the endurance and stamina to keep up with the demands.

Having made his multiverse debut in World Cup 85, Somchai has continued to play through a nagging lower body injury. While he has shown signs of improvement – as well as the additional reports of him seeing a Northern Healer for therapy, he continues to play a On-Off schedule; starting one game, resting the next. Many felt he should be taken out of the starting line-up, however, after being the only player to score in four of the Bisons’ five World Cup 86 victories he seems to have garnished a bit of faith from the ASPN team of commentators. Though in World Cup 87, he hit a bit of a dry spell and then during the Cup of Harmony 79 scored three of the team’s eight goals.
Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 86 :: GOALS: 35 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 63-64, WC 85-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

23- HUANG Aodhán
Height: 183cm - Weight: 84kg – Age: 28 years old - Team: Makapu ERUPT

With Mi’rez Yiman retiring, Huang Aodhán would find himself moving up on the list of right defenders. Signed onto a Taap-A team right out of college, Huang was quick to mature and found his way onto the Makapu ERUPT three season ago. A quick study, he adapted well to his new team and soon made it to their starting eleven. Huang is a natural athlete, with impressive speed and stamina to match, and we can expect to see that natural athleticism on display as the tournament wears on and fatigue sets into the Starting Eleven.
Rating: C – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: C
CAPS: 45 :: GOALS: 12 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 60-65, WC 84-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

15 – Tarou ADEEN
Height: 189cm - Weight: 90kg – Age: 24 years old - Team: Royal Flames

With the retirement of a couple of the Bisons’ core defenders, the Travelling Corps has produced another potential feature player in the form of Tarou Adeen. A product of both the Royal Fire Developmental Programs as well as serving under the tutelage of Fujimoto Zhong at Omashu State, Adeen is sure to see his number called in future tournaments, especially as players like Somchai continue to add years to their career. Though, unlike Somchai, Adeen brings more size to the right; standing at just under 190cm and weighs a little under 90kg. Combine that size with his speed and vision on the pitch, and you have a defender who can knock an opponent off course and redirect a ball to a forward without even lifting his head from his target. As with others in the lower levels of the team, expect to see Adeen as the tournament progresses.
Rating: C – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: C
CAPS: 10 :: GOALS: 4 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 65 WC 88-89, CoH 79

Travelling With the Team

Position	Name		Age		School / Team			Nation                |
RD		KATO Zhao Ling	23		Enceri FC			Mandalorian	
RD		YAMADA Goro	22		Ba Sing Se UNITED 		Fire
CD		ZHOU Hiroto	22		Concord Dusk AFC		Earth

The Travelling Corps for Defense is all small trio of defenders who are all potential future Bisons.

Kato Zhao Ling, who graduated from Enceri University and signed an entry-level two-year contract with FC She Pass, is coming off his first RPFL All-Star selection and a third-place finish in the 2021.1 Season, having been traded to Enceri FC before the end of his contract and signing on an entry-level single-year bridge pending the conclusion of the 2021.3 Season. Yamato Goro surprised the football world upon graduation, having signed with Ba Sing Se over Itakawai; Yamato is certainly being watched to replace either of the aging defencemen in Hashimoto and Somchai. Zhou Hiroto, who helped Kibago University win their third consecutive Earthen Shield tournament in five years, also is vying for an eventual spot on the national roster after signing an entry-level two-year contract with Concord Dusk AFC.

Defensive Midfielders:

7- TAKAHASHI Hikaru
Height: 178cm - Weight: 76kg – Age: 37 years old - Team: Northern AFC

A strong defensive midfielder. Takahashi Hikaru’s strength lies in his kicks; easily able to send a ball soaring across the pitch with surprising accuracy, Takahashi is known for feeding the ball to the strikers and catching many opposing defences off-guard. He often has great vision, and he is easily able to read the play and can adapt accordingly.

Now, Takahashi has to step into a new role, as the oldest player on the team. With the retirement of so many of his fellow over-30 players, some feel the pressure is on Takahashi to produce more in this upcoming World Cup… or hang up the Number Seven jersey for the last time.
Rating: S – Team Relationship: S – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 154 :: GOALS: 68 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-89, CoH 75, 79, Eagles Cup XI

6- MA Haijiang
Height: 187cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 34 years old - Team: Northern AFC

Former Head Coach Tay’haai made the unusual selection of having both of his defensive midfielders come from the same team, for reasons most can ascertain…. And it’s a decision that Interim Head Coach Wong Haru A proven veteran on the pitch, Ma Haijiang complements Takahashi’s strong kicks and accuracy with the speed to overcome most opponents; if he can not strike a ball deep, Takahashi will often send a volley up to Ma who will then run it into the offensive zone before lasering the ball to an open forward. Expect to see either Ma or Takahashi in the assist column for plenty of goals.

Though, now with both players into their 30s, and many calling for younger blood to take the reigns, one has to wonder how much longer the ‘Northern Duo’ will continue to play together… or worse, who will be the first to retire…
Rating: A- – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 155 :: GOALS: 53 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-89, CoH 76, 79, Eagles Cup XI

17- YOSHIDA Arata
Height: 177cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 31 years old - Team: Royal Flames

Yoshida Arata is a dedicated player who has worked incredibly hard to make his way to the national team; having spent several months training with one of the greatest Avatarian midfielders to ever play the game, Bralor Kotyc’e. Time spent with Bralor has proven to greatly improve his game, seeing Yoshida climb up the ranks during the Trials for the national team.

Though, Yoshida is not a player you will often notice. He is not one for showboating, and very rarely makes a goal or garnishes an assist. Instead, he focuses his time on the pitch by setting up the offense for a great pass, a decisive tackle that often swings the game’s momentum, or just being able to intercept the ball at the most opportune time. One of the best midfielders in the Southern Conference of the RPFL, Yoshida is sure to see time on the pitch by relieving Takahashi or Ma in the later games of the competition.

Rating: B+ – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: B
CAPS: 73 :: GOALS: 15 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60, 62-65,WC 84-89, Eagles Cup XI

Neutral Midfielders:

18- HISAKAWA Si Woo
Height: 183cm - Weight: 84kg – Age: 34 years old - Team: Senlin Timbers

An extremely technical midfielder, Hisakawa Si Woo is not one to shy away from trying for goals. More adept at reading the play and setting up his forwards, Hisakawa is a bit more impatient than one would like, and he posseses the speed and agility to run through a good defence and find the back of the net on occasion. He is also the only player on the Bisons who is currently unsigned; his contract with the Taap-A team Omashu Athletic ended after AOCAF LX, and with nothing really to showcase his worth, Omashu Athletic chose to not sign Hisakawa; a fact that has certainly hurt his morale going into the last World Cup. However, an impressive showing, including four goals at WC 85, saw Hisakawa sign a two-year contract with the Senlin Timbers just days after the completion of the group stage.
Rating: B+ – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 119 :: GOALS: 34 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84, 86-89, CoH 76,79, Eagles Cup XI

Attacking Midfielders:

8- YU Shichiro
Height: 183cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 29 years old - Team: Keldabe FC

With a very offensive-minded footballing style, Yu Shichiro works as the last link between the midfield and the offence. Much like Hisakawa, Yu has been known to even advance from the midfield to score quite a few key goals in pivotal games, including the 2019.2 Ve’vut Cup winning goal against Concord Dusk AFC. He has a powerful long shot and is exceptional at heading, both of which are aided by his height. However, as skilled as he is in offense, Yu still prefers to pass the ball up to forwards for an assist in a goal as opposed to being the star player.

Rating: A- – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 119 :: GOALS: 23 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

11- GUANYU Jun
Height: 185cm - Weight: 81kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Omashu Athletic (Taap-A)
A very creative midfielder, Guanyu Jun is very capable of making plays on the fly; with great vision and quick feet, he often can set up his forwards for a great goal or keep the ball moving through the middle. Though having graduated from Heibai University right after AOCAF, Guanyu, who managed to only appear in a single game during AOCAF, started in the next two World Cups as well as AOCAF 60, before being knocked off his starting position by Yu Shichiro coming into AOCAF 61. Who knows how that will play out, seeing as how many in the sports world see Guanyu as more of a playmaker than Yu and a bit more skilled despite being three years his junior.

Rating: B+ – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 63 :: GOALS: 16 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60,62-65,WC 84-85,87-89, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

14 – Fei’kao SONG
Height: 185cm - Weight: 81kg – Age: 26 years old - Team: FC Mando

Relatively young when compared to his teammates, Fei’kao Song chose to forgo his collegiate career, getting drafted by FC Mando the day before his twentieth birthday. Despite all the fanfare of his first season behind him, Song has not had a promising start to his sophomore season. Given his still-developing skills in midfield, his is seen as a comparatively weak player and often spends more time with the coaching staff than other more-seasoned players. Song, much like Hisakawa, is a technical player by nature whose greatest asset is not in his aim or power, but in the art of dribbling which he uses at every opportunity. While more prone to provide assists on plays as opposed to goals, Song has proven himself through Trials to Tay’haai and earned a spot on the National Team, albeit a reserve position.

Rating: B- – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: C
CAPS: 30 :: GOALS: 12 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 60, 63-65, WC 87-89 CoH 76, 79

Travelling With the Team

Position	Name			Age		School/Team					Nation
DM		INOUE Anernerk	25		R.C UNITED				Water
DM		Kal ITOWA		25		FC Beijing				Water
NM		Penlu SAITO		22		Omashu				Fire
OM		SHAO Mi’ka		24		Solus FC				Water
OM		DIK Up’lis		23		Northern AFC				Earth

Mostly comprised of Water Tribesmen, the Midfield Travelling Corps is a grabbag of talent. From the University of the Northern Tribes come home-grown Inoue Anernerk, who at just like his father, the famed Inoue Kuruk, completed back-to-back double-digit scoring seasons in his last two seasons of college; impressive for a man who is supposed to be on the defensive midfield. From UST, Kal Itowa mirrors the success of Inoue, though a career less filled with goals and more with assists. Penlu Saito, a young player from the developmental Chomain State Academy, hopes to see a professional contract within the year, and with such a great season in the ADFL, you can be sure he will at least entertain some good offers. Out of the University of Kibago, Shao Mi’ka is a relatively quiet player who has had offers from both Gaoling Union and Senlin Timbers. Dik Up’lis rounds out the Travelling Corps, bringing from Omashu State a drive for excellence many teams would love to have, even if it comes with a bit more maturing to be fostered.

9 - Dag’da SKIRATA
Height: 185cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Ba Sing Se UNITED

From the fabled and illustrious Skirata family, Dag’da Skirata continues to show why the Skirata’s are the most famous Avatarian family in sports; from his grandfather Kad coaching the Men’s National Ice Hockey Team to his father A’den’s 59 goals in 190 caps for the Bisons, Dag’da has some massive shoes to fill. Though his youthful energy often times shows itself in classic mistakes, Skirata is able to power his way through many the defender and be it by foot or by head, he finds the net more often than not. Earning his century in the abysmal Cup of Harmony 79, Skirata hopes to redeem himself in the next campaign set to begin in Atlantian Oceania. In-between the 2021.1 and 2021.2 Campaigns, Skirata has shocked much of the Avatarian Sports world, forgoing the expected signing with his hometown FC Itakawai and signing with their interleague rival Ba Sing Se United for an undisclosed amount; however, the six-year contract is likely one of the most expensive to be signed in recent memory.

Coming out of the extended drought that killed the Bisons through AOCAF, in AOCAF LXV, Skirata was able to record three multi-goal games, including a hat-trick in the Round of 24 game against Kimi-Suomi. Here’s to hoping the fire is still lit beneath him.
Rating: S – Team Relationship: S – Morale: S – Form: A
CAPS: 160 :: GOALS: 98 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-89, CoH 76,79,Eagles Cup XI

10 - SONG Kaoru
Height: 178cm - Weight: 74kg – Age: 29 years old - Team: FC Mando

Much like Skirata, Song Kaoru comes from a sports-centric family; with his father a coach in the RPFL, his mother a third-line winger for the Ice Bisons and his younger brother the star goalkeeper for Itakawai City, fans and critics have come to expect nothing but greatness from Song. They have certainly not been disappointed in domestic play, with Song showing a near-effortless game on the pitch. Dodging defenders as if they were standing still, sniping balls past nets which might as well have been empty, Song has quickly become the media’s favorite player... especially with how he loves to be interviewed.

Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: :: 153 GOALS: 67 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-65,WC 84-89, CoH 76, 79, Eagles Cup XI

29- LI Yuuta
Height: 185cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 29 years old - Team: Island FC

Older than both of the starting forwards, Li Yuuta also finds himself the oldest member of the Forward Corps. Playing the last six seasons in Island FC, Li has continued to develop as a well-rounded secondary striker; able to shield the ball from the other team and hold them off long enough for either of the Bisons’ primary stikers to get into position for a great shot. Li is very adept at striking himself, having led Island FC in Goals Scored last season.

Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 47 :: GOALS: 20 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60,62-63, 65,WC 84-89, CoH 76, Eagles Cup XI

19 - KIM Vinh Lành
Height: 185cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 27 years old - Team: Island FC

A seasoned pivot man through five seasons at Island FC, Kim Vinh Lành is known for his ability to read the pitch and place himself ahead of a ball to bring in an attempt --- even if the pass is terrible --- through his excellent ball-handling skills. Albeit not the most conditioned player, with stamina that often finds him at the back of the pack during running exercises, Kim makes up for his endurance with incredibly fast bursts to the goal.

Rating: B – Team Relationship: A – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 30 :: GOALS: 9 :: TOURN. PLAYED: WC 86-89, CoH 79

┤ PLAYER OPTIONS ├

Captain: TAKAHASI Hikaru
Vice-Captain: HASHIMOTO Isamiru
Third Captain: MA Haijiang

Kick Takers (in order of ability)
Free kicks: SONG Kaoru
Right corners: GANHAN Ri’om, UTHAN A’den
Left corners: TAKAHASHI Hikaru, UTHAN A’den
Penalties: Dag’da SKIRATA, TAKAHASHI Hikaru, MA Haijiang, GUANYU Jun, HASHIMOTO Isamiru, YU Shichiro, SOMCHAI Kikwan

┤ COACHING STAFF ├

Head Coach: .:: VACANT ::.

Following the completion of the 2021.1 Campaign and World Cup 88, the initial contract for Head Coach Kad’e Tay’haai had reached its conclusion. In no surprise to anyone in the Avatarian Football Community, Director of the National Sports Council and President of the Avatarian Leagues of Association Football Vhett Boba accepted the completion of the contract and formally dismissed Tay’haai after twelve tournaments. The first Head Coach after The Silence, many had expected Tay’haai to bring glory back to the Bisons on the multiverse stage; instead, the National Team held a 36.08% Winning Record, including multiple losing streaks of three games or more, including the winless 79th Cup of Harmony and the single-win AOCAF 63.

Not exactly how the former star player for the Bisons Pre-Silence and collegiate coach wanted his national coaching career to transpire, and certainly not how he envisioned it ending… a 3-1 loss at home after winning just six games out of eighteen.

However, in the past campaign, the Bisons saw quite the improvement – going from a 6-8-4 group finish in World Cup LXXXIX to an astounding top-of-the-group finish with 3-0-1 before making it to the Quarterfinals where they would lose on penalties against Demot – and for some, that may be all the sign they need to push Wong into the Head Coach position.

Interim Head Coach: WONG Haru
Height: 185cm – Weight: 88kg – Age 51 years old – Team: FC Itakawai, Assistant General Manager

Once a star defender for the Bisons, following his retirement from national and multiverse play, Wong Haru made a name for himself with a brief stint in coaching professionally; first as a Defensive Coach for Solus FC for two years and then FC She Pass for another four. However, when Wakahisa Hikaru – whose infamous knee injury in the championship game for the Republic Chalice brought the nation to tears and ended his professional career – called Wong, as the General Manager for FC Itakawai, to hand him the reigns of the infamous team right when they shifted ownership, it was a call Wong could not pass up. Being the head coach of one of the RPFL’s best teams for nearly 8 years truly honed his knowledge of the game as well as his abilities to analyze and coach players to greatness, all before he was promoted within to the role of Assistant General Manager under Wakahisa. After being both a player, a captain, positional coach, head coach, and assistant general manager, the only two roles left for Wong were to be either the National Team Head Coach, and the President of the ALAF. Thanks to Tay’haai - who brought Wong on as the assistant coach for the team back at the start of his tenure - one goal was soon to be achieevd. Though for now, the title of "Interim" hangs over Wong, and it is up to him to guide the lost ship back on course until a more permanent coach can be chosen... or he can earn the title himself.

Rating: B - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Confidence: B
Tourn. Coached:
As Interim Head[b] – AOCAF 64-65,WC 89, CoH 76, 79, Eagles Cup XI
[b]As Assistant – AOCAF 59-63,WC 84-88, CoH 76, 79

Coaching Assistants:
Forwards: KUSONAGI Batou, PHAM Vinh Lành, KRYSE Pre
Defence: NAKAMURA Batou and MAKI LI
Goalkeepers: KITA Bai’a, NISHIMURA Kenshin

Head Medical Officer: Doctor FONG Jintao
Height: 190cm – Weight: 82kg – Age 36 years old
Following the retirement of Wen Wuchin after the 85th World Cup, the much-younger Doctor Fong Jintao replaced the “Ol’Doc” as he was so lovingly referred to as by the team. Having served through the Grand Army of the Republic, Doctor Fong is a veritable successor to the Ol’Doc’s history as the last member of the Old Guard – all staff appointed by former-Head Coach and now Director Boba Vhett. When not travelling with the team, Fong carries the rank of Captain, First Class and serves in the 501st Legion in the First Territorial Army, stationed in Republic City; specifically, he is a resident Surgeon within the Third Avatarian Guard, and is seen as a competitor for the soon-to-be-vacated position of Head Assistant Surgeon in the Capital Medical Facility, thanks to another former member of the Old Guard retiring from that post.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Confidence: A
Medical Assistants: HU Haicheng, HONG Sujin, LEE Jiabao

Security Chief: Captain AKAAN (RC-4868)
Height: 190cm – Weight: 90kg – Age: 47 years old CHRONOLOGICAL (50 years old BIOLOGICAL)
A clone officer within the Grand Army of the Republic, RC-4868 was appointed Chief of Security for the National Team in 2011.1. Each time the team travels abroad --- so long as he is not engaged in a mission --- RC-4868 is pulled from service and placed into the spotlight of security. He is battle-hardened, having been raised since birth for war and combat, and as such often views these assignments with true boredom. The seven men he brings with him on assignment share the same sentiments of the ‘mission’, however, their ‘unwaivering loyalty’ to the Republic prevents any negative speak during the assignment. Each is a member of the Avatarian Guard, whose sole responsibility is to defend the Avatar at both home and abroad; this protection then extends to all sports teams travelling beyond the borders of the Five Nations.
Rating: A – Strength: A – Tactics: A – Skill: A
Security Assistants: CT-2234, CT-45-9934, CC-8341, CT-2401, CC-75-3341, RC-1346, RC-4321, RC-4555

Director of the National Team & President of the ALAF: HIS RIGHT HONOURABLE VHETTBoba
Age: 75 – Time in the job: 8 Years (37 jì)

Once the longest serving Head Coach in Avatarian History – with a record spanning 261 games, ten World Cups and multiple other multiverse competitions – it was only right for Vhett to step into the role of President of the Avatarian Leagues of Association Football. Having brought a team from nothing to the quarterfinals in 8 World Cups is not something to look away from, and although his career was tarnished slightly by the final performances of the Bisons – going 5-7-1 in his last World Cup – Vhett is confident that soon glory will be returned to the Avatarian Republics, although initial performances in all seven tournaments to date have been far from promising.
Rating: S - Influence: A - Morale: A - Confidence: A – History: S

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┤ THE KITS ├

For the Sixty-Fifth Edition of the AOCAF Cup, the Bisons will be wearing the uniforms they debuted in the 2021.1 Campaign at the Eighty-Seventh World Cup. For the game on Matchday 5 against our regional brethren, Wreckeria, the Bisons will wear the THIRD Kit, and the flag of Atlantian Oceania shall be flown beneath the flag of the Avatarian Republics.

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┤ PRIMARY FORMATION ├

While under Tay’haai and Vhett, the Bisons utilized the modern standard of the 4-4-2 Formation. Giving the Bisons a strong midfield presence while pairing two quick strikers – in the last cup being Skirata and Song Kaoru – the 4-4-2 allowed many of the Bison games to keep low goals for an opponent while giving them a chance to rack up high goals.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t always the case…

Under Interim Coach Wong Haru, the Bisons are changing up their usual style and taking out the second forward and replacing them with a stronger midfield presence in what is known as a 4-5-1 Formation. Usually taken by teams wanting to secure a lead, the 4-5-1 is often seen as a more ‘defensive minded’ formation. The extra midfielder – in this case Hisakawa Si Woo – often will float between a defensive position and a support position for the remaining forward. In choosing the speed of Skirata over the accuracy of Song Kaoru, Interim Coach Wong is giving up offensive capability to shore up defence. Especially considering that Song was the lead goal-scorer in the last World Cup, the focus on a slightly-younger Skirata may be a look to the future and keep Song on standby should the offence need a boost.

Expect to see the two men swapped out from game to game until the team solidifies. Of course, in a tournament with just four games, the team may not be able to completely figure out its new strategy in quick-enough fashion.

Unfortunately, the first foray of the new formation did not go according to plan, with the Bisons scoring a lone goal, and conceding five in three games. Of course, it takes time for a new formation and new coaching strategies to take effect, so the National Sports Council continues to out its faith in this new experiment, and behind Wong.

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┤ GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE ├

GROUP SEVEN

Matchday 01 at Astograth₅₈
Matchday 02 at Jeeves Land₂₈₅
Matchday 03 vs Damukuni₁₁₃
Matchday 04 at Kiltoch₁₈₀
Matchday 05 vs Wreckeria₂₄₇
Matchday 06 at Kelssek₁₅
Matchday 07 vs Omerica₂₈
EXTRA DAY
Matchday 08 vs Astograth₅₈
Matchday 09 vs Jeeves Land₂₈₅
Matchday 10 at Damukuni₁₁₃
Matchday 11 vs Kiltoch₁₈₀
Matchday 12 at Wreckeria₂₄₇
Matchday 13 vs Kelssek₁₅
Matchday 14 at Omerica₂₈

┤ HOME STADIUMS ├

Official Name: Stadium of the Republics
Local Name: The Bowl
Seating Capacity: 83,686
Location: Republic City, Republic Capital Territory, Gyatso-kai
Games Hosted:[/] MD 05, MD 13

Located in the premier Zhaoyang District of the Republics' Capital, the Stadium of the Republics is the largest football stadium in the entirety of Gyatso-kai. Home to the R.C. United team in the RPFL, the stadium is one of the most contested grounds in the entire league; seeing as R.C. United has been the top-placed team in each of the last four seasons, as well as dominating conference play. A short drive from the largest airport in the nation - Roku Capital International Airport - as well as some of the largest and most prestigious hotels in all of Gyatso-kai, a team that plays in "The Bowl" is sure to feel more than pampered. A truly multi-verse city, with the amenities one would expect, Republic City welcomes any and all fans from all across the multi-verse to sample the true amalgamation of Avatarian culture that is our capital.

[b]Official Name: Stadia Capital
Local Name: The Stadia
Seating Capacitu: 78,050
Location: Beijing, Jing Prefecture, Earth Kingdom, Gyatso-kai
Games Hosted: MD 03, MD 11

Located on the far western shores of Gyatso-kai, Beijing is one of the largest Earth Kingdom Cities in the nation. Taking its name from the bastion-like construction of Beijing, as well as its status as the capital of the fledgling Republics before the Unification, the Stadia Capital is another premier arena set to host five World Cup matches, including the opening match against Kohnhead.

Given that Beijing is an Earth Kingdom City, fans in attendance will be given a crash course in Earth Kingdom traditions and life. Do not be surprised should you come across bending in your journey; unlike the egalitarian nature of Republic City and the territories of the United Republics, Earth Kingdom people take great pride to incorporate their natural bending talents into their everyday lives. From train-car systems that rely on gravity to come downhill and bending to move uphill, to the Pro-Bending League games that will be held at the Earthen Ring during all five matchdays, visitors from around the multi-verse will get a taste of the blending of the traditional and the modern that occurs throughout the Republics.

Official Name: Meshgeroya'yaim
Local Name: Mesh'yaim
Seating Capacit:y 79,890
Location: Keldabe, Keldabe Autonomous Province, Mandalore, Gyatso-kai
Games Hosted: MD 07, MD 08, MD 09

For the truly brave traveler, the three games held in the third-largest city of Mandalore will be quite a contrasting view than those held in Republic City or Beijing. The sights of citizens in the traditional beskar'gam of the Mandalorian Clans - from their vivid colors and striking patterns to their keen obsession with weaponry - may be a bit much for the less-than-adventurous traveler. Be warned... the Mandalorian people love to show off their culture, and any fan who finds themselves exploring the local taverns and public houses will certainly experience it fully and unabashed.

Just make sure when you walk in, you ring the beskar'naumiit... the giant bell to the side of the entry way. And no, it isn't missing the chord to ring it. You punch it...

The Meshgeroya'yaim - 'Home of the Beautiful Game' in Mando'a - is an incredible stadium located on a high elevated cliff overlooking the city of Keldabe. The capital of the province of the same name, Keldabe is a true Mandalorian town, where the traditional has been adapted to serve the modern needs. The stadium itself, which has stood on the same ground since 1890, is a hearkening back to the old ways of Mandalore. In a time when clan rules were established through combat, the Mesh'yaim has the feel of an old coliseum, with the iron sides of the outside shielding the area from all noise that is not from the game. Of course, whenever a goal is scored by the home side, the resounding roar of the Kaab'akaan could be heard through the entire region and everyone in Keldabe knew their team had made a goal.

Unfortunately, the Kaab'akaan is turned off during multi-verse play, and only sounded at the start of each half, to signal the end, and then blown twice to signal the game's conclusion.

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┤ ROLEPLAY PERMISSIONS ├

Choose my goal scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
Injure to my players: Yes for minor, one-game-out injuries. I will decide and RP any further inactivity for a player caused by your injury.
Godmod injuries: Yes for minor, one-game-out injuries
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes, within reason
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes (1 MAX PER GAME)
Godmod Other Events: Yes, within reason. Please telegram me if you’re in doubt.

[Abanhfleft]

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ABANHFLEFT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TEAM - WOMEN

This is Ginny Katesmar's last chance to get the Democratic Republic back into the World Cup. If she fails this task, she might have one more chance to leave on a high with the Cup of Harmony. But no matter the results, this will be Katesmar's last World Cup cycle with the Lady Revolutionaries.

BASIC INFORMATION
Name of nation: Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft
Demonym: Fleftic
Team colors: Blue, orange, and green
Style modifier: +3.00
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Ginny Katesmar (56 y/o, North Prarie)

STARTERS
GK: Bronwyn CHURCHILL 30 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz City Women
Bronwyn is the daughter of Rosenpfelblatz City's new manager Joseph "Joe" Churchill, one of the most decorated managers in the sport within the Fleftic sphere of influence. Bronwyn came with her dad to Rosenpfelblatz and immediately settled in well with the Lady Sky Blues' academy. She is a traditional keeper who prefers to keep close to goal and catch or slap away shots from that position, although she is learning to become a more athletic keeper now that she's training with the likes of Yannie Redborne, Marfa Kirilenko, and Blaze Chrzanowska. She's been elevated to starting goalie because Stephanie Bryan is off playing for the over-35 national team in the World Cup of Masters in Sarzonia.

RB: Queen YARNALL 27 y/o, Admiral Porcusces Women
A quiet and sturdy defender who for her age is already making waves not only in the youth leagues but also in her handful of appearances for the Admiral Porcusces Women senior team. Still needs some work obviously but she could have a very high ceiling indeed.

RCB: Christy SHEPLEY 31 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz City Women
At 6 feet 2 inches, Christy is already one of the tallest 17-year-old Fleftic central defenders ever in the Democratic Republic and its sphere of influence. Coupled with a supernatural defensive ability, it's a wonder why she's still on the bench and not starting, until one realizes that Christy is quite the thin and willowy girl. She's a good defender and good in aerial and dead-ball situations, there's no doubt about that, but it's still very much child's play to get her off of the ball, and applying the slightest amount of pressure turns Christy into a headless chicken.

LCB: Tiera WALRATH 29 y/o, Ogovlich Medusas
One quarter of the Ogovlich backline that won them the Youth Premier League title this season. Like Wilton Kaba beside her in the under-18 team, Tiera's main purpose is to win balls inside the box and then kick it right out of the danger area. Accuracy needs a bit of work though.

LB: Georgine BAUM 30 y/o, Pascal Mashu (Kita-Hinode)
Another player with foreign roots playing for the Democratic Republic. This time, Georgine's parents are immigrants, or rather expats, from Pridnestrovia, who escaped the country after her father said a few things that were not to President Field Marshal Stepan Stepanenko's liking. For a long time she was forced to play on the right but now she's back to her preferred left back position after some years being hung out to dry by the SFA. Surprisingly enough, her time playing in right back hasn't turned her into an ambidextrous threat. Maybe it was never meant to be.

RM: Trinidad KLEIST 32 y/o, Xemlice Rovers Ladies
Trinnie Kleist was always tipped to become a hard, no-nonsense midfielder who doesn't let the opposition get past her, and for once she actually developed into one such player. She's also matured to the point where she now times her tackles wisely and does them only when necessary. Still doesn't stop some referees whipping out the cards on Trinnie just because her reputation precedes her.

LM: Cecily SEGOVIA 32 y/o, Riuwiee United Women
CeCe Segovia is the creative foil to Trinnie Kleist's defensive midfielder. The Oontaz-born central midfielder is the creative outlet for the midfield, setting up passes and long balls to initiate the attack. But that doesn't mean she shirks from her defensive responsibilities. Still, like Trinnie, CeCe is still a bit enthusiastic with the sliding tackles and will get her name on the referee's notebook a fair few times.

RW: Elene LINER 30 y/o, Sarvusdalamoive Ladies
Even at her young age, Elene already has the look of a future fantastic keeper. Well, what else can be said about the Sarvusdalamoive Football Academy, which has turned out great Fleftic keepers like Maksim Varamoninov and Victoria Carter? Unfortunately, she's slipped down the pecking order, but only because Brook Arzate deserves the chance to start this time. She had a lot to make up for after that emotionally devastating penalty shootout loss against Schottia in the 9th Under-15 World Cup and she ended up not having the mental strength to get over the disappointment of the shootout so she decided to become a striker instead. This way she hopes to emulate some of Abanhfleft's star forwards like Matthew Cave and Ruud Akinfenyor who started off as goalkeepers and then decided to make the move up to the top of the pitch.

CAM: Prudence WOODWARD 30 y/o, Duhblakk Aztecs
Prudence Woodward is the third and final player of Panemian descent to represent the blue, orange, and green for the Sporting World Cup after Guildenstern Cardew and Poppaea Fleet-Street. Prudence has a taste for clever through-balls and occupying pockets of space in which she could create chances and even score a few goals herself. She became a mother after a one-night stand with fellow under-18 teammate Prince William Luckless, but she wants to emulate her fellow single mother footballer in Claudine Samaniego in having both a stable family and a good football career.

LW: Amelie RUSEV 30 y/o, Ludogorets Markovsky Ladies
Amelie Rusev is definitely the complete winger package now. Not only is she both quick and light on her feet and strong in the air and during challenges, she is ambidextrous, able to use both feet to send in long balls and crosses into the box when she wants. With that added crossing ability, Amelie has already cemented her place in the first team of Ludogorets Markovsky Ladies. As for being the next Miss Ludogorets though, for some reason the fans are reluctant to give her that unofficial title. Who knows why?

ST: Kelly McGINNIS 30 y/o, Hoventon & Corlington Town (Mercedini)
Kelly McGinnis could very well be the next Chelsea Stuart, and not just because she's become the starting striker for the Fleftic women's national football team. Kelly moved abroad to Mercedini's Hoventon & Corlington Town to continue her development as a striker, but almost a decade later and she's not won much with the Mercedinian side. She wants more, and if moving away from Hoventon & Corlington Town is the way to get it, then she'll just have to make the move.

RESERVES
GK: Deanna HERRING 22 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi Women
Abanhfleft and Ginny Katesmar are taking a risk bringing two under-23 goalkeepers for this tournament as backup to Bronwyn Churchill, but then again, this is supposed to be a bunch of tune-up games after all. Deanna was rated enough by Kate Bernanos to be the starting goalkeeper for what could be Abanhfleft's last Di Bradini Cup for a while, but for the Mike Sarzo Memorial Trophy she's only good enough to warm the bench for Rona Churchill.

GK: Mihaela HRISTOVA 22 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz City Women
Mihaela was the third-string goalkeeper for the under-21 side in Di Bradini Cup 49 for Abanhfleft. She's still third-string here in Muralos, but now it's for the senior women's team itself. It's like a promotion but also not really one.

RB: Christina SINGLETERRY 22 y/o Wanda Island Wanderers Women
Christina is already a formidable defender with very good pace who can close down on opposing forwards before the goalkeeper even needs to come out of her area. Unfortunately for her though, the other areas of her game are weak, to put it mildly. Her stamina is weak, her technique is weak, and her passing leaves a lot to be desired.

CB: Brooke AUGUSTYN 31 y/o, Dinamo Bender Women (Pridnestrovia)
Augustyn didn't exactly become one of the best fullbacks to come out of Abanhfleft, but at least her career wasn't sidelined by too many injuries either. After a decent showing with Eielo Sunlight Women, she made the leap to Pridnestrovia and Dinamo Bender Women where she did well enough to make her way back to the national team.

CB: Skye EREVE 22 y/o Xemlice Rovers Ladies
Although Skye's skills as a defender may only appear to be adequate to many people's eyes, she more than makes up for it by her other skills, such as rapid race to close down on the opposing forwards, and she can also act as a ball-playing defender thanks to her technique and formidable passing skills. the only thing currently keeping her out of the Fleftic starting eleven is the far bigger experience of Tiera Walrath with the senior national team.

LB: Tien GOODLETT 28 y/o, Ogovlich Medusas
The second quarter of the Ogovlich backline that won the Youth Premier League. Tien is more of an attacking fullback who likes to maraud further up the pitch and assist in the attack. She still gets back in defense more times than not but a particularly quick counterattack could still leave her stranded where she can be of no help to her fellow defenders.

RM: SIBUSIZWE Kiggwancha 28 y/o, Athletic Motonou
SIbusizwe's greatest strength lies in the fact that she can win the ball in midfield more times than not. Of course, most of this is against girls and boys on or nearly the same age as she is, but when she turned out for Athletic Motonou's senior side in the last few matchdays of the Ladies' Third Division season (with the title already wrapped up for Motonou) Sibusizwe looked capable of doing much the same thing against players who were much older and much more experienced than her. Now, she may be older but she's still no closer to being able to show this side of her game regularly because of manager philosophies and better players becoming available for call-up to the national team.

CM: Poppaea FLEET-STREET 31 y/o, Ogovlich Medusas
Poppaea is a rock-solid midfielder with decent ball distribution skills but still has a tendency to go all in on tackles, especially sliding ones. She came out as a lesbian at a young age and has been a pillar in the local LGBTQ sporting community, so when she got dropped from the national team for other midfielders who are better at playing in midfield than her, there was an outcry. The situation calmed down through the years though, and now she's back in the national setup.

LM: Charlene WILLIAMSON 31 y/o, Admiral Porcusces Women
Charlene Williamson is the overlooked twin sister of Gareth Williamson. The reasons why she's been overlooked is because her main assets in football are mostly pace, acceleration, physicality, and a good long ball. Charlene can also run with the ball or chase it for 90 minutes and anyone stupid enough to try to take the ball away from her would find themselves on the ground almost immediately. Strangely though, Charlene's physicality tends to vanish during set pieces and Charlene could now count herself lucky if she doesn't end up kissing the grass while trying to get a touch on a corner or a free kick. Perhaps that's why Sporting Ceneisis allowed her to go to their provincial rivals Admiral Porcusces. Now that's one transfer the Blues regretted deeply.

RW: Sohaila MAGOMEDOVA 32 y/o, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Sohaila is one of Heinrich Wurzmann's latest finds from the Alternative Football Program. Her idols growing up were tricky players like Finn Jameson, Ruud Akinfenyor, and Matthew Cave, and Sohaila certainly has the feet to emulate them. She has indeed turned into one of the best right wingers Abanhfleft has to offer, but her decision to move to lower league Pridnestrovian side Exiles FK has cost her many a call-up with the national team. Until now, that is.

CF: Hiroko KELLERMAN 24 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz City Women
Kellerman won the Golden Boot in the Fleftic Premier Development League 1 with a 23-goal haul in the 2028-29 season, earning her a promotion up to the senior women's team where she continued her goalscoring form with 21 goals for 2029-30, making her the highest goalscorer of the Citizens that season. She earned a call-up to the under-21 team for the 48th Di Bradini Cup, where she was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disastrous campaign which once again convinced the SFA to boycott the Di Bradini Cup for real and permanently this time.

LW: Claudia ROOS 31 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi Women
Claudia finally made the move from left back to left winger, a move that worked out well in the end for her, what with her pace, crossing ability, and incisive runs into the box. However, injuries have plagued her career and forced her out of contention for a call-up for much of what should have been the best years of her career, but now it looks like she's about to turn the whole thing around and become a late bloomer along the lines of a certain Tristan Lee.

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[Estorvipa and Estorpiva]

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF ESTORVIPA AND ESTORPIVA
NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

The Federal Republic of Estorvipa and Estorpiva is a federal union between two states, the Federation of Estorvipa and the Republic of Estorpiva, created on 22 November 2019 after the two states agreed to unite together and present a combined front against the other rebel sides in the Estorian Civil War. The Federal Republic is backed by the Democratic People's Republic of the United Socialist States of Pridnestrovia (or just Pridnestrovia for short), which was an ally of the old Estorvipan People's Republic before it collapsed into numerous competing factions and states, and Pridnestrovia decided that the Federal Republic was the most stable nation-state that they could support in this war. But despite being backed by a "socialist" nation and adopting some socialist imagery, the Federal Republic is a democratic republic with free and fair elections for the 27 million people under its governance, and its ultimate aim is to reunite the Vipan and Pivan lands peacefully, but if the Federal Republic must use force to restore peace and order in the land then it will certainly do so.

BASIC INFORMATION
Name of nation: Federal Republic of Estorvipa and Estorpiva
Demonym: Estorian
Team colors: Yellow. blue, and red
Style modifier: -2.00
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Head coach: Branislav Vinogradovsky (56 y/o, male, Pridnestrovia)

STARTERS
GK: Fiodor ENIN 34 y/o, male, Dinamo Macaresti (Pridnestrovia)
By all accounts, he is a brilliant keeper who has everything going for him. He can stop shots from almost anywhere on the pitch, and he can also come out of his area and sweep opposing forwards off their feet if needed. The only reason why he's on the bench is because Traian Pantilimon has been selected to be the first Estorian goalkeeper in the Federal Republic's history, but Enin is expected to take his place starting from the second game in the Baptism of Fire.

RB: Florian KESSLER 27 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
He was not originally a citizen of Estorvipa, although his mother was a Vipan who moved to the Ixanian Socialist State in Pridnestrovia and married a local man. This thus qualified him to acquire Estorian citizenship when the time came, and he moved from Wormatia Wewelsburg to Exiles FK in preparation for representing the Federal Republic in international football. He is a solid defender with solid pace and not much else, but that's good enough for the Federal Republic while it works on developing the stars of the future.

RCB: Demyan BIRKOV 28 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)

LCB: Markus KRASNENKO 25 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
He is a Vipan refugee who used to live in St. Paulsburg and played for a semi-professional football side in the city before the Estorian Civil War. He was originally conscripted into the Estorvipan People's Army, but his regiment defected to Field Marshal Petar Antonic's Estorvipan Liberation Army near the beginning of the civil war. He surrendered to the Pridnestrovian Army after teh end of the Battle of St. Paulsburg and took advantage of the offer of asylum extended by the Pridnestrovians in the aftermath of the Treaty of Kotelnirovo. He was soon signed by Exiles FK where he made a name ofr himself as a good defender, but his pace and technique are definitely lacking compared to other defenders in the Pridnestrovian league system.

LB: Holden KRASTENKOVIC 22 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Another Vipan refugee who fled to Pridnestrovia after the first withdrawal of Pridnestrovian troops from Estorian lands due to the Treaty of Kotelnirovo. He was originally from the northern city of Tarkovska, now the de facto capital of the Estorvipan Commune, and had made the arduous journey to the Pridnestrovian-occupied south on foot, evading Communard and Imperial military patrols in order to secure a ride to Pridnestrovia alongside other refugees and pro-leftist Vipans and Pivans seeking to flee the Estorian nation before the Communards enacted their anti-leftist purges. Despite having never picked up a football before in his life, he was recruited to Exiles FK, where he has surprisingly developed into an average defender with brilliant pace and average passing skills.

RM: Stanislav VINOGRADOVSKY 34 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
He is the son of the manager of the Estorian national football team, but Branislav Vinogradovsky was unaware that he had sired a child during his time in Estorvipa until Stanislav arrived in Pridnestrovia along with thousands of other Estorian refugees fleeing their country once it had come under the fold of the Imperium and their puppet factions. Because of this, Stanislav holds a grudge against his father, a grudge that he uses to motivate him into going all-in with his tackles against the opposition.

LM: Serafina POTRITSKIJ 24 y/o, female, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Her main function in the midfield is to distribute the ball and take the occasional pot shot at goal if given the chance. She can run back and help in the defense if needed, but her primary function is to spread the ball around the pitch for the attacking Estorian players to latch onto and put the goal under threat. If the ball happens to end up right back on her feet during that sequence then she has license to fire a shot on target or pass to another teammate to start the cycle anew.

RW: ROBERTO Kunaplenko 22 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Twin brother of Roberta Kunaplenko. He is the son of the former Estorvipan ambassador to the Sultanate of Oontaz, Venyamin Kunaplenko, who fell in love with a local woman whom he would eventually marry. The Kunaplenkos had been living quietly in Rybolovlev when the Pridnestrovian intervention in the Estorian Civil War happened, and the family soon fell under suspicion because of good relations between the Sultanate of Oontaz and Pridnestrovia. The Kunaplenko family fled to Pridnestrovia alongside the first withdrawal of Pridnestrovian troops, and the twins were recruited to play for Exiles FK alongside other Vipan and Pivan refugees. He is a fast winger with incredible pace and outstanding technique but has a marked inability to cross the ball into the box. This is in contrast to his twin sister who is a faster winger and better crosser but can't escape out of a sticky situation.

CAM: Arseniy DAVYDOV 28 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Most of his experience in football was playing for the works team of the old Estorvipan People's Army, but that had to take a back seat to soldiering when the Estorian Civil War broke out and he had to fight against the numeropus rebel factions that had sprung up in Estorvipa after being emboldened by the success of the Estorvipan Commune in separating from the south. Like many soldiers who surrendered to the Pridnestrovians during the war, he took advantage of their offer of asylum after the signing of the Treaty of Kotelnirovo because he knew that the Communards would go after soldiers of the Estorvipan People's Army because they had fought for a "socialist leader" before Vissarion Zhivkov switched allegiances to the Imperium and their Inselberg pact. While officially his position is central attacking midfielder, his seeming inability to string together two successful passes has turned him more into a false nine or a second striker operating behind Fabian Prasutagusic.

LW: ROBERTA Kunaplenko 22 y/o, female, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
Twin sister of Roberto Kunaplenko. She is the daughter of the former Estorvipan ambassador to the Sultanate of Oontaz, Venyamin Kunaplenko, who fell in love with a local woman whom he would eventually marry. The Kunaplenkos had been living quietly in Rybolovlev when the Pridnestrovian intervention in the Estorian Civil War happened, and the family soon fell under suspicion because of good relations between the Sultanate of Oontaz and Pridnestrovia. The Kunaplenko family fled to Pridnestrovia alongside the first withdrawal of Pridnestrovian troops, and the twins were recruited to play for Exiles FK alongside other Vipan and Pivan refugees. She is a very fast winger with outstanding pace and average playmaking ability but can't escape out of a sticky situation. This is in contrast to her twin brother who has incredible pace and outstanding technique but also a marked inability to cross the ball into the box.

ST: Fabian PRASUTAGUSIC 26 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia)
He is pretty much the star player for this Estorian team. He personally refused to recognize any of the other warring factions in the Estorian Civil War as legitimate, and he was of the opinion that the northern Estorvipan Commune was nothing but a bunch of blood traitors willing to sell out themselves and their own country in exchange for favors from the Imperium. He was a product of CSKA Tiraspol's academy, and while he was nothing special in the Army Club, he had turned into a superstar striker once he moved to Exiles FK, and he looks to replicate this performance for the Estorian national team.

RESERVES
GK: Sashka VIDANOVA 28 y/o, female, FK Spartak Rybolovlev (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
She's just setting the Federal Top League alight with the number of crazy save highlights she produces game by game. She's pretty much a younger female version of Fiodor Enin with the way she stops shots and rushes at opposing forwards, and she is expected to alternate games with Enin after Traian Pantilimon has played his one and only game for the Federal Republic.

GK: Yaroslav SHCHETININ 21 y/o, male, FK Mamai Ihorovtsi (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
The future of the Estorian goalkeeping position looks very bright with him in between the sticks. He's already doing the job for Mamai Ihorovtsi, and local managers are praising him for his divine goalkeeping skills. His only weakness is that his passing is a bit poor, and opponents might be able to take advantage of that once he plays for the national team.

DF: Nona SERGEYEVA 27 y/o, female, Dinamo Bender Women (Pridnestrovia)
Not only is she a good defender but she is also a good aerial threat. She can defend against taller opponents and she can also score headers if needed. Her only downsides are that she's somewhat slow and that she gets tired easily, hence why she's been kept on the bench instead of being a regular starter for the national team.

DF: Dencho TIMNEV 22 y/o, male, Ufa Verkhovyansk (Pridnestrovia)
He's an excellent defender by any means, capable of either helping play the ball out of the back or keeping up with those fast and tricky forwards trying to bear down on the Estorian goal. His only downside is that he is nowhere near as good in the air as he is on the ground which, for someone as tall as he is (at 177 cm) is a bit of a liability on the pitch.

DF: Dzyamid USHKEVICH 22 y/o, male, Metallurgist Beledor (Pridnestrovia)
Under most circumstances, he wouldn't be able to make the national teams of most other nations, but given that the Federal Republic is in need of players to represent it on the international stage, Ushkevich has been given the chance to prove himself worthy of representing this new state to the rest of the world. He can defend, he can head the ball, and he can dribble his way out of a few sticky situations, but he's still a bit too raw to start a game in most cases.

DF: Nicu Marian RĂILEANU 22 y/o, male, FK Spartak Rybolovlev (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
All the necessary elements for a solid and outstanding wingback are all there; all he really needs to do now is to gain experience in both club and international football and he's going to be playing under the colors of the Federal Republic of years to come. But until then, he will have to make do with some appearances from the bench.

MF: Ignjatije ATANACKOVIĆ 20 y/o, male, FK Traktor St. Paulsburg (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
He may be young but he's already got the makings of a very good central midfielder within him. He can make things happen from almost anywhere on the pitch, and he has the speed to both attack the goal and defend his own side if needed. If only he didn't get gassed so easily then maybe he could make a case for being included in the starting eleven more times than not.

MF: Rada Mladenova KOSTOVA 24 y/o, female, CSK Armiya Supskij (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
She is a very good playmaker who can make things happen from the middle of the pitch. Her good passing and solid pace also means that she can put in a defensive shift if needed, but she is really more suited to orchestrating attacks on the opponent. However, the less said about her ability to put the ball into the back of the net, the better.

MF: Rahmatullo RODIN 23 y/o, male, Masyafspor (Pridnestrovia)
He is everything that Arseniy Davydov is: a brilliant playmaker with a keen eye for both his teammates and the goal who can also put in defensive shifts if needed. The only reason why Davydov is starting over Rodin is because Davydov is a more polished and complete player than Rodin right now, but now we know what Rodin could look like once he becomes the finished product.

FW: Viktoriya ZALUZHENKO 19 y/o, female, FC Foc Feuerstadt (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
At a young age, she's already making a name for herself in the small and nascent Federal Top League of the Federal Republic. She has the accuracy and the fancy footwork to set her up for a good future in football, but apart from those skills, she still needs to develop a lot more before she can start thinking about pursuing a starting spot.

FW: Marek LEMISH 22 y/o, male, FC Dinamo Durdenville (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
He's a very good striker; there's no denying that. But the problem is that Fabian Prasutagusic is even better than him, and there are also some things that Lemish will need to work on if he wishes to become a success in this Estorian team; things such as his stamina and passing. Other than that, he's actually a remarkably good player.

FW: Lazar ANKOV 23 y/o, male, FK Pridnestrovskaya Gavan (Pridnestrovia)
Another very good striker in the ranks. This time, the problem with him is that he is very much a defensive liability, meaning that it's best not to have him trying to defend much because he's just poor at it. That, coupled with surprisingly weak passing on his part means that it is easier to nab the ball from him than from other players, thus why he remains on the bench.

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[Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom]

National Football Team of Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom
Fudbalska reprezentacija Zeta Reka i Hugeltaldom, Rekadom-hügeltaldom Fussballnationalmannschaft

World Cup 90
Team Information

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Roster

Goalkeepers

## Name                      Role (Mentality)  Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
01 Dejan Wasić               Sweeper (D)       32   64    0      0    1.93m   FK-PRD Ofau
12 Zlatko Wukowić            Sweeper (D)       29   77    0      0    1.86m   Lonngeylin City (VIL)
23 Branislaw Mucić           Sweeper (D)       23   8     0      0    1.86m   Admiral Storevik (SVJ)
34 Aleksander Basilić        Sweeper (D)       23   1     0      0    1.94m   Sword (EUR)
45 Max Dunst                 Keep/Sweep (D)    19   0     0      0    2.02m   DD Porto Nowi

Defenders

## Name                      Role (Mentality)  Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
02 Wlad Wlad                 Defender (D)      29   95    5      3    1.93m   Lhor (CMT)
03 Marka Krušlin             Ball Player (D)   29   29    0      1    1.77m   Brookford Otters (NPH)
04 Karlo Gabrielstein        Ball Player (D)   26   9     0      1    1.79m   Slaterport Bulls (VLD)
05 Nikola Djordjewić         Wing-Back L (S/A) 24   13    0      4    1.80m   DD Porto Nowi
06 Zaur-Luka Igorić          Wing-Back R (S/A) 25   77    8      20   1.77m   Parrhesia United (NPH)
13 Yousef Iwanić             Defender (D)      22   17    3      1    1.97m   DD Porto Nowi
14 Ali Faruq                 Ball Player (D)   30   37    0      0    1.85m   Dí Maozöxê (FFD)
15 Sigmund Hafner            Ball Player (D)   24   3     0      0    1.88m   VZRH Matov-Uri
16 Marko Danojlić            Wing-Back L/R (S) 26   5     0      0    1.67m   VZRH Matov-Uri
17 Yuri Kewić                Wing-Back R (S/A) 29   61    1      12   1.73m   DD Porto Nowi
24 Wukmir Milošić            Defender (D)      21   1     0      0    1.88m   AFK Imperialismus
25 Barto “BM” Milosawljewić  Ball Player (D)   19   1     0      0    1.74m   Flying Jellyfish (FFD)
26 Jan Meyer                 Versatile (D/S)   23   8     1      0    1.70m   Martin Luther (SFD)
27 Ratimir Grbić             Wing-Back L (S/D) 31   0     0      0    1.77m   AK Stanimir
28 Wladan Momirić            Wing-Back R (S/A) 26   13    0      2    1.81m   Platinastigrade  
35 Sidon Mauer               Defender (D)      25   1     0      0    1.80m   Þingsnitz (GRF)
36 Anubis Zlatkowić          Ball Player (D)   24   11    1      0    1.80m   Sporting Jaglan (SRS)
37 Wladmir Krammnik          Ball Player (D)   28   5     0      1    1.88m   FK Vselitamak (PYA)
38 Leo Wendschuch            BPD (D)/LWB (S/A) 21   4     0      0    1.65m   Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK
39 Steffi Rhoder             Wing-Back R (S/A) 29   1     0      0    1.62m   ŽFK Porto Nowi

Midfielders

## Name                      Role (Mentality)  Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
07 Stani Gröss (c)           Ball Winner (D/S) 30   114   0      20   1.74m   1830 Cathair (AUD)
10 Stanimir Rekawić          Center Mid (S/A)  26   77    12     19   1.75m   Corert Hawks (NPH)
11 Marko Zup                 Mezzala (A)       22   29    12     7    1.74m   Myana (CMT)
18 Nikola Branić             Ball Winner (D/S) 25   44    1      2    1.70m   DD Porto Nowi
21 Marko Opština             Center Mid (S/A)  23   7     1      0    1.83m   Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK
22 Tim Ulrich                Mezzala (A)       21   3     1      0    1.79m   Aleiusia Capital
29 Marko Djuradjić           Ball Winner (S)   26   2     0      0    1.80m   Hadford Hill FC (FVA)
32 Haydn Schwartz            Center Mid (S/A)  21   2     0      0    1.85m   Creston Wolves (COR)
33 Wladoslaw Dorboslawić     Versatile (D/S/A) 23   5     0      0    1.73m   Tor (CMT)
42 Iwan Titowić              Center Mid (S/A)  20   2     0      0    1.80m   Aleiusia Capital
43 Konstantina Popowić       Mezzala (A)       22   17    1      1    1.49m   Newmarket Ladies (CBP)
44 Edwin Markozy             Versatile (S/A)   23   2     0      0    1.79m   Clyde Park (TMB)

Forwards

## Name                      Role (Mentality)  Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
08 “Fen” Scwartzhammer       Advanced (A)      25   28    13     0    1.82m   Aleiusia Capital
09 Bogdan Rawić              Versatile (A)     27   117   74     7    1.66m   Lokomotive Jarnstad (SVJ)
19 Arnald Gal                Advanced (A)      26   77    24     5    1.76m   CSKA Quebec (QUE)
20 Jakow Krstowić            Deep Lying (A)    28   2     2      1    1.80m   DD Porto Nowi
30 Dino Näher                Versatile (A)     22   5     0      0    1.79m   FK Finansijskigrade
31 Wladmir Imilić            Deep Lying (A)    25   11    3      2    1.80m   Twin Saints (BRE)
40 Iwan Clipeum              Advanced (A)      23   0     0      0    1.70m   VZRH Matov-Uri
41 Stjepan Vlaović           Deep Lying (A)    19   2     1      0    1.71m   AK Stanimir

Staff

## Name                      Role              Age  Nation 
HC Lu Jialan                 Head Coach        63   Yuezhou
AC Mitar Rajačić             Assistant/Analyst 32   Zeta Reka
GC Wiktor Slobodanowić       Goalkeeping Coach 61   Zeta Reka
CC Wladmir Bogdanić          Center Back Coach 34   Zeta Reka
TR Andrijana Protić          Trainer/Physician 53   Zeta Reka

Country Codes

AUD: Audioslavia
BRE: Brenecia
CBP: Commonwealth of Baker Park
CMT: Chromatika
COR: The Cordian Isles
EUR: Eura
FFD: Farfadillas
FVA: Flavovespia
GRF: Græntfjall
QUE: Quebec & Shingoryeo
NPH: Nephara
PYA: Pyazhnaya
SFD: Sanford
SRS: Squornshelan Remnant States
SVJ: Savojarna
TMB: Tumbra
VIL: Vilita
VLD: Valladares

A forty five player squad was selected by a brain trust of staff members which included Lu Jialan and top assistant Mitar Rajačić. The squad consists of international veterans, and hot prospects from the youth and women's sides. The qualifying cycle will also test players. The current squad is three layers deep or more in each position. Players with low numbers are expected to play most often. Short and long term injuries, along with performance, could allow players like Clipeum, Milosawljewić, or Wukowić to gain more caps and perhaps be selected for the next tournament. Bogdan Rawić continues to be the top player in terms of goals and appearances, while veteran Stani Gröss helms the side from deep. Ratimir Grbić, a peaking veteran for AK Stanimir, is one of two uncapped players in the entire lineup along with Iwan Clipeum. With Jad's retirement from international play, Zaur-Luka Igorić and Captain Stani Gröss have the most assists of any player on the side.

For some older players, such as Gröss or Ali Faruq, this cycle could be their final shot to start in a world cup. A new generation of Rekan football is entering the team, with eight players under 21, and three teens. The average age of the combined forty five is twenty four years and eight months, while the first team's average is twenty six years plus nine and a half months. Goalkeeper Dejan Wasić is the oldest player at thirty two, still not solid in his position on the team thanks to Zlatko Wukowić. Gröss is by a few weeks the oldest outfield player after Ali Faruq. Barto “B.M.” Milosawljewić is by three months and some weeks the youngest player on the side, and much is expected of the Flying Jellyfish signee after playing well at the youth level.

Twenty four players, or fifty three percent, were sourced from outside of the Rekan league system. Eighteen nations, and just around twenty leagues from outside of Zeta Reka were represented. The nations Chromatika and Nephara are represented the most, with three players applying their craft in these nations. Both nations are also represented in the defense and midfield of the first eleven. Other nations in high IFCF positions such as Audioslavia, Brenecia, Eura, Vilita, and more are also in the squad.

Of the domestically housed players, six play for DD Porto Nowi, the defending FLF Champions field twice as many Rekan National Team players as runners-up VZRH Matov-Uri and thrice as many players compared to threepeat masters Aleiusia Capital. Ten Rekan clubs in all are represented, with second division FK Finansijskigrade and Women's champs ŽFK Porto Nowi the only Rekan clubs included which do not play in FLF Division 1. Dino Näher of Finansijskigrade was last season playing in Quebec with Montreal City.

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Tactics

On Ball

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• High Tempo
• Pass into space
• Limit time wasting
• Avoid dribbles
• Distribute to wide center backs

Off Ball

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• Counter-press
• Force Teams Wide
• Counter directly
• Harass the backline

Set piece depth chart

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• Free Kicks: Rekawić, Zup, Igorić
• Corners: Djordjewić (L), Igorić (R), Zup (L), Rawić (R)
• Penalty Order: Rawić, Gröss, Rekawić, Zup, Scwartzhammer, Igorić, Djordjewić, Krušlin, Wlad Wlad, Gabrielstein, Wasić

A counter attacking side that behaves defensively, Lu Jialan from The United Republics of Yuezhou has left his mark on Rekan Football. The principals of the side are as mentioned, defensive, and counter attacking. Some tactics have also changed in response to a lack of progress in the Campionato Esportiva. Off ball players are to keep firm, countering only according to a complex series of instructions. Players are to engage with a compacts medium block, sand the forwards who push up and harass the backline. The Rekans will looks to force the opponents wide to limit forward options. Once the counter attack starts, the Rekan players will hit hard, pass into space, and play with a physically demanding tempo. Two ball playing center backs will be entrusted with distribution when the keeper needs to make passes. In times of protracted possession, the team will look to score quickly, knowing their strength is on the counter.

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Stadia

With a variety of places to play in Zeta Reka & Hügeltaldom, all components of the federation will be well represented. Three stadiums were sleeted by the Federal Football Federation of Zeta Reka & Hügeltaldom. Most home matches will take place at the National Sports Complex, but three others will be located outside of the capital region. Financial issues between the Football Federation and the Federal Government may have also led to the decision.

MD03: Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex (vs. Kimi-Suomi)
MD05: Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex (vs. Audioslavia)
MD07: 15 Jul Stadion (vs. Dispertag)
MD08: Porto Nowi Stadion (vs. Rhubarbton)
MD09: Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex (vs. Hapilopper)
MD11: Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex (vs. Tikariot)
MD13: Porto Nowi Stadion (vs. Abanhfleft)
Plyf*: Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex (vs. ???)
*If necessary

Stadion @ The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex

Capacity: 52,000
Location: Aleiusia, Glavni
Tenants: Zeta Reka National Team (Various), Aleiusia Capital (Football), DD Aleiusia (Football), Republic's Cup Finals (Football), Rekan Athletic Championships (37x)

The Zeta Reka National Sports Complex is equipped with an athletics track around the perimeter of the pitch. The government owned complex is from times gone by and has been renovated many times over the years The complex continues to serve as the venue for National Team games, two clubs, and multiple domestic cup finals. The main stadium has a capacity of fifty two thousand. The arena has a running track, a retractable fabric roof, Zeta Reka's largest video screen, and a bevy of luxury and press boxes. In addition to the main stadium, the sports complex includes a nearby second pitch, an indoor arena and a baseball diamond.

The stadium complex is located in the capital city of Aleiusia and is just three kilometers away from the International Airport of Aleiusia (IAA). Glavni Woz, the capital district's rail provider, facilitates transport to the Complex via the underground transit system. The federally organized rail system also has a station within walking distance of the stadium.

Porto Nowi Stadion

Capacity: 20,480
Location: Porto Nowi, Rekadom, Zeta Reka
Tenets: DD Porto Nowi (Football), KK Porto Nowi (Kožalopta)

The arena is known at the domestic level as "Energija Rekedom Stadion." Porto Nowi Stadion is the top sporting venue in the Rekan end of Zeta Reka & Hügeltaldom. The stadium is multi purpose. A secondary configuration exists for the local sport of Kožalopta, a safe haven game with elements similar to Rugby. The actual venue itself is located in Porto Nowi's urban sprawl.

Eight blocks of 2,560 seats make up the stadium. The stadium’s upper decks are raised via thick pylons some fifty feet above the lower stands and come down at an angle. Open air flows through gaps, causing complaints of wind interference which are vehemently denied. In-between the four stands are two entrances, a sporting museum, and the business suite of DD Porto Nowi.

15 Jul Stadion

Capacity: 25,650
Location: Ogradjena Brana Okrug, Hügeltaldom
Tenants: Patriotski Atletski Klub (Kožalopta/Football), Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK (Football)

Located near the city of Stassengrade, the 15 Jul's name comes from a historic date for the locals, as it was the purported date Rekans and Hügeltalians made their formal treaty establishing Stassengrade and nearby areas as a free state. The centuries long distinction lasted until the socialist era, and is an enduring part of the local culture. In present time, the date July 15th lives in on in 15 Jul's classical facade built to look like the cathedrals of medieval Hügeltaldom.

15 Jul Stadion as a destination is a well kept but century old stadium with a curved bowl appearance. The north and south curves are named after statesmen from the city, and seat the lion's share of hardcore fans, while larger numbers sit along the east and western stands. Renovations were recently completed which modernized the seating. Old benches were replaced with state of the art foldable seats, and cup holders too! While this stadium is only the second largest by capacity in Hügeltaldom, it is much lower in elevation compared to larger Rudarstvo Korporacija Stadion in Platinatigrade.

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Kits


With the end of a long and complex legal saga, the Preobrazhensky family fortune suffered a rare legal blow when their company Početak was found to have committed financial crimes and was rendered bankrupt. Početak had quickly risen to become the National Team's kit provider, but it all went up in flames. The legal trouble also implied multiple forms members of the Federal Football Federation. The largest sportswear maker in Zeta Reka Čast was given the Football Federation's trust for World Cup 90. Čast and their design team unveiled their newest wears for the national team at a press conference with national team captain Stani Gröss and goalkeeper Dejan Wasić.

The crown jewel of Čast's designers was the home jersey, an asymmetrical color scheme with multiple elements wrapping around the front and back. In the bottom corner of he shirt sits the federation players shall represent, and ever enduring symbol of the nation, the Eye of King Stanimir I. The away jersey is a bright white with the national colors around every player's chest. The goalkeeping kit comes unequipped with new state of the art sleeves designed to maximize flexibility. The alternate colors this season are a two tone deep blue and dark green combination.

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OOC:

Style: -2
Opponents, if they RP first may...
Choose Scorers: Y
Godmod Scoring Events: Y
Award Cards: Y
RP Injuries to my Players: Y (I can handle severity, but you can remove someone from/before a game)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Y (see above)
Godmod Other Events: Y

[Le Choix]

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my scorers: Yes, though Lavigne will score most of the goals.
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes; Max: 3
Hand out red cards to my players: No (TG me if you want to)
Godmod other events: No
Style Modifier: -4

Saison 41

Ligue Légère             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Étoile                 36   23   8   5    26    7  +19    77 Champions, IFCF CL, CEdC
 2 Brillante              36   20   6  10    30   19  +11    66 Cup Champions, IFCF CC, CEdC, CWC
 3 Glacée                 36   18   6  12    20   16   +4    60 IFCF CC
 4 Lumière                36   16   8  12    35   21  +14    56 IFCF CC
 5 Fidèle                 36   14   7  15    27   27    0    49
 6 Croiser                36   11   9  16    15   20   −5    42
 7 Marquée                36   11   9  16    19   27   −8    42
 8 Ailes                  36   10   9  17    20   30  −10    39
 9 Aube                   36   11   6  19    14   24  −10    39
10 Chevalier              36    6  12  18    16   31  −15    30

Coup des Élus 41
First Round
Marquée 0–0 Chevalier (0–0 AET) (4-3 pen.)
Ailes 1–0 Aube

Quarterfinals
Étoile 1–0 Ailes
Brillante 0–0 Marquée (2–0 AET)
Glacée 1–0 Croiser
Lumière 1–1 Fidèle (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)

Semifinals
Étoile 1–1 Lumière (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Brillante 0–0 Glacée (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)

Final
Étoile 0–2 Brillante

Awards
Botte Dorée: ST Gwenaël Cazenave, Lumière
Gant Doré: GK Marie-Françoise Benett, Étoile
Ballon d'Or: CM Aurélie Dior, Brillante

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Le Choix National Team for WC 90
Nickname: Les Élus, Les Jaune et Noir
Home Venue: Sang des Martyrs (Cap. 20,100)
All-Time Record: 24-13-22, WC Record: 22-11-18
BoF 75: 5-1-2
WC 88 Qualifying: 9-3-6
CoH 80: 1-0-2
CE 30: 2-0-2
WC 89 Qualifyign: 7-4-7
CoH 81: 0-3-1
CE 31: 1-2-2

Management Staff
Manager: Hélène Monet, 41
Assistant Manager: Florence Dior, 49
Physio: Clarence Mardin, 43

Starting Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Marie-Françoise Benett, 25 Étoile, 6 ft 5 in

Right Back: Isaac Morneau, 24, Brillante, 6 ft 3 in
Center Back: Adolphe Pleimelding, 25, Étoile, 6 ft
Center Back: Éloi Bouthillier, 23, Aube, 6 ft 8 in
Left Back: Béatrice Pueyrredón, 21, Étoile, 6 ft 1 in

Right Midfielder: Élise Lacan, 26, Brillante, 6 ft 2 in
Center Midfielder: Léa Leloup, 22, Lumière, 6 ft 3 in
Attacking Midfielder: Aurélie Dior, 24, Brillante, 6 ft 1 in
Center Midfielder: Hervé Kaplan, 27, Croiser, 6 ft 2 in
Left Midfielder: Henry Grant, 29, Étoile, 6 ft 4 in CAPITAINE

Striker: Gwenaël Cazenave, 21, Lumière, 6 ft 1 in

Reserves
Goalkeeper: Genevieve Porton, 24, Glacée, 6 ft 7 in
Goalkeeper: Davy Kléber, 23, Aube, 6 ft 4 in

Right Back: Flore Dembélé, 21, Aube, 6 ft
Center Back: Mathis Bertillon, 22, Marquée, 6 ft 1 in
Center Back: Ingrid Bureau, 25, Glacée, 6 ft 2 in
Left Back: Jérémy Marchal, 24, Ailes, 6 ft 6 in

Right Midfielder: Océane Manaudou, 26, Lumière, 6 ft 2 in
Center Midfielder: Fabrice Bessette, 22, Croiser, 6 ft 5 in
Attacking Midfielder: Élie Rouzet, 24, Chevalier, 6 ft 8 in
Center Midfielder: Émeline Doisneau, 27, Glacée, 6 ft 4 in
Left Midfielder: Brice Vasseur, 24, Croiser. 6 ft 2 in

Striker: Rolande Peletier, 24, Brillante, 6 ft 1 in

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Key Characters:

GK Marie-Françoise Benett
Benett remains the netminder at goal. Her unique combination of aggression, recognition of flow, reflexes, and cerebral acuity have the Chosen believing she could be as effective as Pellier, if not more. The stage is now hers.

CB Éloi Bouthillier
He may only be twenty-three and barely have four seasons of Ligue Légère under his belt, but he's being heralded by The Chosen media as one of the better defenders in the last decade. With a mean streak in him that results in brutal tackles and a good knowledge of the goings-on on the field, it's no wonder that he's been talked up so much. Possessing a very moldable personality and a willingness to learn, he's going to be the future of The Chosen for years to come.

LM Henry Grant
Henry Grant has been on his third team already in his eleventh season for Les Élus, having played for Brillante and Ailes before settling with Étoile. He's good for at least one highlight of a bending goal every season. With The Chosen's 4-5-1, having players that can create scoring opportunities remain of paramount importance, and Grant will be called upon to contribute. He's one of the most vocal of the lot, having connections with both the Grand Bishop of the Church and the Grand Bishop of the Interior. He hasn't used the connections so far, but it'll be interesting to see what happens if the team struggles.

AM Aurélie Dior
Playing the spearhead part of the 4-5-1, Dior will be the other player to try to score the goals for Les Élus. With a quick burst and creativity to boot, she knows when to make a play on the goal and when to pass the ball off. A model citizen that takes the job of sports very seriously, she's a perfectionist who drives herself to live every day as a better example than the day before. With her best days still ahead, she'll continue to be very important for Les Élus. She won the Ballon d'Or the previous season as Brillante lifted the trophy.

ST Gwenaël Cazenave
With Gavin Lavigne being arrested for fraternization, everyone wondered who would be the next striker to play the spearhead of their formation; enter one Gwenaël Cazenave, a dribbler, pacer, and short-range shooter that has an unending motor. His presence will likely work very well with the way that Dior can press with the ball.

CM Élie Rouzet
If The Chosen are behind late, they have the ability to replace one of their center midfielders for Élie Rouzet. She's more of the "Shoot first, ask questions later" type of player with a license to shoot. Thankfully, she's got decent range and a good follow-through.

MG Hélène Monet
The woman in charge that helped Chevaliers win Saison 39 after many seasons of futility, Monet is more of a facilitator than a tactician. With players coming from all the teams of the League coming together, her skills will be needed to put aside their egos and work together as a team.

[Geisenfried]

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Der Geisenfried Königlich Fußball-Verband Präsentieren:
(the Geisenfried Royal Football Association presents)

DIE OFFIZIELLE GEISENFRIED NATIONALMANNSCHAFT FÜR WELTMEISTERSCHAFT NEUNZIG
(the Official Roster of the Geisenfried National Team for World Cup 90)

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Team Nickname: Die Steinadler / The Golden Eagles
Style Modifier: -1.8
Base Formation: 4-5-1
Manager: Gerhard Brückner

Brückner made his name as the head of 1. FSV Dözel in the Geisenliga, and was renowned for tough defensive sides. He's brought that reputation in spades to this Geisen national side, which has performed above expectations in their return to play largely thanks to a solid back-half. His preference is a cautiously-minded but flexible 4-5-1, with the wing midfielders pressing forward as needed into a pseudo 4-3-3 for more offensive output. Though struggles with Qasden kept the team from advancing, reaching the knockout stages in AOCAF 65 met with the growing expectations with the national side. Brückner has the confidence of the national federation at the moment, and should be secure barring a complete collapse in 90 qualifying.

Primary kit has a red and black checkered front, with black sleeves. Back is red with black numbering and lettering, and the shorts are also black. Socks are red with black tops.
Secondary kit has a white and red checkered front, with red sleeves. Back is white with red numbering and lettering, and the shorts are also red. Socks are white with red tops.
Goalies wear a gold jacket with long black sleeves and black numbering and lettering. Shorts are also black. Socks are black with gold tops.

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GOALKEEPERS:
GK 1 Loewen JUERGENSEN - Darnesmark FC (35)
GK 12 Niko SAUBER - VfS Königseifert (27)
GK 23 Adam WEXLER - Königs FC (24)

Juergensen continues as the netminder despite growing longer in the tooth. He's retained his strong form on the national side, adding another 3 more clean sheets over the course of AOCAF 65, keeping up his pace of one nearly every other match. He's needed the strong performance to hold off Sauber, who sits as the heir apparent with his own domestic performances at VfS Königseifert - the chance remains that he'll usurp the throne should Juergensen falter, but the wily veteran definitely has the tricks to keep his position.

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DEFENDERS:
RWB 22 Kevan ROSBERG - Gryphons FC (25)
LWB 3 Kaspar EBERHARDT - Königs FC (23)
RCB 4 Dominik SCHROEDER - 1. FSV Dözel (28)
LCB 6 Bastian THÄLMANN - SV Silbern Sileväl (32)
LDF 13 Olivier LUDOVIC - Darnesmark FC (25)
CDF 14 Yakouba AGYENIM - Eintracht Rödis (24)
RDF 2 Dierk MESSER - 1. FSV Dözel (29)

Kaspar Eberhardt has become Geisenfried's golden boy from the back, the creative presence that has fueled the engine of the Golden Eagles. After a breakout cycle in which he's become one of the stars of the national team as well as showing off domestically for the league's top team Königs FC, rumors abound on him becoming the first player to join a club abroad in ages - presuming the national federation lifts their unofficial embargo on the export of players abroad. On the other side is Kevan Rosberg, brought on from the high-scoring Gryphons FC to be a better complement to Eberhardt after a Cup of Harmony campaign where the absence of Geisenfried's young star in a few key games made painfully obvious the offensive problems the team faced without their fire-starter. He performed capably enough in AOCAF to retain the job over Dierk Messer, a veteran who may again see time if the team once again needs a more defensive stalwart. That said, the bulk of the defensive effort will fall on the twin towers in the center - Dominik Schroeder, who's taken the lead of Brückner's old club 1. FSV Dözel, and Bastian Thälmann, Sileväl's long-time captain. Geisenfried's defense has been it's strength so far, and that looks likely to continue in this new World Cup session.

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MIDFIELDERS:
DMF 5 Seth DRESCHNER - August Gründer (31)
RWM 7 Raffaele GRÜNEBERG - Kaiserstadt Altien (29)
RCM 18 Ekweume IHEJIRIKA - Lüthessien Sportlich (24)
LCM 10 Ferdinand ROESSLER - VfS Königseifert (26)
LWM 11 Djibril KAYODE - Heimüller SC (25)
DMF 15 Brandt SEIDEL - Club Kalffe (27)
LMF 16 Julien FALKENRATH - Gryphons FC (22)
RMF 8 Josef VOIGHT - Heimüller SC (26)
AMF 20 Matthias AMSEL - Königs FC (21)

If it wasn't for Eberhardt, the attention-grabber for the last cycle probably would have been Djibril Kayode, who turned from a promising winger to one of the star scorers on the national team. He's continued to blossom domestically for the top team of Geisenfried's second city. Ekweume Ihejirika makes it a pair of Banijan descendants on the starting squad, after bringing success to the Lüthessien Sportlich squad. His partner in the center, Roessler has continued to be the standout player on Königs' eternal rivals VfS, while Dreschner's steady presence as a holding defensive midfielder has been a key part of Geisenfried's success keeping opposing offenses at bay. He'll continue to hold the armband. Falkenrath and Amsel are players to watch on the depth chart, especially if Geisenfried needs more offensive output - though Falkenrath suffers from the fact that much of Geisenfried's talent already lies on the left side.

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STRIKERS:
CF 9 Mikkel CHRISTENSEN - Königs FC (29)
RS 17 Felix SCHNEIDER - VfS Königseifert (24)
CF 19 Clement HOLST - Gryphons FC (25)
LS 21 Olamilekan ADEBAYO - Kapetägien Verein (23)

Outside of the keepers, this position group has seen the least amount of change - perhaps surprisingly, given that it was Geisenfried's offense that was most often the struggle. But perhaps one's willing to attribute that to tactical preferences - Geisenfried's tendencies to overload the box does leave the lone striker to do a lot of work, even with the support of the wing midfielders. And in the role, Mikkel Christensen has performed admirably, even as questions concerning the Golden Eagles' scoring output mount. The continuing development of the high-flying Holst, who's waiting in the wings, is unlikely to quiet any of those whispers, especially if Geisenfried struggles to score again. Schneider and Adebayo are no slouches either, though a bit more raw. But for now, Brückner's putting his faith in the veteran striker. Time will tell if that ends up being well-advised.

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Starting Lineup

Mostly, just be reasonable. Don't kill or maim anyone on or off the field, keep cards and injuries reasonable unless cleared with me first, and mostly just keep things within the realm of realism, and you should be good.

[Barunia]

Barunia Suns
World Cup 90 Squad

Coach Liesel McLelland's position is now permanent, following a strong finish in World Cup 89 which saw the team end the group stage in 4th place, and then go on to make it to the knockout rounds of the Cup of Harmony. There has only been one change, with exciting young talent Brenton Kelly coming in as the fourth striker, after the shock retirement of Emmanuel Carter last cycle. Former captain Neville Swan is still here, despite expectations that he would retire. Louise Cartwright took over the captaincy at the beginning of last cycle, and she retains it here.

Goalkeepers
#1  John Taylor
#22 Mercedes Collins
#23 Bradley Warren

Defenders
#13 Karly Seymour
#3  Ronald Moreno
#4  Nick Bentley
#5  Fiona Brayshaw
#12 Debbie Elliot
#16 Tyler Stevenson
#20 Bailey McAndrew

Midfielders
#8  Louise Cartwright (c)
#14 Melissa Hunt
#9 Neville Swan
#7  Rebecca Thomas
#18 Clive Rushton
#19 Juliette Whistler
#25 Lewis Brooker
#26 John Pierce
#27 Anthony Vera

Forwards
#10 Sara Moorhouse
#21 Richard Hall
#17 Rachael Cross
#28 Brenton Kelly

Coach:
Liesel McLelland

Formation: 3-1-3-3

Barunia Schedule
MD1: vs Pekoland - Sam Garcia Field, Northport San-Baptiste, North Islands
MD2: @ New Zhengguo
MD3: vs Independent Athletes from Quebec - Memorial Stadium, Edwardton, Marion
MD4: vs Natanians and Nosts - Memorial Stadium, Edwardton, Marion
MD5: @ Indusse
MD6: vs Nephara - Sun Stadium, Porthaven, Havenia
MD7: @ Milchama

MD8: @ Pekoland
MD9: vs New Zhengguo – Bayview Stadium, Bayview, Tildos
MD10: @ Independent Athletes from Quebec
MD11: @ Natanians and Nosts
MD12: vs Indusse - Sun Stadium, Porthaven, Havenia
MD13: @ Nephara
MD14: vs Milchama - Bayview Stadium, Bayview, Tildos

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes (no own goals please)
Godmod scoring events:No
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, 1 per match at most
Godmod other events: No

Style: +2.6

[Eshialand]

The Eshialand Soccer Federation
Roster for World Cup XC

The Independent Associations Championship felt like a dream, set in a time and place so unfamiliar to this Owls squad. It may have occurred over 650 years ago, but to them, it was but yesterday; a miracle run that saw them go from the team that failed to win a single game in the thirteenth edition to quarterfinalists who convincingly defeated both of the top two associations in the IAC rankings. Now, they return to tackle their third World Cup Qualifying campaign, with the hoped that this year could just be their year. With Eshialand acquiring new citizens through the isle of Aleirave, a few new faces have joined the squad, fresh from a CAFA Cup that saw the island then-nation do nothing of note except draw Savigliane 3-3. Between them and a couple of bright-eyed, bushy-tailed Eshian youngsters, this new squad, with all of the old faces you love and the new talent to boot, will make their attempt to ensure that this year will be their year.

First international: Aut-Ves-Nat 1-3 Eshialand (BoF LXXV)
Best win: Eshialand 5-0 The Jovannic (WCQ LXXXIX), Annyeong Oppa 0-5 Eshialand (IAC XIV)
Worst loss/Most goals against: Eshialand 1-5 Sendhang (WCQ LXXXVIII), Abanhfleft 5-1 Eshialand (CoH LXXX)
Most goals for: Eshialand 5-1 Qzvarkian Qaz (pre-CoH LXXX), Eshialand 5-0 The Jovannic (WCQ LXXXIX), Eshialand 5-3 Kiltoch (WCQ LXXXIX), Juvencus 2-5 Eshialand (IAC XIV), Annyeong Oppa 0-5 Eshialand (IAC XIV)
Highest-scoring match: Squornshelan Remnant States 4-4 Eshialand (WCQ LXXXVIII), Eshialand 4-4 Felinetopia (IAC XIII), Eshialand 5-3 Kiltoch (WCQ LXXXIX), Qasden 4-4 Eshialand (pre-IAC XIV)


Home Stadium: The Eshialand City SuperDome, Eshialand City (capacity: 75,000).
If you're playing in Eshialand City, expect to find a cosmopolitan city at the cutting edge of modern tech, with lots of culture to take in at the same time. Maybe you could go for a bite to eat at one of the many nice restaurants, or spend a nice day with a walk by the lakeshore. There are plenty of options for things to do, so the world is your oyster. The stadium itself is a very modern facility, having been built just a year ago in response to the Owls' incredible performance in the 75^th Baptism of Fire, with a retractable roof in case of nasty weather (but don't expect to use it much).

Kits (thanks to Txakhaxi for the kits and the logo!):

Style modifier: +2.

Head Coach: Kenneth MORGAN (M, 45)
All-time NT Record: 32-17-37
Formation: 4-3-2-1

The Roster (starting XI as of the first match in bold):

Goalkeepers:
GK #1 Alexander KOLEK (M, 32) - Buffalo Niagara FC
73 caps, 11 clean sheets
GK #11 Christian MEERS (M, 28) - East Akusha CF
13 caps, 3 clean sheets
GK #13 Elizabeth MICHAELS (F, 23) - Pittsburgh Eagles
1 cap
Defense:
LB #7 David GORMAN (M, 29) - Eshialand City Tigers
79 caps
RB #8 Sarah SILVER (F, 31) - Cincinnati Siege
82 caps, 2 goals
CB #14 Carter LANGLEY (M, 26) - Cleveland FC
5 caps
LCB #20 Dominique LaPLANTE (F, 27) - Ottawa Geese
82 caps, 2 goals
RCB #22 George HABISBRAUER (M, 27) - Eshialand City Royals
75 caps, 5 goals
LCB #23 Andrew TRAVERS (M, 26)* - Detroit Wolves
2 caps
LB #36 Tommy HOPAL (M, 19)* - Eshialand City Royals
LB #39 Kyle RIKERS (M, 24) - Cleveland FC
2 caps
RCB #42 Evan STEVENS (M, 28) - Ottawa Geese
1 cap
LCB #88 Tefei'o TESUNA'E (M, 23) - unsigned
3 caps (for ALR)
Midfielders:
RM #5 Michael HORNER (M, 27) - Eshialand City Royals
2 caps
RM #12 Melissa CAREY (F, 29, CAPTAIN) - Detroit Wolves
86 caps, 21 goals
CM #15 James CALACE (M, 24)* - Buffalo Niagara FC
2 caps
CM #16 Lysander MOORE (M, 30) - Pittsburgh Eagles
28 caps, 3 goals
CM #19 Avery MacDOUGALL (F, 28) - Detroit Wolves
85 caps, 12 goals
LM #32 Lucas MEILLING (M, 20) - Cincinnati Siege
51 caps, 15 goals
LM #89 Efineha TESUNA'E (F, 23) - unsigned
3 caps, 1 goal (for ALR)

Forwards:
LW #9 Alyssa LONGFIELD (F, 28) - Pittsburgh Eagles
86 caps, 19 goals
RW/ST #10 Jacob HARRAN (M, 25) - Eshialand City Royals
72 caps, 36 goals
RW #77 Faith KRUPP (F, 24) - SSD Borgonovo
4 caps, 2 goals
RW #21 Jonathan HARPER (M, 29)* - Cincinnati Siege
2 caps
ST #24 Alice CARROLL (F, 24)- Cincinnati Siege
75 caps, 39 goals
LW #33 Cameron CROWLEY (M, 27)* - Ottawa Geese
2 caps
LW #53 Bradley DAVIS (M, 18)~ - Blich
RW #73 Fyodor VESHCHIK (M, 20) - unsigned
3 caps, 1 goal (for ALR)
LW #90 Neraveke HO'UMINALU (F, 21)~ - unsigned
3 caps, 1 goal (for ALR)
*Players marked with an asterisk are not likely picks for the 23-man squad, but feel free to include them for variety's sake if you so choose.
~The EFA found it too difficult to decide whether to include Davis or Ho'uminalu on the 23-man squad, so they'll take turns as backup LW; Davis for the first match, then Ho'uminalu, and so on.

RP Permissions
If my opponent roleplays first, they may:
Choose my starting lineup: Yes.
Choose my goalscorers: Yes.
Godmod scoring events: Yes.
RP injuries to my players: Please TG/DM me and I'll determine the severity.
Godmod injuries to my players: No.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players: No more than one per match without TGing/DMing me about it first.
Godmod other events: Please TG/DM me first, but most likely yes.

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[Bollonich]

The Bollonischian National Football Team

The Bollonischian Football Federation

Football is by far the most popular sport in Bollonich and it’s that sport which along with a die hard fanbase also has a good number of casual fans. The attention football on a whole gets in Bollonich is simply unreal as the TPL pulls some of the largest viewership for any TV programme on a whole. Football has not always had this status of high regard in Bollonich. During the medieval ages, the Empire in fact was very critical of football viewing it as an insult to bourgeoisie, pushing for more ‘civilised’ sports such as cricket and tennis. The Empirical rule managed to largely suppress football as a sport, by introducing bans on professional teams and disbanding local leagues. This led to the majority of the working class to partake in other time passes, and sportsmen and women moved onto to other well funded sports.
After the founding of the Republic and inevitable overthrowing of the ruling class, the sporting hierarchy was at its most polarising. Football was largely at the bottom with being a professional footballer being a pipe dream. This however was to change over the decades as foreign motivation in a largely football dominated area meant that Bollonischian slowly started integrating football back into their lives as an essential part. This process despite being slow has resulted in the current following for football which is the largest in the history of the sport in the country.

The Bollonischian National Football Team represents the nation of Bollonich at international footballing events such as the World Cup, Cup of Harmony and Copa Rushmori. The Bollonischian National Team made their official debut at World Cup Qualifying 88 against Al Qurija. The National Team had a very successful campaign in WCQ 88 finishing 5th in Group 6 ahead of teams like Sannyamathland, Rangers FC and North Japan. We also defeated the pot 1 seed in our group, Zwangzug 1-0 away and held them to a 0-0 draw at home. After a very successful World Cup Qualifying our side travelled to Græntfjall to participate in the Even Frostier Cup where we were paired into Group P with Baggieland, Barunia and hosts Græntfjall. In our first game we defeated Baggieland 2-1 however two consecutive defeats in the next matches sent us straight out of the Even Frostier Cup. After taking part in the 80th Cup of Harmony the Bollonischian footballers made their way to Mytanija to participate in the Copa Rushmori. Starting the tournament in style with a 4-4 draw against Darmen the rest of the tournament went downhill we suffered defeats to both San Ortelio and Sargossa failing to qualify for the Round of 16. The National Football Team returned to international foray with the 89th World Cup Qualifiers aiming to repeat our heroics from the 88th edition. And repeat our heroics we did, as we had a fabulous World Cup Qualifying campaign which was of a very crazy nature. We not only improved on our performance two year ago, we also caused major upsets defeating group winners on the last matchday. The team showed its metal in our meteoric rise in international football finishing fourth in our qualification group making important improvements. Heading into the end of the WC cycle, we travelled to Sylestone to take part in the 81st Cup of Harmony. Having been drawn into a rather difficult group with WC88 participants Jeruselem, WC22 winners Sarzonia, Trolleborg who would go on to win this Cup of Harmony and Hapilopper. We had our work very much cut out in this group, however we failed to deliver on the expectations of the fans and board. It was a catastrophic display for a nation eager to be battling at the front. Losses to Jeruselem, Sarzonia and Trolleborg weren’t exactly the best results too. The impact of this set of bad results and very slow progress would be very deep in the team. Bollonischians are an impatient bunch and this is clearly visible in the Football Federation, which embodies a very pragmatic approach to the managerial staff of the National Team. Opting to replace the entire the managerial staff would’ve come as a surprise for most fans however the appointment of a more experienced manager could definitely massively benefit the team. Or those were the expectations going into Moteudi’s very first tournament the Copa Rushmori to be held in Hispinas. Expectations were fairly high for the national team going into this Copa Rushmori, we knew we had the quality to reach deep into the tournament and with the guidance of new manager Moteudi fan’s were excited to see what was to come. The bad luck for us, possibly begun at the point we were drawn with heavyweights in the form of the hosts Hispinas and also Astograth. The group was rounded up by Isle Noire a team many fans considered to be a punching bag for the rest of us. These cocky Bollonischian fans however were soon to be proven wrong. We suffered from an absolutely humiliating group stage losing all of our matches. The most embarrassing game was our 6-3 defeat against Isle Noire, which once again raised eyebrows over the managerial choice. The Football Federation however were quick to dismiss any rumours regarding the future of Moteudi claiming that the Copa Rushmori is only a start to the journey of the national team and that the players will require time to get settled into this new unit. The Federation will be closely eyeing the result of the upcoming Qualifying matches which very well could decide the fate of Moteudi’s managerial future.

General Facts

Rank : 75
Highest Rank : 75
Current Unbeaten Streak : 0 (5 losses)
Longest Unbeaten Streak : 6 (3 wins, 3 draws)
Debut : vs Al Qurija @ Petro Mohammed Stadium, WCQ 88
Biggest win: 5 - 0 vs Ardelark; WCQ 89
Biggest Loss : 7 - 2 vs Vdara; Friendly

Squad

Goalkeepers
#1 Sean Halliday (33) SC Lagos
Halliday is the outright starter for the national team, receiving tough competition from the younger keepers however the coaching and technical staff is always ready to back him with his hunger for victory and impressive skill. Halliday’s debut competition for Bollonich in the Copa Rushmori didn’t go as he would’ve hoped, however still being new to the outfit with a completely new technical staff, time needed to settled down is well earned.

#33 Sirigu (23) Vreton United
Sirigu is a talented young goalkeeper who’s often referred to as the future great keeper from the nation, this used to be a present however with Halliday’s decision to represent Bollonich this situation quickly turned around. With a top tier keeper like Halliday still very much in his prime, game time has gotten difficult to get for Sirigu. However such a natural beast between the poles combined with his will to win and succeed there’s no doubt that he’ll be getting a good chunk of game time.

#41 Frederico Valvi (21) Pythora Mariners FC
Valvi is a young prospect for the future for the Bollonischian national team who’s been closely matched with Sirigu in terms of qualitative skill, however the earlier technical staff seemed to prefer Sirigu. That has not appeared to be the case with Moteudi’s team however he will need to consistently put up top notch performances when given the opportunity. He’s also made headlines with his move from Avondale to Pythora Mariners FC in Tikariot a nation very closely situated to Bollonich, where he could maybe get more support.

#99 Tamni Aubrey Earl (22) Vreton City FC
Dawning the famous 99 shirt will be Vreton City’s Tamni Aubrey Earl who’s position in the national team remains one of question, however he’ll be eager to assert himself. Earl is a successful young goalkeeper with his childhood club Vreton City having lead them to a TPL title. Aubrey however has tough competition on the national level having to contend with quality young keepers such as Sirigu and Valvi.

Defenders
#18 Bobby Burns LB (25) SC Lagos
Burns is a rather aggressive minded fullback ready to put his skills towards the front of the field to test as well. He might not be the most solid defensively however that’s easily balanced with his capabilities and contributions to attacking play. Bobby has been an important part of SC Lagos’s outfit who’ll be as focused as ever to have the best qualifying season possible.

#24 Hadden Goodman LB (23) Vreton United
Goodman is the more reliable player than Bobby by some distance, he’s solid defensively and does what he needs to going forward. This variety of styles between the two players allows the management to switch them around based on the opposition to see what works. Goodman has always been a reliable member of the national team squad despite not possessing that sharpness in his game that Burns possesses.

#17 Winnifred Dallas LB (21) Blich
Dallas is a young, promising player who’s already shown glimpses of his talent at Blich. Despite his promise, his inclusion in the shortlist for Qualifying is quite risky given he didn’t make the cut for any youth tournaments in his time. Moteudi’s technical staff along with Bollonischian scouts however trust him and this young prospect shall be very eager to prove his skill in whatever opportunity is given to him.

#2 Gerard Ingit (C) CB (33) Vreton City FC
The 33 year old captain Ingit is a solid centre back who despite his lack of pace makes it up with his experience due to which he knows exactly where to be when. The current management not only believes in Ingit and also trusts him to lead this team of more young players than experienced one. Ingit still has the desire to win which will definitely keep him going to do his best for the national team.

#3 Mitchell Stevenson CB (25) Fermont United
Stevenson despite being a relatively new member of the national team has managed to find a home in Bollonich. He’s a tall, capable defender who’s very solid at the back and rarely makes mistakes. His transfer to Fermont United could be seen as a move building up a very wrong and capable Fermont side to compete in the TPL. Despite a disastrous Copa Rushmori, he and his teammates will be hoping for a better Qualifying season.

#19 Jeremy Ploy CB (29) Vreton United
Ploy is a driven, stoic character often described as a man of few words who does his talking on the pitch. Being a player at his peak, he will not be enjoying the place outside the usual starting XI. He’ll be even more determined to regain that top spot to make the most of his time at the top of his game. The coaching staff will be looking to switch around the defensive structure to not only keep players fit but also give others and more importantly some of the younger players some opportunities where we could see Ploy shine.

#37 Pierce Patrick CB (22) Vreton City FC
Patrick was first introduced to the national team setup with his surprising inclusion in the Copa Rushmori squad as a backup centre back. He is young, and good with the ball at his feet however lacking in physicality and game awareness which should be something he makes up over the years. Being a player straight from Bollonich’s youth teams as well, it’s no surprise that he’s made such quick progress and could be competing for major game time.

#55 Stephen Powell CB (21) Maihar United
Powell is one year younger than Patrick with both of them being very good friends. Powell has not had the spotlight on his that Patrick has however he’s managed to create a name for himself with his performance in the TPL which seems to be especially noteworthy. Powell is a solid centre back, who unlike Patrick excels most in difficult situations as he can bring out his inner defensive mindset to do whatever to prevent the opposition from scoring a goal.

#63 Klingto CB (30) Fermont United
The inclusion of Klingto could be seen as a step backwards by the management however it could be rightfully argued that this is in fact a good step backwards. Klingto doesn’t only bring a calm and experienced head to the table but also provides necessary depth in the situation a leader or experienced defender is required. Klingto is a very capable centre back who’s experience and physical style of play is by far his biggest assets.

#4 Sylvester Lindsey RB (30) East Akusha CF
Lindsey serves a crucial role in the team, he doesn’t shy away from opportunities to go forward however he’ll also rarely overextend the defense or make an error. He’s a very reliable player in most positions and his experience makes him one of the most important players in the team. He has also displayed this skill in the TPL with East Akusha bringing them lots of success.

#22 Lexie Rimmer RB (21) Real Pablo FC
Rimmer is a player produced by Real Pablo FC’s competitive academy, which is trying to maintain footing with some of the better funded academies such as City’s. Rimmer has shown good promise in the Di Bradini Cup and the Copa Rushmori. She’ll be given a much more important role for the Qualifying season and she’ll be hoping to make full use of it.

#47 Wade Moreno RB (32) Fermont United
Similarly to the decision made in terms of bringing back Klingto, the same has taken place for Wade Moreno who has found a place once again in the national team shortlist. He is past his peak however is still a very capable right back who can have a very good impact on the side. He’s an experienced right back who’s defensively very solid.

Midfielders
#5 Domenic Law CDM (22) FC Maihar
Law is a young, agile midfielder who likes to focus on his defensive duties and provides the side with a much needed anchor in midfield to hold it together. His presence in the team is often seen as a breath of fresh air as he is very capable in making things happen. Despite his position in the team not under much competition, players like Fleming and Burns will be looking to get some game time too.

#12 Alexis Fleming CDM (22) Fermont United
Fleming retains her position in the national team following her call up to the squad for the Copa Rushmori. She is a talented, defensive midfielder who is capable of bringing some very new, interesting ideas to the table. She however needs to improve on her solidity in defense, if she is to challenge Law’s position in the team. Her position in Fermont United does not necessarily assist in her development as in a challenging squad as Fermont she lacks in game time.

#29 Ted Burns CDM (19) West Akusha CF
Burns is a youth prospect straight out of the squad for Bollonich’s U18 team, who’s shown great promise in his displays for West Akusha CF and the national team. Being a player cultivated by West Akusha’s academy he follows a fixed style of play being very solid defensively and focusing on possession and accurate passing. He’s a very disciplined player who could be the next top tier player in the position for the Bollonischian national team.

#37 Naoki Kondo CM (28) Haligonian
Kondo’s rise to the level of a national team level player seems to have solely taken place after he left Bollonich for Haligonian. Having travelled to Quebec and Shingoryeo the previous management basically forgot about him. With the current management in place, his success in Quebec and Shingoryeo was quickly picked up and his inclusion in the national team was basically a no brainer. Despite having not been involved with the national team for as long as the others, he hopes to have a good impact on the team.

#8 Ed Douglas CM (21) SC Lagos
Douglas’s position in the side has quickly risen in stature, from being a young prospect he’s gone to a confirmed starter and shown great growth. He’s a dominant midfielder who can absolutely control the game on a good day. He also possesses a very agile stature making him a very important piece in Moteudi’s puzzle. His contributions with Lagos also makes him particularly noteworthy as a player.

#6 Miles Hum CM (23) Vreton City FC
Hum can be best described as resourceful having a brilliant understanding of the game who can make the best of the place at which the game stands. His position in the team however seems to be under threat with the introduction of a much experienced player in Hondo. Hum will need to fight hard to show the management that he deserves to have Hondo’s place and he’ll be determined to put up his best performances when given the opportunity.

#20 Archer Wheelock CM (19) Alnio
Wheelock has been a member developing under the reins of East Akusha and the national team for some time having been with the team for one cycle now. Wheelock however recently made an important career decision deciding to head to Chromatik club Alnio to continue his journey in football and only time will tell if he will have the success he desires. He’s a young midfielder who can at times be slightly overeager in terms of shooting.

#36 Luana Derricks CM (19) West Akusha CF
Luana Derricks is another talented 19 year old in this team filled with talented youth players. She’s a more defensive player than Wheelock however manages to make a good impact on the team when brought on. Being of the West Akushan style she too has been brought up in a very possession focused system and tries to find the perfect passes instead of going for outlandish ones.

#29 Kelly Johnson CM (20) Maihar United
The 20 year old player from Maihar’s inclusion in the shortlist has come as a surprise to many. She’s a capable midfielder however the question of whether she would be national team quality has struck many critics and casual fans of the team. The management however has decided to take a gamble by taking her own and they’ll certainly be hoping that this gamble pays off.

#10 Bryant Marshall CAM (22) Hagejoki
The 22 year old star decided to make a surprising move from San Ortelio, moving to Hagejoki a Græntfjaller club closer to home. After announcing his decision to leave he was rendered without a contract for some time before finally signing for the Græntfjaller club. Marshall is a very skilled attacking midfielder who has very good contributions going forward having the capabilities to orchestrate entire attacking sequences. He is also very good and accurate in terms of shooting and is not shy of making long ranged efforts.

#26 Tad Rios CAM (29) Vreton City FC
Rios is an experienced midfielder crucial and known for his cameos and small displays of immense skill. Rios has been the backup for Marshall for some time now and he has always been able to fill the role very well. Rios is a more possession based and does not tend to shoot or attempt shots as much as Marshall.

#82 Lynda Botterill CAM (19) Vreton United
Lynda is an immensely talented attacking midfielder with good ball control and fair overall play. Her inclusion in the team is no surprise as it was clear from ever since she took part in the U18 World Cup proving her massive talent. The management will be looking keenly at her growth over this Qualifying campaign.

Forwards
#9 Dennis Perry (VC) ST (31) Fermont United
Perry is a skilful and ruthless striker in front of goal who barely lets an opportunity slip through his fingers. He has been a huge reason for the national team’s recent success in international competitions. Perry has successfully become one of the leaders of the side dawning the role of vice captain and with rising young forwards, he will surely have a huge hand in guiding them.

#21 Linden Hayes ST (21) Signal Danin
Hayes is a young Bollonischian striker who has the ability to make it big like his mentor Perry. Playing under the new setup and system he’s not only found himself getting more game time but his performances have also taken an uptick. He has grown to be more composed in front of goal and can handle the pressure of big matches. The management will have high hopes for this young promising player over the period of Qualifying.

#13 Gia Knott ST (28) FC Maihar
Former Grearish and FC Maihar striker, Gia Knott’s place in the team is once she’ll be happy to retain. Her performances with FC Maihar have not only kept her side in the TPL but also taken them to the mulitversal level by qualifying for the Challengers Cup. She’s a resourceful striker who can be used as a good backup in case of the absence of a player.

#41 Linnie Huxley ST (29) Macarthur City
Linnie Huxley as a player’s success on a club level is solely in the Tumbran League as her signing for Macarthur City from Fermonto allowed her to make a mark on the national team. With her very competitive and promising displays for Macarthur the management were absolutely sure that they wanted to call her up for the national team to serve as a super substitute of sorts. She is very versatile in relation to her role and can play the roles of the finisher as well as a provider.

#73 Hazel Andrews ST (21) Vreton United
Hazel is a fresh face to the national team having gotten called up like a lot of other Maihar United’s players. Hazel Andrews is a young, 21 year old, striker who has really good knowledge on where to be in which positions however needs some refinement in the shooting department. The management similarly to other young players will be closing monitoring her development over Qualifying.

#7 Stuart Schmit LW (23) Vreton City FC
Schmit is an experienced player of the squad despite having a number of years in front of him. He however has struggled somewhat under Moteudi’s new system which utilises two strikers instead of one and two wingers. Despite this alternative setup from the new management, Schmit is still a very capable player who is very skilled in terms of crossing and passing and can do fairly well in terms of shooting.

#32 Luvenia Brandon LW (26) Chenoworth Rovers
Luvenia Brandon is a player who has spent time overseas developing her game and the results are stunning. Her time in Chenoworth Rovers has not only helped her move further in her career but she’s also developed her game a lot. She will be required to adapt to a more aggressive position of Left wing at the national team level though which she should be able to achieve quite easily. She’s an agile, and skilled left winger very capable with the ball at her feet.

#11 Buck Moreno RW (19) Fermont United
Buck Moreno is a fast, rapid winger who’s dribbling skills are pretty much incomparable to anyone else in the team. He’s very often shown how rapidly he can make his way around defenders with little to no effort. His role on the right hand side of the field has been huge as he now finds himself in a tough spot with a requirement to adapt is he’s to stay relevant. He is more than capable of adapting given his still very young age to make it into the first team.

#38 Zeph Doctor RW (20) East Akusha CF
Doctor is a young, talented right winger who has a very similar game to that of Moreno. Being an East Akushan player he is a strict disciple of the playing style where he’s required to take every opportunity to put a ball into the box. Being a young player, Zeph will have major opportunity to grow into a better player which is certainly what the management is hoping for.

#	Names	            Age	  Pos.	  Club
1	Sean Halliday	    33	  GK	  SC Lagos
33	Sirigu	            23	  GK	  Vreton United
41	Frederico Valvi	    21	  GK	  Pythora Mariners FC
99	Tamni Aubrey Earl   22	  GK	  Vreton City FC
				
18	Bobby Burns	    25	  LB	  SC Lagos
24	Hadden Goodman	    23	  LB	  Vreton United
17	Winnifred Dallas    21	  LB	  Blich
2	Gerard Ingit	    33	  CB	  Vreton City FC
3	Mitchell Stevenson  25	  CB	  Fermont United
19	Jeremy Ploy	    29	  CB	  Vreton United
37	Pierce Patrick	    22	  CB	  Vreton City FC
55	Stephen Powell	    21	  CB	  Maihar United
63	Klingto	            30	  CB	  Fermont United
4	Sylvester Lindsey   30	  RB	  East Akusha CF
22	Lexie Rimmer	    21	  RB	  Real Pablo FC
47	Wade Moreno	    32	  RB	  Fermont United
				
5	Domenic Law	    22	  CDM	  FC Maihar
12	Alexis Fleming	    22	  CDM	  Fermont United
29	Ted Burns	    19	  CDM	  West Akusha CF
37	Naoki Hondo	    28	  CM	  Haligonian
8	Ed Douglas	    21	  CM	  SC Lagos
6	Miles Hum	    23	  CM	  Vreton City FC
20	Archer Wheelock	    19	  CM	  Alnio
36	Luana Derricks	    19	  CM	  West Akusha CF
29	Kelly Johnson	    20	  CM	  Maihar United
10	Bryant Marshall	    22	  CAM	  Hagejoki
26	Tad Rios	    29	  CAM	  Vreton City FC
82	Lynda Botterill	    19	  CAM	  Vreton United
				
9	Dennis Perry	    31	  ST	  Fermont Unites
21	Linden Hayes	    21	  ST	  Signal Danin
13	Gia Knott	    28	  ST	  FC Maihar
41	Linnie Huxley	    29	  ST	  Macarthur City
73	Hazel Andrews	    21	  ST	  Vreton United
7	Stuart Schmit	    23	  LW	  Vreton City FC
32	Luvenia Brandon	    26	  LW	  Chenoworth Rovers
11	Buck Moreno	    19	  RW	  Fermont United
38	Zeph Doctor	    20	  RW	  East Akusha CF

Playing Style
The team has evolved massively from Likhijo’s balanced style of offensive play. With sweeping changes in the formation and the roles of individual players, strategy has taken a huge turn. Moteudi the new manager hasn’t hesitated in completely resetting the team’s ethos. He’s modified the formation into a suitable 4-1-2-1-2 narrow formation. This works on the idea and basis of greater midfield control which he prides in his team having. Moteudi has also made significant changes to the attack up front, shifting to two strikers replacing the wingers used by Likhijo. This lack of players up front on the wings brings the abilities of Burns and Lindsey to the forefront in moving the ball forward and putting in some crosses. This also is the main justification for picking Burns over Goodman as we’ve seen how both are very similarly matched in terms of performance. The defensive structure has also hence seen some change as Doenic Law the player in the defensive midfielder position will have to play a more important role at the back of the field to provide the solidity needed. In the midfield, Douglas and Kondo’s main and basically only task is to give us the strong hold in midfield so as to control possession and outplay our opponents. Marshall will act as the link between the midfield and attack looking to feed some balls into the strong forward line. Marshall will also see his roles changed as he will take upon the role of the provider than the second hand man of Perry in front. The role of this second hand man has now been taken up by Hayes who’ll be eager to have a good start in the team, cementing his position.

Coaching Staff

Name                  Age      Position
Joseph Moteudi        53       Manager
Maple Gibb            49       Head Coach
Goeffrey Parks        33       Fitness Coach
Bart Foster           61       Attacking Coach
Robert McLelland      51       Midfield Coach
Doreen Dexter         36       Defensive Coach
Zoe Green             54       Goalkeeping Coach

Medical Team

Name                     Age     Position             Speciality
Dr. Rajob Falser         34      Head Physio          Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physician
Dr. Hwang Jeong-Nam      30      Physio               Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physician
Dr. Nikogohi Machuni     49      Team Surgeon         Orthopaedic Surgeon and Consultant
Timothy Risuro           38      Assistant Physio     Sports Medicine Nurse

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Style Modifier - +1.5

[TJUN-ia]

Name: TJUN-ia
Trigram: TJU
Football Association: FA-TJUN-ia
Nickname: Jaguars (official)/Jags (short form)/Blue and Orange (commonly-used informal)/Draw Masters (satirical)/Team Nothing (the truth)
WCC Ranking: 48th (16.77 KPB)

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TEAM
STARTERS
Co-Managers: David Seems (JB TJUN-ia, 43) and Li Xiu Ying (CEA, 35)
Formation: 4-3-3
Style Modifier: +1.5
Free KIcks: David Johnson
Corners: David Johnson (R)/ Preston Chapman (L)
Position: Number Name (Age, Current Region of Residence, Club Side [if applicable])
(Blue indicates a former Galarian, Bold indicates players with U21 experience)

GK: #1 Harold Gylfisson (33, NAU, Port James Athletic, Schottia) (C)
LB: #2 Aron McKenna (32, UO, Shamrock Cathair, Audioslavia)
CB: #3 Axel Pearson (31, JB TJUN-ia, Ousevale Borough, Krytenia)
CB: #5 Percy Pearson (31, JB TJUN-ia, AFC Brentford United, Murphtannia)
RB: #4 Orion Reynolds (30, NAU, Leicester Village, Murphtannia)
LM: #7 Preston Chapman (31, NAU, Tikariot City FC, Tikariot)
CAM: #8 Peliniho (33, UAS, Anara, Eraman)
RM: #6 David Johnson (31, CU, Prizrachnaya Brigada Cherniy Zamok, Pyazhnaya)
ST: #10 Vladimir Podolov (32, CSTO, Inland Peaks, Vilita and Turori)
ST: #11 Joe Green (32, NAU, Ausharmuj Marusi, Farfadillis)
ST: #9 Kepo Ulawaya (32, AU, Neathill, Krytenia)

SUBSTITUTES (Blue indicates a former Galarian, Bold indicates players with U21 experience)

Tier 1
GK: #12 David N'kude (30, AU, Turoki Tide, Vilita and Turori)
GK: #23 Maximilian Robertson (29, JB TJUN-ia, Pescium, Oberour Ar Moro)
LB: #13 Leighton Labe (31, JB TJUN-ia, Luton City United, Murphtannia)
CB: #14 Hwang Syong-ya (27, CEA, Linden Woods FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
CB: #15 Mohammad Malsharma (29, ArU, Mancodas City, Poafmersia)
RB: #16 Peter Ørberg (26, NAU, Nagoush FC, Tikariot)
LM: #17 Marshall Barry (31, AU, Bikarish, Poafmersia)
LM: #18 Manu Kepelewako (31, UO, Hanai Breakers, Chromatika)
RM: #19 Ruben Gibson (31, UO, Regium United, Oberour Ar Moro)
CAM: #20 Prince Carter (30, JB TJUN-ia, Branvon CD, Ko-oren)
ST: #21 Carlos Pique (31, NAU, Luton City United, Murphtannia)
ST: #22 Archer Andrews (30, JB TJUN-ia, Shamrock Cathair, Audioslavia)

Tier 2
GK: #24 Sputnik Brykilawa (25, NAU, Jlinal Cove, Vilita and Turori)
GK: #25 Alex McVerner (24, JB TJUN-ia, Gangers, Hebitaka)
GK: #41 Christian Wollatungi (22, UO, Hipopótamo-Joaxha, Tequilo)
LB: #26 Peter von Krjker (28, NAU, Real Gardaresso, Tequilo)
LB: #27 Andrade Ñunezo (26, UAC, Burnley United, Murphtannia)
CB: #28 Kofi Marshall (26, CU, Battleboro Westside, Cassadaigua)
CB: #29 Bruno Ronaldinaho Cervantes (25, UAS, Nagoush FC, Tikariot)
CB: #30 Sadio Mbwekala (23, AU, Gangers, Hebitaka)
CDM: #31 Petor Szektkovsky (27, CSTO, Robur Astello, San Ortelio)
CDM: #32 Vladzov Błaszczykowski (26, NAU, DD Port Nowi, Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom)
CDM: #33 Liken Allen (25, JB TJUN-ia, Battleboro Westside, Cassadaigua)
CDM: #34 Kudluk Tootoo (25, NAU, Jaguar Moreda, Vilita and Turori)
LM: #35 Kim Choi-ya (24, CEA, Athletic Club, Hebitaka)
LM: #42 Frederico Jiminez (22, UAC, Xaviers, Hebitaka)
RM: #36 Mason Watts (32, NAU, Pyathora Mariners FC, Tikariot)
RM: #37 Kelo Ngwemanagawa (26, AU, Herty Hat Tricks, Kohnhead)
RM: #38 Max van Oosterend (25, NAU, Marlesee 97, Siovanija and Teusland)
CAM: #39 Yomakaji Shimigatsu (25, CEA, Nagoush FC, Tikariot)
CAM: #43 Jose Lozano de la Cruz (22, UAS, Xaviers, Hebitaka)
ST: #40 Malhrani al-Kalhrani (25, ArU, Leicester Village, Murphtannia)

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KITS

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STADIUMS

Stadium: National Stadium
Location: TJUN-ia City, JB TJUN-ia
Capacity: 74,000


The hallowed halls of TJUN-ian football have always tried to be a fortress for the Blue and Orange, but to no avail. The National Stadium in TJUN-ia City was built to accommodate as many outdoor sporting events as possible and while the football layout can be a bit shallow at times, that doesn't stop 74,000 spectators from trying to turn this ground into a football fortress. They are quite welcoming to any and all opposition who play here until foul play emerges in one way or another. This place is the main stadium for both the JagBase and TJUN-ia, but many aren't sure if they want to see another Playoff game in this place...

Stadium: Beregozera Stadium
Location: Szensky, CSTO Zone
Capacity: 81,000


The largest stadium in use for football once more, "The Lakeside" Stadium is mostly known for Krasnaya Stena, an ultra-like group of supporters who take the game very seriously and who try their best to make the main stadium of the CSTO the hardest place to play in all of TJUN-ia. The national team failed to perform to their expectations when this circus finally came to Szensky during WC85, but better tournaments since have seen a change in opinion from KS, who certainly want their turf to be the fortress of the Jags no matter the opposition. To anyone who must play us in this 81,000-capacity dome of noise, I can only give you one piece of advice: Удачи тебе (Udachi tebe). Good luck to you.

Stadium: Tiankong Stadium
Location: Tiankong, CEA Zone
Capacity: 57,000


Built for the CEA Games and nicknamed by many as "the People's Stadium", Tiankong Stadium has seen a lot of wins for the national team on home soil since it debuted. In fact, this is so obvious that many in the CEA capital like to troll their JB or CSTO friends with jokes about how good this team is whenever they play in front of the smallest crowd out of the three. 57,000 may not sound like a lot, but the people of Tiankong certainly make up for it all with just how loud they can be and with the team playing great whenever they come here, who knows if this magic can ever run out?!

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

[Darkmania]

Darkmania

The last World Cups have been uneventful for Darkmania to the point that it was decided to do redo everything and start fresh. And that meant new players, the relocation to a new stadium to take advantage of a higher seating capability to even new staff members to ensure that this world cup doesn't end as the last world cups.

Nickname: "The National Team"
Ranking: 105th
Formation: 5–4–1
Stylemod: -3

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Home Stadium: National Stadium Darkmania [CAP: 80 000]

Out with the old Örkendrem National Football Arena, in with the new Nätionaljë Stëduÿm ("National Stadium"), also in the capital of Örkendrem. Located in the district of Ëlympia, known for its high-quality sporting arena as well as its modern architecture. The switch to a new stadium was in order to take advantage of a higher seating capability as well as having a specific stadium just for international football as the old one also was shared by a top league domestic football team.


Manager: Rëubens Gälmanga


Players on the national team

(All main players are marked like this.)
#1: Lÿngeman (GK)
#2: Dölm (GK/sub)
#3: Pëlmis (Def)
#4: Glödemgÿ (Def)
#5: Eästëgg (Def)
#6: Tyskland (Def)
#7: Alsÿkma (Def)
#8: Gälerla (Def/Sub)
#9: Wälker (Def/Sub)
#10: Përsater (Mid)
#11: Bëgane (Mid)
#12: Ëlgÿma (Mid)
#13: Stÿnland (Mid)
#14: Mal (For)
#15: Älmer (For/ Sub)
#16: Tålberg (For/ [C])
#17: Älger (For/sub)
#18: Rölver (For/sub)

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Choose My Goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Goalscoring events: Yes, but realistic.
Injure Players: Yes, but no death, career-ending or life-threatening injuries.
Godmod injury event: Yes, but telegram me or DM me on Discord first. If minor damage like straches or bruches, then you dont need to ask.
Red card player: No, unless telegrammed or DM'ed. If allowed, only up to 1 player per match.
Yellow card player: Yes, but not for "stupid reasons". Also, try to be realistic.
Godmod other events: No, unless telegrammed or DM'ed. If allowed, then go ahead.

[Britonisea]

Britonish Roster
for the
90th Football
World Cup

Style Modifier: +2

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Trigramme: BRI
Demonym: Britonish, Briton(s), Brits
Official (Main) Language: English
Other Languages: Britonish, French

After Britonisea's eighth-place finish at the 89th World Cup (out of 10 nations), the nation is hoping to do much better at the 90th World Cup. While qualification to the World Cup far exceeds the expectations of the Britonish squad, the team believe that with a little bit of extra work, they could come close...

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Britonish History @ The World Cup

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Britonisea has never qualified for the main World Cup, with the country failing on 10 different occasions over the past 20 editions. The country is hoping to change that as it works towards continued participation from now until the 100th Cup. You can find information about the past performances of Britonisea at the Cup below...

Placements in the World Cup Qualification

World Cup 69 - 7th/8 (14 matches: 1W, 5D, 8L - 8 points)
World Cup 70 - 5th/9 (16 matches, 8W, 2D, 6L, 26 points)
World Cup 72 - 8th/8 (14 matches, 1W, 2D, 11L, 5 points)
World Cup 73 - 4th/7 (12 matches, 4W, 4D, 4L, 16 points)
World Cup 74 - 6th/7 (12 matches, 1W, 3D, 8L, 6 points)
World Cup 75 - 6th/7 (12 matches, 3W, 2D, 7L, 11 points)
World Cup 76 - 5th/7 (12 mathes, 3W, 3D, 6L, 12 points)
World Cup 79 - 9th/10 (18 matches, 2W, 2D, 14L, 8 points)
World Cup 81 - 8th/10 (18 matches, 2W, 1D, 15L, 7 points)
World Cup 83 - 6th/7 (12 matches, 2W, 2D, 8L, 8 points)
World Cup 89 - 8th/10 (18 matches, 4W, 4D, 10L, 16 points)
World Cup 90 - Who knows?

While association football isn't Britonisea's national sport, the sport has generated some excitement amongst the population through regional tournaments which have seen Britonish players succeed. On an international playing field, Britonisea is now ranked 162nd in the world - a huge leap from UR mostly thanks to the four wins Britonisea gained, the largest number of wins Britonisea had since the 73rd World Cup. It's all about making small steps, and while four wins may not be enough for the 161 nations that are ahead of Britonisea, the football association were more than happy with the Britonish scores. For the first time ever, Britonisea was invited to participate in the Cup of Harmony, a tournament for nations that didn't make it through to the World Cup. Britonisea was the lowest-ranked nation to participate with the nation finishing at the bottom of their group but the invitation marked a change of the tide for Britonish football, an exciting new chapter for sport in the country.

Target
50%/50% - No more than 7 losses.

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The Squad & Starting XI

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Similarly to the 89th World Cup, XO will be sponsoring the outfits for the 90th World Cup. The kits don't look all that different from the kits last time, with a slightly different pattern on the front.


#9 Jacob Thompson [ST] ⭐
#11 Agustin Syner [LW] ------- #7 Joseph Valentine [AM] ------- #8 Caspar Hosseini [RW]
#4 Zak Ahmed [CM] ------- #10 Jourdain Amédée [CM]
#2 Timothy Arones [LB] ------- #6 Arad Samuels [CB] ------- #5 Tomas Martense [CB] ------- #3 Chris Dyson[LB]
#1 Blake Johnson [GK]

Main Reserves

Forwards
#17 Nate Sampson [AM]
#19 Gabriel Castello [W]

Midfielders
#16 Morris Jack [AM]
#18 Sylvester Shillingford [W]

Defenders
#14 Drake Fly [CB]
#15 Damien Amédée [CB]

Goalies
#12 Edward "Eddy" Parish [GK]
#13 Jason Tinoco [GK]

Additional Reserves

Goalkeeper - #22 Kameron Clifton
Forwards - #20 Lukas Amédée
Forwards - #27 Maxence Sammie
Midfielder - #21 Jason Dylan-Boyd
Midfielder - #31 Sam Sydenham
Defender - #72 Kilian Placid
Defender - #44 Scott Salisbury-Blake

Staff

Manager - (Age 33) Louis Foster
Assistant Manager - (Age 41) Thomas Lisseman
Physio - (Age 40) Bironteme Tamer

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Tourist Guide: Welcome to Britonisea

Map of Britonisea (including cities)

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For the eleventhtwelfth time in its history, Britonisea will be welcoming fans from all over the world for its World Cup Qualifiers matches and we're happy to welcome you to our country. Whilst Britonisea may not be the nation international football fans think of when they hear the region Novapax, we promise that you won't be disappointed when you touch down at one of our state-of-the-art airports where both the teams and fans alike will experience the nation's hospitality.

Football has a moderate following in the country, but international football teams won't have to worry about stadiums not appearing full as Britons love a good day out and so will sign up for anything, even if they're not huge fans of what they're watching. The Britons won't be rowdy and while they may celebrate rambunctiously if they win or are in the lead - they don't mean it in a rude way (they've just hardly experienced sporting success before!). Britons will be nice and cordial to international fans and you'd be able to flag a Briton down for help or directions as they'd be happy to help. Depending on where you go, they may be able to help you in multiple languages. While we're not expecting any international fans to understand Britonish, most people who speak that language are in the west of the country. If you speak French, you're most likely to be fine in the East (near Telm, Boschke and Eaux City). Other languages that will pop up in Britonisea are Spanish, Scotatrovan and Arabic (due to there being large immigrants or descendants from countries that speak those languages) but you may also be able to get help in Korean with the language being one of the most taught in the country due to the nation's proximity to one of it's closest allies, the Taeseon Republic. All in all, if you can speak English - just go with that!

Britonisea will be playing in Group 3 of the World Cup.

Stadiums

Britonisea in bold denotes we're hosting the event.

The Karodin Tetrarchy
Britonisea
Drawkland
Qasden
Turori
Winnebogan
Saint Eleanor
Geektopia

Home v Away
MD1: Britonisea v Saint Eleanor
MD2: The Karodin Tetrarchy v Britonisea
MD3: Brtonisea v Geektopia
MD4: Britonisea v Drawkland
MD5: Qasden v Britonisea
MD6: Britonisea v Turori
MD7: Winnebogan v Britonisea

Matchdays 8-14 will be the same as above but in reverse.

The stadiums that will be used were used for the IBACL2021 (which explains the tags on each of them, so please ignore those!)

Teams playing in Loueske
Teams ranked 163 and below
Aloquirbe City Stadium (56,000 people)

Teams playing in Telm
Teams ranked in the top 60
Stadium Strata (80,000 people downsized to 56,000)

Teams playing in Doportedas
Teams ranked 61-162
Doportedas New Olympic Stadium (75,000 people downsized to 56,000)

The BTVB will be in charge of broadcasting the World Cup across it's channels - BITC, C4:B and IGBK.

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RP Permissions

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My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Minor ones, please TG/DM me on Discord
Godmod injuries to my players: Minor ones, please TG/DM me on Discord
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Minor ones, please TG/DM me on Discord
Godmod other events: When it comes to football, most fans are quite blasé to a loss and so unlikely to set anything on fire or get all up in arms but will defend themselves if the opposing team taunts/shows off. Do let me know if you'd like to do anything.

TG me or message me on discord (Brityuniksreich#9201) for a more immediate response.

Style Modifier: +/- 2.0

[Trolleborg]

TROLLEBORG NATIONAL TEAM

Nickname: Trolls

Total official games in every tournament +138=44–66
World Cups 69-22-28

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NATIONAL TEAM

Team right now going through a difficult process of generational change. Until most recent days things looked like team will go through without bruises, but after three in a row competitions where Trolleborg team go to final there was a serious decline in performance. It will be seen, which trend is dominating.

Usually playing in green, much rarer in white, sometimes in red, especially recently, and only one time ever in blue. But coach make it clear he give a chance to the latter one.

COACH

57-year old Morten Troghil is a manager of the team since its creation, won all three trophies and made it to the two finals and right now make a new squad.

PLAYERS

Looked like performance of new players, added to the lineup recently, was not too satisfactory for Morten Troghil, and he is not add any new faces if take for comparison squads from IAC, but instead return into the team some old fighters with tremendous reputation.

GOALKEEPERS

Jesper Krogh (25 years). He spent much of the time in the national team behind Kot Kotsson, but right now this legendary goalkeeper moved aside, with Krogh suddenly becomes number 1 at the Melayu Cup. Very fast player who already prove himself on both league and international level, who prove himself good at the second floor, without losing something in his first floor game skills.
Finnsnes Soderhelm (30). “Confidence come with experience”, – often said coaches, and it’s close to what happened to this goalkeeper. Having spent full first half of career mostly as backup in the first league teams, he move one floor down and soon return to the spotlight as a reliable and competent goalkeeper. With a lot of experience behing him, he is great in handling things in his domain, always cool-headed even in the most difficult situations, while giving sense of security to his teammates. He is now second choice keeper, much like Gould and Krogh was with Kotsson.
Tomas Kot Kotsson (33). Up to the recent times, it is almost impossible to imagine Trolleborg national team without this charismatic goalkeeper at the number one post. Every success of the team up to the recent time in not a small part depends on him. It was presumed that he is going to retire from international games, but recent bleak performance of other two keepers make coach take him back.

DEFENDERS

Kasper Wolters (30). He is right back by default, but he is very strong, very fast, have a very good shot and even better crossing skill. Having all this, he very often make a lighting runs to the opposition box and sometime substitute right midfielder. Coach don’t take him into the last few tournament, while give a chance to the younger players, but return him to the squad for the WCQ ordeal, where his qualities and experience will be very useful.
Jesper Loonstrup (25). One of the youngest members of the team, he is flank defender in the preferred Trolleborg style – fast moving, adept in supporting attacking moves, willingly throw himself in the way of the ball, aggressive in tackling. But looked like he hasn’t enough of something that needed for successfull player of international level.
Kasper Lejder (25). Sturdy build, he is faster than he look, capable to cope with even strongest and faster forwards defends with class and also participated in attacking play. One of his biggest assets is his self-confidence and calmness even under pressure.
Rekdal Lundstram (27). Comfortably carries his defensive duties, tenacious fighter and excellent ball winner also good passer, which was allowed him joined attacks productively and adding depth on the left flank. It will be seen, if he is up to the task of fulfilling role of left defender in the international games.
William Schendel (25). Versatile fast moving defender known for his skillful positioning and man-marking, highly effective in breaking opposition attacks, great in the heading, with incredible high crosses-interception rate. At the IAC he make a more than good impression, but two recent tournaments and return of Dushegub to the fore put a question mark over his chances to play in WCQ games.
Torgeir Dushegub (34). Known as a Column, this tall and strong player usually dominates a box both in the air and at the grass. Being always calm and confidence, he projected aura of them around. Age advanced on him, but he was trying to live up to the fan expectations. Veteran player, many years indispensable for a Trolleborg international team defence, he already announced retirement from international football, but coach nevertheless convinced him to continue.
Joran Du Riis (27). Cold-blooded fighter prove that he more than capable holding his own at the highest level. Agile and fast-moving, but solidly builded and used this for his advantage, he play with composure and responsibility. He have a captain’s band recently, that’s to give a glimpse of his role for a team
Ruud Kolding (32). Left midfielder, covering lot of ground (altough less and less with years, can press forwards or go back as team need. Albeit seen as a substitute, he won the hearts of fans and a strong place in the first team with his perfect game in the BoF matches, having retained it after WCQ84 and throught many calamities, he make clear his intention to retire, but Morten Troghil talked him back.

MIDFIELDERS

Brutil Skrta (25). Very complete player, who posessed ability, stamina, flair, technique and resoluteness in just perfect mix. Shows tremendous accuracy when passing, fine distant shooting skills and ability to lost his markers. In addition to that his stamina allows him to help constantly at the back if need arises. He make a real good debute at the IAC, but right now things looked like if he is not a real substitute for Morten Troll when goes to the making team run properly.
Hendrick Groningen (30). The defensive midfielder, probably the best in his generation, he was not selected to play in BoF and joined team by way, proved himself worthy of a place in the team, caused a lot of problems to the attacking players of the opposing teams. His talent of intercepting ball in the middle and using every possibility to begin attacks was fully appreciated by everyone – apart, probably, of his opponents.
Soren Wittingem (25). Strong player who can run incessantly whole 90 minutes, distributes ball well due to his great passing ability and perfect knowledge of game, and also shows real class at his
defensive duties, as it was extremely difficult to go past him
Kasper Windass (25). Broad and strong left midfielder, he looked a little bit sluggish when moving without ball, but everything changes when he have it. Then he moved extremely fast, sweeping away everything in its path due to his mighty build and usually ended move with a clever pass. He is recent addition to the team, but prove himself adapted in the international football well... up to date.
Finn Finnsnes (33). Playing usually attacking midfielder, free forward or link man between midfielders and attackers, he is swift, smart, good dribbler with a great sense of goal possibilities. Having all this, he didn’t make solo runs without need, and has a habit to review every option before doing something, so opponents never know beforehand what he did next second. He lost some of his flair due to the age, but remain a very dangerous man on the field.
Morten Troll (29). He is a brightest star amongst midfielders in the whole country. Genius of game, with a wonderful dribbling, beautiful technique, excellent pass and extremely good shot, he won many games for his local team single-handedly, but also a great team player with great repertoire of tricks. Highly probably, he will be a player of generation, and very probably, best player Trolleborg ever had. He brilliantly justified all the positive reviews even when team performance was rather uninspiring, sometimes won games single-handedly. But he was not up to the task in the two recent tournaments.
Jesper Gronholm (27). Recent addition to the team, he was comfortable down the right flank as either defender or midfielder. Competenly hold his own while in defence, he was willingly join any move forward, where he pass ball quickly and thoughtfully, already prove this in the recent games.
Torstein Halst (24). Right winger\forward, with a good passing, master of highly accurate long crosses and very well making in curved shots from outside the box. Willingness to fight for every ball, spare no effort, and, most importantly, improve his skills is what give this very young player a chance to play for national team.
Kenneth Pathmoor (26). He can cover a lot of space and conjure goal opportunity for his forwards from nothing. With his pace, agility and an eye for goal everyone agrees he has a bright future. Kenneth is a regular addition to the squad, altought coach until recently don’t give him too much chance and what this clever and versatile midfielder did on the field looked not too good. But in the recent campaign he prove his right to be counted on.
Rolf Valgren (33). Quick-thinking, with a perfect understanding of game, seeing everyone and everything in the field, and with brilliant passing skills, this man can bring ball everywhere he wants. He definitely add something from international experience, and his wealth of experience personified through by his calmness on the ball. He is one of the BoF veterans, who have been summoned to help team in the wake of WCQ’90.

FORWARDS

Kroonquist, Morten (26). Another addition to the team squad, this fast forward known for intensity of his game, and he is capable to maintain workrate in all 90 minutes. With enviable quickeness he moved very fast, turns very well, constantly pressurized rival defenders, with or without balls, and always trying winning back posession.
Stuart Kerr (33). Almost legendary player, worshipped by fans, Stuart is the quick, brave and skillful, moved fast despite age, love to puzzle defenders and having ability shot from everywhere in the box right despite defenders best efforts. It was announced that he decide not to play in the IAC, but nevertheless he was compelled to change his decision. But most probably he will be sit at the bench bar things will heading to disaster of sort.
Torgeir Berglund (24). Effective center forward in front of goals, having something in common in both Kerr and Gulbranden despite their visible differences. He prove his goal-scoring talents in the national team, but was clearly not convincingly enough.
Torben Kranforde (25). Very fast forward, who have special ability to surprise rival defenders. He also posessed a great skill of positioning himself very well, and regularly sent many defenders and goalkeepers into despair with his precise and deadly shots from both feet. He prove himself prolific scorer at all recent tournaments team taking part of. But WCQ is very much different thing.
Theo Limburn (27). This player was a veritable workhorse in the whole his career. His main talents was fast pace, tremendous workrate and indefatigability, coupled with unquenchable willingness to pursue ball whatever the chances are. He hasn’t too much time on the field in the WCQ, but, maybe, CoH is his chance to prove himself.

TEAM TACTICS AND GAME STYLE

Team always practiced attractive attacking game on a fast pace, with a varied passing and good teamwork and already its style well-known and liked by public. Usually played 4-4-2 with defenders pressed forward whatever possible, or 3-5-2 with a midfielders move back and forth as things dictated. Integral and inalienable part of the team’s game will be mighty pressing, applied whatever on the field when ball is not on our side.

Unsportsmanlike behavior is highly discouraged even if in the interests of the cause, and national team players are required to meet the highest standards possible, so it is completely impossible to imagine a player of the Trolleborg national team faking injury or begging for a penalty. But players are not easily bullied, though, and more than able to stand up for themselves both as individuals and as a team, and have a strong inclination to go tit-for-tat in case of excessive brutality on the opponent’s part.

National psyche tell players to put everything even if odds are heavily against, so almost every match in the league played with high determination, and national team shirt oblige one who wore it for even more efforts – altought it was visible, that players often compeletely lose breath when unexpected setbacks occur. And this is precisely what happened in the two most recent tournaments.

Style –5.

No, there was no confusion, team played attacking football on the field, while having negative style modifier for a scorinating purposes.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but I reserve right to estimate injury severeness
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes only for a last ditch fouls or two yellows, any other variants must be discussed with me
Godmod other events: No, but if you have something interesting in mind, let me know and we try to find a middle ground.

STADIUM

All Trolleborg’s home games, bar anything unusual happened, will be played in the capital, Trolleborg City, on a “1th December” Stadium, which have a recently upgraded and having capacity of 100000.

This stadium was built by the voluntary labor of ordinary citizens in the honour of the sacred 1th December, Trolleborg Day of Victory. And due to that tickets to all games taken place here is always free, altought in the cases there are high demand (like in the WCQ games) they are arranged by lottery. It’s located in the beautiful place – in the middle of a forested area on a peninsula protruding into the sea near the capital. Three stations of subway transport and stops of two bus routes located within two kilometers, and this allow fans arrive and leave stadium quickly and troubleless. Specially designed climate system provides around the stadium constant sunny weather with t +18C, with, maybe, occasional gusts of winds from the sea.

OUR FANS

Fans is a pride of Trolleborg and almost part of the team, having already earning themselves a name and a good reputation at every place where national team playing.

Team was extremely popular, and Trolleborg Republic will organize trips for a fans. We are welcome every possibility to RP on this theme. Also welcomed possibilities of RP travel to our own country, and I promise no efforts spared to help such a things happen.
Results of one such story you can see here in lenght 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 15 –16 – 17 – 18 – 19 –20 –21 –22 – 23 – 24.

[Mytanija]

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: MYTANAR SQUAD FOR WORLD CUP 90

##  Pos.    Name                  Age  Caps/Goals  Club                         
01  GK      Semir Besak           23   38/0        Mipojoseon [QUE]
02  DL      Ermin Urankar         28   19/0        Anomalies [CMT]
03  DC      Grigorij Savicevic    29   73/5        AC Izotz Zubia [AUD]
04  DC      Bigger Mbala-Ekakia   24   31/4        Wirr Tsi [CMT]
05  DC      Amar Kovacevic        24   16/2        Ituraitz FC [ASG]
06  DR/L    Patrik Odonelec       26   67/2        CA Paulinthal [PAS]
07  MC      Mersudin Smajic       27   38/2        Stahlburg City [NPH]
08  MC      Alen Hrdaljko         29   90/7        CA Paulinthal [PAS]
09  ST      Jezdimir Ocokoljic    30   132/82      Energija Chernovets [STL]
10  MC      Gavril Atsev          24   12/4        Atletik Thessia
11  ST      Damien Gannot         25   40/23       Sabrefell Athletic [NPH]
12  GK      Pedja Kasun           35   97/0        Ararat Severyan
13  DL      Damir Milcic          28   42/0        Anomalies [CMT]
14  DC      Mahir Kapetanovic     22   5/0         Liria Prizren
15  DC      Kamil Jernejec        32   59/0        Chromatik [CMT]
16  DC      Adnan Sulejmanovic    22   7/0         Atletik Thessia
17  DR      Slobodan Vujovic      24   14/2        Royal Rumiatzi [ASG]
18  MC      Dordo Urbanc          22   14/2        Spartangard [EUR]
19  MC      Dusko Ocokoljic       25   14/2        St. Thomas [TLI]
20  MC/AMC  Jasno Odonelec        33   124/46      Atletik Thessia
21  AMC     Omer Kuhar-Arh        25   16/9        Atletik Thessia
22  ST      Zlatan Andrijasevic   31   40/18       Z’ai’ai [CMT]
23  ST      Fran Prpic-Bosanac    22   5/4         Workers Union [EUR]
24  GK      Dragisa Lazarevic     26   3/0         Litala ’93
25  DMC     Zijad Kurtcehajic     27   21/0        Crossroads [CMT]

Stats updated to pre-WC 90 MD1

##  Pos.    Name                  Age  Caps/Goals  Club                         
01  GK      Semir Besak           23   26/0        Mipojoseon [QUE]
02  DL      Damir Milcic          28   35/0        Anomalies [CMT]
03  DC      Grigorij Savicevic    29   61/5        AC Izotz Zubia [AUD]
04  DC      Bigger Mbala-Ekakia   24   18/4        Wirr Tsi [CMT]
05  DC      Amar Kovacevic        24   3/1         Ituraitz FC [ASG]
06  DR/L    Patrik Odonelec       26   55/1        CA Paulinthal [PAS]
07  MC      Mersudin Smajic       27   26/1        Stahlburg City [NPH]
08  MC      Alen Hrdaljko         29   82/7        CA Paulinthal [PAS]
09  ST      Jezdimir Ocokoljic    30   121/74      Energija Chernovets [STL]
10  AMC/MC  Jasno Odonelec        33   114/42      Atletik Thessia
11  ST      Damien Gannot         25   28/14       Sabrefell Athletic [NPH]
12  GK      Pedja Kasun           35   93/0        Ararat Severyan
13  DL/ML   Ermin Urankar         28   9/0         Anomalies [CMT]
14  DC      Ezib Salihovic        31   0/0         CDSA
15  DC      Kamil Jernejec        32   54/0        Chromatik [CMT]
16  DC      Adnan Sulejmanovic    22   0/0         Atletik Thessia
17  DR      Antun Spiridonovic    27   6/0         Litala ’93
18  MC      Dordo Urbanc          22   0/0         Spartangrad [EUR]
19  MC      Dusko Ocokoljic       25   6/0         St. Thomas [TLI]
20  AMC     Omer Kuhar-Arh        25   8/5         Atletik Thessia
21  ST      Dejan Zgela           28   29/10       Damogran FC [SRS]
22  ST      Vido Mehic            30   0/0         Ararat Severyan
23  GK      Dragisa Lazarevic     26   0/0         Litala ’93
24  DL      Vuk Bajalica          24   0/0         Kyethas Rivermen FC [TKT]
25  DC      Dino Racic            27   35/1        Libertas Bergheim [SVJ]
26  DC      Mahir Kapetanovic     22   0/0         Liria Prizren
27  DR      Slobodan Vujovic      24   10/2        Royal Rumiatzi [ASG]
28  DMC     Zijad Kurtcehajic     27   13/0        Crossroads [CMT]  
29  MC      Edin Aganovic         23   0/0         Directus [EUR]
30  MC      Gavril Atsev          24   1/0         Atletik Thessia
31  AMC/MC  Maks Shishkin         26   29/5        Maethoru SC [KOR]
32  ST      Zlatan Andrijasevic   31   36/16       Z’ai’ai [CMT]
33  ST      Mijat Simic           28   4/3         Liria Prizren
34  GK      Lazar Obradovic       32   9/0         Liria Prizren
35  DMC/DC  Svetoslav Radozevic   24   0/0         Bakartirla Buccaneers [ASG]
36  MC      Sefir Ajanovic        29   28/4        FK Arsika
37  MC      Bruno Ozmec           26   0/0         Liria Prizren
38  AML/R   Brajko Gavrilovic     33   59/11       1896 Ebor
39  AMR/ST  Kemal Gajic           27   43/12       Falourr [EUR]
40  ST      Fran Prpic-Bosanac    22   0/0         Workers Union [EUR]
41  MC      Davor Mahovlic        26   0/0         Liria Prizren

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PLAYER INFORMATION

GK: Semir Besak, 23, Mipojoseon [QUE]
26 caps, 0 goals
Two Q-League titles in straight seasons for Semir Besak since moving from Olympic Thessia to Mipojoseon. He’s also picked up the Emerald Rose award for the best under-23 player in one season and then the Silver Moogoonghwa for the best player overall in the next, something of a rarity for a goalkeeper. He’s becoming a star in Quebec and Shingoryeo and the growing Mytanar diaspora there rightly see him as a relatable hero. A real all-rounder between the posts: Besak is a brave shot-stopper, confident in coming out to claim high balls and his distribution is constantly improving.

GK: Pedja Kasun, 35, Ararat Severyan [MYT]
93 caps, 0 goals
Pedja Kasun has won the Mytanar Top League Golden Glove award for the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in a season six times over the course of his career. That is a record and last season Kasun won his 6th whilst conceding a mere 17 goals across 30 games, helping Ararat on their way to an unexpected league title. He also finished second in the Player of the Season award. He’s a Mytanar footballing legend and whilst this may well be his final World Cup cycle nobody would be worried about having to rely upon Kasun if Besak is unavailable.

GK: Dragisa Lazarevic, 26, Litala ’93 [MYT]
Uncapped
Lazarevic has leapfrogged a couple of very experienced goalkeepers in Lazar Obradovic and Zafer Muminovic, now Lev Repin’s third choice goalkeeper behind Besak and Kasun. Lazarevic is one of the newer breed of goalkeepers that are extremely comfortable in acting as a sweeper behind their defenders, allowing the defence to operate with a higher line to squeeze the opposition up the pitch. Lazarevic is quick and has good anticipation to allow him to get out to the ball quickly and has good control when he gets there. Finished third in the Golden Glove award with 14 clean sheets last season as Litala ’93 sneaked into the final IFCF Challengers’ Cup spot.

GK: Lazar Obradovic, 32, Liria Prizren [MYT]
9 caps, 0 goals
Obradovic has been a mostly dependable back-up option throughout his national team career, albeit with the occasional worrying performance (e.g. vs Hapilopper at the end of World Cup 89 qualifying). He’s probably not going to see much game time with the options ahead of him but his distribution is arguably still the best of any Mytanar goalkeeper, even if his shot-stopping and presence in his penalty area aren’t quite as good as the others. He is now a Top League champion and National Cup winner too following Liria’s triumphs in those competitions in consecutive seasons.

DL: Damir Milcic, 28, Anomalies [CMT]
35 caps, 0 goals
A 6th place finish in the Red League with Anomalies will have stung Damir Milcic at the end of last season, particularly after a 4th place finish the year before. He wanted to compete for the title in one of the best leagues around but his team haven’t quite managed to get things right with him there. He’s a consistent full-back and as a product of Emir Saric’s Tekstil he is fundamentally sound defensively. In recent years he’s added attacking output to his game and that has endeared him to national team manager Lev Repin and made Milcic perfect for the team’s left wing-back role.

DC: Grigorij Savicevic, 29, AC Izotz Zubia [AUD]
61 caps, 5 goals
Savicevic has been Mytanija’s best central defender for a long time now (although Bigger Mbala-Ekakia may soon usurp him for that particular title). He is a rangy ball-playing centre-half who makes those that play alongside him better. He also has the career to match with trophies aplenty at Atletik and Zozi, including the IFCF Cup Winners’ Cup triumph over Ituraitz Victory. Mytanars always enjoy getting one over fellow Rushmoris. Savicevic is as comfortable using his physicality to shrug opposition forwards off the ball as he is playing line-breaking passes and if he is in good form Mytanija will be pretty secure on the left-side of the defence.

DC: Bigger Mbala-Ekakia, 24, Wirr Tsi [CMT]
18 caps, 0 goals
Bigger Mbala-Ekakia’s upward trajectory has been incredible, he started in a Top League winning defence at the age of 18; became the first ever black player to play for Mytanija a couple of years later at 20; started at Mytanija’s first World Cup in twenty editions of the competition at 22; and has now made the move to one of the Chromatik football’s most famous names in Wirr Tsi for a Mytanar record fee of NSD 20 million aged 24. He came through Atletik’s academy as a defensive midfielder which perhaps explains why he’s so comfortable with the ball at his feet, both when passing and dribbling out from the back to provide an extra player in possession. He might well end up being the most technically gifted Mytanar defender if he continues on this path.

DC: Amar Kovacevic, 24, Ituraitz FC [ASG]
3 caps, 1 goal
A member of the large Mytanar community in Astograth, Amar Kovacevic is maturing into a fine central defender after coming through at East Railway and earning a move to Ituraitz FC. Last season may not have gone as planned with his new club but Kovacevic has impressed Lev Repin with his calm demeanour and exceptional aerial ability which makes him a major factor in both penalty areas. Still only 24 Kovacevic has a bronze medal from DBC 50 and a runners-up place in the Astograthian Young Player of the Season award. He’ll want to add something gold as he starts to enter his prime.

DR/L: Patrik Odonelec, 26, CA Paulinthal [PAS]
55 caps, 1 goal
A SuperLiga champion with CA Paulinthal, Patrik Odonelec is putting quite the impressive trophy collection together following the cup win the season before. He’s probably the best full-back in the squad, capable of playing on both sides of the defence to a high level and constantly improving his game. He’s the ‘third member’ of the famous Odonelec footballing clan (alongside Jasno and Usten), born in Thessia unlike his two Prahecq born cousins. Physically gifted but it is his tactical intelligence and positioning which really make him shine.

DL/ML: Ermin Urankar, 28, Anomalies [CMT]
9 caps, 0 goals
It isn’t often that two national team left-backs will play for the same club side but Anomalies saw enough of Ermin Urankar on the left-side of Ararat’s midfield to encourage them to part with NSD 4.5 million for his signature, wanting to play him ahead of Damir Milcic on the left side of their defence. It makes for an interesting dynamic with the national team. A major part of Ararat’s title-winning squad, Urankar mostly played at left-back but also as a defensively responsible winger when Ararat went ahead in games. His experience playing the two positions makes him a good option at left wing-back in Repin’s 3-4-1-2 formation.

DC: Ezib Salihovic, 31, CDSA [MYT]
Uncapped
Long deserved recognition for a highly experienced central defender, there are quite a few pundits domestically who can’t quite believe it has taken this long for Ezib Salihovic to earn a call-up to the national side. He came through the Atletik Thessia academy before moving on to CDSA – the two clubs have a long-standing friendship which leads to lots of transfers each way – for first team football. He has been a mainstay ever since and is now captain of the Decraa club. Strong in the tackle and a decent passer of the ball he perhaps lacks a bit of pace against top opponents.

DC: Kamil Jernejec, 32, Chromatik [CMT]
54 caps, 0 goals
Some thought Kamil Jernejec might be over the hill but he proved them to be entirely wrong with a brilliant season as part of the Chromatik team which won the Red League title ahead of Wirr Tsi this season. He used all his experience throughout the campaign, showing that good positioning and anticipation can make up for a lack of recovery pace. Solid in the air and a decent distributor of the ball, a back three suits Jernejec as others can get back on the cover to make up for his lack of speed whilst his passing ability is useful against lesser opposition when trying to break down their defensive shape.

DC: Adnan Sulejmanovic, 22, Atletik Thessia [MYT]
Uncapped
A product of the Atletik Thessia academy coming through the ranks after the club have produced Bigger Mbala-Ekakia and signed (and then sold) Grigorij Savicevic and Andrija Ugljanin has some seriously tough acts to follow but Sulejmanovic appears to be capable of doing that to good effect. He still seems to be filling out his tall frame and when he does he will be a serious unit for opponents to contend with. His presence in the squad shows that Lev Repin is trying to move even further towards only using defenders who are comfortable in possession.

DR: Antun Spiridonovic, 27, Litala ’93 [MYT]
6 caps, 0 goals
Captained his boyhood club to 5th in the Top League and an IFCF Challengers’ Cup berth last season. Spiridonovic was touted as ‘the next Petr Isaev’ in his youth, a dependable full-back who’d never do anything wrong but would never would really set the world alight either. That observation is perhaps a little unkind to them both and Spiridonovic is more than capable of bombing forwards to get involved in attacking play and tactically intelligent enough to occasionally tuck into midfield positions if asked. His club form should see him add a fair number to his 6 caps during World Cup 90 qualifying.

DL: Vuk Bajalica, 24, Kyethas Rivermen FC [TKT]
Uncapped
Tikariot born defender who can play on the left side of a back four or back three as well as the left wing-back position he will be employed in with the national team. He will usually be the more defensively secure wing-back, allowing a more free-roaming colleague on the opposite side, but Bajalica is no slouch going forwards either with 11 assists in 43 starts for Kyethas last season. Versatile and tactically intelligent, qualities which have got him into the national team ahead of Atletik’s promising young full-back Zahir Ivankovic

DC: Dino Racic, 27, Libertas Bergheim [SVJ]
35 caps, 1 goal
A highly experienced central defender who is only just entering his peak years, Racic has gone through the most difficult spell of his career recently, enduring some poor form with the national team and Libertas Bergheim not quite being able to break into the upper echelon of the Savojar league. He isn’t the tallest defender, but he is quite quick and this has led to him being paired with more physically imposing colleagues with the national side. He is very confident in playing out from the back and has strong anticipation.

DC: Mahir Kapetanovic, 22, Liria Prizren [MYT]
Uncapped
Very similar in style to Adnan Sulejmanovic, part of the same generation of young defenders coming through who want to get involved in their team’s passing game. With Thessian heritage it is wonder neither Atletik nor Olympic could pick up Kapetanovic, instead he plays for Liria and is a league and cup winner at the age of 22. The last Mytanar centre-half we were talking about doing that by that age was Bigger Mbala-Ekakia and look at the path to superstardom he appears to be on. An all-rounder who is still developing.

DR: Slobodan Vujovic, 24, Royal Rumiatzi [ASG]
10 caps, 2 goals
Vujovic offers something that none of the other wing-backs can really say they provide, a more direct playmaking threat for the opposition. Where the others offer width and precise passing Vujovic can drive into the opposition penalty area with the ball to cause problems. He is a real goal threat because of this, evidenced by his 2 in 10 with the national side from wing-back. His defensive ability could do with some work, he might be a little undercooked given that he hasn’t had too many starts for Royal Rumiatzi in the past couple of seasons, but some good performances at international level may well put him in the shop window for other clubs to look at.

MC: Mersudin Smajic, 27, Stahlburg City [NPH]
26 caps, 1 goal
An imposing physical presence who combines that with excellent technical ability in the middle of the park. Smajic has grown into a midfield conductor over the years, controlling the pace and flow of the game, adept at keeping play ticking over for his side. Finished solidly mid-table in 10th place in the Zenith with Stahlburg City this season, but most famous domestically for his contribution to Liria ending their title-drought (winning the Player of the Season award in the process). His passing, timing and aerial threat at attacking set-pieces are his three strongest attributes.

MC: Alen Hrdaljko, 29, CA Paulinthal [PAS]
82 caps, 7 goals
A tough-tackling midfielder who is the attack dog in the Smajic-Hrdaljko partnership, the one who goes to press opponents with seemingly tireless energy. Hrdaljko plays alongside Patrik Odonelec at Pasargan giants CA Paulinthal and the pair are now league winners to go along with the cup they won the previous season. Hrdaljko’s a diminutive figure, standing at only 170cm, but he more than makes up for that with his all-action playing style and strong leadership characteristics. He captained his boyhood club CDSA, the national under-21 squad and the full national team by the age of 22. A master in the art of tactical fouls, an underrated passer of the ball and confident penalty taker.

AMC/MC: Jasno Odonelec, 33, Atletik Thessia [MYT]
114 caps, 42 goals
In the slightly unusual situation of starting in a position he doesn’t play for his club side ahead of Omer Kuhar-Arh who does play as the number ten for Atletik, but then Jasno Odonelec is a bit of a special case given his experience and ability. The national team captain is a scorer of regularly decisive goals and whilst he is getting older, he will still be dangerous to opposition defences (whilst having the ability to play deeper in central midfield if necessary). Nicknamed «le fantome» in Prahecq – born there to Mytanar immigrant parents – due to his ability to find space on the pitch away from opposition defenders.

MC: Dordo Urbanc, 22, Spartangrad [EUR]
Uncapped
An old-fashioned box-to-box midfielder who is as comfortable getting on the end of chances in the opposition penalty area as he is marshalling his midfield line as part of a low block defensively, evoking memories of a young Dobroslav Stojanovic. Coming through at Ararat under Misel Ravnjak means he’s well-versed in the art of defensive positioning, even wise beyond his years in that regard. Part of the Ararat side which shocked Mytanija’s traditional ‘big three’ to win the Top League title Urbanc was rewarded for his performances with a big move to Euran champions Spartangrad.

MC: Dusko Ocokoljic, 25, St. Thomas [TLI]
6 caps, 0 goals
Dusko sometimes suffers from being his younger brother, but he’s charting his own path and is now the winner of multiple league titles for St. Thomas over in the Licentian Isles. A well-liked player due to his never-say-die attitude, he is an energetic midfielder who can pop up with goals and is almost a like-for-like replacement for Alen Hrdaljko (albeit perhaps a little less aggressive and a little more likely to score from open play). Has been named in the Team of the Season and placed in the Foreign Player of the Year award in his time abroad.

AMC: Omer Kuhar-Arh, 25, Atletik Thessia [MYT]
8 caps, 5 goals
His 5 goals in 8 appearances for the national team demonstrate why he is tipped to take over from Jasno Odonelec as the starting number ten in the near future (something he has already done at Atletik). Winner of the Top League’s Under-23 Player of the Season with Ararat the season before they won the league title – prompting a move to Atletik – there might be some personal regret there for Omer given that he might have won a league title with his hometown club had he waited just another year before moving on. A fine passer of the ball and quick feet allow him to draw opponents towards him which allows his team mates more space. He has a knack for finding space between the opposition’s midfield and defence and exploiting it ruthlessly.

DMC: Zijad Kurtcehajic, 27, Crossroads [CMT]
13 caps, 0 goals
A deep-lying playmaker who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, Kurtcehajic has mastered the dark art of breaking up the opposition’s play with chippy fouls whilst avoiding entering the referee’s book. Solid performances domestically led to a move to Chromatik side Crossroads where he has helped his new side to pip Anomalies (and national side colleague Damir Milcic; soon to be joined by another in Ermin Urankar) to the final IFCF Challengers’ Cup place. Now an experienced member of the national team set-up, Kurtcehajic is a veteran of two DBC squads, reaching the quarter finals and then co-captaining the under-21s to a bronze medal at the second time of asking.

MC: Edin Aganovic, 23, Directus [EUR]
Uncapped
A member of the large Mytanar diaspora in Eura, Aganovic has been a member of two DBC squads and is a product of the famed Directus youth system – one of the very best in Eura. A highly rated creative midfielder, the FSM worked hard to ensure they got him into the Mytanar system before the Eurans realised they had a player on their hands. Very much in the same mould as the legendary Tahir Fejzuli, good in possession whilst not being the most hard-working or positionally aware defensively. More than capable of splitting a defence with a pass or dribbling past a string of opponents.

MC: Gavril Atsev, 24, Atletik Thessia [MYT]
1 cap, 0 goals
Perhaps the answer to the question ‘what do Mytanija do without Tahir Fejzuli?’ Atsev is a fantastic passer of the ball and has wonderfully quick feet, able to jink this way and that to get away from an opponent in Fejzuliesque style. He may lose possession a fair bit because he is a player who is trying to make things happen, trying to be decisive. He’s not afraid to shoot, particularly from free-kicks (another trait shared with the great man). Has done decently enough with Atletik but there is a feeling that he is still to have his real ‘breakout’ moment.

AMC/MC: Maks Shishkin, 26, Maethoru SC [KOR]
29 caps, 5 goals
Another title for Shishkin as he was a part of Maethoru’s fourth consecutive championship winning squad. Mostly though of as a diminutive number ten on home soil he has developed into a ball-playing defensive midfielder for Maethoru, a team who dominate possession in most games in the Ko-orenite Top League. That suits Shishkin’s insatiable desire to get on the ball and his slaloming runs through opposition defences are something of a personal trademark. Has shown versatility over the years, playing as a number ten, right-sided attacking midfielder and now a defensive midfielder overseas. He’ll be used as a number ten or as an occasional central midfielder for the Hoops.

DMC/DC: Svetoslav Radozevic, 24, Bakartirla Buccaneers [ASG]
Uncapped
Making a decent career for himself over in Astograth with Bakartirla Buccaneers making 34 appearances last season as they finished 13th. The Astograthian possession is relatively close to Mytanija and there is a long-standing Mytanar community there which Radozevic is a part of. Not quite as good as Kurtcehajic in possession but still reasonable enough, Radozevic’s real talent is putting out fires wherever necessary in quick and efficient fashion. Can also play in central defence so is useful cover to have in the event of injuries or suspensions.

MC: Sefir Ajanovic, 29, FK Arsika [MYT]
28 caps, 4 goals
Another Prahecq born player in the squad, Ajanovic has grown into a tidy footballer even if FK Arsika have gone through a difficult season at domestic level. A creative midfielder who has developed a love for pressing the opposition, Ajanovic has become a real dual-threat and can be paired with several different types of midfielders to good effect, something which has really caught Lev Repin’s eye over the years. Don’t let his slight build fool you, he’s not afraid of trying to take on more physically imposing opponents whether it be by riding tackles or chopping into them himself.

MC: Bruno Ozmec, 26, Liria Prizren [MYT]
Uncapped
Ozmec is essentially a like-for-like replacement for Mersudin Smajic, almost an old school regista who can run the game from a deeper midfield position both with controlled short passing and more searching long passes which look to turn the opposition towards their own goal. Ozmec has been impressive in the Top League for a while now, first as the best player in a struggling Arka Snezhnaya team and now at a higher level with Liria. Might not get a lot of chances with the options ahead of him but he should be a reliable depth option.

AML/R: Brajko Gavrilovic, 33, 1896 Ebor [MYT]
59 caps, 11 goals
A tall and pacy winger who often causes opponents to struggle due to his unusual combination of attributes. A good crosser of the ball and still quite quick despite his advancing years, he is also an aerial threat due to his height and the national team has regularly used diagonal balls up to Gavrilovic as an attacking weapon during his time in the hooped shirt of Mytanija. Not always the most consistent finisher his dangerous movement gets him into scoring positions quite regularly. May also operate as an inside forward in the 3-4-3 formation.

AMR/ST: Kemal Gajic, 27, Falourr [EUR]
43 caps, 12 goals
A successful move to Falourr saw Gajic score 8 goals and assist 12 more in his debut season for the Euran club. He finished in contention for the Signing of the Season award in the process and will want to add to his international caps during World Cup 90 qualifying. A pacy winger who can also play up front, Gajic is a constant threat in behind opposition defences, something which is very important when Mytanija have so many players that want to drop deep to get involved in the build-up play.

MC: Davor Mahovlic, 26, Liria Prizren [MYT]
Uncapped
Has grown into something of a pressing machine at Liria over the years, playing a vital role in them ending their title-drought and then winning the National Cup this past season. Boasts incredible natural fitness and quick acceleration, but perhaps most importantly is intelligent enough to know when to press and when to hold. Might not be the most impactful in terms of attacking contributions but Mahovlic is a good water-carrier who will support is more decisive team mates admirably.

ST: Jezdimir Ocokoljic, 30, Energija Chernovets [STL]
121 caps, 74 goals
What more is there to say about Jezdimir Ocokoljic? The man himself will have been disappointed he couldn’t get his side over the line in Energija Chernovets’ Presidents Cup final defeat, but he has done so much in his time in Siovanija and Teusland. He’s scored 77 league goals in three seasons, helped them to a league title and two AO Champions’ Leagues; and he’s now got the record for the most goals for Mytanija too, surpassing Robin Hjik’s long-standing record. He’s Mytanija’s best striker ever and an international trophy of some description would put him into contention with Hjik in the best player conversation. A ruthlessly intelligent striker who drags the opposition out of shape with his movement, his finishing is clinical, and he is happy to embarrass opponents with his dribbling ability even when he’s on the receiving end of some rough treatment.

ST: Damien Gannot, 25, Sabrefell Athletic [NPH]
28 caps, 14 goals
Sabrefell Athletic might not have been quite as good as a team on their way to 5th this season but Damien Gannot offered an answer to what Mytanija might do after Ocokoljic as he showed exceptional form to win the Emerald Boot for the top goal scorer in the Nepharan Zenith. His 26 goals also put him in the Team of the Year, he seems firmly acclimatised now. An integral cog in the rotating pair of false nines Lev Repin uses in his 3-4-1-2 formation, Gannot plays in a similar way to Ocokoljic, dropping in between the lines to get involved in the build-up play. He’s added truly clinical finishing to his repertoire now too, something his father – Atletik and Sicoutimont legend Alex Gannot – was also very good at.

ST: Dejan Zgela, 28, Damogran FC [SRS]
29 caps, 10 goals
Zgela has an excellent reputation over in the Squornshelan league, named in the Team of the Season and finishing as one of the runners-up in the Best Striker award. Damogran finished in 3rd this season and Zgela continued to impress. He’s a direct replacement for either of Ocokoljic or Gannot, playing in a very similar manner and Repin values that as it means the system does not have to change too much if one of the two starters get injured. A hard-working false nine, Zgela isn’t always the cleanest striker of the ball but he invariably finds a way to get goals.

ST: Vido Mehic, 30, Ararat Severyan [MYT]
Uncapped
It isn’t often that you see uncapped 30 year old strikers finally getting called-up to the national team, but this might not have been a surprise for Vido Mehic who has had to go the long way around for his entire career. Ararat’s main scorer last season as they shocked Mytanar football to win the Top League title, his 16 goals in 30 games were a driving force behind the triumph. He’s an intelligent forward, more about positioning and anticipation than anything else and he’s also strong in Ararat’s pressing game. Allowed to leave Ararat on a free before returning after good form for NK Dyka, international recognition might take Mehic to an even higher level as he looks to prove himself once again.

ST: Zlatan Andrijasevic, 31, Z’ai’ai [CMT]
36 caps, 16 goals
An Atletik Thessia icon who is chancing his arm at a higher level with Chromatik side Z’ai’ai in the latter years of his career, he has an impressive scoring record both at club level (129 goals in 292 Top League games); and for Mytanija (16 in 36), which disputes the idea that he has mostly been an assistant to more prolific forwards. His link-up play is fantastic, which is perhaps the reason for the misconception, with his 196cm frame allowing him to hold the ball up and win aerial balls. His underrated dribbling ability makes him a real all-around threat, though he is lacking a bit of speed. Never frightened of moments of ingenuity, Andrijasevic has scored some brilliant improvised and acrobatic goals for club and country.

ST: Mijat Simic, 28, Liria Prizren [MYT]
4 caps, 3 goals
A regular goal scorer at domestic level, Simic’s goals helped to fire Liria to their first Top League title in fifteen years before then playing a crucial role in their National Cup victory this season. For a long time he was pigeonholed as a pure poacher in the mould of Anton-Dusan Straka, but he has revealed a more complete game in recent years even if the vast majority of his goals will come from less than 12 yards out. Simic can cause problems for defenders with his pace, both running in behind and when hustling them in possession. Very brave and prepared to slide in for tap-ins and put his head where most players wouldn’t put a boot.

ST: Fran Prpic-Bosanac, 22, Workers Union [EUR]
Uncapped
A slightly surprising pick but one which has been coming given Prpic-Bosanac’s reputation. Mytanars watch a lot of Euraleague football given that country’s influence on the modern configuration of Mytanija and Prpic-Bosanac – part of the Mytanar immigrant community in Eura – has impressed with Workers Union, scoring 8 goals last season at the tender age of 21. He has played in a DBC and Mytanar scouts have rated his movement and creativity for a very long time. His finishing perhaps needs a bit of work still but his composure in front of goal should grow with experience.

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The 3-4-1-2 formation is Mytanija’s base for World Cup 90 qualifying and players will usually slot in where necessary, although the Hoops might also use a 4-3-1-2 or 4-3-3 if the game in question requires a change in approach.

3-4-1-2 – IN POSSESSION
In possession the 3-4-1-2 becomes almost a 3-2-5 with the Mytanar wing-backs pushing high up the pitch to operate in what would almost be traditional winger positions. They are tasked with staying wide to provide the Mytanar midfielders with options out on the flank, this should also keep the opposition players stretched across the pitch in their defensive shape which would open up spaces in more central areas. The two strikers will rotate in dropping in between the opposition defence and midfield whilst the attacking midfielder will regularly look to run in behind. This is done in this way because the striker who drops deep may drag an opposition defender into a midfield area and leave space for the attacking midfielder to run into. Mytanija’s central midfielders will be tasked with recycling possession and trying to pick passes from the middle of the pitch, they will also make late runs into the penalty area to try and pick up any loose balls around the edge of the box. The three central defenders will push high up to the halfway line to squeeze the pitch and keep opposition forwards far away from the Mytanar goal in case of a loss of possession. Defenders that are comfortable in possession will be allowed freedom to dribble forward if the opposition stand-off them as this could make it easier for the Hoops to progress the ball and could commit opposition defenders which would create space for other Mytanar players.

3-4-1-2 – OUT OF POSSESSION
When Mytanija lose the ball both wing-backs will work hard to immediately get back into defensive positions, almost forming a back five with the three central defenders. Both strikers will work hard to press opposition players, willing to give away fouls to prevent the opposition from counter-attacking at speed. Whoever plays as the attacking midfielder may join in with this pressing but against strong opposition they may also drop deep to form a midfield three with the pair of central midfielders to try and stiffen up the centre of the pitch. Towards the halfway line both the central midfielders will press and try to push the opponent into wider areas with the aim being to either trap them on the sideline or to encourage an aimless pass from the wide position into the middle of the pitch where there are more Mytanar players. If the opposition manage to counter quickly then the wide central defenders will look to engage any players breaking down the sides of the pitch whilst the man in the middle of the three will shift across to cover them. The central midfielders will also tend to drop very quickly leaving only the attacking midfielder and strikers higher up the pitch.

In a 4-3-1-2 the full-backs would once again be providing all of the width going forwards, whilst the player in the middle of the central midfield three would look to control the pace of the game and even drop in between the two central defenders to make playing out from the back a little easier. The strikers and attacking midfielders would operate much in the same way as in the 3-4-1-2.

In a 4-3-3 Mytanija would be operating with wingers so the full-backs would have less attacking responsibility and only one will ever advance up the pitch at one time. In possession one might overlap or underlap the winger on their side whilst the full-back on the opposite side might either tuck in alongside the central defenders to form a back three or the full-back might even move into midfield to provide an extra body there. The wingers would look to make incisive outside-to-inside runs into the middle of the opposition penalty area, aiming to exploit any space vacated by the opposition central defenders who may be drawn out of position by the Mytanar striker (once again playing as a false nine, dropping into midfield areas to try and drag defenders with them).

TEAM ROLES
Captaincy: Jasno Odonelec is the national team captain. The vice-captain is Alen Hrdaljko and in the absence of both Jasno Odonelec and Alen Hrdaljko the armband would be passed onto Jezdimir Ocokoljic or Grigorij Savicevic. In the event that none of these players are on the pitch then the captaincy will fall to Pedja Kasun (if he is on the pitch) or failing that whoever has the most international appearances.
Penalties: Jasno Odonelec is the designated taker during games, if he's not on the pitch the duty will fall to Alen Hrdaljko or Jezdimir Ocokoljic. In the event of a penalty shoot-out those three will be first-choice takers, with the likes of Gannot, Patrik Odonelec, Grigorij Savicevic and Mersudin Smajic being next in the pecking order. From the substitutes the most likely to be taking them are Dordo Urbanc, Dusko Ocokoljic, Omer Kuhar-Arh and Dejan Zgela.
Corners: It's mostly going to be Jasno Odonelec taking these, although he'd probably prefer to be in the penalty area if possible. If he isn't on the pitch then Mersudin Smajic might take them, off the bench the likes of Omer Kuhar-Arh, Dusko Ocokoljic, Edin Aganovic, Sefir Ajanovic or Maks Shishkin might be likely takers. Some might go short too, but having such a tall team will usually mean that the ball will be crossed in.
Short free kicks: Ocokoljic basically. Jasno Odonelec would be second choice after him and Mersudin Smajic may occasionally eye one up with a view to hitting it very hard and hoping for the best. From the bench the likes of Kuhar-Arh, Gavril Atsev, Ermin Urankar and Sefir Ajanovic would be likely takers.
Long free kicks: Usually whoever's playing at left-back or right-back will take our long free kicks and try and punt it into the box and take advantage of having quite a tall team.

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Home - Away - Goalkeeper

Huge thanks to ediraf, the Official Sportswear Apparel Partner of the Mytanar national team.

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NOTES:
• Lev Repin (aged 57), is the Mytanar national team manager and has been in the role for three World Cup cycles now, with World Cup 90 being the end of his current contract with the FSM. Repin is a Mytanar footballing legend and played for the national side 177 times, scoring 14 goals from full back, winning Copa Rushmori XVII and Cup of Harmony 56 and 59 along the way. He managed the under-21 squad at the Di Bradini Cup and took them to a runners-up finish. Repin is known as a bit of a schemer tactically and this was evidenced during qualification for World Cup 82; he also led the team to a 3rd placed finish at the 32nd Copa Rushmori in Qusmo and a 4th placed finish at the 36th Copa Rushmori held in Græntfjall and Tikariot. In qualifying for World Cup 87 he led Mytanija to an unexpected 4th place, only narrowly missing out on qualification despite being unranked heading into the cycle. World Cup 88 qualifying was similar, with Mytanija finishing 4th once again, following that up with a 3rd place in Cup of Harmony 80. Mytanija qualified to World Cup 89 by topping their qualifying group ahead of Siovanija and Teusland and Poafmersia, the first qualification in over twenty editions of the tournament. At the World Cup itself Mytanija finished third in the group with one win over Farfadillis allowing them to move ahead of Zwangzug on goal difference.

• Mytanija has qualified to 12 World Cups, reaching the quarter finals in World Cup 68. Mytanija has won the Copa Rushmori once (XVII), to go with two victories in the Cup of Harmony (56 and 59); and a Di Bradini Cup win (DBC40). Some of these achievements were made under the names Mytannion/the Mytanar Region, Mytanija is ICly the exact same place.

• Mytanars are renowned for being passionate and therefore will not be afraid of confrontation if they feel they're on the end of a particularly rough tackle. At the same time Mytanars are not afraid of gamesmanship and may perform some questionable tackles of their own, along with tactical fouls to prevent the opponent from gaining momentum. Furthermore, diving, crowding referees and even intentional handballs (OOC: so Maradona's Hand of God and Suarez for Uruguay versus Ghana, that sort of stuff), to influence the game are not beyond Mytanar players. They will argue that winning is the most important thing and will do anything they can to achieve victory. Some might call it dirty, Mytanars don't, that won't stop them complaining when things go against them naturally.

• Mytanar fans are well-known for being hooligans, causing problems wherever they go and being prone to violence. They also make outstanding choreographies for their domestic sides and occasionally the national team (if they aren't fighting each other), so pyrotechnics, flags and lots of noise and alcohol are common place. Corteos (organised marches from a specific place to the stadium), are also common, these can lead to areas being shutdown as the sheer numbers of fans walking along roads block traffic and can lead to issues as police attempt to marshal supporters too. Given the ongoing political situation in Mytanija, whether ultra groups are able to put aside differences regarding politics, ethnicity etc for the national side is a pertinent question and the answer to it may change even from game to game.

HOME SCHEDULE
Here is a list of Mytanija's home games and information about where they will be played. A relatively comprehensive two-part travel guide compiled for the 38th Copa Rushmori which was hosted in Mytanija should provide you with plenty of information about the country (part one); and information about the stadiums where games will be played (part two). The FSM have a habit of trying to send big teams/rivals to more hostile or provincial locations within Mytanija in order to give them a taste of some of the most fierce atmospheres Mytanija has to offer (or alternatively to try and limit the embarrassment as much as possible with less people seeing thrashings unfold in the stadium), this should be clear in the scheduling:

MD2: vs Sarzonia (at Radnika, Esca; capacity: 60,000)
MD4: vs Magnecia (at Novi Atletskistadion, Thessia; capacity: 67,000)
MD7: vs Pyazhnaya (at Olujastadion, Ebor; capacity: 42,500)
MD8: vs Eastfield Lodge (at Stadion Sime Pandev, Zvornik; capacity: 20,000)
MD10: vs Dod Rava (at Stadion Prizren, Prizren; capacity: 84,000)
MD12: vs The Holy Empire (at Novi Zavej Park, Arsika; capacity: 30,000)
MD13: vs Eraman (at Radnika, Esca; capacity: 60,000)

ICly the qualifying cycle takes place over the course of two years in Mytanija, with the first half of qualifying occurring in the first year and the second half in the second year. The World Cup proper then happens at the end of that second year (usually in the middle of Mytanar summer). For this reason, the ages displayed in the player information are correct for the start of qualifying, but players will be two years older by the end of a qualification cycle.

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RP PERMISSIONS
If my opponent role-plays first they may:
Choose my goalscorers: Y (I have no preferred goalscorers, just please choose from the squad I will post with my RP for each MD)
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y, you may comment on severity although I shall have final say
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y, Mytanars are notoriously passionate and prone to gamesmanship so may accumulate these at an extremely high rate
Hand out red cards to my players: Y, see above, although no more than two in one game please
Godmod other events: Y

Style modifier: +0.25

[Taksylvania]

TAKSYLVANIA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

BASIC INFORMATION
Nation name: Taksylvania
Trigrame: TSY
Captain: Pandey Flower
Manager: Bunk Comp

JERSEYS

SQUAD

Starting Lineup :-
GK- Kaviya Agarwal , Age - 12
CB- Saitama Impostor, Age - 24
CB- AM Torturer, Age - 55
LB- Pandey Flower, Age - 14
RB- Bald Spear, Age - 29
CAM- Pingu Penguin,  Age - 20
CM- Bhaju Kaju, Age - 48
CM- Illegal Qpmaster , Age - 15
CF- Snorlax Tax , Age - 22
LW- Bamochit Unfit, Age - 13
RW- FOMO-TAMO,  Age - 13

Bench :-
GK- Failure Isnear , Age - 32
ST- Taklamakan Khan , Age - 26
LB- Steamed momo , Age - 30
CM- Mr Still Sick , Age - 27
CAM- Rongila Nao , Age - 38
CB- No Interaction , Age -23
LW- Santa Claus , Age -25

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

Godmod scoring events: N
RP injuries to my players: N
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Give red cards to my players: Y, but only 1 
Godmod other events: N

Style Modifier: +2

[Qasden]

Kits courtesy of Siru (Home) and ZSports (Away) of Tikariot and Ziwana respectively

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After a raging sea of darkness engulfed the nation's athletics, a shimmering glimpse of hope has finally flared up.

The last World Cup of the 80's ended just like how it started for Qasden: a gut-whimpering failure behind opponents lower ranked than us. The Vans enjoyed some light success under Sylvia Zimari, notably in AOCAF 62, but the qualifiers were never somewhere Sylvia could take the NewVans far. The country finished outside the top 3 in each occasion, including a 5th place finish in 88, the worst performance since our debut. Ultimately, a disastrous 89th cycle cost the first female manager her job (and, to an extent, plunging the entire political system into chaos following the resignation of PM Zachary Sedsten). The shame brought many changes to the Qasden Association Football Association (QAFA), starting with an era led by former players themselves. Icarus Darsten, the famed NT captain and assistant manager to Zimari, was promoted to the head position immediately after her departure, generating minor interest in his first stress test as top dog, AOCAF 65. Darsten believed it was a necessity to bring back the skills that saw Qasden's early CoH titles come to shine, recruiting former teammate, Ryan Xandreas, to help him lead a more attack-heavy squad. To an extent, it was a rather big success. The Vans escaped the group stage with no draws nor losses, the first time in association history, taking this glory all the way to the semi-finals before being bashed in by the Squornshelan Remnant States and, later, Demot in the bronze game. A bitter end, but a region of play only achieved twice beforehand in the 13 tournaments we've entered.

Elsewhere, in the inter-regional nation of Sarzonia, a smaller, ambitious band of Qads sought to make a name for themselves in the Women's World Cup (dubbed the 'Jenna Raven Cup'). The crew was spearheaded by former trailblazer and current icon, Valentijn Munson, the first woman to ever join (and captain) the National Team. A torrential slew of fierce opponents challenged Munson and the WoVans throughout the tournament's run, but after a narrow victory over Muralos in Woodstock, she had completed a goal of the nation since the early days of Merritt: winning a title. Massive celebrations waved throughout the River's End, culminating in the long lost Victory Committee revealing the foundations of a new crest, now woven with a third, blue star (designed by combining the blues of the JRC's main host, Sarzonia, and its first winner under the new name, Atheara). While its place atop with the silvers will soon be lowered into 'collar-formation', it's subtle glimmering in the logo's sky helped revitalize a tired and worn out fanbase, eager to see what happens next.

So, we now enter the present. Darsten, Xandreas, and a slew of Vans new and old look to up their game in a tournament long forgotten on the records of qualification. Munson, taking some of the U21s for her own endeavors in the DBC, allowed the ascension of faces who never would've thought to see new heights, yet here we are. Can a 3-starred Qasden keep up with itself in a heart-heavy qualifiers filled with faces familiar and un? Or will the joyous occasions get wrapped up in a puff of smoke?

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KPB: 12.33 (70th)
Style: +3
Preferred Formation: 4-4-2
Nicknames: The Turkish Vans/Vans | The Calicos (Used for Away Matches) | The Blue-Reds

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The Selected
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Icarus Darsten

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Age: 40|Position: Manager|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
The former captain of Qasden, Darsten has been involved with the club from its very conception. As a hard working player whose honor and respectability could shatter diamonds, Icarus wasn't ready to part ways with competition after Sylvia's overhaul of the old team, and was enlisted as an assistant manager in her new administration. In the wake of World Cup 89, however, the association decided to ditch Zimari to pursue other names, leading to the promotion of her heir apparent to the job. Like Sylvia before him, Icarus will be put to the test in order to truly decide if he's fit for a proper replacement.

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Ryan Xandreas

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Age: 37|Position: Assistant Manager|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
In the aftermath of "The Great Refresh", Xandreas, like many of the now declared "OldVans", stayed within the association as a mentor for future NT prospects. Co-leading the National Academy's midfielder program alongside Valentijn Munson, Ryan was introduced to managerial duty following the departure of aloof Cavernite, Gaston Rolf. This strange interaction led to the formation of the X-Squad, a fancy term given to the academy's foreign-foraying team competing at the then ongoing Mike Sarzo Memorial Trophy. Despite a quarter-final exit, the release of Sylvia Zimari from the association brought about a new need for a co-manager at the top; and with no other viable candidates around (save an elderly Zachary Sols and a less-so Osmer Kerrison), the academy director/manager returned to the national spotlight once again.

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12- Tommy Waluigi

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Age: 28|Position: Goal Keeper|Last Known Affiliation: Crossroads
Smart, loyal, and a skilled keeper who was vital to Qasden's success in Banija and a main attractor for Chromatika's Crossroads. Despite this, Waluigi's drive has also left him blind to a goal every now and then, and if it weren't for dumb luck, he'd probably still be a substitute.

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Substitute Goal Keepers
00- Cliff Rouge|21|Brenville Blue
25- Zinnia Thurstan|27

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5- Joanna Rigby

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Age: 30|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Sanford Falls PRIMIER
Her appearance and bubbly nature would entrance anyone into believing she'd be an easy opponent, but don't let that façade fool you. The second that first whistle is blown, her attitude takes a complete 180, and suddenly those who doubted her are suddenly running for the hills!

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8- Aristide Quickley

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Age: 29|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
With the absence of Gregory Nana, the managers decided to award the position to longtime substitute, Aristide. Quickley's been a familiar face on the bench, rarely doing anything other than rooting on his teammates. That being said, of course, the man's far from inferior to his comrades, being an excellent fighter and tactic-savvy defender that's often seeked out by newcomers for advice. With no worries about joining the domestic foray, Aristide's primarily focused on perfecting his own brand as an ambassador of QAFA for local charity events, especially in his hometown of Taxson.

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4- Cora Varnham

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Age: 29|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Stahlburg City
Skillful, fierce, and a smartass above all, Varnham was brought up from depths unknown and displays tremendous tenacity when it comes to letting opponents past her. She serves as a pivotal player in Zimari's push for a strong defense, though her gastronomy does serve as a strong plus.

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2- Rufus Lester

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Age: 31|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
A talented and agile defender in his own right, though his main rise to fame was a result of happenstance: having the insignia "DIX" when the new team donned roman numeral kits. Being a funky guy, Lester squabbles among the team's comedians in an effort to assert himself as the rightful king of jokes, even if it means risking an unsavory punchline for a bit.

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Substitute Defenders
3- Vance Justice|21|Dalton United FC
28- Slone Widovia|23
29- Khasan Kubo|24
31- Kaitlyn Cecil|24
7- Maria Vosswater|22|

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11- Michelle McCracken (C)

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Age: 28|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Brattleboro FC
By far the most dominant of the NewVans. McCracken was recruited as part of a shortlist of female players drafted by Zimari and Valentijn Munson, the first woman of the National Team. Michelle is professionally competitive, and was quick to assert herself as the commanding individual on the field, gaining Darsten's trust in her taking over as Team Captain. She's easily one of the bigger role model figures on the team, given her ability to mask the difficulty of balancing an intense work-life schedule as something with ease.

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13- Uwu Lekoye

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Age: 23|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Asbury Park FC
One of the more popular folk at the academy, Lekoye was found to be an exceptional midfielder throughout his play in interschool scrimmages and, recently, the Olympics. Wanting to make a name for himself beyond the school walls, Uwu became one of the most recent additions to the primary XI, courtesy of a contract with Asbury Park (though not directly).

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16- Marco Bruno

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Age: 20|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Sporting Ittuributa
A callup from the National Academy's affiliate in West Qasden, Bruno is by far the favorite when it comes to who will lead the NT in the future. Confident in his mannerisms just as much as he is with his skills, but should still receive some form of guidance, given a tragic backstory he refuses to elaborate on for "plot reasons".

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17- Shug De La Fontaine

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Age: 29|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Loxthorpe Rovers FC
This is the kind of a man that can make one question their own sexuality. An absolute chad on and off the pitch, Shug knows how to score goals as well as he does women. Sure, he can come off as a bit of a douche because of it, but he's as respectful as his mentality can allow most of the time.

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Substitute Midfielders
15- Osmund Blackbourne|31
14- Paige Homewood|26|Meriador FC
38- Rogerette Wellson|22

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42- Lennox Dragoslav

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Age: 23|Position: Forward|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
Dragoslav is an absolute beast of a human, reaching a staggering 6' 10" (208cm) and sporting the only known facial hair to bring fear to the eyes of Odin. On the field, his massive physique can be a tad cumbersome, given that speed can be a bit of a problem when it comes to outflanking defenders. With that being said, his shots rarely go off target, and when he squares up on the pitch, it's hard to not feel some form of intimidation when confronting him.

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20- Jaylyn Bone

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Age: 26|Position: Forward|Last Known Affiliation: Algolia
Think Ike Sexton, but actually pleasant to be around. Jaylyn was brought about as a prodigy from Chevlin, an eastern city bordering Dogsmouth responsible for the subpar sporting organization, Eastern Athletic. Bone had grown fond of Ike as a friend, and the two occupy each other most of the time, much to the thankfulness of others around them.

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Substitute Forwards
21- Willow Harland|30
33- Yvette Leatherbound|24
69- Ike Sexton|30

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I Give My Opponent Permission To

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Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y (get my ok first)
Godmod Injury Events: N
Red Card Players: N (get my ok first)
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod anything else: No destroying/killing/harming my players, venues, cities, you get the idea. Other than that, it's fairly fair game.

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Venues & Other Information

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Royal T.V. Stadium, T.V. City (95,000) - Turori & Drawkland

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The one and only epicenter of the nation's athletics, "The Royal" is often regarded as a shining symbol of Qasden's fortunes (and misfortunes) in international competition, having held at least one match in every outdoors tournament hosted by the country. Nestled in the heart of T.V. City, the capital and largest settlement by far, the stadium is said to have been built during the early years of Qasden, though its original purpose may still be up in the air.

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Stade de Solis, Fyre (70,500) - Geektopia & QasCup

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While less-so a national symbol, the Stade de Solis remains a firebrand choice in Qad sports, being the only venue able to challenge Royal's Finals record. Grounded in the "Denver" of Qasden, Fyre (whatever that means), the stadium was once believed to have been constructed for a long forgotten domestic league, though now it serves as the historic center of sports in west of the river.

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Merellin Park, Elder (55,000) - Saint Eleanor & The Karodin Tetrarchy

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Found far from the coast, in the deep farmlands of Elder, lies the humble Merellin Park. Named for a former prince that once found love in the town, the park serves as the hub for Northern sports, often competing that title with rival town, Taxson. A large, but modest stadium, Merellin Park is equipped with surprisingly modern flavors, including a shopping mall and miniature theme park just outside the pitch's walls.

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Hotchskarth Cabin, Destiny (35,750) - Britonisea & Winnebogan

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The newest (and smallest) of the presented stadia, Hotchskarth Cabin found itself a staple in Qasden's "small-game" competitions, having been a perennial welcome-site for games against lesser-ranked opponents and, recently, the Blunder Cup. It's beautiful halls greet attendees to the glitz and glamor not found in the city surrounding the place, Destiny, whose constant, one-sided desire to 1-up their neighbor, Fyre, led to the stadium's arrival in the first place.

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The QasCup Charity Match is an organized friendly set up by the QAFA Kids Foundation, a non-profit tasked with improving relations between youth and that thing on tv their dads keep yelling about. The match often takes place in between legs of qualifiers, allowing Qasden's National Team to have a less competitive, fun training session to keep themselves active. For this edition of the QasCup, the tournament will be revisiting the historic Stade de Solis in Fyre (see above), with the winner taking home the vividly vibrant "Colorful Calico" award. Applications for the QasCup are currently open, hungry for names big and small to join the possibilities of celebrating a meaningful cause through good-natured competiton. We hope to see you there!

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[Electrum]

Electrum National Football Team
presented by Electrum Football

General Information

Once a humble team comprised of human footballers, this team is one of the few to have failed in its attempt to not win the World Cup. This failure happened in World Cup 78, although many Electrumites like to pretend this failure does not exist. Just a few short cycles after this win, the Electrumite team, along with their compatriots, froze in time after a disastrous experiment with time particles called chrons. It was at this point that our kindly, most benevolent, yet mysterious five dimensional leader The Computator, four beings that share a single voice, unfroze the nation and put it back on track. Chaos is now the aim of the game for the Elecrumite national football team, with the introduction of extra-dimensional players thanks to The Computator. This strategy has finally worked with the return of Electrum to the final stages in World Cup 89, where they were the only nation to beat eventual World Cup winners Ko-oren. It really makes you think.

Style: 0

Statistical Information

Best World Cup record: Champion (WC78)
Worst World Cup record: Censored
WCC match record: Unknowable

Coaching Staff
Manager: Tyler Fernando
Assistant Manager: Jemima Bryant
Development Manage: Risa Shigaraki

Tyler Fernando, sentient creature with noted footballing skills, has been appointed for another cycle to manage the Electrumite team. Fernando has finally made the team's unique ecological composition work with an appearance at World Cup 89 Finals. He is known for being in the World Cup Failing Team of '78, piloting the team with his superb captaincy.

Roster
Starting XI
#1 Ralph Mills - 27 - GK - Hamilton Sandstorm
A studious goalkeeper, Mills graduated top of his economics class and is well versed in game theory, in particular simultaneous games related to the taking of penalties. His crib notes are dozens of pages long with various analyses of opposing penalty-takers depending on any situation that may arise. Sometimes these notes may fly in the wind.

#4 Elenora Sapper - 23 - DF - Pinkerton FC
The youngest member of the starting XI, Sapper is QUICK with unrivalled stamina running across the pitch. She likes to provoke and get in her opponent's faces and toes the line with the referees.

#5 Bayden Forest - 28 - DF - Hamilton Sandstorm
A tall, bulky player who is described as a cross between a tree and a brick wall, with his intelligence between those two objects. Nice guy though.

#15 Marcus Renshaw - 27 - FW - FC Fairleigh-Warburton
Renshaw only communicates using emojis in group conversations and it's really starting to bug us. Also he has eczema.

#9 Sentient Energy Ball (Seb) - ?? - FW
Seb will be wearing a fabric spherical 'jacket' which conveniently looks like a normal football at certain angles. This is a strange attempt to get the opposition off for kicking a player deliberately for a red card. Let's see if it works after this strategy has been used for two cycles. When short tempered, easily short circuited.

#12 William Stewart - 25 - DF - University
There is absolutely nothing interesting about William Stewart except for the fact that his name is comprised of two first names.

#13 Julius van Buren - 30 - MF - Grenville Sailors
van Buren, as his name suggests, is very flashy. Likes to run circles around his opponents and great at manipulating the ball and getting past opponents.

#27 Crystal Le - 30 - DF - Kale Island Dwarfs
A long time second string player, Le finds herself with a golden opportunity after Alan Moore's retirement. Le is adept with the ball but sometimes plays too selflessly to her detriment.

#20 Nindethana Nindethana (c) - 29 - MF - Eastal Lunar
Nicknamed Nindethana squared, her favourite board game is Maxopoly and she is one of the few Kale Islanders on the team. She possesses mystical powers to open portals between two locations at short distance but refuses to use those advantages in a football match. Honourable.

#22 Einarsson, King of the Armoured Bears - ?? - MF
An old friend of The Computator's, Einarsson has played in the Electrumite team as a favour to our nation's leader. To him, ten years of Earth time is equivalent to six months of bear time, so really this is kind of a short vacation rather than a long-term thing.

#24 Android X4-TU in the shape of a flightless bird - ?? - MF
The talons of Android X4-TU (upgraded from version X3-TU) are known to puncture balls, so opponents are often very keen to get the ball away from it. Often matches are delayed to replace the ball.

Substitutes
#11 David Patterson - 24 - FW - Somer City and Surrounds
#14 Deborah Garcia - 22 - MF - NextGen
#16 Alex Xiao - 25 - FW - Somer City and Surrounds
#19 Pete Westtcott - 27 - MF - Ventura Bay
#21 Christine Bayer - 23 - DF - Agri Foodbowl
#26 Cindy Torvald - 23 - MF - Pinkerton FC
#28 Ian Kravitz - 26 - DF - Burnton 1963
#30 Peyton Nix - 28 - GK - Prescott Wolves
#32 Sarah Archer - 26 - GK - Centralis Heart

Formation
4-4-2
Style: 0

-                First Eleven Formation                -

                  Renshaw               Seb

Android        Einarsson             van Buren        Nindethana

Stewart         Forest                   Le              Sapper

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Kit Information


Kits have been provided by infinite, a Donnacona company

Stadium Information

All Electrum home matches will be held at Olympic Stadium (capacity: 100,000). RL equivalent is the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

RP Permissions
Everything/anything is acceptable can occur to the non-human players. Humans cannot be killed or suffer career ending injuries. Anything serious please TG or DM.

[New Zhengguo]

About New Zhengguo
New Zhengguo is a small Asian nation bordered entirely by China. The nation was historically a kingdom (the Kingdom of Zheng), but is now a decentralized republic with a primarily agrarian economy. Small units – villages, town, sections of cities – function almost self-sufficiently, with their own farms and odd crops grown in gardens.

The Zheng people value honest work, primarily in the production of food, but also notably in the arts: poetry, calligraphy, and music. Every member of the New Zhengguo national football team can play either a traditional Zheng musical instrument or a Western musical instrument. Zheng classical music is an eclectic art form that makes use of both traditional and Western instruments. The latter kind of instruments arrived on Zheng soil thanks to Western traders in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. (The Zheng emperor Mingxia closed Zhengguo's borders to Western trade shortly after.)


The New Zhengguo National Football Team | 郑国国家足球队
coached by Xiang Mingyu 翔明玉 and Sheng Hui 圣辉
roster format: family name, first name - position, musical instrument played (gender)
4-4-2 formation

Starting Lineup:

• #1 - Ma Yuan 马源 - Goalkeeper, organ (m) - Ma is especially receptive to low-flying shots, swatting them away with great power. To get around Ma's goalkeeping, opposing attackers in the New Zhengguo soccer league tend to shoot high at the expense of accuracy, hitting the crossbar more often than not.
• #2 - Feng Haoran 冯浩然 - Left back, pipa (m) - Feng is from the Zheng mountain town of Jinshan (golden mountain) and part of a thousand-year-old gold crafts making guild. For Feng, the New Zhengguo Football Association created a #2 FENG jersey with a gold streak that he often wears.
• #4 - Kong Qiao 孔乔 - Center back, xiao (m) - Sometimes called a "striker in reverse" for his ability to intercept opponent's crosses and send the ball away from New Zhengguo's goal.
• #5 - Guo Shanwen 郭善雯- Center back, violin (f) - The starter of nearly all New Zhengguo's counterattacks, Guo can pass extremely wide, usually to the center and right midfield.
• #3 - Zhao Lan 赵兰 - Right back, yangqin (f) - Zhao communicates exceptionally well on the field with defenders Guo Shanwen and Kong Qiao, as well as midfielder Yuan Jing, her childhood best friend. Like Guo, she can make very wide passes.
• #6 - Liaoyang Qiuyue 廖杨秋月 - Left midfield, guzheng (f) - A laser-focused crosser who can double the pace of New Zhengguo's attack once the ball reaches her.
• #7 - Peng Hu 鹏虎 - Central attacking midfield, piano (m) - A particularly explosive player, as prolific a goalscorer as New Zhengguo's starting strikers.
• #8 - Yuan Jing 袁敬 - Center midfield, team captain, guitar (f) - Yuan's strength lies in misdirecting her opponents on both the attacking and defending fronts. When defending, she usually forces opposing defenders to pass in directions that don't work in their favor; when attacking, her movements are difficult to predict.
• #11 - Lin Shaochun 林邵春 - Right midfield, dizi (f) - Lin is also counted on to take corner kicks. She fields them in a conservative manner, never kicking very high, but also never kicking in the same direction every time.
• #9 - Cui Donghan 催东韩 - Striker, guqin (f) - Cui usually takes penalties for the New Zhengguo team, and she has a range of shots in her arsenal, making her a rather unpredictable but exciting player.
• #10 - Ren Yunru 任云如 - Striker, pipa (m) - The 20-year old Ren can be justly described as a phenom. Confident but not arrogant, he has an unshakeable work ethic and is at once skilled and athletic because of it.

Reserves:

• #18 - Qin Yongliang 秦永亮 - Goalkeeper, guqin (m)
• #17 -Zheng Meifeng 郑美丰 - Left back, pipa (f)
• #19- Wu Tong 吴桐 - Center back, xiao (f)
• #12 - Ma Da 马达 - Center back, piano (m)
• #16 - Situ Xuan 司徒轩 - Right back, suona (f)
• #14 - Zhao Yuntian 赵韵天 - Left midfield, cello (f)
• #13 - Sima Li 司马利 - Center midfield, sheng (m)
• #21 - Qiao Zhengzhong 乔正忠 - Center midfield, cello (m)
• #23 - Zheng Yunxia 郑云霞 - Right midfield, dizi (m)
• #20 - Qi Chunhua 奇春华 - Striker, voice (m)
• #22 - Liang Shuoan 梁朔安 - Striker viola organista (f)

Kits
Like their region-mates Muralos, the New Zhengguo national team uses a single kit with the national colors of New Zhengguo.


Style modifier and RP permissions:
Style modifier: +3
New Zhengguo football is flowing and fast-paced. Surprise and skill are the name of the game.

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: No
Godmod other events: Yes

[St Trinians]

St Trinians National Football Team

#1 Millicent Becket

#2 Dottie Carmicheal

#3 Nonie Swindlehurst

#4 Frankie Tipton

#5 Miracle Butler

#6 Essie Gardner

#7 Temperance Porter

#8 Ilsa De Grandhomme

#9 Elisabeth Speight

#10 Alyson Granger

#11 Poppy Appleton

St Trinians is a matriarchal anarchy. The society is completely lawless, and the monarch, or Matriarch, rules by the principle of "Might is always right", a phrase that appears in the national anthem. There was a lot of politics involved in deciding the team for their debut in World Cup 88, with the Matriarch herself eventually choosing the 23 players. Such was their success that the same players have been chosen with little fighting.

St Trinians' national motto is "Get your blow in first", and the team will follow this philosophy. Relentless attack is the order of St Trinians football, and the team employ a 2-3-5 strategy which attempts to overwhelm the opponent with constant shots on goal. As true anarchists, St Trinaisn' players have little regard for rules, personal safety, or the right of other players to not be carried off on a stretcher. Expect fouls, injuries, and cards galore.

Team information for starting 11

1. Millicent Becket
Tall and athletic, Becket is probably the best player on the team in terms of pure skill. That's a good thing, as she'll get little help from her defenders. Always serious, Becket will be one of the few St Trinians players unlikely to receive a card. She has become one of the team's poster girls, and when not goal-keeping, she serves in the St Trinians Army Reserve.

2. Dottie Carmichael
With her teased hair and facial piercings, Carmichael's appearance screams alternative. While she might be small and shy, she makes up for it with an almost psychopathic aggressiveness and a tendency to know just where a person's weak spots are. Carmichael knows just about every dirty trick in the book and is not afraid to use them.

3. Nonie Swindlehurst
Big, solid, and mean, Swindlehurst employs a simple approach to defence: run through the opponent. And if that doesn't work, break their jaw. Intimidating anywhere on the field, her presence in a crowded box becomes terrifying. Nonie is the most likely player on the team to pick up a red card, and that's saying something.

4. Frankie Tipton
Tipton is a hyperactive ball of energy that always seems to be in the best of spirits. It's unclear how much of that is natural and how much is due to the recreational drugs she frequently takes. What is clear is that this restless energy means she is perfect for the holding midfielder role as the first line of defence and the start of attack.

5. Miracle Butler
Miracle is from an upper-class family, and is a social media star. Her presence on the team was paid for, the Matriarch receiving a large sum of cash. Miracle hopes this will pay off in the form of an uptick in her followers, which is all she seems to care about. With training she has become a passable midfielder, but certainly not world class.

6. Essie Gardner
Don't let the outlandish makeup and bright hair fool you, Gardner has an evil streak. She knows all the dirty tricks, and she's not afraid to pull them out. From Galloway, a city known for its often brutal gang violence, it's quite possible that Gardner has the highest kill count of any of the team.

7. Temperance Porter
Porter is one of two captains for the side. She is a highly-talented footballer with clinical passing skills and a decent right boot that has made her an excellent choice to lead the team. She also has serious anger management issues, and will lash out if provoked. During the Baptism of Fire, she managed to get sent off before the match began when she punched her opposing captain in the face.

8. Ilsa De Grandhomme
Of the many upper class girls on the team, De Grandomme is undoubtedly the highest on the ladder, as it were. and the most well-connected. Her naming as co-captain is seen by many as a favour to her mother, a personal friend of the Matriarch. She's not without talent though, and will send in many crosses into the box. Also likely to take free kicks from range.

9. Elisabeth Speight
Born to a low-class family on the mean streets of Galloway, Speight's inclusion shocked the upper-class establishment. Speight was chosen by the Matriarch herself after footage emerged of Elisabeth taking penalties in a school match. However, she has earned the admiration of the entire nation by playing a game in the Baptism of Fire with a broken rib. Apart from being tough, she is also the most accurate striker on the team, and will be the penalty taker.

10. Alyson Granger
Granger is at centre forward for one reason and one reason only: shock value. A tall, strong woman, Granger dominates in aerial contests. It helps that she has an accurate header as well. Her approach to goalscoring is just to kick the ball as hard as possible in the direction of the goal. Shots from Granger are best described as rockets.

11. Poppy Appleton
The exact opposite of Granger, Appleton is the youngest player on the team. Arguably the brains of the team, her skills lie more in running circles around defenders and pouncing on loose balls (always a possibility with Granger on the team).

Coach. Amy Pepperpot
Amy had no previous experience with football when she was named as coach by the Matriarch. A loyal servant of the queen, Amy had been a negotiator, meaning her role was to navigate the murky waters of St Trinians' politics and achieve outcomes that didn't involve thousands of people killing each other. Those skills proved handy in keeping the 23 players from doing the same, and Amy has fallen in love with her new role. The Matriarch is pleased to see her continue in it, and so Amy once again takes up the unenviable task of making these lawless ladies obey the rules.

Full 23 player roster

#   Position       Name                Hometown    Favourite Weapon
1   Goalkeeper     Millicent Becket    Searle      Hunting Rifle
2   Defender       Dottie Carmicheal   Mummerpool  Switchblade
3   Defender       Nonie Swindlehurst  Searle      Knuckleduster
4   Def. midfield  Frankie Tipton      Finkton     Revolver
5   Midfield       Miracle Butler      Searle      Metal Pipe
6   Midfield       Essie Gardner        Galloway   Assault Rifle
7   Att. Midfield  Temperance Porter    Searle     Hat-pin
8   Att. Midfield  Ilsa De Grandhomme   Wochester  9mm Pistol
9   Forward        Elisabeth Speight    Galloway   Razor Blade
10  Forward        Alyson Granger       Mummerpool Kitchen Knife
11  Forward        Poppy Appleton       Coxford    Wooden Bat
12  Goalkeeper     Virginia Brassington	Cowbridge  Knife
13  Defender       Catherine Holker     Searle     Wood Axe
14  Defender       Georgie Haight       Searle     Sawn-off Shotgun
15  Def. midfield  Trinity Wollenstone  Searle     .45 Pistol
16  Midfield       Wilhelmina Dorsey    Wochester  Hockey Stick
17  Midfield       Gwendolyn Temple     Searle     Revolver
18  Att. Midfield  Primula Hardwick     Finkton    Cavalry Sabre
19  Att. Midfield  Eleanor Longstaff    Searle     Hunting Knife
20  Forward        Comfort Maitland     Searle     Assault Rifle
21  Forward        Dorothea Cummings    Searle     Battle-Axe
22  Forward        Penny Breckenridge   Mummerpool Walking Cane
23  Goalkeeper     Madelyn Walmsley     Searle     Grenade Launcher

Head Coach: Amy Pepperpot

Left to right:
Goalkeeper home Kit, worn by Millicent Becket
Home kit, worn by co-captain Temperance Porter
Away kit, worn by co-captain Ilsa De Grandhomme

Insert: Goalkeeper away kit

Stadium: National Stadium, Searle. Capacity 25,000.
The National Stadium was built specifically for St Trinians' entry into the World Cup. It is a significant upgrade to the stands and grounds of Walmsley College, one of the richest colleges in St Trinians. Located in the nation's capital of Searle, the new stadium seats 25,000. After an incident in their first home game that saw an armed pitch invasion and an opposing player being shot, security at the ground has been provided by the Royal Army of St Trinians.


Permissions: You may do anything to my players short of killing them or giving them career-ending injuries. Bear in mind I will likely reciprocate.
If you would like to godmod anything to do with my team, TG me first!

Style mod: +4

Group 1
1 St Trinians (77)
2 Kohnhead (64)
3 Valentine Z (217)
4 Osarius (134)
5 Savojarna (40)
6 Squidroidia (20)
7 Legalese (91)
8 The Finntopian Empire (308)

MD1: vs The Finntopian Empire
MD2: vs Kohnhead
MD3: @ Valentine Z
MD4: vs Osarius
MD5: @ Savojarna
MD6: vs Squidroidia
MD7: @ Legalese

MD8: @ The Finntopian Empire
MD9: @ Kohnhead
MD10: vs Valentine Z
MD11: @ Osarius
MD12: vs Savojarna
MD13: @ Squidroidia
MD14: vs Legalese

[Mertagne]

The Federation of Mertagnian Football Presents

The Mertagnian National Football Team
for World Cup 90

Our History:

Many have said that Mertagne has reached its peak in terms of international football. After a return to the scene that was described by junior Audioslavian journalists as 'explosive, in the same way a waiter spilling tepid spaghetti on the floor is. Shocking, but he apologies profusely after.' The Mertagnian national team had a brilliant qualifying run in the last World Cup cycle, but haven't really done much else in the time since. After a struggling CAFA, and also struggling Eagle's Cup, the team appears to be lying a little stagnant. It doesn't help that the lineup hasn't changed much either, with little talent really breaking into the high standards the national team still holds for itself.

Who knows what this qualifying tournament will entail? With big names in the group such as formerly unranked darlings Polkopia, and giants Electrum and Cassadaigua, it's surely anyone's game to compete for that coveted top spot. Mertagne higher-ups will be expecting a top-half finihs at minimum, with the expectation that the team will be competing for the top spot, or the playoffs.

Our Key(lime) Staff:

Manager: Tyrrel Gulliver, 58,
Tyrell is nearing the end of his management career, and he knows it. The 58 year old has pulled the team along, but it seems that the prevailing attitude from the higher-ups in the FMF is that the team need some new blood behind the scenes to push them to new heights. It needs to be said that the FMF aren't unhappy with Gulliver's performance - his work to the side of and off the pitch have been instrumental in getting the old horse that is Mertgnian international football running again. It is their hope that this cycle Gulliver can teach his assistant everything he knows, and pass the torch in a graceful way at the end of the qualifiers.

Assistant Manager: Kristie Ettrick, 39,
Former U21 manager Kristie Ettrick has been brought on to aid Mertagne in their World Cup qualifying run, and she's looking to whip the team into shape in a similar manner to the way she managed to take a rag-tag bunch of kids and make them into footballing superstars.

It's been noted by the media that she's out for Gulliver's job - the two are good working colleagues, and the media buzz claims that Ettrick is assistant manager in name only. It seems she's been calling most of the shots, and has lead training alongside the coaches, getting stuck in at all levels of management. She's responded by this to joking in an interview that you'll see her sub in for Dani Emdelbia after 85 minutes if the team haven't scored a 'last-gasp screecher'.

Gulliver and Ettrick prefer attacking football, with the former brandishing his Euran heritage, and the latter cutting her teeth playing football in the mountainous streets of Neorudo's Old Quarter.
Because of this, the squad will be playing with a style modifier of +4, which emphasises that the best defence is a killer offence.

Our Players:

Goalkeepers
No	Pos	Player			Gender	Age	Club
1	GK	Lliot Celarte		Male	26	 Sporting Esper
12	GK	Ayesha Genoa		Female	22	 New Fligsive's Memory
13	GK 	Lennon Stroves		Male	27	 Century Mertagne FMFC

Defenders
No	Pos	Player			Gender	Age	Club
14	LB	Euklades Hemingway	Male	23	 Prostran I Forduza
15	LB	Alips Maurauri		Female	24	 Blades ex Magnaeus
16	LB	Hana Stelos		Female	26	 Ostosaide
2	CB	Luka Hazaluta [vc]	Male	30	 Chatswood
17	CB	Elen Onarte		Female	26	 Kurtz Herritik
18	CB	Gregory Arroyave	Male	27	 Lehen Neorudo
19	CB	Genevive Yrundegui	Female	24	 Eivora Athletic FC
20	RB	Leo Lezarraga		Male	22	 Ostosaide
3	RB	Jappen Axlor		Male	25	 FMFC Ninestar
21	RB	Tyson Oughtio		Male	24	 Signal Dannin

Midfielders
No	Pos	Player			Gender	Age	Club
4	LM	Martine Aldergrass	Female	24	 The Zhelmagor Society FC
22	LM	Erdotza De La Fontaine	Female	23	 Meriador FC
5	CM	Pia Aziz		Female	22	 Bakartirla Buccaneers
6	CM	Grahm Stagg		Male	29	 Century Mertagne FMFC
23	CM	Donna Eclis		Female	25	 Tenth Star Hasiera
24	CM	Erman Anteo		Male	25	 AFC Farnworth
25	CM	Neron Everdell		Male	24	 Tenth Star Hasiera
26	CM	Callym Tikfort		Male	27	 Papillio Mertagne FMFC
27	RM	Fostin Feu		Male	23	 Lehen Neorudo
28	RM	Dovico Harah		Male	28	 Heart of Saguenay

Attackers
No	Pos	Player			Gender	Age	Club
7	LF	Benn Shakletinn		Male	28	 Keers Kannoneers
29	LF	Kevin Restault		Male	22	 Burgess FC
8	CF	Claudio Vantula	[c]	Male	27	 KT Itzalovalle
9	CF	Dani Emdelbia		Female	30	 Lhor
10	CF	Fabian Thundhart	Male	29	 Aminey CS
30	CF	Sulpizo Plumb		Male	22	 Ituraitz Victory
31	CF	Benedict Le Bihan	Male	21	 Kurtz Herritik
11	RF	Neville Cate		Male	28	 New Fligsive's Memory
32	RF	Dannon Larr		Male	23	 Octosaide

Typically, a player closer to the top of the chart within each position is more likely to be picked. This outfit of the Mertagnian National team will be playing in a 2-3-5 formation, that presses on the attack and is punishing if the ball is won in the attacking third. This team is also very capable of scoring from set pieces, and if an attack isn't looking feasible against a more defensively minded team, the players will be looking to create opportunities to get corners or free kicks.
If you RP first, you are encouraged to make a team selection that works for you.

A quick look at Kristie Ettrick's notes shows...

Most likely to...
Score a goal: Claudio Vantula, Dani Emdelbia, Fabian Thundhart
Kick off a set piece: Benn Shakletinn, Erman Anteo
Make a magnificent cross: Benn Shakletinn, Dannon Larr
Stop an opposing attack: Tyson Oughtio, Luka Hazaluta, Euklades Hemingway
Get too stuck in and get a card: Donna Eclis, Hana Stelos, Neville Cate
Do something out of the ordinary: Fabian Thundhart, Luka Hazaluta, Pia Aziz

Our Kits:

Kits lovingly provided by Kirola Sportswear of Audioslavia.
Eskerrik asko, Anaia. Maite zaitugu.

Our Home:

Five stadia from the top fifteen have been selected to host home games in the qualifying games for World Cup 90:

A map of Mertagne's top fifteen stadia.

Neorudo Cop Limy Stadium, Neorudo (Capacity: 96,300): The Cop Limy is an iconic stadium, formerly belonging to the city-state of Leorudo in which Mertagne was first settled long after their exodus. Home to the original Mertagnian team that is Lehen Neorudo, and situated in the Docklands district adjacent to the mountain that comprises of the sprawling city's 'Old Quarter', The Cop Limy is the premier venue for sports matches and concerts alike in the city. Upgraded several times over the years, the Stadium stands as a stereotype of the city itself - old architecture (present in the fancy stonework adorning the stadium's left long side) fused with the latest buildings (a white carbon fiber donut covering the other three sides). The stadium boasts the best in electronic scoreboard technology, and has a long strip of interactive screens surrounding the top rafters of the interior, which have been used for purposes such as advertising, light shows, and close-up camera feeds.
Located in the stadium complex is a museum dedicated to Mertagnian football, which includes the preserved former offices of the FMF, including the very boardroom where the COCANEFA LigAnaia was born.

Dannin City Stadium, Dannin (Capacity: 85,750): Dannin City Stadium sits in the heart of Mertagne's capital, it's unique look ensures that it's both an art piece, a functional stadium, and an eco-friendly statement all at once due to it's assortment of solar panels. Home to top-tier team Century Mertagne, the patriotic lime and dark green seating is sure to excite any nation that comes to play here.

Flynn Ar3na, New Fligsive (Capacity: 88,750): A project that could be considered the crucible of New Fligsive, Mertagne, the Flynn Ar3na (named as it is the third stadium to bear the name) was built as a multi-year construction project between regional construction giant Flynn’s, and the Mertagnian government. The Flynn Ar3na boasts a unique design that iterates on the design of its predecessor, the Flynn Arena in Fligsive, Euran Oceania Territories. This incarnation of the stadium has sacrificed some of its seats in order to incorporate a unique art section - where the old Flynn Arena’s upper ring would have been, here sits thousands of individually cast faceless metal statues, each inscribed with a names of Fligsivi civilians and combatants during the Corvidae War and associated Fligsive Incident. The unique acoustics that these metal statues cause in the upper ring creates a scintillating echoing effect when sound is broadcast from the top, which provides unique opportunities in this multi-purpose stadium, home to New Fligsive’s Memory. It is said that sometimes, the statues create the echo of a crowd lost to time.

Nine Star Arch, Webster (Capacity: 66,500): The nine large spotlights that adorn the Nine Star Arch’s titular arch have many uses; two of them during games played at this stadium are to spin and provide a light show whenever a team scores, and to provide those living in the city of Webster with a live score graphic, with a number of lights on opposing ends of the arch lit with the corresponding team’s home colour depending on how many goals they have scored.

New Brazier Stadium, Scharfwick (Capacity: 26,430): The stadium in the city of Scharfwick is owned and operated by Scharfwick Flames, and in an attempt to pull in the punters, the stadium boasts several flumes in which fire is shot into the sky whenever a team scores a goal. The flames are often coloured, to the expense of the holding company that owns the stadium, and they've been in a bit of trouble recently with environmental groups after a study claimed that people living downwind of the stadium had lower life expectancies than those that didn't. However, if you're looking for a solid football ground with some spectacle, this is the ground for you.

You may select any stadium from the five you wish your team to play in should you RP first.

Our Permissions:

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, but no outright killing.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Sometimes. Send me a TG with what you're planning and I'll approve it if I like it.
Mertagnians wouldn't know the meaning of the word 'pandemic' if it sneezed in their face.

[Independent Athletes from Quebec]

The Grim Reapers Crest, designed by Kirola of Audioslavia. It is used internationally by all Quebecois national teams with the nickname Grim Reapers.

Independent Athletes from Quebec National Football Team - World Cup Qualifying Stage 90

Basic Facts

Nation Name: Kingdom of Quebec and Shingoryeo
Short Names: Quebec, Q&S
Trigramme: QUE (Q&S will be fine, but please don't use RKQ. Thank you)
Demonyms: Quebecois (I'll be fine with use of Quebecers, but please don't use Quebecians. Thank you)
Colours: Red, Black and Blue
National Anthem: 'Ode to Thee, My Quebec'
Royal Anthem: 'Hymn to the Shingoryeo'

FA: Royal Quebecois Football Association (RQFA)
Highest Domestic League: Q-League
Nickname: The Grim Reapers
Ultras Group: The Bubonic Plague
Home Stadium: Marijuana Island Gaol (see very bottom of this post)

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JERSEYS


Home and Away Kits, brought to you by Uni-Q of Qusmo

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NATIONAL TEAM STAFF

Senior Program Director: Wang Oak-Ja, 64
Manager: Fabrizio Kaal, 47 (The Licentian Isles)
Style Modifier: +5
Predicted First XI : 4-2-3-1

SPORT                POSITION    TEAM (LEVEL)   AGE  STATUS  NAME                      AFFILIATED SIDES
Football            President   Federation       53 RETAIN   Michelle Glauber-Shin     Royal Quebecois Football Association (RQFA)
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Football      Program Director  Senior           64 PROMOTED Wang Oak-Ja               Montreal Koreana (Q-League)
Football              Manager   Senior           47     NEW  Fabrizio Kaal (TLI)       Royal Quebecois Football Association (RQFA)
Football     Associate Coach    Senior           61     NEW  Angelo Gelinas            Northandryun Rovers (Q-League)
Football     Assistant Coach    Senior           42     NEW  Eileen Green              Royal Quebecois Football Association (RQFA)
Football     Assistant Coach    Senior           34     NEW  Sean Piugattuk            Nunavut North Stars (Jrs)

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SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TEAM

The I.A. Quebec traditionally sends a mix of national teams to competitions. The World Cup qualifying rounds and the tournament proper sees a full pool of national team players sent, though the player utilisation depending on opposition for former, while the Under-25 national team has been sent to CAFA and before that AOCAF for decades now (don't be fooled, most have played as senior NTers at various points, even if it may be without most stars). With the federation-led purge still underway after the second-half disaster of World Cup 89 Qualifying Round, this qualifying stage is expected to continue as a major testing ground for quite a few players on this team.

Over the years, the Q-League have seen improved performance on the IFCF stage, as well as solid presence of import and domestic players making impact with their respective national teams. Still, while the league's financially strong, the past behaviour of major national team players going abroad to improve their career (and more importantly, stay in the national team conversation) has remained strong, so it's expected that a vast majority of any senior side (this includes EC and CAFA) to be consisted mostly of those who play abroad. Those who are staying home for now aren't necessarily pushovers, but they are just waiting for their time to head abroad and shine in a major club like their teammates, seniors or legends have done for ages.

Quebecois football is a weird breed of own, with emphasis on both the offensive hellfire (OOC: doesn't apply in this tournament, but generally they do), resilience and physical brutality. Sure, Quebecois players may come from all sorts of shapes, height and weight, but if there's one thing that they all have in common, is their love of staying violent. The footballing culture here has taught and still teaches that red cards are necessary for the good in the minds of both the players and the fans, and if a player cannot handle simple contact, then he's dead in the minds of most people, even their family members. Of course, whether they are skilled players of own or not are another story, and the legendary forward corps of the seventies of World Cup era had both skills and brawn, but it's a squad that loves to get fast, high and violent, and will not be afraid to demonstrate their flames.

Finally, there is one thing to consider when it comes to the I.A.Q, and is that the IAQ national team and the RQFA have always been a results-driven bunch. While that has never really gone away over the course of its history, it has become even more of a problem now, especially with the results from the heydays of the seventies, when they had qualified for 9 straight WCs, back to back quarterfinals in 73 and 74, and finished 4th at 77, looming into their mind.

Thus, both the federation and the fans will expect results for the Grim Reapers, that being consistent qualifications into the World Cup and hopefully a second-round appearance. With this being the first cycle of ever-so-ambitious Fabrizio Kaal in his charge with Team Quebec, this team will be carefully watched and followed by enthusiastic fans, who hope this group can eventually form the core of a strong team that can make difference one day.

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GOALKEEPERS - 4

##    Player                      Sex Age  TRI Club
SANDRA MIDDLETON              F  24  NPH Coret Hawks
Seung-Myeon KRAVITZ-HYEON     M  21  QUE Montreal Koreana
Leopold SHIM                  M  21  SRS Megabrantid
Padraig MCGIBBON              M  24  STL 1912 Telburg

The words on the international circuit is that this position, long removed from a decade+ reign of Ondrej Cech and Adrian Middleton in the seventies of World Cup, is a revolving door of its own. The starting tandem of Okropir Cadwaladr-Andjaparidze and Nelson Okello were serviceable goalkeepers whose forms couldn't hold up long enough over time, while Jang Hyo-Sook's embarrassing performance once every few starts have effectively forced her retirement from national team after last cycle's catastrophe. (OOC: whenever there's an embarrassing loss, people tended to pick her as starting GK of the match though she third-stringer. Press F to pay respect ayy lmao)

As for this group, maybe something better will happen to them than flat-out embarrassment or inconsistency. Having been relatively-underutilised starting goalkeeper for past couple of cycles, McGibbon's position as the starter is more or less settled. The 1912 Stelburgh goalkeeper is a stable presence who probably has the most international experience out of this bunch, and his ability as a sweeper keeper, something that this Team Quebec prioritises, is much better than other three. Other three goalkeepers, who are expected to be his backups, aren't so bad though - recently-returned Sandra Middleton's a high-leverage goalkeeper whose ability to handle barrage of shots is at very best, while Seung-Myeong Kravitz-Hyeon is a goalkeeper who does have a slightly lower ceiling than other goalkeepers, but is probably the most reliable of this bunch. The fourth goalkeeper, Leopold Shim, is a project who has gradually climbed up the ladder in both professional and age-side football, and the Megabrantid goalkeeper's decent Eagles' Cup showings have earned an extended stay with the senior team.

DEFENDERS - 12

##    POS   Player               Sex Age  TRI Club
LB   Benoit-Richard UKALEQ  M  25  STL Olympia Borograd
LB   Cedrick ROHRMAYER      M  22  QUE Sherbrooke Noksaekjeonsa
LB   Brian MANTHA           M  26  EUR Holdenberg City
CB   AN SEUNG-MI            F  22  GRF Gunzlach
CB   Hannah KIM             F  21  SRS Damogran
LI   Clement MATTERN-SOH    M  21  ZRH DD Porto Nowi
CB   Pierre-Karl CIZERON    M  20  MYT CDSA
CB   CHEWBACCA              F  23  BNJ Hoima Warriors
CB   Bastien-Luc ST-ONGE    M  23  QUE Mipojoseon
RB   Donovan KIM-LUMANIYKA  M  31  VLD Canalave Dragons
RB   CORIOLAN               M  24  BNJ Busukuma AC
RB   Pierre-Karl MILLER     M  19  QUE Olympique de Rimouski

One of the most underheralded storylines of the Quebecois football is the unbelievably deep pool of defensive talent in recent years, and this certainly proves to be the case with this squad. This, of course, enables the ongoing purge of the previous cycle's team of disgrace that suffered a catastrophic breakdown both on home and on second half of the qualifying campaign, and also allows the national team to start moving forward and test the players who can replace those who we lost.

Fortunately enough, defensively stout performances by the Quebecois national team in the Eagles Cup proved to be quite encouraging, and this means that a majority of those presenting at the team would return. There are still some notable additions to take note though - Olympia Borograd's Benoit-Richard Ukaleq joins the team that, after giving him limited minutes as leftback behind now-retired Bastian Borges Jr. and Hazel Hanson-Conavacio, all of sudden expects big things from him and Cedrick Rohrmayer. Fortunately enough Ukaleq's step up since his arrival in Borograd (different than team performance, mind you) has proved to be encouraging, and Fabrizio Kaal remain confident about Ukaleq's ability to step up when needed.

In the middle, there is a consistent mix-up of young centrebacks coming from all parts of the sporting multiverse, with six players vying for two spots at all times. At the moment the leading names are An Seung-Mi and Hannah Kim, whose experience over the others mentioned will draw initial nods, but Chewbacca and Bastien-Luc St-Onge are defensively reliable enough to be given a go-ahead if needed. As for the other two, Pierre-Karl Cizeron is a project player whose height and all-aroundedness draws attention, while Clement Mattern-Soh is a libero whose extensive coverage and bulletproof self could come useful as high-leverage substitute. Of course, finding the right combination out of the six will remain a challenge, and what formerly was a position of strength with the Manitopyes, Raeff and MacKechnie trio may stand as a weakness at this point if consistency's not there.

On the right side, Donovan Kim-Lumanyika is an elite rightback with excellent endurance and pace, and is a stellar man-to-man marker, though he isn't really the one to score or contribute heavily on offence. This has meant that he has not been the best schematic fit for this team in past, and will probably remain a tricky option. Still, the pacy rightback, who intends to announce his retirement from national team after this cycle, is a veteran leader with proven capabilities in Raynor City United and Canalave Dragons, and he's expected to be used over Coriolan or Pierre-Karl Miller. Fortunately for both Miller and Coriolan, two wingbacks with strong transition abilities, their time will come sooner than later.

MIDFIELDERS - 12

##    POS   Player                  Sex Age  TRI Club
DM   Sinead MACDOUGALL         F  30  CMT Myana
DM   Medea MORIN-ANTONOFF      F  24  BRE Southern Star
CM   Arsene-Michael LITT       M  25  STL FC Felsenkirchen 1878
CM   Frank LUNDRIGAN           M  28  STL TSV Marzig
CM   SHIM Dong-Woon            F  26  EFL Royal Jam FC
CM   Rebecca-Anne WAWANOLETT   F  19  QUE Zenit Attawapiskat
CM   Seamus MCKELLAR           M  31  QUE Haligonian
CM   Anna GUWEDDEKO            F  27  SVJ Lokomotiv Jarnstad
AM   Jean-Christophe BABIN     M  21  NPH Sabrefell Moths
AM   Mathinna Bouck            F  21  QUE Montreal Koreana
MF   Samuel MCTAVISH           M  20  QUE St. John's Arsenal
MF   VEGETA                    M  20  AUD Cazadores Cathair

This team has a platoon of three in the CM position. Read below and select which player to start/substitute in, aided by my description for them.

This group of midfielders is an experienced bunch, the ones who have seen both success and failure, and glory and disgrace, and are still being figured out by the fans who have trouble describing them. Sinead MacDougall is a defensively-stout presence with both Myana and the Grim Reapers, and her callup, which did surprise many, is more than enough to suggest that the Quebecois are still nowhere near finding a replacement. If they do fail to find one of her calibre though, one who may be the one to watch is Medea Morin-Antonoff. The Southern Star midfielder, who comes from sunny, marijuana-filled shores of southwestern Manitoba to rainy, dreary rural Brenecia, has started to see more national team action, and if time and experience abroad permits, may be right fit to take over after Sinead moves on (one day). There's also another clear-cut starter in Jean-Christophe Babin up front, with Sabrefell Moths' player of future being the true treat to watch. The words on the town are that there may be a slight issue with his love of nightlife, a symptom of being around with Marco Hertel his predecessor too often, but he's more of a goof than a father of 21 children from 21 different parents like Hertel, and his ability to control tempo and make spectacular passes are unparalleled on this squad.

The centre of the midfields is where the Quebecois, even after all the losses, can still find a few players. Among them, Litt-Lundrigan duo based in Republikliga sides may be the likeliest bets. Arsene-Michael Litt is a tall, lanky midfielder with excellent field vision, and his rise in the national team (most notably in the Cup of Harmony 81) had meant that Erin Kang's retirement from national team wasn't as difficult as it would have been in past. Complementing younger Litt is notoriously dull Frank Lundrigan, who has all the fundamentals, reliability and silence a player of his calibre could afford, but has a clear ceiling. In past he's failed to beat out Marco Hertel for the starting spot, and while he remains in contention for the starting position, it is probable that he is still at his best as number one backup who can contribute defensively and to slow time. And in between them, stands Shim Dong-Woon, with the bright-minded midfielder able to cover all three midfielder spots. While the third of the trio of options on this paragraph, he is a capable option for both AM and CM on his own right, and it is possible he could leapfrog either of them.

As for those further down the line, we'll have to see how they will step up a notch. Rebecca-Anne Wawanolett and Mathinna Bouck are both excellent players with positional versatility, and while some worry they can be pushed around at times due to relatively smaller frames, the pair does make up for it with their feistiness, speed and not to mention the ability to headbutt or kick anybody who stand in their way. Among the two, Mathinna is more defensively reliable, while Wawanolett performs better with crosses, accuracy and just getting the delivery done, likely meaning that while Wawanolett gets the spotlight, Bouck wins trophies. Vegeta and Samuel McTavish are national team projects with domestic success of own, but with plenty to work out for the international game, while Anna Guweddeko and Seamus McKellar are veterans who will serve as a good influence to a lot of young guys on this team.

FORWARDS - 11

##    POS   Player                  Sex Age  TRI Club
LW   Eloise KWEON                F  23  NPH Sabrefell Moths
LW   Hannah GORMLEY-MCCOWAN      F  20  QUE Olympique de Rimouski
LW   Pierre-Simon DUHAMEL        M  26  TKT Oriannor Mountaineers FC
ST   ENRICO Hanson-Conavacio     M  27  CMT Myana
ST   Zinaida WOODCARVER          F  20  QUE Montreal Koreana
RW   Kate HUITEMA-OMEASOO        F  25  BNJ Istria City FC
RW   Alexei MOROZOV              M  21  ZRH Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK
FW   Anna KORNILOFF-KOUYATE      F  20  TMB Lakewood United
FW   HONG JOON-YEONG             M  23  QUE Olympique de Rimouski
FW   Ruby VANDERLEY              F  16  CMT Lanar 
FW   Joelinton DYXKESON          M  18  SRS Jaglan Royals

This could be a cycle of change as the retirements of veterans Kim Seung-Yoon, Pablo Mancosu and Mohamed Khedira, Daniel Kasaboski-Wilcox, and Benoit Djaozandry (with arguably Marco Hertel on AM), have meant that this team looks quite different than this part of the squad that disgracefully failed to deliver when it mattered last cycle. Of course, challenges mean that newfound opportunities could be found, and the continued depth of Quebecois youth pipeline on forward positions may mean for a renewal of the forward corps that have felt stale for some time.

Left-wing position looks partly set with Eloise Kweon having established herself as a key option in Sabrefell Moths, while Hannah Gormley-McCowan's emerging into a promising challenger after a pair of great seasons with Olympique de Rimouski. Pierre-Simon Duhamel also gets a look in his return this cycle- it is possible this may be his make-or-break cycle for the national team, especially considering his less-than-stellar results the previous TPL season. In the middle there are only two definite's, though given the names mentioned there you could see why. We see Enrico Hanson-Conavacio making his return, as the veteran expects to be relied upon with his cannonball shots and ability to shake off any mental deterrence at will. Behind him stands Zinaida Woodcarver, who has become one of the finest Quebecois forwards in recent memory- more is to be seen with the adventures of this twenty year old, as pundits start raising questions about where she could possibly go after four unforgettable seasons with Montreal Koreana.

The right wing is one position where the Quebecois have recently found themselves in abundance of wealth, and it is unfortunate that the competition for spots will likely have to be over who gets to play when Kate Huitema-Omeasoo needs rest. The Istria City FC speedster, who can overlap as a second striker when needed, remains one of the best forwards in the multiverse (and arguably the biggest name of the team beyond Enrico now), and we expect nothing but class from her after all. Behind her stands a competition of Alexei Morozov, relatively underheralded combo winger (in this case, both as RW and RM) with strong display of tenacity displayed in ZRH, while Hong Joon-Yeong (left wing) and Anna Korniloff-Kouyate (striker) are multi-position options when needed. Undersized Hong's crosses and accuracy are worth watching, while AKK, more of a natural striker, is certainly worth watching based on her performance.

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Independent Athletes from Quebec- World Cup 90 Qualifying: late 2052-early 2054: MARIJUANA ISLAND GAOL

Woo! Quebec and weirdness continue as FASANDA Sports and Entertainment Group announces the agreement with the RQFA to host the second half of home games for the Quebecois national football team in The Marijuana Island Gaol, Quebec and Shingoryeo.

The Marijuana Island Gaol is an isolated, multi-purpose gaol complex in Marijuana Island, Nunavut, Quebec and Shingoryeo. Built in 1884 to house caught those attempting to plot a terrorist movement six months prior, it was regarded as one of the most dangerous, isolated and most importantly fun gaols in the Multiverse in terms of the purpose it's supposed to serve: to incarcerate any dangerous sources out there in the society. 168 years later, the Marijuana Island Gaol remains one of the most intriguing gaols in Multiverse. Multi-purposed, as stated earlier, the Gaol contains an indoor stadium whose capacity can be expanded to seat as many as 6,666, but of course do not expect any of modern facilities we've come to expect in a football pitch. Wrong place for that. Quebec and Shingoryeo, as one of more known names in international football, is honoured to once again bring the fun back into this dark place.

Use: Well......bruh. What do 1,093 prisoners incarcerated there say? The Marijuana Island Gaol hosted some of the most beloved sporting events in the Royal Quebecois Gaol System, such as Gotham-Nunavut Prisoners' Cup (Basketball and Football) and the annual Inmates' Hunger Games championships, the latter of which incorporates all the space available within the jail property of around 45km2. Its regular tenants are the physical education and health classes held in the gym and the weight rooms.

Location: Well, it's near the Quebecois North Pole, just 35km south of the northernmost point in this country, located right in Northwest AO. The Gaol is situated right in flat fields, surrounded by mountains roughly 894-1,497 metres tall, in a very long-shaped peninsula. The weather here in June isn't so bad, stays somewhat in -3 to -14'C range for the course of this tournament. Snowfall is of course expected, but it's Quebec so what can we say?

That said, due to the unpredictable weather conditions in northern Nunavut, it is not recommended for any visitor to head outside the Gaol or their planes / helicopters, et cetera. Way too many prisoners have attempted to escape that way and well, none had managed to successfully escape. RIP.

Due to security concerns, the RQFA will only permit the entry of 500 home and 100 away fans to the Gaol for all home matches.

Access: Marijuana Island, being isolated from everywhere else, is only accessible by so many modes of transportation. The nearest city from Marijuana Island Gaol, Iqaluit, is roughly 2,194 kilometres away and from there, you can only go to here by once-weekly icebreakers and aeroplanes; icebreakers will land on shore 5 kilometres south of the Gaol and planes will land on a 5,000m runway 7km north of the Gaol. Two vans will be provided for the team and the supporting delegations, but for others it is expected that they bring their own voitures on the icebreaker.

As for Iqaluit, its international airport is open 24-hours, 365 days, but expect delays here and there because of weather.

Other Features: Gaol contains a visitors' wing that is certified maximum security, contains 777 beds and has Wi-Fi and all the modern amenities. A large selection of food, alcohol and marijuana should also be available, and those with specific dietary restrictions will be given priority as long as they send their meal plan requests two weeks in advance. Should there be way too many people coming to watch the conference championship tournament, however, the excess population will be given beds in the prisoners' wing. No heating, no water and only a loo and a mattress is given there, so it won't be the most pleasant of all venues but hey! It's a fucking Quebecois gaol so don't be too surprised about it.

[Zwangzug]

Style: -2

Manager: Kate DiMarini. Originally from Baker Park and an assistant to the national team there, she then took over at Trebuchet Cham for several seasons, leading them to the Champions' League group stage before she took this job. Named interim manager halfway through WC87 qualifiers, and steadied the course, as Zwangzug qualified to the proper after a rocky start, now full-time.

Thanks to Ko-oren for the three-trait summary approach.

Goalkeepers:
1. Fedya Troy-Vee (102d Jr.s) (m) (first tournament: WC87 Q) optimistic, fast-paced, loner
12. Helen Pimbura (Canbix Muses) (f) (first tournament: WC88 Q) "snakelike," efficient, crowd-pleaser
23. Ketevan Igreli (Keppal Cosmos) (f) (first tournament: WC89 Q) withdrawn, wiry, wizard

Defenders:
2. Kausalya Vizirani (Namiri Forest) (f) (1 goal) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 8) cosmopolitan, ingenuous, team player
3. Lissa Crain (Baraldhur AFC, Tikariot) (f) (1 goal) (first tournament: WC85 Q) (captain) uncompromising, well-liked, leader
4. Simon Gannett (Canbix Muses) (m) (3 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 9) pugnacious, lofty, sparkplug
5. Akhil Sibal (Energija Chernovets, Siovanija and Teusland) (m) (4 goals) (first tournament: WC84 Q) well-travelled, nostalgic, rises to the occasion
13. Cynthia Fairfax-Hazy (Arlington City) (f) (first tournament: CoH 80) distractible, slender, workhorse
14. Jesse McWhorter (Ephesian FC) (m) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 10) snide, verbose, late-bloomer
15. Jenna Kowalski (Arlington City) (f) (first tournament: WC87 Q) aspirational, deep-lying, mercenary
16. Kirsten Jackson (Twineur Bugs) (f) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 12) disciplined, reticent, experimentalist

Midfielders:
6. Kayla Haugen (Trebuchet Cham) (f) (9 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 10) charismatic, bold, competent finisher
7. Aimee Ginoud-Sachs (Twineur Bugs) (f) (3 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 10) wins possession, bubbly, easy to overlook
8. Esther Axelrod-Conway (Mâ Âlâmëómë, Farfadillis) (f) (11 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 9) fearless, versatile, superstar
9. Nancy Puyo-Sachar (Trebuchet Cham) (f) (2 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Club 11) loyal, mischievous, celebrity
10. Farrokh Sokhi (Namiri Forest) (m) (4 goals) (first tournament: CoH 80) reliable, nimble, creative
17. Cixin Nguyen (Chromatik, Chromatika) (m) (first tournament: WC90 Q) self-assured, adventurous, book-smart
18. Junia McCue (Arlington City) (f) (5 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 9) blunt, nonconfrontational, inquisitive
19. Nora Kent-Maner (Sporting Esper) (f) (12 goals) (first tournament: WC86 Q) boisterous, disciplined, back-and-forth passer
20. Corey Richardson (Advance Alara, Ko-oren) (m) (3 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 10) neurotic, streaky, wunderkind
21. Lukas Helsen-Roan (Ephesian FC) (m) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 12) adaptable, high endurance, rarely fouls

Forwards:
11. Valerie Waugh (102d Jr.s) (f) (7 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 11) level-headed, pragmatist, uncomplaining
22. Quincy Dulk-Fough (Rovers United) (m) (2 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 12) cynical, frail, survivor

Numbers 1-11 are the most likely starting eleven, but do whatever.

Home schedule:
MD2 vs. Eshialand: Wayr Stadium, Rackham Range
MD4 vs. Texkentuck: Janaki Gardens, Guariday
MD7 vs. South Newlandia: Stelladome, Spenson
MD8 vs. Lisander: Simplex 3, 102d
MD10 vs. Brookstation: Stabb Field, Cham
MD12 vs. Yuezhou: ZS^3, Zwischen
MD13 vs. Gatchingerrak Union: Eagles' Club, Forbridge

See here for more information about these stadiums.

We have a wiki page where I am slowly migrating information about the team. (Subpage with player details)

Colors: White with black stripes. Or black with white stripes. We go for the basics.

If RPing first, please feel free to name goalscorers, injure, and distribute cards to my players at will! You can also godmod events, though I'd appreciate advance warning if you want to take narrative liberties that I couldn't just as easily do to your team (due to being, e.g., an MT, mostly-human country). Put another way, metaphorical "godmodding" is welcome if clever, but I'd avoid the literal sense. Also, do not cause lasting harm in my country and/or to my citizens without contacting me first.