Previews (Lower Tiers)
Division Two
Cirelbourne United
Stadium: Quicksilver Stadium (15500) in Cirelbourne, Surbourneshire
Rivals: Bruncester United AFC, Cirelbourne Townside
Background: A team as old as time, from the gritty southeastern mining region. The mines have closed, businesses have left, but the people and their sports are still there. Cue a lot of heartbreak when Cirelbourne got relegated after decades in the Top League - these guys just can't catch a break. This club is bigger than anything else in town, with the rivalry with Bruncester in close second. Both rugby codes have simply given up on the area, for example.
This is the club for: If you want to see a team work for every single result, every single goal, every single metre on the field, Cirelbourne is your team. There are plenty of hometown heroes and loyal fans. Or you're a masochist.
Prediction: 1
Starters
1 GK Aifer Aeloviane (KOR, 29) - Cirelbourne United - a rotten, heavy technician.
2 RF Ffewsne yChibwod (KOR, 29) - Cirelbourne United - a empathetic, petite target man.
3 RB Ernst Crogan (KOR, 26) - Cirelbourne United - a unchanging, bulky cheater.
4 LB Arnold Tomlinson (TKT, 31) - Cirelbourne United (VC)
5 LF Russell Swadling (KOR, 35) - Cirelbourne United (C) - a cerebral, heavy captain.
6 DM Robert Keep (KOR, 24) - Cirelbourne United - a courageous, fast jack of all trades.
7 RM Stanley Harston (KOR, 23) - Cirelbourne United - a humorous, strong interceptor.
8 CM Erasmo Valente (KOR, 34) - Cirelbourne United - a sincere, instinctive wall.
9 LM Evert Klensberg (NQU, 30) - Cirelbourne United
10 SS Cody Dixon (NWK, 34) - Cirelbourne United
11 ST Rowland Canning (KOR, 22) - Cirelbourne United - a brave, buff all-rounder.
Sterrenwolde FC
Stadium: Noorderkroonpark (14500) in Sterrenwolde, Intermare
Rivals: Schemerdrecht SVV, Kerkhaven-Rommefort-Combinatie, Tuinderbeek FC, Straudum VV
Background: An ancient club, well, when they were known as the Sterrenwolde Sportvereniging, which housed anything from (field) hockey to gridiron to football. Since then, each club that sprouted from it keeps on using the green and blue as its colours, with zero regard for how those colours became national colours a bit further down the line. They will do anything to beat nearby Schemerdrecht, as they totally do not have an inferiority complex related to anything coming from that city, and they keep insisting that Sterrenwolde's harbour is bigger/better than Schemerdrecht's, and how Sterrenwolde's surrounding landscape is nicer, and eventually you wonder why a city would bring up another city quite so often. The city has a long history in Ko-oren's unification, all jokes aside.
This is the club for: History buffs, and fans of slightly defensive football ('slightly' on the Ko-orenite scale, which makes it quite defensive alright).
Prediction: 2
Starters
1 GK Nathan Génin (KOR, 26) - Sterrenwolde FC - a hopeful, gigantic architect.
2 RF Lee Heldoorn (KOR, 27) - Sterrenwolde FC - a controlling, petite workhorse.
3 RB Rune Drakenberg (KOR, 22) - Sterrenwolde FC - a manipulative, hard-hitting mercenary.
4 LB Kas Rakers (KOR, 25) - Sterrenwolde FC - a relaxed, well built box-to-box player.
5 LF Hamilton Anvil (KOR, 30) - Sterrenwolde FC (C) - a catty, nimble glass cannon.
6 DM Sijm Oldenzel (KOR, 25) - Sterrenwolde FC - a devious, burly pace setter.
7 RM Chesley Meredeth (KOR, 24) - Sterrenwolde FC - a predictable, strong aggressor.
8 LM Joe Bonschotten (KOR, 20) - Sterrenwolde FC - a dishonest, agile technician.
9 AM Ingve Breedland (KOR, 37) - Sterrenwolde FC - a persistant, strong ball winner.
10 RS Aogas Ailan (KOR, 26) - Sterrenwolde FC - a fanatical, trim target man.
11 LS Odde Brandwacht (KOR, 23) - Sterrenwolde FC (VC) - a hypocritical, thin architect.
Huthwich Et Iduloren FC
Stadium: The Ovation Station (9000) in Huthwich, Gehrenna
Rivals: Cresthill Ebony FC, Vierciennes Victory, Sobdorlugin Komtherod
Background: A decently old club from a town in Surbourneshire that isn't Greencaster - yes, they exist - as one of the many towns along Ko-oren's southern bight. A railway town (but what town isn't). The club itself found that it attracted the most press when they announced they'd be playing in every colour of the rainbow (giving rise to the phrase 'fan of Huthwich' akin to the phrase 'friend of Dorothy'). For a long time, they were the club Greencastrians supported in absence of a decent alternative - and you'll still find some H&I merch there. Despite it all, the club plays in one of Ko-oren's smallest stadiums (seating 5000, presently) with one of the best names (the 'Ovation Station').
This is the club for: Fans who want colourful jerseys, colourful personalities, and colourful ideas.
Prediction: 3
Starters
1 GK Rilbiposun Guldherindhen (KOR, 26) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a sensible, powerful workhorse.
2 RF Gust Kwant (KOR, 28) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a petty, pudgy creator.
3 CB Anzai Mulatagi (KOR, 27) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC (C) - a unlucky, stringy architect.
4 LF Falpew yPofrewdd (KOR, 22) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC (VC) - a bright, tall architect.
5 DM Araete Amawai (KOR, 28) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a mean, heavy technician.
6 RM Mederi Laskibar (ASG, 30) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC
7 LM Bernabe Ruybal (KOR, 25) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a persistant, beefy cheater.
8 AM Calvagh Sherbeck (CCG, 24) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC
9 SS Mondestrend Rupusthaunden (KOR, 27) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a mischievous, stocky strategist.
10 RS Nard Monshouwer (KOR, 23) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a ambitious, beefy shadow.
11 LS Youri van Riesen (KOR, 31) - Huthwich Et Iduloren FC - a silly, burly free kick specialist.
Castelo e Calvente CS
Stadium: Edogense (16000) in Ferrovente, Finisterre
Rivals: Miradela GD, Branvon CD, Club Valeloma
Background: Spent decades as a feeder club to both Miradela and Branvon, many great players that would later be legends at those clubs first passed through C&C. Ferrovente is not a small city either, and some players never went through to the Santa Teresan greats, and stayed beyind to make C&C better instead. This culminated in their promotion to the Top League where they are now level with both teams that once looked down on them.
This is the club for: Fans of underdog stories, comeback stories, or revenge stories.
Prediction: 4
Starters
1 GK Frederico Navia (KOR, 33) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a boring, towering box-to-box player.
2 RF Francesco Sims (SNL, 32) - Castelo e Calvente CS
3 RB Rodolfo Parada (KOR, 27) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a prejudiced, heavy gladiator.
4 LB Aisel Aorei (KOR, 27) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a reckless, well built daredevil.
5 LF Darjun Giragultinden (KOR, 36) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a moody, buff playmaker.
6 RM Flo Crone (KOR, 32) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a imaginative, tall box-to-box player.
7 CM Josh Evans (TMB, 25) - Castelo e Calvente CS
8 LM Worrowa Moora (KOR, 25) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a neat, ripped box-to-box player.
9 AM Xoaquin Souto (KOR, 22) - Castelo e Calvente CS (VC) - a frugal, pacy teammate.
10 RS Akyon Gurses (TMR, 29) - Castelo e Calvente CS (C)
11 LS Keith Torres (KOR, 33) - Castelo e Calvente CS - a humorless, short showman.
Teragaseki
Stadium: Dokudo Stadium (12000) in Teragaseki, Etena
Rivals: Advance Alara, Fukushira Guerilla
Background: They long spent their time as the third club of Yoshima, behind Alara and Katashi, as they kept winning the specially created Yoshiman second division (back when that existed), with no way to find a new challenge. Then promotion and relegation rolled around, the Yoshiman system was integrated into the national one, and the club immediately looked beyond their region's borders. This eastern sporting town is addicted to anything competitive: football, baseball, rugby league, athletics, swimming, cycling on the only (ring) road around the island, navigating around steep cliffs and mountains.
This is the club for: Fans of every sport, anything competitive, and the colour orange. Yes, that's a colour you're never going to see anywhere else in Ko-oren, except maybe an ill-advised hipster away jersey.
Prediction: 5
Starters
1 GK Mamolu Valada (KOR, 23) - Teragaseki - a popular, stringy all-rounder.
2 RB Stef Wijnholdt (KOR, 32) - Teragaseki - a joyful, tiny cheater.
3 CB Thaddeus Rampton (KOR, 27) - Teragaseki - a abrasive, stringy poacher.
4 LB Mamil Vigouroux (KOR, 30) - Teragaseki - a energetic, slim maestro.
5 DM Tsunemochi Suzuki (KOR, 24) - Teragaseki - a noncompetitive, burly opportunist.
6 RM Rijn Phiffers (KOR, 29) - Teragaseki - a impartial, slim opportunist.
7 CM Toyoaki Onoe (KOR, 23) - Teragaseki (VC) - a unlucky, athletic technician.
8 LM Susu Shiba (KOR, 32) - Teragaseki - a posessive, gigantic daredevil.
9 AM Linus Throgmorton (KOR, 29) - Teragaseki - a sociable, stocky mercenary.
10 SS Alain Delafose (KOR, 26) - Teragaseki - a aggressive, buff controller.
11 ST Lanista Corsey (NPH, 31) - Teragaseki (C)
Gehrenna FC
Stadium: Kautherlugin Field (17500) in Gehrenna, KCT
Rivals: Maethoru SC
Background: A club of the government, second fiddle behind perennial champions Maethoru, the Gehrennans have found the perfect balance between official business and authentic localness. The bureaucrats don't care too much for football, so anyone left who did care about the club were treated like royalty, and they still are. This club cares about its fans, no matter the flak they get from the bureaucrats in their city, or from the fans of every other club who immediately associate the city of Gehrenna with 'posh'. Because this club isn't posh, even if it plays in quite a posh city.
This is the club for: Anyone who likes the Ko-orenite (social) meritocracy, and wishes to support a team that's at the heart of it. ('mate, you can't support a system of government')
Prediction: 6
Starters
1 GK Senparnin Baurkidhaunden (KOR, 30) - Gehrenna FC - a friendly, athletic glass cannon.
2 RF Dhanparau Sasporterinthen (KOR, 23) - Gehrenna FC - a circumspect, quick glass cannon.
3 RB Lin Xiding (YZH, 22) - Gehrenna FC
4 LB Morasak Sirmauringun (KOR, 33) - Gehrenna FC - a gentle, bony trickster.
5 LF Bwmrell yFewllis (KOR, 22) - Gehrenna FC - a anxious, powerful cheater.
6 DM Rem Rodijk (KOR, 27) - Gehrenna FC (VC) - a nosy, pudgy tactician.
7 RM Howell Hegan (KOR, 25) - Gehrenna FC - a empathetic, lanky wall.
8 CM Ganodhalkun Zeltuthaunden (KOR, 24) - Gehrenna FC - a neat, petite journeyman.
9 LM Kausuispiru Zalmaulthindhen (KOR, 28) - Gehrenna FC (C) - a tenacious, well built debater.
10 SS Nelmiturkun Sitaserinden (KOR, 23) - Gehrenna FC - a frivolous, bulky interceptor.
11 ST Lispaulinu Pisjanauden (KOR, 26) - Gehrenna FC - a subservient, compact playmaker.
SC Sokrona
Stadium: Van Kwarteldoornstadion (7000) in Sokrona, Sudaefjoll
Rivals: MEZWO-VEDC Lamau, Straudum VV
Background: The pride of the cold and tiny town of Sokrona.
This is the club for: None
Prediction: 7
Starters
1 GK Hidde Gosens (KOR, 34) - SC Sokrona - a considerate, gigantic all-rounder.
2 RF Tjibbe Stender (KOR, 22) - SC Sokrona - a rational, stringy poacher.
3 RB Oswald Brightman (KOR, 23) - SC Sokrona - a chatty, slim penalty specialist.
4 CB Fumio Tagawa (KOR, 22) - SC Sokrona - a frugal, short tactician.
5 LB Rafael Dwan (KOR, 26) - SC Sokrona (C) - a pessimistic, powerful teammate.
6 LF Katsuro Kobayashi (HIN, 29) - SC Sokrona (VC)
7 RM Dada Carbonneau (KOR, 35) - SC Sokrona - a complex, gigantic box-to-box player.
8 CM Naohiro Enokida (KOR, 22) - SC Sokrona - a neat, pacy maestro.
9 LM Butisorak Tosaudhaundhen (KOR, 26) - SC Sokrona - a political, lanky dynamo.
10 SS Lorenzo Sarabia (KOR, 25) - SC Sokrona - a fanatical, powerful dynamo.
11 ST Niklas Holmland (KOR, 22) - SC Sokrona - a prejudiced, heavy technician.
Couziers-Olympiques
Stadium: Stade Central (15800) in Linieux, Cote Austral
Rivals: Aminey CS, Linieux en Onyx, Bellmare Union
Background: Couziers is one of three clubs surrounding Willowbourne that have historically vied for that city's soccer fans - in addition to catering to their local fans in Linieux. Originally, the club had teams in multiple different sports - hence 'Olympiques' - and is still paired to the Linieux Harriers to an extent.
This is the club for: If you want a 'family' club, that's inextricably linked with its fans and players despite being in such a modern, well-connected city.
Prediction: 8
Starters
1 GK Aethi Aorine (KOR, 28) - Couziers-Olympiques - a gossipy, pudgy daredevil.
2 RB Lemuel Massey (KOR, 23) - Couziers-Olympiques - a intellectual, petite technician.
3 CB Tommy Anderson (SNL, 28) - Couziers-Olympiques (C)
4 LB Ignatius Olaughlin (KOR, 22) - Couziers-Olympiques - a sarcastic, staunch glass cannon.
5 DM Nanberry Bingarra (KOR, 28) - Couziers-Olympiques - a sincere, ripped aggressor.
6 RM Évra Bernier (KOR, 23) - Couziers-Olympiques - a rude, agile controller.
7 CM Rwoll yBharw (KOR, 25) - Couziers-Olympiques - a childish, athletic cheater.
8 LM Mat Courvoisier (KOR, 22) - Couziers-Olympiques - a mature, fast target man.
9 AM Clodio Muniz (KOR, 24) - Couziers-Olympiques (VC) - a frugal, hard-hitting communicator.
10 RS Roja Tammerveld (KOR, 25) - Couziers-Olympiques - a extroverted, burly daredevil.
11 LS Nicholas Candy (KOR, 25) - Couziers-Olympiques - a noncompetitive, portly wall.
Maynard AFC
Stadium: Armskirk Municipal Ground (26000) in Maynard, Leeshire
Rivals: Sydberg, Leeshire United, Glimmerfall Triumph
Background: This might just be the most colourful club of Ko-oren. Not the most successful one, by a long shot. Maybe the opposite, even. Maynard finished bottom of the Top League just about every year until relegation was introduced, after which they finished second-last for a few seasons until the curtains finally drew. Up until that point, the crafty owner of the club, Magdalene Buchanan, tried to find avenues everywhere in order to sustain her beloved club. She sponsored a club in the defunct Ounaian League, and is currently involved in lower league Chromatik football. For a very long time, Maynard was the only club in southwestern Ko-oren of note - they are now one among many. It's telling that a club this old has few notable players and is mainly known for board room shenanigans.
This is the club for: If you want to support a feelgood story and you never want to be called a bandwagoner. Or you enjoy a club with an enterpreneurial spirit, regardless of the efficacy of their endeavours.
Prediction: 9
Starters
1 GK Perry Cholmondeley (KOR, 34) - Maynard AFC - a aggressive, agile glass cannon.
2 RF Kevin Aberg (KOR, 27) - Maynard AFC - a loving, slender mercenary.
3 RB Alex Suchet (KOR, 24) - Maynard AFC - a mean, beefy cheater.
4 CB Rozalin Meynard (EQS, 27) - Maynard AFC
5 LB Aelinofe Aiehane (KOR, 23) - Maynard AFC - a hopeful, short gladiator.
6 LF Kenneth Bowditch (KOR, 25) - Maynard AFC (C) - a inhibited, instinctive visionary.
7 RM Wilfred Richey (KOR, 29) - Maynard AFC - a mercurial, slender trickster.
8 CM Warren Potter (KOR, 29) - Maynard AFC - a modern, toned penalty specialist.
9 LM Wheeler Gillis (KOR, 33) - Maynard AFC - a tough, fast shadow.
10 RS Matthew Maxwell (KOR, 31) - Maynard AFC - a reckless, toned aggressor.
11 LS Peter Steppe (XAN, 33) - Maynard AFC (VC)
Sydberg
Stadium: Cloudfield Palace (12900) in Greencaster, Sydberg, Thornwich, and Guildwood
Rivals: Langward, Cresthill Ebony FC, Marinwood Sunday
Background: A decently old team in northern Greencaster - that's Ko-oren's largest city and otherwise goes without representation in football - bringing together all walks of life. From briny fishermen to the hard workers of the harbour, the new money that came to the city as it became the country's financial centre, the stadium is packed with every single tax bracket that the Ministry of Finance can imagine. The only thing missing, so far, are results.
This is the club for: City folk, fast paced people that want to be at the centre of it all, who never have time and rarely have money.
Prediction: 10
Starters
1 GK Maresuke Wakasugi (KOR, 31) - Sydberg - a intense, well built artist.
2 RB Wilbur Read (KOR, 25) - Sydberg - a catty, heavy workhorse.
3 CB Oscar Bacon (KOR, 27) - Sydberg - a persistant, petite workhorse.
4 LB Michael Mattson (KOR, 27) - Sydberg (C) - a surprising, well built genius.
5 DM Amelia Inchcombe (KOR, 31) - Sydberg - a rude, short ball winner.
6 RM Nubolzasun Lalaseringun (KOR, 32) - Sydberg - a dense, lanky artist.
7 CM Elco Lamshuis (KOR, 22) - Sydberg - a bossy, well built box-to-box player.
8 LM Thor Oosterberg (KOR, 24) - Sydberg - a busy, burly clown.
9 SS Sydney Aldworth (KOR, 22) - Sydberg (VC) - a modern, portly debater.
10 RS Benjamin Suchet (KOR, 28) - Sydberg - a resentful, stocky architect.
11 LS Sosuke Nakada (KOR, 21) - Sydberg - a confrontational, muscular zone marker.
Amandine AdF
Stadium: Stade Bizmetal (13000) in Granon, Cote Austral
Rivals: Tanques AOE, Granon Altair CF
Background: The rural, natural side of the south Cote Australienne urban area is Amandine's. There's still a lot of people in the club's area, though, but they love to play up the underdog part. The fans are loyal and have found peace in lower divisions.
This is the club for: You like a good underdog story, you like good weather in an area with gorgeous national parks, but you also like the murky, swampy side of that.
Prediction: 11
Starters
1 GK Théo Duchamp (KOR, 29) - Amandine AdF - a discreet, staunch professional.
2 RF Aiseise Aolumei (KOR, 23) - Amandine AdF - a irreverent, ripped workhorse.
3 RB Ron Lubbers (KOR, 25) - Amandine AdF - a childish, ripped target man.
4 LB Nata Deschanel (KOR, 29) - Amandine AdF (VC) - a neutral, trim tackler.
5 LF Huug Zwikker (KOR, 33) - Amandine AdF - a predictable, well built wall.
6 DM Folke Engstroom (KOR, 24) - Amandine AdF - a obsessive, well built all-rounder.
7 RM Franc Tremblay (KOR, 26) - Amandine AdF (C) - a resourceful, slim opportunist.
8 LM Teobhwch yTawdnhawch (KOR, 28) - Amandine AdF - a frank, athletic dynamo.
9 SS Xesus Troncoso (KOR, 27) - Amandine AdF - a faithful, tall clown.
10 SS Blaine Robins (KOR, 23) - Amandine AdF - a circumspect, lanky daredevil.
11 ST Cilistro Salomon (KOR, 30) - Amandine AdF - a moody, instinctive professor.
Burnet Athletic
Stadium: Athletic Club Grounds (7500) in Burnet, Burnet Island
Rivals: Ambergate City
Background: The one club from the 'holiday island' of Burnet, support is strictly for the locals. It's almost like this club exists more for island pride rather than good football and good results.
This is the club for: You're a native of the island of Burnet and you like to pledge your support.
Prediction: 12
Starters
1 GK Algernon Stillingfleet (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a brave, tall target man.
2 RF Neenrah Mangarrah (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a independent, athletic debater.
3 RB Sinclair Pardey (KOR, 25) - Burnet Athletic - a considerate, burly ball winner.
4 LB Loyd Sheils (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a folksy, thin clown.
5 LF Galneff yLlaeblech (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a impressionable, buff trickster.
6 DM Hilton Clark (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a timid, quick cheater.
7 CM Barnaby Beggley (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a childish, fit gladiator.
8 AM Sid Plundell (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a pessimistic, pudgy gladiator.
9 SS Isaac Buckner (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic (VC) - a friendly, pacy shadow.
10 RS Ligwaff yGisrich (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic (C) - a loyal, swift genius.
11 LS Octavius Beeching (KOR, 22) - Burnet Athletic - a devious, toned wall.
Third Tier
South
Ambergate City
Brighthaven Town
Grainshire United
Club Valeloma
Katashi Azula
Odahayashi Revolution
Strongfair
Mawrystwyth
Chikuno Hakuba
Belmore FC
Limecroft Et Abyss FC
Soothill
Clubs are from the following areas: Mawryshire (Mawrystwyth), Yoshima (Katashi Azula, Odahayashi Revolution, Chikuno Hakuba), Finisterre (Club Valeloma), Eastern Surbourneshire (Belmore FC, Limecroft Et Abyss FC, Soothill), Western Surbourneshire/Springlands/Leeshire/Domains (Ambergate City, Brighthaven Town, Grainshire United, Strongfair)
North
Aerellen Honoa SC
Cresthill FC
Biney CF
Oai Unifie
Foot Soibourgoise en Vert
Fukushira Guerilla
Laringen AFC
Tuinderbeek FC
Tepkusoren Opkohme
Launott
Linderivier AFC
Myaranowra
Clubs are from the following areas: KCT (Tepkusoren Opkohme), Aerellen (Aerellen Honoa SC), Poolrugge/Sudaefjoll (Launott, Linderivier AFC), Intermare (Laringen AFC, Tuinderbeek FC), WSR (Myaranowra), Cote Austral (Biney CF, Oai Unifie, Foot Soibourgoise en Vert), Yoshima (Fukushira Guerilla)