[Rosters] :: World Cup 92

[Eura]

EURAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Eura’s World Cup 92 Qualifying Squad

STAFF

Manager: Skorji Oslograd (63, Eura)

As unlikely as it might have seemed not so long ago, Skorji Oslograd was appointed as the eighth permanent manager of the Euran national team in the modern era. The former Bastion, Hornchurch (season loan), FC Axel Heiburg and Revolutionaries centre forward is an icon of Euran football, starring in Eura’s World Cup 66 winning side at the height of an international career that saw him make 168 appearances for Eura, scoring 103 goals. Oslograd then went into coaching and management, where he had a low-key career until taking over as manager of The Askari Union. He improved them significantly and got them playing perhaps their best ever football at the Copa Rushmori, before moving to take over the national team job for the newly formed Euran Oceania Territories, who had only recently started competing in WCC competition.

Although Oslograd was unsuccessful in achieving the dream of getting the Expats into the World Cup, even with a surprisingly talented generation of players (but little squad depth), he can claim to have transformed the Euran dominion’s fortunes for the better and claimed some memorable shock victories with the side. It nearly all came apart during World Cup 85 qualifying when the Expats went on a horrific run of form and Oslograd, plagued also by off the pitch controversies, came close to getting the sack. He was saved by a remarkable return to form during World Cup 86 qualifying and recently has had the Expats securing the best results of their history, raising his profile on the international radar once more.

The blow dealt to Euran footballing pride by failing to qualify for World Cup 87 was severe and created something of an inquisition in the national game as to the causes. As part of this the EFA needed a replacement for Lee Sharp following his resignation. Although the FA approached several top tier candidates, it was felt that a truly radical departure from the normal practices of the EFA and its teams was required, leading to this shock wildcard appointment. Oslograd’s appointment proved hugely controversial, although his tenure has seen him usually behave better than in the past.

A decent start in some friendlies and at the Cup of Harmony was somewhat soured by defeat in the final to Mriin, a recurring nightmare of a defeat to Darmen long ago that followed Eura steamrolling all prior opposition in the tournament. Nevertheless, Eura's mostly faultless performance - and a tournament unusually free of antics for an initially sober minded Oslograd - relieved pressure on the new coach. Unfortunately, a promising start to a home Copa Rushmori that followed was brought to a saddening end by penalty heartbreak in the quarterfinal; Eura recovered to gain good form in World Cup 88 qualifying, but stuttered toward the end, then crashed out in the group stages (though at least this time they qualified) and flattered to deceive at the subsequent Copa.

Oslograd continued to revamp the squad and attempt the much more difficult task of overcoming the hang ups of the past. In recent tournaments the team has adopted a combative, cynical and defensive (but with ruthless counterattacking) 5-3-2, sometimes switching to a more ambitious 3-5-2. But results were mixed to say the least; Eura marginally improved at World Cup 89 but suffered another gloomy group stage exit, another dampener on the era of optimism Oslograd promises will eventually dawn, before a more spirited run in the Copa Rushmori ended in the semi-finals, followed by another group stage exit (albeit in a tough group) at World Cup 90 and a further Copa Rushmori semi-final run.

There is a consensus growing that Oslograd has arguably been working with the weakest Euran squad in a generation, making these results seem quite creditable, but the knife-edge failure to qualify for World Cup 91 – a second such disaster in recent years – has put Oslograd’s job on the line. A run to the Cup of Harmony final and an agonising third runner up medal from three attempts, courtesy of a flukey Audioslavia goal, has kept the wolves at bay for now, even if Eura only met the minimum expectations in making the final. But the failure won’t be forgotten despite the incremental progress of the past few years.

This is now last chance saloon for Oslograd – Eura must qualify for World Cup 92 regardless of their draw, or he will be out. After several years of experimentation with defensive formations, it seems Oslograd’s response has been to give the people what they want – his side look set to play a more attacking, aggressive style in qualifying in order to brute force their way to the World Cup. The current selection will play at the Eagles Cup before competing in World Cup qualifying.

Assistant Manager: Rhea Fianchetto (48, The Askari Union)

Oslograd’s wife and long-term assistant manager from his days in charge of The Askari Union, Fianchetto is little known the public eye but has become a respected coach in her own right among those in the know. Many speculate that she may provide sense to the chaos of what has been dubbed “Skorjiball”; when Oslograd has been in a pit, Fianchetto has been there to bail him out, time and time again.

STYLE AND PERMISSIONS

Style Modifier: +3

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 only how the injury happens, not the extent of the injury)
Hand out yellow cards to my players – YES
Hand out red cards to my players – YES
Godmod other events – YES, provided you keep events within the realms of realism, so no deaths etc.

SUMMARY OF SQUAD CHANGES

Retired:
Damion Bowman – LW/CAM – 33 – 150 caps – 53 goals – Oakstone
Moira Woakes – AM – 34 – 231 caps – 82 goals – Carsby

Dropped:
Patrick Read – RB – 25 – 8 caps – 0 goals - Bombarralense (Audioslavia)
Ronan Stenhouse – CDM – 31 – 6 caps – 0 goals - KT Moreazerua (Audioslavia)
Elliot Palmer – GK – 30 – 47 caps – Mountainside
Christine Atkinson (F) - ST - 26 - 54 caps - 18 goals – Lajuno

Called up:
Robert Marshall - AM - 25 - 19 caps - 3 goals – Oakstone
Vance Simm – GK – 31 – 35 caps – Lajuno
Matt McKenzie – RB – 24 – 0 caps – 0 goals - Directus
Rita Brookfield – ST – 25 – 6 caps – 1 goal - Oakstone
Dean Barnes – RAM/RW – 20 – 0 caps – 0 goals - Directus
Taron Matthews – CDM – 29 – 11 caps – 1 goal - Crossroads (Chromatika)

The retirement of Damion Bowman and Moira Woakes from international football leaves a big hole - particularly the latter, as at least the former is equalled by Adam Woodman. Ronan Stenhouse and Patrick Read have been shuffled out, though both have a decent chance of a return with Eura’s current depth issues. Christine Atkinson’s time is up after failing to score at the 41st Copa Rushmori and continued middling domestic form. Elliot Palmer drops out of the squad due to his domestic struggles and a mediocre international record that makes him expendable.

Robert Marshall is back for Eura as part of a final attacking role of the dice from Skorji Oslograd, after a more cautious approach came unstuck at the recent Copa. There is also a comeback for Vance Simm, Rita Brookfield and Taron Matthews, all of whom have been out of the squad since the post-qualifying friendlies for World Cup 90. Brookfield has dropped down the order of strikers due to the rise of Sophie Singh and Alex Sharp, and Simm is third choice in goal after a dismal end to his last stint in a Euran shirt, but Matthews may have a strong claim to push Jermaine Gates as the backup defensive midfield thanks to his performances for Crossroads in Chromatika. Finally, two uncapped players are called up, both from Directus – Matt McKenzie at right back and the latest Directus wonderkid, Dean Barnes.

SQUAD
Shirt number – name (F if female) – position – age – international caps – international goals – club

Goalkeepers

1 – Tom Hammond - GK - 24 - 10 caps - Directus
The obvious challenger to Palmer is another in a long line of Directus goalkeepers. Hammond was Kevin Belgrave’s protégé and recently took up the number 1 for his club. Much like Belgrave, he is a physically imposing keeper at 6ft 6in, but by no means sluggish or reliant on height alone. A much more verbally assertive personality than the taciturn Belgrave, he will not hold back in ordering his defence around.

13 – John Hewitt – GK – 26 – 2 caps - Farrenton Athletic
Hewitt started out his career highly rated, was then crushed by a terrible domestic breakthrough season, and has now recovered and earned his second call up for Eura. A strong all round keeper with plenty of room to improve.

30 - Vance Simm – GK – 31 – 35 caps – Lajuno
Simm had a tough time during his last stint in a Euran shirt, and that may be why he returns as third choice despite being the most experienced goalkeeper in the squad.

Defenders

2 – Ana Mason (F) - RWB - 25 - 30 caps - 2 goals - Spartangrad
Mason has proven to be a phenomenal signing for Spartangrad since arriving from Unioneers and she has impressed so far for Eura, despite often being limited by Oslograd’s use of wingers rather than wingbacks. In the mould of Spartans legend Weylon Churchilli, she is best described as a rapid attacking wingback, superb on the ball and possessing a deadly cross off the right foot. Sometimes, like Churchilli, her defensive frailities are exposed, and she hasn’t got his scoring boots yet – but there is a star in the making here.

3 – Lucy Almwood (F) (VICE-CAPTAIN) - LB - 29 – 103 caps – 11 goals - Brinemouth (Nephara)
The best of Eura’s fullbacks for some time, Almwood will wonder how she has been so unlucky to be born into one of the least successful generations of Euran footballers. She would have walked into most Euran teams of the past. Defensively robust but also a threat going forward, two-footed, a formidable set piece taker, endless stamina; she has all the ingredients of a once-in-a-generation left back. She is now at her peak and will be desperate to have an international legacy to show for her efforts in the next few years. She was recently appointed vice-captain after Moira Woakes retired from international football.

4 – Jack Menard (CAPTAIN) - CB – 27 – 145 caps – 8 goals - 1830 Cathair (Audioslavia)
When he broke through for Marketville as a teenager Menard was quickly recognised as the most gifted centre back Eura have produced in some years, even among a better crop than usual. He has 145 caps and 8 international goals at just 27, making it almost certain he will reach the 200 club, and was a natural choice for squad captain after Monica Rowland’s international retirement. He dominates in the air but is also excellent with his feet and a master of both standing and sliding tackles. It is hoped that in becoming captain, he can develop into the full spectrum leader Eura need at the back.

5 – Tanya Green (F) – CB – 30 – 93 caps – 0 goals – Revolutionaries
In the early years of her career Green was not expected to achieve her current level of success, at one point being added to a list of Revolutionaries players set for release into the bear pit of lower league football. She turned a corner at just the right time and slipped neatly into a Revolutionaries backline under transition and has remained there ever since. She has had the most staying power of the three centrebacks under Oslograd aside from the ever-present Menard, proving more consistent than Kevin Sherwood and others. She is the least physically imposing of Eura’s centrebacks but adds a calm, ball-playing presence at the back that is perfectly suited for getting Eura through long qualifying campaigns that frequently test concentration and fitness levels. She is now the oldest of Eura’s defenders and a senior member of the squad.

15 – Kevin Sherwood - CB - 25 - 75 caps - 2 goals – 1830 Cathair (Audioslavia)
Sherwood, like Menard, was destined for the national team from the start, and has fit seamlessly into the red and gold shirt. After some time in Siovanija & Teusland he has earned a big move to 1830 Cathair in Audioslavia and now partners Menard at club level, which has helped him regain his spot in the first team for Eura. He can suffer from inconsistency in a way that Menard and Green perhaps do not, but on his day is a fine player. Cutting out the mistakes will be vital to ensuring he cements the third centre-back spot permanently – and the quicker he gets over the horror show ending of the Cup of Harmony final against Audioslavia, the better.

19 – Jamie Byrd - CB - 27 - 47 caps - 1 goal - Bastion
After a period of decline Byrd has recovered his form somewhat and is now pushing to be in the side again. His fluent ball playing style makes him a good replacement for Alex Coles. In contrast to the likes of Sherwood and Menard, Byrd shares more with Green - an unexpected talent come good. However, playing at Bastion brings high expectations, so his underdog status has quickly been forgotten.

21 – Matt McKenzie – RB – 24 – 0 caps – 0 goals - Directus
McKenzie was not an obvious future international when first spotted at the Directus academy and was almost sold to one of several interested Silver League teams as a teenager. But he has come good since graduating to the senior squad and has convinced Skorji Oslograd he’s worth a go over several more experienced alternatives. A classic fullback, more defensive than Mason, but with the galloping legs needed to make the occasional dart down the right flank.

23 – Eve Reeve (F) – LB – 29 – 21 caps – 0 goals – Ulsa
Unfortunate is the best word to describe Reeve, who is a solid left back in her own right and who has recently secured a deserved step up at Ulsa. She is unfortunate because of Almwood sitting in her way. This is a reality that will likely limit how far Reeve’s Eura career can go – that and the tactical setup of Oslograd’s side, which is unforgiving for a more orthodox left back like Reeve. Nevertheless, she has earned a place in the squad, and is clearly trusted by the manager enough to make frequent appearances.

25 – Quentin Phillips - CB - 24 - 20 caps - 0 goals - Holdenberg
Holdenberg’s new star defender is something of a surprise package, having shown little promise as a youngster at Whitepill before securing a move to Holdenberg at 19, supposedly as a backup option. He has stepped into the post-Henri de Aea void and proved to be one of the bargain buys of the last decade. Phillips combines many valued traits in a top centreback including peerless concentration levels and decision making, an imposing physique at 6ft 4in, and the acceleration to keep up with the best forwards. He has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for any certainties around the future of the Euran centreback positions and is a media favourite.

27 – Morgan Hart – CB – 25 – 2 caps – 0 goals - Farrenton Athletic
Morgan Hart has earned his return to the national team via fine domestic form and a publicly declared obsession with representing his country again. The last time he tried it, things did not go well; his first appearance came in a 2-3 defeat by Graintfjall (though with their recent World Cup win that may not be such a bad result). With his height and physical bulk, Hart offers something different for Eura, something they may need in spades in certain games.

Midfielders

6 - Jermaine Gates - CDM/CM - 24 - 29 caps - 1 goal – Directus
Gates is the latest in a long line of superb Directus youth products and has surprisingly advanced into the first team before Oscar Vincent, having usurped the inconsistent Sharon Erskine. He is certainly a very promising player, perhaps in the class of Sterling Rose or Gareth Blackthorn, but time will tell if that is false hype or prophetic vision. In the meantime, he is by far and away Eura’s best holding midfielder and an easy pick for the team sheet.

7 – Adam Woodman – LW – 27 – 75 caps – 27 goals – Directus
The polar opposite of his right flank equivalent. Woodman is a golden boy, a Directus wonderkid who plays the right way – possession based, boundless energy, neat finishing and clean tackling. No tattoos and swearing here. He’s even teetotal, as if to push home the message that this is Eura’s poster boy. Yet Woodman’s international career has never felt like it reached a true lift-off; he was supposed to be Eura’s next wonderkid and does have good stats, but he hasn’t won anything, and was forced to compete with Damion Bowman until as recently as the 41st Copa Rushmori. Finally he now has unchallenged dominance of the left wing spot, but at 27-years-old, he only has so much time to make it count.

8 – Vincent Robshaw - CM - 34 - 158 caps – 34 goals - AFC Treason (Nephara)
If the recently retired Woakes was the heart of this midfield unit, Robshaw is undoubtedly the brain, immensely successful at club level in part due to his own decisive input as the master of the middle, and a big-game player like no other who famously scored a winner for Northern Union in the Champions League final. Despite his physicality and power his football is beautiful to watch rather than brutal, his movement often appearing to be an effortless glide across the pitch, occasionally interrupted by an unstoppable long range shot or an inch perfect long ball. Oslograd once described him as “Steve Thompson with a bald head” and he’s right – John Spartan and Liam Armstrong aside, no other Euran midfielder has quite encapsulated the spirit of Eura’s most capped player and legendary manager like Robshaw has. However, at 34 he is now arguably past his peak and likely to be replaced during World Cup qualifying by Oscar Vincent, his starting position prolonged only by a strong showing at the most recent Copa.

11 – Bobby Malone – RW – 28 - 89 caps – 35 goals – AFC Treason (Nephara)
Eura’s chaos option is Malone, an explosive winger who tends to blow a game wide open by doing something mad and brilliant in equal measure. Perfectly suited to his adopted footballing home in Nephara, he can be a dirty bastard in his own half one minute and charge down the line to slash home a screaming winner the next. This unpredictability can be his downfall; Malone’s temperament is occasionally tested by his fiery nature, much like Brenecia’s Lauren Cheney, though he’s not yet seen red in a red shirt. Oslograd has surprisingly sought to tame that rather than exploit it most of the time but there is an option there for Eura when the football gets stale, and the opposition try to frustrate his team.

12 – Owen James - RW/LW - 23 - 14 caps - 2 goals - Chromatik (Chromatika)
James is a young spoiler to the four wingers who have featured in the squad in recent years, and now is the main alternative option on both sides of the pitch. His comfort using both feet and approaching the attacking phase from either side of the pitch, though less so the middle, makes him a unique asset in Eura’s current arsenal. He possesses unbridled pace that has not been spoiled by age and injury like some of his older counterparts and displays a wonderfully innocent attitude on the pitch - uncommonly, he is a Euran international who always looks like he is enjoying himself. He has struggled a little for goals so far, scoring just twice across 14 caps (many earned off the bench), but Oslograd clearly has faith he will come good. Likely to play a bigger role than previously in this campaign.

16 – Oscar Vincent - CM - 25 - 58 caps - 9 goals - Holdenberg
One of the “Two Vincents”, most likely the successor to his older namesake. A somewhat successful spell in Chromatika came to an end after Vincent decided Holdenberg offered him a better opportunity at playing the role he wanted to play for club and country, and it appears likely he will be a frequent feature in a Euran side that he has impressed for so far. A classic Euran central midfielder in many respects with excellent short passing abilities and high fitness levels, and a possible future captain.

18 – Flora Brown (F) - CM - 25 - 8 caps - 0 goals - Raven River (Nephara)
Brown made her debut in challenging circumstances, a key Copa Rushmori group stage tie against the old enemy Valladares and was impressive in what proved to be a hard-earned 2-0 victory. She is reminiscent of a Glenn Anderson or Michael Brandon with an extensive passing range, measured demeanour and lanky posture.

20 – Ben West – AM – 24 – 10 caps – 1 goal - Falourr
A true flair player like West is always welcome in the Euran set up but he struggled on his first attempt at international football. He returned to the side off the back of an impressive Season 50 for his club and for now at least has secured a continued run in the squad. An excellent dribbler and creative player with decent shooting boots too.

22 – Dean Barnes – RAM/RW – 20 – 0 caps – 0 goals - Directus
The latest in a long line to come off the conveyor belt of talent at Castle Road, Barnes is the next big thing for Directus and maybe for Eura too. He’s quick with his thinking and his feet, excellent at finishing and impressive physically. This makes him a rough diamond of sorts – he has all the core attributes needed to be a true great but will need tuning around the edges and more experience to get there. He looks set to surpass Mikhail Jashkin at Directus so clearly the hype is real.

24 - George Stewart – CM – 28 – 12 caps – 1 goal – Raynor City United (Valanora)
The sporting press hailed the long overdue selection of George Stewart as a victory for common sense. But where does he fit into Skorjiball? Stewart is an orthodox Euran central midfielder who may end up proving pivotal for Dan Eastwood at Raynor City United, or just become a bit-part player, something of an unknown quality after establishing himself at a much smaller club, Blackfields. The same questions apply at the international level. There is clearly talent here and the ability to become a key part of the Euran set up even mid-way through his career – or it could turn out to be another failed experiment to forget quickly. The early signs in recent times have been mostly promising.

28 – Taron Matthews – CDM – 29 – 11 caps – 1 goal - Crossroads (Chromatika)
Matthews makes his return for Eura off the back of a very successful period in the rising domestic league of Chromatika. His opportunities may be limited by Jermaine Gates, but Matthews can probably be counted on to deliver quality impact when needed.

29 – Robert Marshall - AM - 25 - 19 caps - 3 goals – Oakstone
Oakstone man Marshall struggled in his first spell for Eura but has recovered well from previous disappointments, while becoming a key figure for his club. Reminiscent of Rhys Griffiths, he will hope to stick around in the national team for just as long as the former Revolutionaries midfielder.

Forwards

9 – Stewart Robson – ST – 29 – 86 caps – 43 goals – Directus
Since Brian Bond retired with his unparalleled goals-to-games ratio, Directus striker Robson has been Eura’s best goalscoring option up front, which is a compliment to this traditional pacey poacher but conversely a worrying indictment of Eura’s limited options up front. Robson is the only striker since Bond’s retirement who has consistently found the back of the net for Eura at the rate that is expected to be minimum for Euran strikers – one goal every two games, and 3 in 4 at the 41st Copa Rushmori. In an era when Eura score less than they used to, Robson’s contribution is vital.

10 – Sophie Singh (F) - AM/ST - 23 - 24 caps - 9 goals - Chromatik (Chromatika)
Undoubtedly the most hyped of Eura’s young options is Sophie Singh, a thrilling prospect whose performances for Mountainside in Gold League excite their fans and neutrals in equal measure. She’s only 23 as well. Diminutive and fast, she is no target man (or woman). Instead, Singh offers the dynamic ability of a Craig Sinclair or Moira Woakes – she can shoot from anywhere, has utter confidence in her own abilities, and could dribble round defenders all day. She has on paper usurped Christine Atkinson up front, but it’s looking likely she will play in a deeper role in attacking midfield when Eura operate with wingers rather than wingbacks, with Alex Sharp coming into the starting line-up.

14 – Alex Sharp - ST - 22 - 19 caps - 6 goals - 1830 Cathair (Audioslavia)
If it were not for Singh, then Sharp would be the forward everyone is talking about. Sure, the clue is in the name. He is the latest of a dynasty. However, Alex Sharp is a fine player in his own right, and different in character to grandfather Lee and father Dean. Alex is tall and slim rather than compact and tough and relies on a more consistent type of pace than raw bursts of acceleration. He is also a bit more cynical, no doubt influenced by his upbringing in Audioslavia, whom he watched shithouse his team out of the World Cup group stages at the last tournament, before denying Eura a first Cup of Harmony title in the subsequent WCC cycle. He is clearly highly rated by Oslograd and may end up in the first team sooner than expected.

17 – Rita Brookfield – ST – 25 – 6 caps – 1 goal - Oakstone
Brookfield has been fighting and on and off battle with Christine Atkinson for a place in this team for several years. For now, she has won out. The bolshy centre forward is usefully bulky among a set of leaner forwards, and certainly more of a bulldog than the more artful Atkinson. The current set up probably won’t do her goals-per-game ratio any favours, but that doesn’t mean she can’t make a positive impact.

26 – Travis Vivier – LW/ST – 25 – 13 caps – 1 goal – Holdenberg
It’s never easy being Eura’s fifth striker. Vivier will have to succeed where those who came before him failed in establishing himself as a viable alternative, which strikers such as Darius Purcell often do in the short term but fail to do so beyond a few token caps. One advantage he does have is that he can be reliably deployed on the left wing, where has usually played for Holdenberg, and his dominant stature is reminiscent of Brian Bond, which sets him apart from the more lightweight alternatives available. So far, it’s been tough going, scoring just once in 13 appearances, but his hot form domestically has kept him in the side for now.

Preferred starting lineup - Offensive
Note: this does not take into account suspensions, injuries or any other change.

GK - 1. T Hammond
RCB - 4. J Menard
CB – 15. K Sherwood
LCB - 5. T Green
RCM - 6. J Gates
LCM - 8. V Robshaw
RW - 11. B Malone
CAM – 10. S Singh
LW – 7. A Woodman
RS – 14. A Sharp
LS – 9. S Robson

Preferred starting lineup - Defensive
Note: this does not take into account suspensions, injuries or any other change.

GK - 1. T Hammond
RWB - 2. A Mason
RCB - 4. J Menard
CB – 15. K Sherwood
LCB - 5. T Green
LWB - 3. L Almwood
RCM - 6. J Gates
LCM - 8. V Robshaw
AM – 12. O James
RS – 10. S Singh
LS – 9. S Robson

Player Roles

Squad Captain: Jack Menard
Vice-Captain: Lucy Almwood
Direct free kicks: Lucy Almwood (Left footed), Vincent Robshaw (Right footed)
Indirect free kicks: Lucy Almwood (Left footed), Vincent Robshaw (Right footed)
Right corner: Vincent Robshaw (Right footed), Lucy Almwood (Left footed)
Left corner: Vincent Robshaw (Right footed), Lucy Almwood (Left footed)
Penalties: 1. Stewart Robson 2. Lucy Almwood 3. Vincent Robshaw 4. S Singh 5. A Sharp

Stadium

Eura play their international home games at the Bastion Arena, the 110,000 capacity all-seater stadium at the heart of Eura's capital.

Kits

[Kandorith]

Kanyori Football Association:
National Football Team Roster for World Cup 92
Nation Name: The Empire of Kandorith/Kanyori Yokoku
Demonym: Kandorese
Team Nickname: めかひ, Mekahi, Rising Sun/Star
First Qualifiers: World Cup 55
First Appearance: World Cup 67
Best Result: Quarter-Finals World Cup 89 | Winners CoH 77

Kit
Home: Purple and white stripes on the side. The Kandorese crest, the lotus flower on the right lower side of the shirt and trousers.
Away: black/gold and white stripes on the side, with the lotus flower

Style Modifier +5
Formation: adaptive 4-3-3 (Total Football)

STAFF
Manager: Kaya Michiyu - Age 36
Assistant: Hijiri Yoshida - Age 34

GOALKEEPERS
#1. Akio Maruyama - GK - Age 27 - Higashu Frontale
#28. Otake Keiji - GK - Age 23 - Hayazawa Vissel
#12. Shojiro Ito - GK - Age 26 - Hiyashi Celestia (Saint Eleanor)


Defenders
#6. Eiji Mayeda - LB - Age 26 - Imakazawa Ravens
#29. Hideo Tsuchiya - CB - Age 21 - Ginza Victory
#4. Satoshi Omori - CB - Age 20 - Imakazawa Ravens
#5. Shou Asato - RB - Age 23 - Imakazawa Ravens
#13. Ryu Tanji- LB - Age 23 - Urayama Diamonds
#20. Iwao Tanabe - CB - Age 22 - Hayazawa Vissel

Midfielders
#27. Yoshito Yamakawa - LM - Age 22 - Higaku Antlers
#7. Yoshihiro Matsumoto - CM - Age 26 - FC Tenkyo
#21. Harumi Hamada - CM - Age 25 - Imakazawa Ravens
#22. Miyazaki Eguchi - RM - Age 26 - Ginza Victory
#8. Shinji Matsunaga- AM/CM - Age 26 - Hayazawa Vissel
#9. Mitsuyori Takahashi - AM/CM - Age 22 - Imakazawa Ravens
#10. Takamoto Ishibashi - CM/CDM - Age 23 - Higaku Antlers
#17. Nobusuke Kuronuma - CM - Age 30- Hiyashi Celestia (Saint Eleanor)


Forwards
#11. Yuki Ono - ST/CF - Age 22 - Higaku Antlers
#19. Toshi Oshita - LW/RW - Age 23 - Hayazawa Vissel
#15. Noboru Hamasaki - LW/RW - Age 23 - Hayazawa Vissel
#23. Yoburo Yoshida - LW/RW - Age 24 - Higashu Frontale
#18. Hideto Kanaga - LW/RW/ST - Age 24 - Urayama Diamonds
#16. Takeshi Honda - ST/CF - Age 25 - Hiyashi Celestia (Saint Eleanor)



Captain: Yoshihiro Matsumoto
Penalty taker: Yuki Ono
Corner kick taker: Harumi Hamada/Toshi Oshita
Free kick taker: Yuki Ono/Yoshito Yamakawa

Tactics

Empress Masumi Stadium at night

With Michiyu once in charge the Kandorese team will play the same high-paced and fluid football they have been doing for the last two World Cups. The team line up has changed, but the mindset has only strenghtened.

The midfield players are the main engine of the team. They are very capable of moving the ball forward and also scoring goals when they have to. Beyond the midfield are three forwards who mostly play in free positions, looking for any advantage or to get the ball moving again. The focus of the attack is the two pacey wingers and the target man looking to position himself for pinpoint accuracy. When it comes to the defence the Kandorese national team is mostly about absorbing the attack and taking advantage of any mistake. They will do their very best to tyre the opponent and keep the pace of the game as much as possible until the Kandorese are back in possession. There are no real set positions, but they play a very adaptive 4-3-3, which can also turn into a 5-3-2, full defensive or even an all-out attack because of the diversity of the midfield players. The Kandorese attack is one of high-risk, high-reward as mostly only three men stay behind when attacking, and they trust their midfield to be quick enough and make the switch when the defence is needed again.

The defensive line is also a high line, with the goal of trapping the opponent in offside positions and constant pressure on the opposing team. When able to get past one player in the Kandorese defence, the next player will already be taking over their position, even when they are a midfielder, to try and thwart the attack. The team employs a "total football" style of play and has an unbreakable spirit to never give up, even if they are down 0–3 and beyond.

The Empress Masumi National Stadium, named after the reigning Empress, is the Kandorese National Team's home stadium. The modern stadium is intended as a multi-purpose sports complex with the potential to adjust the configuration of the arena for nearly any event. When the stadium is not in use for sports, the enormous complex is transformed into a venue for concerts, big events, and even traditional markets. The stadium is home to FC Tenkyo, a Kandorese first division team and one of the country's "big four" teams. The stadium is a symbol of a new age for the Kandorese country and its people, with a total capacity of 90,000 spectators during football fixtures.

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[Saint Eleanor]

Notes

1. Shirts: visualised to your right.
   
2. Race and ethnicity: Pazorzal [ethnically Sochean], taFrexala and weMexala [ethnically Gladom Newion] are black. Hollenberg is white [but half-Tinhamptonian through her mum, half-Atoccian through her dad; never mind that they are almost identical shades of white anyway]. All others are white [and ethnically Tinhamptonian].
   
3. No drama: Eleanorians play football the way they're entirely convinced it's meant to be played. No gloves (goalies excepted), no long-sleeved thermal underthings, no obnoxiously-coloured boots, absolutely no cutting off the bottoms of their socks and sticky-taping a new one on, and no unjustified whinging, moaning or faking: just getting on with the job, having "fun," and trying to win somehow. Some call it non-league standard. Others call it dour, evangelical Christianity (never mind only 70% of the population believes it). We call it one of the thirty-five best forms of football in the world. Trust us; the WCC says so.
   
4. Additional information: The names of all players and staff in the Biography section are hyperlinks to their interviews with Jamie Rodgers, where they exist; they should not be treated as part of this roster.
   
5. New interviews: Rodgers will be writing more personal, more historical, somewhat less professional pen-portraits of the new arrivals - Hollenberg, Brandon, Nicholls, Launceston, Francis, and Richardson; alongside Livingston and Monaco, the beneficiary of the WCC's recent decision to allow rosters of 26 - throughout this World Cup.
   
6. How to read my roster's short list: Every position in the short list has a colour code: goalkeepers are orange; defenders red; midfielders green; strikers blue; managers purple; assistant managers pink. Major palmares (WC, CoH, BoF ----- CAFA, AOCAF, CR, CE, IAC ----- CL/CC, ChC/GC, AT, CWC, LBCT/SBCC, RSC/YC) are in golden yellow, and - for staff - distinguished by whether won as a [P]layer, [M]anager or [A]ssistant manager; witness Priscilla Evans.
   
7. Timestamp: This roster was ICly issued on 1st January 2001, for want of a more convenient schedule. All data is accurate as of that date.
   
8. I'm sorry - Rachaelle who? OOCly, kudos to Queb for offering Ms Davies a girlfriend now that she's living away from long-time GF Charlotte Bryant. (ICly, I told you Exandra was a bit of a socialiser.)

Roleplay Permissions: Yes, but...

• No wholesale changes of the Eleanorian squad ("wholesale" being whatever I define as wholesale - but please don't be afraid to start or bring on a few listed subs)
• No more than two red cards or other forms of ruling players out per match, unless I send you a telegram (via Saint Eleanor) or Discord message (via Tinhampton#7402) to the contrary
• No injuries longer than two games (in the qualifiers) or one game (in the playoffs, groups, and last sixteen), again unless I say otherwise
• Please no other violations of bodily autonomy. Yes, that means no deaths too, here or elsewhere in Saint Eleanor. Or of Eleanorians elsewhere :P
• No trying to remove the manager, her assistant, or Eleanorian government officials from office (this includes no giving my staff members, named or unnamed, red or yellow cards - an area of the IRL Laws of the Game which I strongly disagree with on principle)
• Absolutely no destruction of Saint Eleanor or significant areas thereof
• The Eleanorian media - especially SESB and The Reporter - reserves the right to fact-check obviously false claims about Evans, Mitcham junior, and their players
• Eleanorians do not take part in anthem protests, taking the knee or other similar political gestures in or around matches - but can, and sometimes do, speak their minds off the pitch

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THE SAINT ELEANOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

ROSTER FOR THE 92^ND WORLD CUP
To be held in Electrum and Vilita

All home qualifiers will be played at the National Liberation Arena in Central district, capacity 68,184

Home kit: All black
Away kit: Pink shirts with a white sash from the bottom-left to the top-right, pink shorts, white socks
Goalkeeper kit: All green

UP THE WHITE STARS!

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Short list of players

Typical starting lineup (4-1-4-1):

1. .GK. John BAILEY (he/him; Independence 1975; born 31st July 1968)
   
2. .LB. Cathy WINCHESTER (she/her; Independence 1975; born 29th August 1978)
   
3. .RB. Exandra DAVIES (she/her; Winnipeg United [Quebec and Shingoryeo]; born 18th June 1974)
   
4. .CB. Sam NEWBRIDGE (he/him; Grand Beach; born 20th October 1974)
   
5. .CB. .CPT. Liam WEST (he/him; Independence 1975; born 1st March 1967)
   
6. .CDM. Bridget COOMBE (she/her; Latrobe Athletic [Kelssek]; born 2nd November 1975)
   
7. .LM. David NEWCASTLE (he/him; Independence 1975; born 22nd April 1974)
   
8. .CM. Sylvia HOLLENBERG (she/her; Sword and Shield; born 29th May 1981)
   
9. .ST. Katie O'DONNELL (she/her; Kitara AA [Banija]; born 17th February 1970)
   
10. .CM. Steve PILCHARD (he/him; Occidental Olympic; born 8th September 1977)
    
11. .RM. .VCPT. Jessica MARTIN (she/her; Sword and Shield; born 14th March 1971; takes setpieces)
    
    
    Substitutes (depth chart):
    
12. .RM. Tim BRANDON (he/him; Grand Beach; born 9th February 1976)
    
13. .GK. Georgia WOOD (she/her; Golden Unicorn; born 15th April 1972)
    
14. .LM. Hugh ROANOKE (he/him; Sword and Shield; born 23rd June 1975)
    
15. .CM. Lydia NICHOLLS (she/her; Hiyashi Celestia; born 11th October 1980)
    
16. .CB. Esther LAUNCESTON (she/her; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 30th June 1981)
    
17. .ST. Adam DENBY (he/him; Olympic Thessia [Mytanija]; born 13th April 1974)
    
18. .CB. Aaron FRANCIS (he/him; Golden Unicorn; born 3rd September 1976)
    
19. .CM. Harriet WILLIAMS (she/her; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 3rd August 1969)
    
20. .RB. Naresmet taFREXALA (he/him; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 11th December 1976)
    
21. .LB. LCpl. Alan ELDRIDGE (he/him; Army and Navy; born 26th September 1973)
    
22. .ST. Dekamela weMEXALA (she/her; Occidental Olympic; born 5th May 1975)
    
23. .GK. Arielle RICHARDSON (she/her; Sword and Shield; born 10th March 1981)
    
24. .CB. LCpl. Denise LIVINGSTON (she/her; Army and Navy; born 7th August 1981)
    
25. .CM. Natalie MONACO (she/her; Golden Unicorn; born 21st September 1976)
    
26. .ST. Melcheta PAZORZAL (he/him; Golden Unicorn; born 18th August 1972)
    
    
    Members of staff:
    .MG. .CoH73[P]. Priscilla EVANS (she/her; Tinhamptonian national; age 43)
    .AMG. Ltn. Stephen MITCHAM (he/him; age 34)

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Biographies (written by Jamie Rodgers, chief football correspondent of Saint Eleanor State Broadcasting)

1: John Bailey --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 32 (born 31/07/1968) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 6ft1in (185cm)
coffee preference: "coffee" --- appearance: neat, short black hair; blue eyes; facial hair all over, but only a little bit --- parental occupations: died fighting for Eleanorian independence (father); primary school teacher (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: an astonishingly tenured Army man
Possibly the greatest goalkeeper in Indy's history - a constant in the team whether they've been challenging for the title, winning three in a row or struggling for the IFCF spots - the secret to Bailey's success is that he's actually a goalkeeper. He seldom ventures off his line when it isn't necessary, partially in keeping with the Eleanorian tradition that the people most readily capable of dealing with problems should do so and partially out of fear of being unnecessarily lobbed or rounded from Margaret knows how many yards out. When it is, he does, with great success. Nothing else needs to be said.

2: Cathy Winchester --- position: leftback --- age: 22 (born 29/08/1978) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 5ft3in (160cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair, but not really that short; blue eyes --- parental occupations: real estate agent (father); housewife (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: working a variety of temp jobs and internships while waiting to inherit the family business
Winchester is, by this point, a cult hero among supporters of club and country alike: a nailed-on starter for the Liberators despite their recent troubles, she has also proven her worth for the national team (although some might argue that her winner against Juvencus in the playoffs tips the scale well in her favour). Despite only having taken up football as a hobby aged nine, she has proven herself to be strong in making passes, cutting them out, and, of course, stopping them from ever happening. These might look like the fundamentals, but to misquote Derek Pittam, she is "a midfielder in completely the wrong place" - which is a compliment, not an insult. Ignore the fact he tried to change her mind about positions to no avail.

3: Exandra Davies --- position: rightback --- age: 26 (born 18/06/1974) --- club: Winnipeg United [QUE] --- height: 5ft8in (173cm)
coffee preference: milk and two sugars --- appearance: long, super-curly, obviously-dyed-peroxide-blonde hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: fuel station attendant (father); supermarket cashier (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: the guitarist-slash-frontwoman of a punk rock band that's completely unknown beyond south-east Saint Eleanor city
Some footballers are sensible enough to be all-rounders. Davies is crazy enough to be an all-rounder. Despite keeping to rightback, she is unquestionably competent at just about everything that could be expected, and unexpected, of her: man-marking, woman-marking, person-marking, tackling, dribbling, passing, shooting... okay, so her idea of some of those concepts might be different to yours. She has her superstitions - most infamously among them the pre-match half-satsuma - but claims "it doesn't matter if I forget about them for whatever reason." Although she does appear to have forgotten about long-time girlfriend and one-time Good Hope Club teammate Charlotte Bryant while in Quebec and is now onto Rachaelle Hernandez, a local 22-year-old who just so happens to be an up-and-coming MMA fighter. Just don't get into too many arguments, okay?

4: Sam Newbridge --- position: centreback --- age: 26 (born 20/10/1974) --- club: Grand Beach [EXT] --- height: 5ft10in (178cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: very short black hair; brown eyes; more than a bit of stubble --- parental occupations: kitchen staff at Grand Beach's Willis fried chicken shack (father); bank teller (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: voted one of the top twenty-five most unemployable bouncers in Anaia
Calm, refined, more distributive than anything... not a chance. Newbridge still has his reputation as Grand Beach's enforcer for much of the past seven years - despite his best attempts to chill his style in recent seasons - with his simple-minded physicality, somewhat more complex-minded ball-winning skills, and very occasional outbursts proving to be a furiously relaxing break from the typically mellow pace of Eleanorian defending. It's not quite Enigma Armageddon or Alex Keane levels of "what the fuck?", but it gets the job done, it's worse than Paul Ferry would have ever considered, and it makes him best-placed to partner captain Liam West for the nationals.

5: Liam West [captain] --- position: centreback --- age: 33 (born 01/03/1967) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: mildly scruffy blonde hair; blue eyes; reasonably-sized beard --- parental occupations: garden equipment store worker (father); hotel receptionist (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: the full-time manager of that little shop back home in Carpentersville
West's captaincy both of his club team and the White Stars is extremely well-deserved: having kept toxic influences in the sides at bay (especially after the 82nd Cup of Harmony) having the ear of both managers, and generally having a 100% approval rating among his colleagues - a figure rivalled among leaders only by the President. As against Newbridge's direct approach, he prefers to keep the opposition on edge for as long as possible, then either see what happens (the results are not pretty for those who come up against him) or try and steal the ball when they're distracted. He's never clocked Maddie Gordon in the face, either, which is always a big plus.

6: Bridget Coombe --- position: defensive midfielder; actually wouldn't be that bad as a centreback --- age: 25 (born 02/11/1975) --- club: Latrobe Athletic [KSK] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm)
coffee preference: green tea with a drop of honey --- appearance: brown ponytail; brown eyes; unshakable glow of positivity --- parental occupations: retired Army sergeant (father); secondary school philosophy teacher (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a trainee science teacher at the Parkside Community School
Upon being called up for the national team before the last World Cup, Jim Paterson of The News Letter, eastern Saint Eleanor city's local newspaper, likened Coombe to "a liberal arts student stranded in an advanced calculus class." This was always unfair - she has a 2:1 in physics from the University - but, over the past two years, has dated at a speed that would make any Geektopian jealous. Despite having left her home district's club for the KFL Championship very recently, the Parksider was held in extraordinarily high regard while she was still at Olympic, with her physical strength, defensive solidity, creative proficiency - and very occasional goals. (Although they were, admittedly, very big ones most of the time.) Did she finally break into the starting lineup due to popular demand? That might have been part of the reason, but all of these qualities definitely shone through when she did get minutes for the national team last time: expect more of the same this year.

7: David Newcastle --- position: left midfielder --- age: 26 (born 22/04/1974) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: normal, short black hair; brown eyes; clean-shaven --- parental occupations: garage mechanic (father); cleaner (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: carrying out unauthorised third-party repairs on really big and fancy electronics
Newcastle has asserted at multiple press conferences that "my parents taught me attention to detail," but it's definitely there no matter who put it in him. His ability to swing the ball into the box, swipe it across the other end, slide it across the floor a few yards, run with the ball for a few seconds, or even just try his luck from a distance is strong; so strong, in fact, that most people barely even notice them. Those who pay attention might - and do - call him "boring," but his big moments are either too inadvertently entertaining or far too nerve-wracking for that label to be merited in any way.

8: Sylvia Hollenberg [H.R.H. Princess Sylvia of Atoccia] --- position: central midfielder --- age: 19 (born 29/05/1981) --- club: Sword and Shield [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair ("a break from decades of royal tradition"); blue eyes --- parental occupations: the King and Queen of Atoccia
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: representing the Atoccian royal family on business much less important than the World Cup
SESB's infamous 1998 profile on Hollenberg propelled her into a spotlight she tried her best to vaguely care about - even James Warwick, sports editor of The Reporter, called her "the second most exciting princess in football." But if she has lived up to her recent hype, however, she has done so quietly and without the slightest hint of fuss, and not only because she's been avoiding alcohol and a few of the more raucous university parties. More of a traditional central midfielder, she has proven to be fairly adept at breaking up play - sometimes perceptively, very occasionally by force - and starting it back up again, but has stayed well away from audacious passes and one-in-a-bazillion shots (although she scored a couple last season, of course). But is she too short to challenge for headers? Some people watched her equaliser in the Showcase final and thought not, but she's tried her very best anyway - that and Coombe can probably pick up the slack.

9: Katie O'Donnell --- position: striker --- age: 30 (born 17/02/1970) --- club: Kitara AA [BNJ] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: no milk, one sugar --- appearance: strawberry blonde ponytail; green eyes --- parental occupations: Head of Years 13 and 14 at Whitehammer Community School (father); hairdresser (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a glamour model, occasional actress, and the most bookish socialite you're ever likely to meet
A healthier, somewhat fitter version of Priscilla Evans by Evans' own admission, O'Donnell has always been a rather prolific striker. It is almost by necessity so, with her willingness to throw herself around (for good reason only), get into anything that looks like green space, and generally sense out opportunities that hardly anyone else notices - witness her infamous bicycle kick from five yards out on the penultimate day of the 1995 season. Although more than likely a bitpart player for Kitara AA - we don't know whether she's being outshone by Pemecutanian striker Dewa Putu Mahardika for certain, given scant media coverage of the Shango-Fogoa Premier League since she joined ("it's Katie's fault," if Athletic winger Graham Lawson is to be believed) - her performances for the national team have sufficed to renew her lease of life in Priscilla Evans' first-choice lineup, at least for now.

10: Steve Pilchard --- position: central midfielder, owing to recent strategic reforms --- age: 23 (born 08/09/1977) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 5ft6in (168cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: short but slightly unkempt blonde hair; brown eyes; almost clean-shaven --- parental occupations: groundskeeper at the Liberators' Park (father); housewife (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: part of the front-of-house staff at a trendy independent café
By far and away the single best player Occidental Olympic has after a recent drip-feed of '98 veterans, Pilchard has once again proven himself good enough to secure his already-good position with the White Stars. and the National Autism Autonomy Campaign's biggest asset, Pilchard has near-miraculously lived up to the hype that surrounded him in 1994's Charles Trump Shield and then the Olympic reserves, and is finally rewarded with a place in the starting lineup. Although more of a shadow striker than a bona-fide playmaker, Evans understands that fielding three layers of central midfield is impractical (that and fielding Hollenberg in defensive midfield would look a bit ridiculous, although not completely beyond the pale) and will be relying on him not to be too irresponsible. You would suspect he would manage: despite being infamously okay at dribbling, which is not the quality you should expect starting at this level, he more than makes up for it with a good eye for goal (from reasonable distances that might somehow be worthy of an eyeroll) and a well-developed sense of good and bad passing (especially from reasonable distances that actually are reasonable by international standards).

11: Jessica Martin --- position: right midfielder --- age: 29 (born 14/03/1971) --- club: Sword and Shield [EXT] --- height: 5ft7in (170cm)
coffee preference: milk and two sugars --- appearance: short but inch-perfect chestnut brown hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: retired Army corporal (father); accountant (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: the executive director of a social-justice-focused charity... just like Vice-President Charlotte Morgan was
Eleanorian football's greatest campaigner, Martin has an opinion on everything from zero rates of VAT to computing education to wheelchair-accessible public transport. Despite some concerning noises from most of the people Sword and Shield have insisted over the past decade or so are "the manager," she hasn't exactly let that put her off football. Her ball control continues to improve with age, and with it her ability to confuse and anger leftbacks in equal measure. With that said, as the first person to score a goal in national team history and now setpiece taker for club and country, she isn't too bad at going forward and remains more than competent at swinging crosses into the area: all in all, a bit more chaotic than Newcastle but no less valued.

12: Tim Brandon --- position: right midfielder --- age: 24 (born 09/02/1976) --- club: Grand Beach [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: extremely average blonde hair; brown eyes; a bit of a moustache but no beard --- parental occupations: operations manager (father); care home worker (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: Grand Beach District Council's in-house intern onboarder
The first thing you need to know about Tim Brandon is that he is fast - and speed is not a card in most Eleanorian footballers' deck. The second thing you need to know about Tim Brandon is that, of Grand Beach's widely-feted "front four," supposedly the future of Julia Atherton's young and developing side, he alone has lived up to expectations so far (although striker Rachel McNamara is getting there). He doesn't have his head in the sand: he knows how to get the ball into dangerous positions and sometimes even fancies a go himself, but his balls fail to receive adequate support far too often. One would hope that, if he ever gets substituted onto the pitch for the White Stars, the higher calibre of striker will help him and the entire nation deliver.

13: Georgia Wood --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 28 (born 15/04/1972) --- club: Golden Unicorn [EXT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm)
coffee preference: a lot of milk and no sugar --- appearance: short brown hair; blue eyes --- parental occupations: senior manager at Broadlands' Hiyashi factory (father); local newspaper editor-in-chief (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: an accountant, because of course
Having your dad work for the people who own your club's future-and-supposed rivals is definitely one way to tone down the volume on the derby. It's not as if Wood hasn't been doing that for her entire playing career, anyway, as one of the quietest members of perhaps the quietest team in the Saint Eleanor League. Although very slightly error-prone and a smidgen under six foot, she is still somehow heads and shoulders above most of the nation's other goalkeepers by virtue of not getting herself into too much trouble - her reputation as a teetotaller who always happens to go to sleep by 11:30pm (extraordinarily late match finishes notwithstanding) is the stuff of legend in certain Brightway circles. I mean trouble on the pitch. Most Eleanorian footballers' idea of a "party" is to order themselves a pint at the bar, get it done within a few minutes and then go away.

14: Hugh Roanoke --- position: left midfielder --- age: 25 (born 23/06/1975) --- club: Sword and Shield [EXT] --- height: 5ft5in (165cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: short, curly black hair; brown eyes; what feels like a small perma-beard --- parental occupations: serving Army colonel (father); mathematics professor at the University (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: a somewhat less tenured Army man
If ever there was one, Roanoke would be an unlikely Eleanorian hero. Born three hours after the National Liberation Front announced the country's independence from Tinhampton and sired by one of the men who helped out in the war effort, he spent his childhood around the Collegiate district (he had to), was good enough for Sword and Shield's full roster first thing after graduating community school, but decided to improve himself after consistently being cold-shouldered from the first team - before being given his chance after John Parkinson tried to overthrow Evans and generally suffered an inexplicable degradation in play. And as we all know, most Eleanorians are deferential, consistent, hard-working sorts. Put Roanoke in that bin - and don't underestimate his inch-perfect dribbling and just-better-than-decent sense of attack.

15: Lydia Nicholls --- position: central midfielder; plausibly a CDM --- age: 20 (born 11/10/1980) --- club: Hiyashi Celestia [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: short ginger hair with the freckles to match; brown eyes --- parental occupations: line manager at the Hiyashi factory (father); actually-trustworthy car saleswoman (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: working for the First Bank of Saint Eleanor's investment banking division
In the absolutely politest sense possible, Lydia Nicholls has no morals whatsoever. Some of those who have met her insist that she is a rather nice - even wonderful - person who'll most likely leave you alone but has no tolerance for inane bullshit or otherwise veiled threats. This might be true off the pitch, but there is very little chance of her leaving you alone on it, especially not if you look like you might be threatening a goal. This is not to say she is indiscriminate or that stopping the opposition at all costs is her only strategy - of course she also knows how the old Eleanorian arts of distribution work, despite not being particularly fond of going forward for the most part - but it is, at least at this moment, what she is best known for. That and her lob from the halfway line against Juventud. But it was Juventud.

16: Esther Launceston --- position: centreback --- age: 19 (born 30/06/1981) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 6ft2in (188cm)
coffee preference: only drinks water --- appearance: stereotypically blonde ponytail; brown eyes --- parental occupations: regular human resources employee (father); the meteorologist on Channel 4's news bulletin (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a rising small-screen actress with a couple of horribly autotuned hit singles to her name
Despite a fairly strong defensive tradition, it should surely say enough about the parlous state of Saint Eleanor's centrebacks outside Independence 1975 that Evans had to call up a mostly-untested 19-year-old almost entirely on the grounds that she has "good fundamentals." But this is most likely not an accurate impression of Launceston, who played a few league games and all fourteen Champions' League matches alongside Wlad Wlad for Athletic and, for the most part, performed admirably. Although certainly imposing both aerially and on the ground, and (unlike certain other defenders) willing to tackle to win the ball if needs must, it almost feels like she just seems to know where the supporting players are when she does have possession - that and who it's best to give it to. Hardly spectacular stuff - although you would expect someone of her background to be - but it's working. Surely all that's needed are a couple of more years of experience before it all finally clicks?

17: Adam Denby --- position: striker --- age: 26 (born 13/04/1974) --- club: Olympic Thessia [MYT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: neatly-trimmed dark-blonde hair; blue eyes; a bit of a moustache --- parental occupations: died fighting for Eleanorian independence (father); painter and decorator (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: an electrician for hire roaming the streets of Mytanija
Denby is no doubt looking forward to another good season at a blue-tinted Olympic side that's been struggling to get into the IFCF spots and desperately needs a dynamic striker to help get there... all well and good, except they're in Rushmore. Not that he'll feel too disoriented, never mind concerned: more of a smooth operator than an out-and-out brute-forcer, he is quite happy to ping off short passes if it means playing the more traditional striker in (should the manager field one), but is nonetheless good for the a-goal-is-a-goal goals as much as for the stunners when he wants to make his own mark. Denby is still viewed as a backup for Katie O'Donnell - to provide some needful clarity, a good backup.

18: Aaron Francis --- position: centreback --- age: 24 (born 03/09/1976) --- club: Golden Unicorn [EXT] --- height: 6ft1in (185cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: very short black hair; blue eyes; mostly clean-shaven --- parental occupations: rubbish disposal worker (father); waitress at Geometrio's pizza (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: an unnecessarily dedicated PE teacher at the Brightway Community School
Once a diamond in the rough, always a rough diamond... surely not? Although a hard-hitting, harsh-tackling defender with Juventud, more often a burial site than a training ground for decent young footballers, Francis has come into his own at the Unicorn, where he has discovered that his previous reputation was built on sorry mistakes and a lack of focus. And while he hasn't entirely patched up that particular tendency, it is safe to say that his ball-winning are cleaner, his interceptions better, his passes less reminiscent of "hoofs" you've seen better versions of in Audioslavian grassroots football leagues, and his coordination far superior to where it was when he walked out of the Polytechnic. We should all be better for it.

19: Harriet Williams --- position: central midfielder --- age: 31 (born 03/08/1969) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 5ft7in (170cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: big, dirty blonde topknot; blue eyes --- parental occupations: bus driver (father); supermarket shelf stacker (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: running a small business in the heart of the infamous Marketplace district; she likes her beer too much to drive anything
Williams has always been more a creator than a destroyer, with a particular fondness for passing forwards (although in any direction), not sideways, pitching free kicks similarly, having a go from twelve yards out and sometimes further afield in open play (with some degree of success). Although at one point Athletic's last great Eleanorian, the likes of taFrexala, Lawson, Driver and Launceston have all emerged in recent years and she's been tailing off a bit for the Reds. With Evans transitioning the squad to a five-midfielder model for the upcoming cycle, she can take a few more risks with who she plays in the middle - and with either Bridget Coombe or (if needs must) Lydia Nicholls starting in defensive midfield, she can afford to start Steve Pilchard and bench the Whitehammer girl.

20: Naresmet taFrexala --- position: rightback --- age: 24 (born 11/12/1976) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: "coffee" --- appearance: fairly short black hair; brown eyes; somewhat notable beard --- parental occupations: senior masseur (father); kitchen staff at Whitehammer's Torch burger bar (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: a fairly nondescript ambulance driver (and paramedic in training)
Yet another solid and reliable player who hardly anyone seems to notice - they didn't even pay attention when he set up Nightingale for a dramatic late equaliser at Raynor City United last year - taFrexala was acclaimed the national team's second-choice rightback for various reasons. One of them is his bona fide desire to overlap, cross, get back and hope for the best (which is at least less scattergun than anything Exandra Davies could ever come up with). Another might be the consistency with which he seems to be able to win tackles, stop dribbles, and whatever the hell lies inbetween those two things without too much mess. And he is, of course, better than Evan Kilkenny, who is better than almost every other Eleanorian rightback.

21: Alan Eldridge [Army rank: Lance-Corporal] --- position: leftback --- age: 27 (born 26/09/1973) --- club: Army and Navy [EXT] --- height: 5ft8in (173cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: ultra-short, DIYed blonde hair (and clean shave); blue eyes --- parental occupations: carpenter (father); delivery driver (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: serving the pints at a National Liberation Front Club somewhere in the big city
Eldridge has a couple of things (only) going for him. He is in his mid-twenties, but so are a couple of other Eleanorians who could play his position just as well. But he alone is playing for an esteemed Eleanorian club where he's still very much learning how to enhance his defensive capabilities... the hard way, given how they've gone through multiple seasons of poor foorm. That is not to suggest his footballing IQ is too low to merit a callup - far from it - but he might well be needed in case Winchester ever finds herself ruled out of action (which will be more likely than not her fault). Will he do any good if that happens? We'll see, which is at least a stronger answer than his competition can provide.

22: Dekamela weMexala --- position: striker --- age: 25 (born 05/05/1975) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: long, braided black hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: barista at Parkside's Premium Coffee shop (father); forklift driver (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: the single most productive logistics worker in Eleanorian history
Much like Corporal Aidan Harris, her predecessor in this role, weMexala is fairly slow, astonishingly strong but fair, the kind of person who'd rather get on with the job than talk about it - and one of very few starters who can even dream about winning in a one-on-one header situation. Unlike Harris, she has a potentially bright few years ahead of her, isn't inexplicably injury-prone, likes setting up her fellow attackers when necessary (although she might be doing that a bit less at club level now that Fetakela Manuta's been replaced by George Dunbar as manager), and actually takes her shots. In short, a good old-fashioned goal poacher - a splendid counterpart to O'Donnell's semi-surprising flexibility, and probably much needed in the current setup too.

23: Arielle Richardson --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 19 (born 10/03/1981) --- club: Sword and Shield [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: brown ponytail; not-quite-as-brown eyes --- parental occupations: barista at an independent café in Collegiate district (father); florist (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: permanently booked to live in the University's Library
You almost certainly read the above mini-file and suspected that Richardson was a bit of a romantic. It would be accurate to call her a bookworm, but she has vouched for falling asleep at the opera, not wanting to follow her (University College) teammates to nightclubs, and - more than almost anything else - wanting to study. Whatever you do, do not hold your conversations with her during the match: she is far more likely to shake you into paying attention, actually pay attention to the proceedings herself, try to grab hold of the ball if the opposition ever thrusts it in her general direction, and move the ball where it makes most sense (rather than just kicking it out... somewhere). Sword and Shield have never been defensively strong, although with Richardson and a few bright young things at the back, that might well change later in the 2000s.

24: Denise Livingston [Army rank: Lance-Corporal] --- position: centreback --- age: 19 (born 07/08/1981) --- club: Army and Navy [EXT] --- height: 5ft10in (178cm)
coffee preference: no milk, one sugar --- appearance: short, if slightly frizzy, brown hair; hazel eyes --- parental occupations: scaffolder (father); serving Army sergeant (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: that one construction worker who thinks that still being on site working at 2am is a good idea
2000 was not a particularly good year for Army and Navy - and it was almost certainly much worse for an off-colour Ken Wilkie, which might have given Livingston an aura of competence. But perhaps it was always here: she won the Golden Backpack in '98 after captaining the Army School to just one goal conceded in five games, getting to the ball before it could get her side in trouble, jostling opposing strikers off the ball if they posted an immediate threat, and dutifully attending to all of her tasks in general - all traits which were certainly evident last year. Although rather unlikely to get many minutes for the national team - and perhaps only called up to fill one of the three open roster spaces - you would not bet against her making a good, if not particularly shouty, impression should she get the time.

25: Natalie Monaco --- position: central midfielder --- age: 24 (born 24/09/1976) --- club: Golden Unicorn [EXT] --- height: 5ft7in (170cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: reasonably-sized blonde ponytail; brown eyes --- parental occupations: call centre worker (father); secondary school supply teacher (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: working the rest-of-the-city beat for The Northern Mail
The more attacking of the two midfielders in Ian Jones' setup, Monaco's behaviour was at times very similar to that of Macbonian second striker Gionata Mariani. I don't need to say that spraying the ball everywhere is an important part of her toolkit, but her passes lead to goals - or at least something approaching that - fairly often, and she enjoys having a go from distance if she feels like it could be beneficial. Some believe she is far too big for the Unicorn, but nobody ever says that about Pazorzal and very few would imagine her having the same impact elsewhere. Many more have called for her to be introduced to the national team, and with very good reason. Expect little... but prepare for more than a fair bit.

26: Melcheta Pazorzal --- position: striker --- age: 28 (born 18/08/1972) --- club: Golden Unicorn [EXT] --- height: 6ft3in (191cm)
coffee preference: no milk, one sugar --- appearance: clean-shaven head, clean-shaven face; brown eyes --- parental occupations: road management worker (father); manager of the oldest newsagents on Dignity Cross (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: following his dad into the highway maintenance business
Although tipped for removal in recent months, a combination of the WCC authorising 26-player rosters, Pazorzal's brace against Nyowani Kitara and his consistent performances for the Unicorn - ever since it started tailing off from its 1992 peak, in fact - means he stays on the team. Although hardly a creator, he should perhaps be thankful to be regularly receiving chances from his second striker and the midfield (although he is willing to operate alone should it come to that). He always tries his best to take those shots, too. It's no wonder he's their local pace-and-power, goal-every-other-game man; nobody would be surprised to see him receive similar opportunities when he comes on for the White Stars, and a few might well expect him to.

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Manager: Priscilla Evans --- former position: striker --- age: 43 --- clubs of note: Crystal Fair HC [CRY] --- height: 5ft7in (170cm) --- nationality: Tinhamptonian
coffee preference: milk and no sugar; likes her tea the same way --- appearance: no-nonsense brown ponytail; blue eyes --- parental occupations: semi-comfortably retired
Despite having a dodgy back for a good part of her playing career (and ADHD), nobody really knows how Priscilla Evans managed to become Tinhampton's greatest ever footballer, lead her home country to the 73rd Cup of Harmony, and then enjoy ten presumably-good seasons and a few deep IFCF runs at Crystal Fair of the United League while aging at a surprisingly Equestrian pace. Other than whoever at Tinhampton City FC organised that prize draw. Her typically Eleanorian management style - quiet but outspoken, relatively hands-off, very much forced to mediate the kinds of combating cliques that just aren't supposed to form in this environment, but with clear expectations of players nonetheless - has led the national team to a Baptism of Fire quarterfinal, a surprise World Cup qualificatoin and precious little else. Some believe it's too soft, but then everybody says everybody else in the squad is a nice, easy-going person. They no doubt think the same of her now.

Assistant Manager: Stephen Mitcham [Army rank: Lieutenant] --- former position: none --- age: 34 --- clubs of note: none --- height: 6ft1in (185cm) --- nationality: Eleanorian
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: black hair, short back and sides; brown eyes; inappropriately ginormous beard --- parental occupations: President (father); First Lady (mother)
It might not have looked like it in recent times, but being Priscilla Evans' assistant is not a fun job, not even if you're the son of the most important man in Eleanorian history. (No, Cathy Winchester is a lady.) You have to consult with her on matters of great importance, collaborate on tactical issues (and, very rarely, team selection), be ready to step in should anything earth-shattering happen, pretend to be the official team psychologist, and generally keep everything in its place. Has Mitcham done that? More than competently. And where Evans has largely lacked a managerial philosophy, he appears to have played to their strengths by requesting a relatively defensive approach: one that has, for the most part, paid off rather well in the grand scheme of things. Which is neither grand nor a scheme.

[Graintfjall]

Kit credit (IC: Ferideia; OOC: Tikariot)

Team name: Græntfjall
Trigram: GRÆ [GRF when not available]
Demonym/adjective: Græntfjaller
Team nickname: Snow Wolves

Coach: Ingþór Auðbjörnsson
Assistant coach: Saxi Dómaldsson

Thor had two tough jobs on taking over as manager: living up to the standards set by Valhalla-bound Igrene Cantor, and improving the woeful Copa Rushmori record of the Snow Wolves. One Copa Rushmori title later… It may be early to judge but Thor has at least seemed to settle in nicely, perhaps reflecting his already having found a welcoming home in Græntfjall, where has has previously served as manager of GT Molding, taking the club to their first silverware in decades with the Cup, then next season winning the league title and then repeating the trick. His more attacking approach has proved something of a culture shock for a Snow Wolves that very nearly won the World Cup without bothering to score any goals in regulation, but they adapted to play some free-flowing, fascinating, fun football in the Copa. Former U18 assistant manager Saxi Dómaldsson has been moved up to assistant.

Squad: This is a longlist squad pool, from which each matchday a 23-person squad will be drawn. In practical terms, the player listed first at each position is most likely the starter, second the substitute, third and lower the non-playing reserve, etc. However, if I have not specified the squad or lineup, you may choose from this squad as you see fit in terms of RPing the team you play against. Græntfjaller teams usually start those wearing 1-11, except that Jasmijn will wear 13 and Tinni 18 if they start.

• Names. -son names are men, -dóttir names women, -bur named non-binary. Græntfjallers are comfortable having their first name used instead of their surnames, though there’s no consistent standard on this. Players without a patronymic surname are Kamdyr, members of a minority nomadic community; Jasmijn is female. Hanif is sometimes referred to as Hanif Anwar, omitting the -sson.
• Sex. The Græntfjaller Premier League is open and it is seen as uncontroversial for men and women to play alongside each other. If you find female players immersion breaking, you have my permission to choose an all-male side from the squad; an all-male squad will be used against Eraman and Audioslavia.
• Transfers. The financial status of football in Græntfjall is improving, and million+ NS$ contracts are increasingly common. But because the GPL isn’t especially strong, most NT players and hopefuls ply their trade abroad. I normally conduct transfers through the Transfer Window but if you have a desire to sign a player I am usually open to arranging a transfer outside that; send a TG/DM. I am particularly open to such deals when linked to an ongoing RP story.
• Style of play. In general, Græntfjaller players are athletic and have excellent whole-match fitness, disciplined, and not prone to violence or emotional outbursts. They are, however, not tremendously skilled. A particular type of footballer, nicknamed “BFG” (Big Fucking Græntfjaller), is associated with the country, normally playing in roles such as center back, defensive midfielder, or center forward. The new crop of, predominantly though not exclusively, female central midfielders somewhat eschew this stereotype and there have been growing attempts to get more skilful players into the lineup, most notably Sara Kristoffersdóttir and Kæja Finnvarðsdóttir.
• Captaincy. Sara Kristoffersdóttir has been named as permanent captain and is officially listed as the captain, but she is unlikely to be chosen every time. If I have not specified a captain, it’s an all-male team, or you’re just feeling creative, you may pick someone else should you wish.
• Timing. In my timeline this occurs 2 years after the last WC and 1 year after the CR. It occurs after TW37 and the IFCF games are over, and during the next international domestic season; players on foreign teams will be assumed to be given leave.
• UWC: We won’t be acknowledging this IC. If you win it off us, congratulations and go well.

Goalkeepers
Cantor pioneered development in the role, demanding keepers, who in Græntfjall had traditionally just been stoppers, develop footballing skills to play it out from the back. Despite the odd teething problem, Björnólfur has become an internationally regarded keeper as a result.

Björnólfur Ernestisson (30) Marine Coast United
Mikkel Rúnarsson (26) Þingsnitz
Hanif Anwarsson el-Said (24) Vitalia (on loan from Tekstil Ibon)
Emmely Aaronsdóttir (29) Folte
Gabríella Hárlaugsdóttir (31) Raven River

Defenders
Emeli Vilbertsdóttir and Hjörleifur Reynarsson, the team’s two greatest defenders, perhaps their two greatest players, have finally hung up their boots, which means Jasmijn Spiderlair’s long apprenticeship is over and there will be a chance for DBC winning captain Eyvar Mathiasson too. Center back is the team’s traditional strength, with the aim of having players of both physical and footballing quality sufficient to allow the full-backs to cheat up.

RB
Alyssia Noahsdóttir (26) Brattleboro FC
Sigurbergur Geirröðursson (23) Montreal Koreana
Michelle Matteosdóttir (31) Estdal

CB
Grímúlfur Gunnþórsson (30) Steinaux
Eyvar Mathiasson (25) Ulsa
Asbjørn Vilbjörnsson (25) North Hall
Klængur Ulfarsson (25) Mühlrich
Sveinbjörg Áslaugsdóttir (27) Hofvinger
Tom Ernestisson (32) Inland Peaks

LB
Jasmijn Spiderlair (27) Tanrısal
Jan Játmundsson (22) Alnio
Leona Jörvarsdóttir (25) Barossia United

Midfielders/Wingers

The Snow Wolves have built up a stack of central midfielders, reflecting the bumper crop of exciting talents that have emerged through Sopo Chacuzca’s youth system. Under Cantor they generally played a narrow midfield diamond of 4; under Thor they’ve moved to more of a 4–3–3/4 –2–3–1): the key is Tinni, holding things together and allowing the full-backs to provide width, while an attacking front three sees Sara and Vanessa listed as wingers but capable of trending in to provide support to Kæja.

More defensive midfielders

Tinni Grímólfursson (29) Avenida Leal
Danny Oddkellsson (25) Aminey CS
Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir (31) Megabrantid
Valtter Marvinsson (27) Gortz United
Kjárr Þorfinnsson (27) Mühlrich

More offensive midfielders

Kæja Finnvarðsdóttir (25) Tanrısal
Sara Kristoffersdóttir (28) Wirr Tsi
Vanessa Marvinsdóttir (27) Stahlburg City
Arendt Árisson (29) Maigburg
Steinar Clemensson (25) Crater Town
Hanna Nicosdóttir (28) Suttonville
Ari Hlynursbur (29) Ituraitz FC
Þrastar Bjarnlaugsson (25) Hofvinger

Forwards
Jason seems back in favor under Thor; as long-serving, leading national scorers, they have a degree in common. Röskvi struggled at the World Cup but is still clearly an impressive presence. They’ve generally played a single forward, required to hold up play and allow the wide players to work around them, but two strikers may feature at times.

Jason Þórhallursson (33) Herzegovina City
Röskvi Tyrfingsson (26) AFC Treason
Mímir Waltheofsson (27) Wirr Tsi
Emilia Hrafnþórsdóttir (26) Leidekranz Ladies SC
Joel Wolfgangsson (25) Altendalur
Lara Auðunsdóttir (31) St Thomas
Ásvarður Bergmundursson (32) St Astons City FC

Penalties: Kæja, Jason, (Johanna)
Free kicks: Kæja, Sara, (Johanna)
Corners: Kæja, Alyssia, (Jan)
Throw-ins: Jasmijn, Alyssia, Eyvar

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National games happen at the Grand National Arena [GNA] (cap.: 50,000) in north Háttmark, or the Grander International Arena [GIA] (cap.: 50,001), also in north Háttmark; the GT Estadio Fútbol De Musarañas De Oro [EF] (cap.: 69,999) in south Háttmark; the Florus Stadion [AS] (cap.:40,000) in Altendalur; the [Frei Stadion [FS] (cap.: 30,000) in Búðarberg; and the TQG Langvöllur Arena [LA] (cap.: 32,500) in Hofvinger. The stadium assignments are listed in the Schedule, below. Games in Græntfjall will be played in the summer so expect cool weather, but not heavy snow. I will happily provide extra world-building information if you have any questions about what to expect when visiting Græntfjall.

MD1/2: @ Tikariot, v Astograth [GIA]
MD3/4: @ Eraman, v North Cassadaigua [GNA]
MD5/6: @ Audioslavia, v New Eestiball [FS]
MD7/8: @ Ingont, v Loyo [LA]
MD9/10: @ Britonesia, bye
MD11/12: v Sannyamathland [AS], v Tikariot [EF]
MD13/14: @ Astograth, v Eraman [AS]
MD15/16: @ North Cassadaigua, v Audioslavia [EF]
MD17/18: @ New Eestiball, v Ingont [FS]
MD19/20: @ Loyo, v Britonesia [GIA]
MD21/22: bye, @ Sannyamathland

Style modifier: +1.6

[Euran Oceania Territories]

EURAN OCEANIA TERRITORIES
"The Expats"

Euran Oceania Football Federation
World Cup 92 Qualifying Squad

Kit: Blue with combination livery of Euran gold and Syndicatian white. Alternative kit is the same but Syndicatian or "Revolutionaries" green colours.
Stadium: Flynn Arena, Fligsive, 96,500
Style Mod: +3

Coaching Staff

Wolcjeck Gruber - 56 - Manager - Austroslovakia
Ian Osborne - 50 - Assistant Manager - Euran Oceania Territories

The Euran Oceania Territories is a parliamentary federal dominion of Eura, formed of the Euran zone of the former Inevitable Syndicate and the Whittorian Islands. It has a population of around forty-five million people which is quickly rising, making it a beacon of diversity home to Syndicatians, Whittorian refugees, Euran migrants, Apoxians, Audioslavians, Samebans and many others. It has possibly the world's largest artificial crater, which dominates the landscape west of what is now a rebuilt Fligsive, the capital of this new entity. Its home stadium is the the Flynn Arena, where Eura beat Polar Islandstates 4-2 in the famous 66th World Cup final. Few would have predicted that the colours of red, blue and gold would become permanent there but its happened, and the stadium is now back in good condition after an expensive refit to return it to the 96,500 capacity it held previously.

Previously a wooden stadium, the current iteration of the Flynn Arena was rebuilt after a great fire destroyed the stadium during a game between Fligsive FC and Magnaeus City. Nowadays, it's a little more robust, having been the subject of many refurbishment projects over the years. The stadium was easily reachable on the Fligsive Metro before the violent overthrow of the Corvidae regime and the associated disaster in Fligsive. It now sports a combination of the old paint job as well as Euran blue and gold while the local club Fligsive FC are still in existence despite drawing lower crowds after the Mertagne exodus. Though they did not play in the hastily cobbled together amateur EOTLeague, they are the dominant side in the new professional EOFL.

Euran Oceania Territories formed a national football team not long after the founding of the political entity, a project conjured up by the Euran government Ministry of Sport to imbue a sense of cohesion among the diverse population of EOT. They played a series of friendlies against other "Eurasphere" sides from Endemia and Rushmore in a lengthy state subsidised tour. Their first games were defeats against Daera, Itor and the Ferguson Islands, before an unexpected 4-3 victory against Helving, despite their then-Euraleague star Scott Barnes scoring a hat trick.

They then entered the 50th AOCAF full of excitement despite having a mostly amateur team, including serving military personnel, but were promptly demolished in the group stages by several teams. Once citizenship laws were relaxed to allow the growth of the Territories, the "Underdogs" as they briefly called themselves were suddenly confident that they might be able to pull off a shock or two. Their first manager was of top class pedigree - Tolgus Tregajorran, a footballing hero in Apox who was well known on the international scene.

Tregajorran managed to persuade some former Apoxian internationals, playing in Eura and with no international allegiance following the temporary dismemberment of Apoxian professional football, to sign the relevant papers and make the surprise switch to EOT, as well as Euran's and other international exiles. After several years of bit part competition EOT competed in the World Cup qualifiers for the first time and in turn the Baptism of Fire, after the Sameban national team withdrew from the Endemian International Sporting Agreement and international football.

EOT performed poorly at the Baptism of Fire, going out at the group stage, but put on a respectable showing in their qualifying group for the 80th World Cup. Tregajorran's unexpected departure and a chaotic period followed with Rhys West as manager, who was soon sacked over an off-the-pitch indiscretion. It ended with the controversial appointment of Euran footballing legend and cult icon Skorji Oslograd halfway through World Cup 81 qualifying. Immediately applying Oslograd's "Skorjiball" approach - best summarised as an extremely aggressive and fluid attacking game interrupted sporadically by the manager doing something inappropriate - the team secured some noteworthy results but remained very much an underdog competitor reliant on an aging core within its squad.

Oslograd's dream of turning the Expats into the living embodiment of "the way of the warrior" and getting them to the World Cup achieved mixed results. He put them on the map and achieved some memorable (some might say historic) victories, beating Audioslavia and Valanora being among the highlights, and during his last two campaigns Oslograd got the Expats playing their best World Cup qualifying football to date. Most importantly Oslograd played a huge role in strengthening the domestic game and creating the first professional league in the territories since the days of Mertagne. But qualification was never quite achieved despite six full attempts, and his scandalous antics frequently landed the EOFF in hot water with other countries and international footballing authorities. Eventually he dramatically departed to take up the Eura job after their bewildering failure to qualify for World Cup 87, leaving chaos behind him but arguably a strong legacy too.

EOFF chiefs were caught off guard by Oslograd's impromptu departure, and were forced to opt for a 52 year old Wolcjeck Gruber as a replacement. Gruber was the most talented and well known player to come out of Austroslovakia, Eura's western neighbour, and enjoyed a successful Gold League career with Whitepill and Brigham. Its been thirteen years since his retirement as a player and in that time Gruber hasn't done much, other than managing in Euran non-league and taking up a head coach position at Oslograd Academy. Rumour has it the old boss put in a word for Gruber, who was then appointed by a unanimous vote of the EOFF board. He requested Expat and close friend Ian Osborne be appointed his assistant, another Oslograd Academy staff member and Euran-born Expat.

Expectations were high for Gruber and Osborne; although the Expats don't have some of the experienced pre-formation veterans Oslograd had when he started, they have much more depth and a number of young prospects. Gruber has a tough act to follow and did not start well with a poor performance at AOCAF 63, but his side improved their form in subsequent AOCAF's and World Cup qualifying campaigns, with AOCAF 65 representing EOT's last journey into Atlantian Oceania's premier football tournament before realignment to Anaia. After debuting in Anaia's CAFA Cup, its back to World Cup qualifying as the Expats aim to fulfil their long held dreams of securing a place at the World Cup finals. Crucially, it will be the first time in a very long while that they compete without cult hero Pierre-Louis Le Tonnelier, after he finally called time on his international career at 37.

The Squad
Shirt number. Name - Age - Position - Club (Nation)

Goalkeepers

1. Charlie Ross - 30 - GK - Honeybadgers (Eura)
13. Steve Ellis – 32 – GK – Harkdown (Eura)
28. Euan Young - 23 - GK - Fligsive FC

Defenders

2. Marvin Walsh - 32 - RB - Holdenberg City (Eura)
3. Jacob Hayden - 29 - LB - Ramsissil (Vilita)
4. Jason Potts - 32 - CB - Ulsa (Eura)
5. Michael Ford – 28 – CB – Bastion (Eura)
6. Sterling Evans - 24 - CB - Carsby (Eura)
15. Hope Mistry (F) - 23 - CB - Bastion Lions (Eura)
19. Bill Washington - CB - 19 - New Bastion
21. Hans Cabel - 30 - LB - Brigham (Eura)
23. Hailey Parkes (F) – 28 – RB – Suttonville (Eura)

Midfielders

7. Nolberto Dravon – 27 - RW - Ulsa (Eura)
8. Tom Mitchell – 31 – CM – Blackfields (Eura)
10. Joel Conway - 35 - RCM/RW - Bakermouth
11. Kasey Fuller - 32 - LW - Bastion (Eura)
16. George Richards - 34 - CDM - Rockridge Phoenix (Brenecia)
20. Ian Tauton – 29 – LW – Bastion Lions (Eura)
22. Amelia Byrne (F) – 29 – RW – Nostromo
24. Natasha Tyson (F) - 20 - CM - Blades ex Magnaeus
25. Paulo Kobe - 23 - CAM - Oakstone (Eura)
26. Nathan Harding - 28 - CAM - Bakermouth
27. Tess Pugh (F) - 20 - CM/CAM - Blades ex Magnaeus

Forwards

9. Justin Quibble - 28 - ST - New Bastion
12. Robbie Wood - 25 - ST - Blades ex Magnaeus
14. Chris Cotrell - 22 - ST - Callodown (Eura)
17. Charlie Rowe - 27 - ST - Burgess FC
18. Albert Hartson - 20 - CF - New Bastion

Preferred starting lineup
The Expats play a 3-5-2 formation that evolves into a 3-4-3 on the attack.

GK - 1. C Ross
RCB - 6. S Evans
CB - 5. M Ford
LCB - 4. J Potts
RWB – 2. M Walsh
LWB – 3. J Hayden
RCM - 10. J Conway
LCM – 8. T Mitchell
RAM - 7. N Dravon
LAM - 11. K Fuller
ST - 9. J Quibble

Responsibilities

Squad Captain: Michael Ford
Vice-Captain: Jacob Hayden
Free kicks: Jacob Hayden (Direct left foot), Nolberto Dravon (Direct right foot), Joel Conway (Indirect right foot), Jacob Hayden (Indirect left foot)
Corners: Joel Conway (Right inswinging), Jacob Hayden (Left inswinging)
Penalties: 1. Justin Quibble 2. Joel Conway 3. Tom Mitchell 4. Kasey Fuller 5. Jacob Hayden

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[Ziwana]

THE ZIWANI FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESENTS:

THE ZIWANI NATIONAL POOL FOR THE 92^nd WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Ungwazi wa Ziwana is a country located in West Mandalanusa. The country over the years has been quite successful, winning 3 regional titles, reaching the Baptism of Fire Quarter-Final and finishing in 3^rd place in the 84^th World Cup Qualifiers, narrowly missing qualification to the World Cup Finals in their first attempt. However, the national affectionately called the Akambuku (Leopards) or Scorchers has struggled since the 84^th WCQs due to corruption and absences from regional and international football. This has led to the Akambuku dropping down the rankings. Matters where made worse during the Ziwani Civil War when a lot of football players where killed in the war, the worst being when the legendary Ziwani National Team who had won 3 regional cups and finished 3rd in the 84^th WCQ where shot down by insurgents whilst flying back home from the 10^th CMFA Mandalanusan Cup.

The Akambuku have been in a rebuild since the deaths of its footballing heroes. The new Ziwani Football Federation President, Nicolas Bayaram himself a former player who once played for the national team has promised all Ziwani football fans that in his term the Akambuku will return to their previous best rank which was 68. Bayaram's theme in his election manifesto was 'Raising the bar' which suggested that Ziwanis would have to expect reforms which would aim at taking Ziwani football to the next level. Some of the reforms are ; the commercialisation of football, training of managers and focus on grassroots football. Bayaram in an effort to commercilize Ziwani football, was integral in the founding of the Balabet Ngwaziliga. He had connected the 14 clubs of the top tier with the CEO of Ziwana Sports Group. Bayaram believes that if by televising domestic football, Ziwani talents can be uncovered by foreign agents giving them a chance to compete in more competitive leagues thus raising the standards or should we say raise the bar of the Ziwani national team. In an effort to raise the bar Bayaram has hired 3 joint managers to manage the Ziwani national football team. The managers are; former Pesetih Titih manager Agus Putra Yudana, former Western United manager Thokozani Tembo and former Amangwazi Birnin manager Feston Muhiwani. These 3 managers have quickly been dubbed the '3 wise men' by the media. The 3 managers have been quite successful, Yudana led Pesetih Titih to 4 CMFA Champions League and 2 Kasa League titles, Tembo led Western United to its 28^th league title whilst Muhiwani led Birnin Amangwazi to their first ever ZFF Cup. With all this success and experience it is expected that Ziwana will do quite well in achieving Bayaram's dream of Ziwana returning to its best rank.

The '3 wisemen ' have been given the objective of raising the Ziwani national team rank from 146 to 100. With the level of managerial talent at the helm of the Akambuku most Ziwani fans are convinced that the objective will surely be achieved but others have been sceptical citating that the group that Ziwana has been drawn is very difficult and the team will struggle.

General Information
Full Name: Ungwazi wa Ziwana
Nickname: Akambuku/Scorchers/Flares
Triagramme: ZIW
Formation: 4-4-2
Style Modifier: +3.17
Managers: Agus Putra Yudana, Thokozani Tembo, Feston Muhiwa
Assistant Manager: Chisomo Alinafe

Ranking
KPB Ranking
Current: 146 (post-WC 91)
Highest: 68 (Pre-WCQs 85)
Lowest: 233 (Post-WC 90)

World Cup Match Records
Biggest Wins
Mustardy 2 - 6 Ziwana
(WCQ 84)
Ziwana 4 - 0 Res Publica Nova Roma
(WCQ 85)
Ziwana 5 - 0 Pius Desurongcrandis
(WCQ 88)
Ziwana 5 - 0 Kyhun
(WCQ 91)

Biggest Defeats
South Covello 5–1 Ziwana
(WCQ 84)
Ziwana 1–4 Sargossa
(WCQ 85)
Ziwana 1–4 Graintfjall
(WCQ 88)
Ziwana 0–4 Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom
(WCQ 88)
Ziwana 1–5 Tikariot
(WCQ 91)

Players
GoalKeepers

Position	Name	Age	Club
GK	William Tembo	29	Birnin Select
GK	Slam Ahmed	22	Red Falcons
GK	Kaleoaloha Halia	23	Western United
GK	Exildah Munsaka	24	Black Leopards

Defenders

Position	Name	Age	Club
LB	Apekaloma Aneko	29	Western United
LB	Andrew Mkandawire	27	Amangwazi Birnin
LB	Chester Moyo	30	Birnin Select
CB	James Kaunda	25	Western United
CB	James Chirwa	26	Western United
CB	Francis Shaba	27	Amangwazi Birnin
CB	Chirstopher Mhone	25	Birnin Select
RB	Anuiha Mikil	21	Western United
RB	Liswaniso Zimba	26	Black Leopards
RB	Peter Kamwendo	22	Amangwazi Birnin

Midfielders

Position	Name	Age	Club
CM	Steve kalunga	24	Black Leopards
CM	George Rooney	21	Western United
CM	Pilirani Mtambo	24	Western United
CM	Andrew Moses	27	Birnin Select
AML	Brandon Payen	17	Ainheim Dynamos
AML	Paul Nkhata	23	ECOA FC
CAM	Victor Mussa	25	ECOA FC
CAM	Kevin Schulze	28	Ainheim Dynamos
AMR	Mphatso Hara	22	Birnin Select
AMR	Klaus Klose	27	Ainheim Dynamos

Strikers

Position	Name	Age	Club
ST	Richard Mumba	26	Ainsworth Barracks
ST	Charles Tembo	20	Amangwazi Birnin
ST	Kiwini Mano	24	Western United
ST	Andrew Gondwe	39	Teuila City
ST	Murtadi Moradi	28	Arabin Rangers
ST	Eru Banda	23	Tamaria Strikas
ST	Zakariyya Saleh	24	Arabin Rangers
ST	Orama Bukani	18	Tamaria Strikas
ST	Malcom Terry	22	Sandheights City
ST	Kai Lahm	22	Ainheim Dynamos

Kits

Ziwani kits are made by local and world renowned kit makers, Zsports.

Stadium Name: Ziwanicell National Stadium
Location: Birnin-Likulu (Capital City)
Capacity: 85000

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Godmod other events: Y

[Sajnur]

Sajnuran National Football Team

Stadiums

National Stadium

The National Stadium is the largest stadium in Sajnur, with a capacity of 102,000 people. Located in the capital city of Javoser, home to more than 12.5 million people, it is the primary arena for big sporting events in the country, hosting a semi-final and most finals of Sajnur’s FA Cup, and several finals of the Tarvolan League, tarvolan being a code of football indigenous to Sajnur and traditionally Sajnur’s biggest sport. It has also hosted the biggest of Sajnur’s concerts and the inaugurations of two Presidents.

Built in 1952 and renovated in 2015, the stadium has a retractable roof, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and affordable food and drink options to provide a comfortable experience for all fans while the stadium has been designed to allow fans to produce a raucous atmosphere befitting of large sporting events. The stadium is easily accessible by public transport, and has thousands of parking spaces for those who choose to arrive in their own vehicles.

Niurka Stadium

Home of FK Khadur, arguably Sajnur’s biggest football club, Niurka Stadium is located in the Khadur area of Ciarkhan, a bustling metropolis of 4.6 million people that serves as Laghia’s state capital. Laghia was a territory acquired by Sajnur in a war stretching from 1982 to 1996, and it is the Laghian people that popularised football in Sajnur. As a result, the province has eight of Sajnur’s 32 professional football clubs despite having only 1/8 of the country’s population, and Niurka Stadium hosts the other semi-final and some finals of Sajnur’s FA Cup.

The stadium, built in 2006, was named after Nicolae Niurka, who was a Laghian partisan that served as a general against Laghia’s pre-1982 rulers and was killed in combat in 1995, aged just 46. With a capacity of 73,000, it is the largest stadium used by a team in the Sajnuran Premier League. Like the National Stadium, it has a retractable roof, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of affordable food and drink options, with many food options being traditional to Laghia. The stadium is easily accessible by public transport, but parking space may be limited on particularly busy days.

Queen Haqla Stadium

Queen Haqla Stadium is a 60,000 seat stadium near the centre of Roskjepa, the capital of Delta state and, with 6.7 million people, the second largest in Sajnur. Home to Rivers FC, the stadium is a regular venue for intimidating displays from Rivers fans, with flares, aggressive chanting, and large banners being a common sight, especially in derbies between Rivers and cross-town rivals Stormers FC.

The stadium was built in 1960 and renovated in 2016, and has all the amenities of the National and Niurka stadiums, while being a prominent sight on the Jagaroi River. As such, along with bus and train, the stadium is also accessible by the Jagaroi River’s ferry. However, like in Ciarkhan, access by car may be difficult. Queen Haqla, for whom the stadium is named, reigned over Sajnur from 681 to her death in 727.

Siyaka Island Stadium

Siyaka Island Stadium is the largest stadium in the Asulian states, with 66,000 people able to fit within its confines. Located in the outskirts of Tawqush, a city of about 5.4 million serving as the capital of Archipelago state, the stadium is the home of FC Mazigh, the foremost football club in the Asulian states. Fans on Siyaka Island often bring instruments to matches, ranging from the arghul to large drums to even accordions, posing both as support to those they like and a distraction for those who they wish to lose.

The stadium is the newest of the four national stadiums, being built in 2017 on what was the Mujar port before it was bombed by the Sajnuran navy during a war that stretched from 1990-2003. The stadium is easily accessible by both car and public transport, and with the New Mujar port being built as part of the stadium development, coastal and island hopping ferries can also stop right outside the stadium.


Full Roster

Core players in bold

Player                  Age  G  Position       Club

Natasha Kirai           32   F  GK             Capitals Javoser
Alek Khadur             39   M  GK             Stormers FC
Siana Avordyn           23   F  GK             Javoser Pirates
Samba Karjo             32   M  GK             Rivers Roskjepa

Taulant Haji            36   M  RB/RM/LB/LM    Ciarkhan City
Silja Jorse             29   F  RB/RW/LB/LW    AFC Treason 
Nelson Baziru           28   M  RB/CB/RM       Stormers FC
Hatu Raglan             32   M  CB/RB          Canalave Dragons 
Kabas Verjez            33   M  CB/CDM         Rivers Roskjepa
Olah Pracia             28   M  CB             FK Khadur
Kahala Murje [vc]       31   F  CB/LB          AFC Treason 
Hela Isarghie           33   F  LB/LM          Latrobe Athletic 
Layla Shinwar           32   F  LB/LM/LW       Stormers FC

Zain Hasan              37   M  CDM/CM         Rivers Roskjepa
Toljo Latvala           30   F  CDM/CB         Stormers FC
Piotr Hojaiev           31   M  CDM/LB/LM      FK Khadur
Aurora Merelu           19   F  CM/CDM/CAM     Stormers FC
Tatiana Pavlov          32   F  CM/LM/LW       Ciarkhan City
Jessica Siafik [c]      35   F  CM/CAM/CF      Kingsgrove 
Tia Parci               31   F  CM/CAM/CF      Stormers FC
Cristiano Karaji        32   M  LM/LB          Marinos Metropolis 
Sian Levici             39   M  CAM/LW/CM      Capitals Javoser

Parjazu                 33   O  CF/RW/RM/ST    Sarim Potato FC (Poafmersia)
Ella Ciuru              30   F  CF/LW/ST/LB    Sabrefell Athletic 
Indigo Taylor           24   F  ST/CF/RW/CAM   Stormers FC
Andre Naulo             37   M  ST             FK Khadur
Basuli Maktar           35   M  ST             Vogsphere United 
Elyudi Samiryan         23   O  ST             Rivers Roskjepa
Violet Valera           22   F  LW/CF/ST/CAM   Stormers FC

Manager: Chloe Saukanen
Typical Formations: 3-4-3, 3-5-2, 4-3-3
Style Modifier: +4
Free Kicks: Siafik, Jorse, Parci
Corners: Siafik, Jorse, Levici
Penalties: Anyone on a hattrick, otherwise whoever wins the penalty

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Yellow Card Players:          Y
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[Independent Athletes from Quebec]

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Independent Athletes from Quebec National Football Team - World Cup Qualifying Round 92

Nation Name (Trigramme): Kingdom of Quebec and Shingoryeo (QUE)
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 Homeland'
Royal Anthem: 'Hymn to the Shingoryeo'

FA: Royal Quebecois Football Association (RQFA)
World Ranking: 24th
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (secondary: 4-2-4, 3-4-1-2)
Style Modifier: +5 (Duh)
Home venue: The Ram Ranch (cap. 40,000), Pronghorn Island, Quebec and Shingoryeo
[b]Nickname: The Grim Reapers
Ultras Group: The Bubonic Plague

Staff

General Manager/Senior Team Director: Lükækš Væñøœrëñbérghüïś, Unknown age (Vdara)
Manager: Ruben Condori, 60 (Huayramarca/Quebec)
Assistant Manager: Sam Oronhyatekha, 45

CAPTAIN: ENRICO Hanson-Conavacio, 32
VICE CAPTAIN: SANDRA MIDDLETON, 28 - HANNAH KIM, 25

A longtime assistant of Huayramarca manager Omar Caicedo during the tandem's time together with the Quebecois collegiate powerhouse Beyreuth University and then the Huayramarcan national team, Condori was signed to a spectacular, two-cycle contract with the task set to lead the Quebecois national team back to consistent, stable qualification of the future World Cups. Famously known for his brand of possession-driven, total football, he's considered by many to be one of a half-dozen top-class managers who have embodied the Shingoryeo-Takil brand of attacking, heavily physical football in this day and age. As with his predecessors Mah, Wangolo, Kaal and now-general manager Væñøœrëñbérghüïś he will be employing the usual 4-2-3-1 system and is expected to adjust well to it with his long history of employing it on both sides of the corder under Caicedo.

Unlike his predecessors Kaal, whose reputation back in The Licentian Isles was less than ideal, and Væñøœrëñbérghüïś, a man known for possessing the face of a Steven Gerrard and the body of a Steve Bruce, Condori is a much calmer individual. While he appreciates success and emphasises the physical intensity of his players at all times, he is more a teacher of the game than a dictator as well, with his temper and ability to explain the necessary measures have worked out well with Caicedo, his longtime comrade, and the Huayramarcan teams of varied ethnicities, regions and political allegiances. More is to be seen, however, Condori can deliver the same level of cohesion and success to this group of the Grim Reapers whose work ethics do not lack, but need a lot more strengthening it when playing together as one.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TEAM

Shingoryeoite-Takil: Quebecois football is a weird breed of its own with emphasis on total football. Of course, this means a general mix of offensive hellfire, bleeding brand of resilience and sheer joy of physical brutality. While those Quebecois players may come from all shapes and form, 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 that prevent a goal are necessary for the good in the minds of both the players and the fans, and if a player cannot handle simple contact or flops, then he's dead in the minds of most people, even their family members. Of course, whether they are skilled players of their own or not is another story, and the legendary forward corps of the seventies of the 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.

Q-League and the league composition of the players: Over the years, the Q-League have seen the improved performance on the IFCF stage, as well as the solid presence of import and domestic players making an 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 and persists to this day and age where the Q-League has managed to establish firm, clear stronghold among the upper echelon of domestic leagues across the Multiverse. Thus it is expected that a vast majority of any senior side (this includes EC and CAFA) to consist 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.

Historical Performance: Two renditions of Quebec and Shingoryeo - this being the second edition - has participated in the World Cup qualifying editions of cycles 62 to 77, and from 85 to now. The Grim Reapers have qualified for 13 World Cups, with them making the second round last World Cup held in Farfadillis and Graintfjal. The team's biggest international successes go back a generation, with their strongest slate of results found in the mid-seventies of World Cup competition when they placed fourth at the World Cup 77 and made it to back-to-back quarterfinals since. While mostly forgotten in the general narrative, they have also placed third in the Cup of Harmony 81 just three cycles ago. Their relatively high-achieving performance, however, have not translated on the other levels of competition with the Grim Reapers mostly finishing on group stages or second round of the DBC, U18WC or their now-discontinued participation in the AOCAF and CAFA tournaments.

The Bubonic Plague: God, not them. The infamous ultras of the Quebecois national teams in various sports have made their names known for their love of indulgences, festivities and most importantly causing chaos and fury wherever they go. Armed with pyrotechnics, torches and of course the hand-held flares, they are famous for their fluorescent banners that are either used to intimidate visiting sides or to humiliate the Grim Reapers for poor performance. Armed with drums, vuvuzelas and musical instruments on top, the sound of the buzzing fans are often a challenge for anybody - both home and away - to play, and while the Bubonic Plague has remained mostly apolitical outside of its usual nationalistic dose, their penchant to end up on various events better that are belonged to current affairs (see: Quebec-Farfadillis second round match that has led into nationwide protests and a massive forest fire across Szoirsia).

The Mjolnir: It is rumoured that for every loss or a draw that is considered to be awful by the Grim Reapers' standard - those usually meaning less than a win against most undeserved oppositions - a massive, magical instrument by the name of the 'Mjolnir' is made available at the end of the match. The RQFA and the Grim Reapers have always been and continues to be a particularly results-driven bunch, and whether the effectiveness of the spankings the players are subjected to (20 spanks for each player) is strong enough to avoid such, most insiders familiar with the RQFA seem to believe Mjolnir to be a particularly effective instrument thanks to the fear factor it usually generates among the players.

Rivals: Who are the rivals for this Grim Reapers' team? It's a tough question, partly due to a significant gap between the two renditions of the IAQUE sides, as well as the ever-changing nature of the national teams. In the late-60s and early-70s, the biggest of their rivals have come from historically-friendly San Jose Guayabal and Cosumar, while Schottia, a small-sized nation located in the far-flung region of Tyran, would gradually take over as the primary rival to the Grim Reapers.

Of course the Schottic claim to being the Grim Reapers' biggest rivals could be challenged on the grounds that the relationship shared between the two nations have stayed mostly cordial thanks to strong relationship shared by players and coaching staff of two nations, most famously shown by the longtime mentorship of Corinne Martel-Burns by Hazel van Robben, the marriage of internationally-renowned physio Claire Hanson to Leonardo Conavacio, and not to mention Sir. Lionel Mah's decadelong tenure with the World Cup 79 champions.

Unfortunately the promise of what was bound to be a close rivalry between the two did not materialise as the sponsorship scandal sunk the Quebecois Government and led into their twelve-year absence from international football. And by the time the Quebecois have made their comeback to international football under the IAQ banner, the ongoing instabilities of the Schottic football pyramid have unfortunately put a long pause to the decades of friendship that have lingered up to that point. So with their shutdown, combined with the absence of aforementioned two nations, the Grim Reapers are back to square one without a clearcut rival to set their flames with.

What have emerged since their return, however, was a growing sense of intra-regional solidarity as the Grim Reapers, rejuvenated by the chance many have felt would never come again, have reached out and actively looked for growing partners. And while there does not appear to be clearcut rivals for the Grim Reapers yet, there is no doubt that many possibilities lie ahead in the future following key encounters with the Commonwealth of Baker Park, only one of the sides the Grim Reapers have played at least once a cycle, Chromatika, their neighbours across the Grinshem sea, Ko-oren, the other neighbour across the Salamantic Sea, and high-octane neighbours of Huayramarca. On the other side of the Blood Sea that separate the regions there also exists a couple of options with Mytanija, one of very few in the world whose fieriness can equal or even outdo the Grim Reapers; Valladares, longtime allies and friends where many legends have plied their trade at the LFV, and Cassadaigua, a major economic and political ally. It is in here we wonder whose paths will cross with the Grim Reapers more often and set the fire - who's gonna be the next?

GOALKEEPERS - 4

21 GK    SANDRA           MIDDLETON         F  28  NPH Brinemouth
01 GK    Leopold          SHIM              M  25  SRS Megabrantid
29 GK    Seung-Myeon      KRAVITZ-HYEON     M  25  QUE Montreal Koreana
50 GK    Clemence         MOUSSENGUET       F  22  QUE CSKA Quebec

Traditionally Quebec & Shingoryeo produces a world-class sweeper keepers, a very competent backup goalkeeper, and then a lot of those who try to make it past them but never really do. The absence of a clearcut starter over the three cycles, however, have made this position a particular battle royale where lack of a clear-cut starter have played a significant role in qualification failures of cycles 89 and 90.

The gap appears to be filled for now, however, as Sandra Middleton's rise as Ondrej Cech and Neville McKinley's successor have at last arrived. The Nepharim-Quebecois dual-national, whose majority of professional career has been spent with a very good Coret Hawks side before a whopping transfer to Brinemouth, has always had talent as a durable, acrobatic goalkeeper the Tricolour Taegeuk has not seen since the legendary Cech, but it has taken a solid decade for her to add consistency, something that her father, Grim Reapers and Chatswood legend Adrian, has made herself known for.

She is without company, however, as she is followed up by a highly-competent group of backups all holding significant national team experience. There is no doubt Leopold Shim's development trajectory as a high-risk, high-potential sweeper keeper (what's with the Quebecois and their love of sweepers?) for the Squornshelan powerhouse Megabrantid gives Middleton a very good competitor. Seung-Myeon Kravitz-Hyeon, in the meanwhile, have been freed of his forced retirement from national team after the Grim Reapers' solid performance at the World Cup 91, and he too holds national-team ambition once again after a pair of outstanding performances on the IFCF level for Montreal Koreana. Clemence Moussenguet's the fourth goalkeeper on this rotation whose domestic performance and ability to make the most of minimised opportunities have earned her the right to represent the Tricolour Taegeuk.

DEFENDERS - 13

02 LB    Benoit-Richard   UKALEQ            M  28  QUE Mipojoseon
14 LB    Devlyn           HARRIS            F  23  ASG Sporting Iturributa
18 LB    Kenneca          WATTS-GALGUNDEC   F  30  EFL Olympia FC
04 CB    Hannah           KIM               F  25  SRS Damogran
03 CB    CHEWBACCA                          F  27  BNJ Hoima Warriors
76 CB    Pierre-Karl      CIZERON           M  23  MYT CDSA
20 LI-CB Clement          MATTERN-SOH       M  25  QUE Perce Town
23 CB    Noel-Hercule     MCKINLEY          M  22  TMB Columbia City
25 CB/RB Coralie          HIGGINS-MAH       F  23  QUE CSKA Quebec
88 RB    Pierre-Karl      MILLER            M  23  EFL RGS Athletic
48 LB/RB Benoit           NIANZOU JR        M  20  VLD Deportivo Junin
06 RB    CORIOLAN                           M  28  BNJ Busukuma AC
22 RB/LB Frederic         YABUSELE          M  17  MYT Atletik Thessia

Lükækš Væñøœrëñbérghüïś's greatest achievement, besides getting the Grim Reapers back to semi-relevance at a remarkable pace not seen in some time, was stabilising the Grim Reapers' defence. Part of it was made possible by establishing a clearcut centreback pairing of Hannah Kim and Chewbacca where the unlikeliest of pair of all time have managed to cover each other's deficiencies well enough to succeed.

Speedy, smart and well-paced, Hannah Kim is an excellent zone coverage back who have both been part of the Squornshelan top-tier. Her accumulation of experience this early in her career brings back the scent of Grim Reapers' legend Jeong Hye-Min, a player who Kim models herself after, and there's a good chance we may see more of her over the next decade. She is paired up by Chewbacca, the player known to be the Robbin to Marco Hertel's Batman. Burly, strong and out for blood, the 2m-tall centreback has tendencies to amass red cards, victims and solid performances and is expected to play his duties well, perhaps too good to his own fault (see: suspensions and red cards).

That said it is suggested that the next-choice options at the centreback, while not those you would expect under default starting XI, to be the ones one should keep an eye on even more so. Pierre-Karl Cizeron has carved his name as a centreback genius for both the Grim Reapers, Perce Town and currently CDSA of Mytanija, and there is a very good chance that the all-arounded P.K. could start in place of either Kim or Chewbacca if an opportunity comes up. His strong presence on zone defence, a rarity considering the reputation the Quebecois defenders hold for being awful with it, and strengths in aerial presence and distribution make him a stabilising presence altogether. Clement Mattern-Soh, on the other hand, is a highly-proficient libero who has spent past half-decade with DD Porto Nowi before heading home - not to his old club Montreal Koreana, but to Cizeron's old club Perce. While the Grim Reapers generally do not employ three backs, Mattern-Soh's suitability for the position makes him a highly-coveted option for the Grim Reapers. Do not expect him to play a lot of games, but when he does he will be starting - even over Cizeron and Chewbacca if need be.

Unlike most other nations both wingback positions are considered to be a position of strength. That said, the constant shuffle of talents and the retirements of major figures over the 89 and 90 cycles do make us wonder if this reputation is more because of the quality of these players, or more because there have been so many who comes out of the Quebecois School of fluid, all-guns-blazing sons of guns. It's absolutely possible the truth lies somewhere in between, something that would be considered a good thing for this Grim Reapers under Condori, whose emphasis on flank play between wingers and wingbacks is well known.

The leftback position is wide open right now, with Benoit-Richard Ukaleq a starter for the time being. The Mipojoseon leftback, who recently returned to Quebec after long time spent abroad in Siovanija and Teusland, is a defensively-stout, steely back but his limitations on offensive front means that the competition is still wide open. His backups Devlyn Harris and Kenneca Watts-Galgundec, in the meanwhile, have made their names known in Astograth and Eastfield Lodge, and in worst case scenario Benoit Nianzou Jr and Frederic Yabusele could also play on the left side.

There isn't as much competition on the rightback, in the meanwhile, with Pierre-Karl Miller having emerged as an appropriate successor to Grim Reapers' longstay Donovan Kim-Lumanyika last cycle. Nowadays there is no doubt that Miller, a naturally-gifted, offensively-minded technician with excellent overlapping plays, have a clear grip on the starter spot with the fans relieved that there won't be a Quebecois Roulette over who's going to start here. He is backed up by more all-arounded Benoit Nianzou, whose strong physique and excellent footwork gives the Grim Reapers a more than viable second option.

MIDFIELDERS - 10

30 DM    VEGETA                             M  24  AUD Cazadores Cathair
99 DM    JOELINTON        DYXKESON          M  22  SRS Brantisvogan
05 CM    Rebecca-Anne     WAWANOLETT        F  23  CMT Chromatik
13 CM/CM Medea            MORIN-ANTONOFF    F  26  BRE Southern Star
41 CM    Jean-Philippe    VAILLANCOURT      M  25  TMB Couno Rangers
16 CM    Samuel           MCTAVISH          M  22  TMB Lakewood City
15 CM    Arsene-Michael   LITT              M  28  MYT Liria Prirzen
08 AM    Jean-Christophe  BABIN             M  25  NPH Sabrefell Moths
27 AM/CM Mathinna         BOUCK             F  24  QUE Montreal Koreana
34 AM/LW Otis             TEKARONHONTE      M  20  QUE St. John's Arsenal

This midfielder corps is hard to figure out. Two of the three midfielders play midfielder, a spot once considered a weakness for the Grim Reapers, with proud, explosive Vegeta complimented by tall, skinny Joelinton Dyxkeson. If there is one unfortunate part about this, however, is that 1) they, both highly capable starters in their own right, would have to compete against each other for the starting spot, and that 2) Medea Morin-Antonoff is naturally shuffled to the centre-mid spot that appears to get even more crowded each passing year.

Of course, that's where the biggest challenge with this Grim Reapers squad lies, as they have less than two years to figure out the right replacement for Erin Kang. After playing a massive role for the Grim Reapers' successful World Cup 91 cycle, Rulandea Kosta legend has retired from the national team for the second and final time, leaving behind a massive void for the Quebecois side that has plenty of depth, but not the strength. Condori appears to be less worried about it than the fans, however, as he already demands multi-positional fluidity and even more responsibilities from his midfielders anyway.

In Kang's place stands Rebecca-Anne Wawanolett, a highly-intelligent player who has cut her teeth into the Grim Reapers very early as a teenage visionary from Zenit. Since those days she has not looked back, with her a starter for the Chromatik side that is led by Jannick Kontiola and also features a world-class CDM in Trudy Harrison nowadays. Wawanolett should require some time to settle into all the duties Kang was asked to handle under past managers, but should be fine in long run. That said, don't expect her journey to the starting spot to be decided to quickly, especially with the range of options available here. Medea Morin-Antonoff continues to be a player she has been for both the Grim Reapers and Brenecian Southern Star - selfless, efficient and quiet - while Tumbran duo JP Vaillancourt and Samuel McTavish are both well-rounded guys who could fit into the occasion adequately.

As for the attacking midfield position the situation is more or less the same with the steady, sharp duo of Jean-Christophe Babin and Mathinna Bouck. Traditionally it is one spot where the Quebecois have never lacked in Trequaristas and Enganche, something that has dated all the way back to the days of Xavier Hertel, and most recently Jean-Christophe Babin and his son Marco Hertel continue the lineage. Unlike the centre midfield position they have long prepared for the life without Marco Hertel, now-canonised, half-Jeruselemite San Marco of Ruland, however, and the starting position once again returns to the incumbent Jean-Christophe Babin, a physically stout, durable man with accuracy. Durable, unpredictable and creative, Babin does not exactly have the goalscoring ability or even wow-factor to Hertel's level, but he makes up for it with excellent tempo control and staying out of cards.

He is backed up by Mathinna Bouck, a box-to-box midfielder who roams all over the field and crosses beautifully to the forwards. Unlike Babin Bouck's a player people do not really consider to be a star on the national team level, but has pin-point accuracy that Babin doesn't always have. At the same time, Bouck's ability to cover deep-lying playmakers makes her a highly coveted option for any manager, and she is expected to see plenty of time alongside Babin and Otis Tekaronhonte, a natural goal-getting winger who could play any position on the second row of offence.

FORWARDS - 11

07 LW    Eloise           KWEON             F  25  NPH Sabrefell Moths
19 LW    Anna             KORNILOFF-KOUYATE F  23  MYT 1896 Ebor
17 LW    Ruby             VANDERLEY         F  20  CMT Lanar
11 ST/RW Zinaida          WOODCARVER        F  24  NPH Crisisbless
10 ST    ENRICO           Hanson-Conavacio  M  32  CMT Myana
12 ST    KIM              SEUNG-YOON        F  30  EFL RGS Athletic
55 ST/LW HWANG            BYEONG-WOOK       M  22  BNJ Jinja City FC
09 RW/SS Kate             HUITEMA-OMEASOO   F  29  BNJ Istria City FC
47 RW    Hannah           CURRIE-MASSON     F  24  QUE Leaside Lions
26 RW/LW HONG             YEONG-SAHM        M  23  CMT Tihon
40 RW/AM Alexei           MOROZOV           M  25  ZRH Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

Football Association of the Commonwealth

Major Honors

Winners
5th Under 18 World Championship
9th Under 18 World Championship
62nd AOCAF Cup
66th AOCAF Cup
Cup of Champions (Eagles Cup 13)
DiBradini Cup 53/74th Under 21 World Championship
Runner-up
67th Baptism of Fire
Eagles Cup 13
Third Place
58th AOCAF Cup
60th AOCAF Cup
Eagles Cup 14
Fourth Place
World Cup 85
63rd AOCAF Cup
Women's World Cup 15/Jenna Raven Cup 2

Established in 1901, the FAC is the governing body of the sport in Baker Park, maintaining a registry of over 24,000 players between the ages of 11 and 80; 3,500 officials; 128 full member clubs and 350 associate member clubs; sponsoring 12 National Championships for men & women across all levels. in addition to 6 domestic cup competitions; and offering training programs for coaches and physiotherapists covering youth to professional certification.

All time match record—497 wins, 274 losses, 148 draws (919 matches)
(current through beginning of WCQ 92)
NS Record—318 wins, 112 losses, 79 draws (509 matches)
WCQ record--143 wins, 26 defeats, 27 draws (77-14-12 home/66-12-15 away)

style--+2.65
Formation--3-4-1-2
KPB Ranking--27.74 (20th)

National Anthem--"Hear Our Voices Commonwealth"

Nickname--since the end of the 1960's the National Team has been known as "The Bees", a period when the team's uniforms consisted of alternating black and gold hoops.
Previous to that time and subsequently through periods in the 1980's and 90's, the team was usually referred to by the county's national animal, the Elks; the women's National Team were always 'Lady Elks' until the advent of mixed gender play, which was revived during the Jenna Raven Cup and there are still numerous mentions of Elks in the supporters song “We are the Gold & Black”, which currently has close to 175 stanzas.

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

Management/Coaching Staff

Manager--Jennifer Prescott 117W-47L-30D
The winningest all time manager in Baker Park National Team history, she's been in charge for 38% of the 509 mixed gender era NT matches played. Winner of the Cup of Champions and AOCAF 62. Director of Technical Development, formerly Under-21 manager and assistant to Tony Weiss for SWC 5 Under 18 Championship winning squad.
Assistant Manager--Darren Kirby
Began at the FAC as Men's Under 18 manager, then joined with Zoe Montgomery to share the mixed gender squad while also coordinating youth development training. Succeeded Will Barnard as Prescott's #2, and managed the squad that won AOCAF 66.
First Team Coach--Tony Weiss
Previously Director of Coaching Development, Weiss was selected to lead the first mixed gender squad in BP history, the SWC 5 Championship winning team. Joined Ichi Tuzzio's staff as First Team Coach and has remained in that role under Prescott. Has led the Women's NT into the Jenna Raven/Women's World the past two editions.
Senior Team Coach--Hailey Reinhart-Zavaros
Began as a roving youth instructor, then was a full time youth coach. Handles technical/skill development for the Senior Team. Managed the Under 23 Olympic Women's Team at the Istria Olympic Tournament and led a mixed gender squad to 3rd Place in Wonder Cup 4.
Goalkeeping Coach--Elaine King
Director of Goalkeeping Development. Three year letter winner at University of Southern Baker, she became assistant to Larry Bell, then succeeded him as NT coach. Recognized as one of the best in the multiverse, having authored several articles and coached at specialized GK camps. Assistant Manager for the AOCAF 66 Team.

GK Age Club Caps Shutouts

Zach Johnston 32 New Bremen FC 8417
Already the Commonwealth's leader in appearances and clean sheets kept for the NT, he has backstopped his club to 4 NL titles and 1 FAC Cup. Owns the record for fewest goals allowed in a 34 game season (14)--and the next four best seasons as well
Rose McCormack 29 Sherwood Forest Ladies FC 20 (7) 5 (+1 shared)
Steps into the role as #1 female keeper with the retirement of Kelsey Vickers. Has helped Forest to 4 straight Women's NL crowns and five in 8 seasons.
Rod Callaway 27Shirley Metros FC 17 (6) 8
His move to Metros has solidified his spot as NT backup. Won both the FAC Cup and the NL Trophy during his time at Newport City, and helped Baker Park to their second AOCAF win.
Beth Rossi 22 Llewellyn Turnpike Ladies FC 11 (2) 2
Her experience has come in Eagles Cup 12 and the most recent Jenna Raven Cup. Now with only McCormack ahead of her, she should see more duty in Qualifying.

DEF Age Club Caps Goals

Amy Freeman27Riverside City Ladies FC 38 (6) 3
Many were surprised when she received no interest from overseas when she was on the transfer list two years ago, and that she opted to re-sign with RivCity for 2 additional years. If she plays out her contract again, her performance in this WC cycle might change that omission.
Jerome Brooks30 Dalton Town FC 62 (7) 3
Brooks now assumes the role as most experienced defender with Pryna Rasanamira gone. Had a stellar domestic campaign as Dalton qualified for the Challengers Cup.
Julia Edmonds28VLC FC (EFL) 42 (6) 3
Her first season in Eastfield Lodge saw her help the club to a league title and a spot in the Champions League Group Stage. Expected to step into Rasanamira's slot.
Charlotte Bauer 29Concord Heights City FC (CDG) 56 (6)1
Bauer's second season in Cassadaigua got her a taste of Challengers Cup action. The additional experience in mixed gender play both domestically and in IFCF will pay dividends for the NT.
Victor Onikambe 28Southend AC 60 (2) 1
Like Freeman two windows ago Onikambe drew no interest from abroad and signed a one year deal to remain in BP for this season. He'll have a new boss and a different club culture to adapt to.
Emily Bruce 25Perce Town FC (QUE) 12 (5)
Another ex-pat who got a shot in IFCF competition, as the club went out of the Champions League, but advanced to the Quarterfinals of the Challengers Cup, where they were defeated by eventual winners Wirr Tsi.
Amy Hardwick27Royal Jam FC (EFL) 15 (7) 1
Her club made a cameo in the CC, but Hardwick's first season was a successful one, and certainly brings her back into contention for more call-ups.
Jerrol Allen 27Real Atlantea (TAE) 14 (5)
Another defender who is on the cusp of more NT appearances, especially after his solid work in the Eagles Cup.
Magda Kucera 22 Inland Peaks FC (VIL) 181
Kucera parlayed an extensive IFCF campaign into a starting role in the JRC. The club fell in the CC Playoff Round to Johnston's New Bremen, then advanced to the Quarterfinal of the Associations Trophy.
Susie Knight27 Club Stein-los (PAS) 16 (7)
She had an up & down season, marked by a persistent ankle injury, limiting her to just a pair of JRC appearances. If she's fully healthy she'll be in the picture for the final roster.

MID Age Club Caps Goals

Paige Eichorn 28 New Capetown Falcons (TAE) 45 (10) 8
Her flexibility on the left side allows for numerous midfield combos to be used, freeing up Vuckovic, D'Amico and Buxton to play in support of the forwards.
Marcus Milton 32Llewellyn Turnpike FC 52 (15) 22
Most likely his final cycle, and will probably come off the bench more than start.
Kelvin Buxton 31 Monmouth Park FC 64 (22) 20
Another making his last go round for the NT. Made six starts in the EC, scoring twice.
Christa Vuckovic 29 Tropicorp FC (VIL) 72 (13) 25
Her club situation will probably be the deciding factor if she continues after WC 92. Approaching Amanda Hayes/Erica Shaw/Nicki Stone level of greatness.
Nicole D'Amico30 Damogran FC (SRS) 80 (11)24
Same can be said as about Vuckovic, although leaning more on the side of retirement.
Amy Reynolds29Clayton City Ladies FC 57 (10)7
She played in both JRC and EC, making have appearances in each one. Steady, consistent performance every match is one reason.
Marcus Nolan30Lajuno FC (EUR) 89 (19)25 Co-Captain
Another long time vet who will play fewer minutes in this cycle. Says he has no intention or desire to break Bozeman's or AB's cap record.
Lucie Shanahan26 Middletown City Women 30 (8) 4
Has re-invented herself during her time overseas and now back the WNL into a Lorenzo Taborn type all arounder.
Isabelle Wiley26 DD Porto Newi (ZRH) 26 (12)8
Another player who can fit into several roles seamlessly.
Freddie Altman24 Clayton City FC 36 (12) 4
Made huge strides since AOCAF 62, hard to believe he's approaching 50 caps.
Olivia Ryan 23Westwood Sprites Ladies FC 23 (8) 6
She and Logan fit together perfectly on the left. Excellent pace, good distributor.
Carly Logan 23Southend Ladies AC 24 (5) 6
Logan's better on the wing, and can play both sides, although she's played in central midfield . Dribbling and crossing are her strengths.
Park Jae-Sung 23Monmouth Park FC 17 (6) 4
Showed a flair for the dramatic goal during the NL Championship season. Doesn't seem to tire as he wins the ball equally as strong in 80th minute as the 8th.
Alonzo Boyle 24Southend AC 16 (5) 3
Was the surprise package of the last cycle. Able to play wide or inside.
Paul Vetter 24Linden Woods FC 13 (10) 3
Will have another chance to learn from Milton, Nolan and Buxton about how to orchestrate the passing game and distribute.
Luke Olivera25Korsbach (GRF) 13 (6)2
Turned heads during the Eagles Cup and like Vetter will have the benefit of three solid veterans.

FWD Age Club Caps Goals

Desmond Garvey31Old Boys Club (EUR) 50 (18) 22
Another 30+ vet on their final tour, Garvey still has enough in his legs to lead the line for 90 minutes.
Ayana West 31 Sherwood Forest Ladies FC 79 (17) 46 Co-Captain
Will hit the century mark and overtake Reggie Laing for third on the all time scoring list before the qualifiers are halfway finished, which will make her the third 100/50 club member.
Alicia Craig 29Sherwood Forest Ladies FC 65 (5) 23
Was assigned to the JRC squad to play in front rather than as the third forward. WCQ could see them split up more often.
Hayley Gibson 28Grande Mountain FC (CDG) 46 (18) 16
Her second season wasn't the fairytale the first season was, but she still provided a solid scoring rate for Grande Mountain.
Chandra Mack 28Zolorini City FC (MRC) 44 (12) 28
Scoring goals for fun is what is usally said about someone who is always putting the ball into the back of the net, and that's what Mack is doing right now. 5 games in the EC, 3 goals. 1 tally in every two over her NT career.
Quinton Harris 27Starksville Coastal FC (CDG) 22 (10)15
He's adjusted to the surroundings and put in two solid years of work in Starksville. Now he's ready to see more NT action.
Ben Moorman25Carsby FC (EUR) 11 (7) 4
Leaving Nor-Dale for a club in one the top leagues in the multiverse looks to be a fortuitous event for Moorman. He'll note the increased quality immediately.
Serena McDavid 24Lajuno FC (EUR) 20 (2) 11
Speaking of increased quality, like Amy Reynolds, McDavid played in both the JRC and the EC, and like Mack, she couldn't stop scoring, with five goals in eight over the two tourneys.
Karrie Price 25Shirley Metros Ladies FC 26 (11)17
She too couldn't avoid the scoresheet, with four in six appearances in the JRC.
Kyle Baum 27Bayern-Algaer (TAE) 13 (6) 4
He & McDaniel might be a dynamic pairing, as he was on the pitch for both her EC tallies, and scored one himself the third match they were in the lineup together.

Venues

Hamilton City Stadium (22,000)

Carrollton, Coolville (33,000)

Rogers Stadium, Endborough (46,750)

Newport City Stadium, Newport (32,000)

Sportsmen's Park, Belle Haven (39,000)

CONAGCO Stadium, Shirley (36,000)

Collins Park, Oceana (47,000)

Queen Victoria Stadium, Ezriquay (37,475)

BBP National Stadium, Belle Haven (74,000)

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[Turori]

Turori National Team Player Pool

Head Coach: Tarek Edgeli
After spending 3 seasons being trained in Crosaibi at Marine Coast United, Edgeli made the switch down the coast to the Lonngeylin Coliseum for Season 43. While Strike were unable to win any silverware, Edgeli fit straight into the squad as one of the top performing defenders in the entire league earning instant plaudits and recognition back in Turori. Edgeli would be an ever-present in the Turorian squad earning the role of captain as the team advanced to the World Cup Semi Finals for the first time in the nations history at World Cup 81 in the Free Republics and Banija. After a long absence from regional competition, Edgeli, retired from the Turori National Team, would captain the Vilita and Turori National Team during the 60th AOCAF Competition.

After working with the Vilita & Turori National Team for two campaigns including the Olympic Games, Edgeli took on the role of head coach for the Turori National Team during the Eagle’s Cup XIX Competition and after leading the team to a Bronze Medal in the first attempt, returned to coach the team again during Eagle's Cup X. While Edgeli's Eel's came up just short again, earning their second consecutive Bronze Medal, the performance was enough to convince the Football Association of Turori that Edgeli was their coach of the future; relieving long time coach Klailall Tuirma of the Head Coaching duties by promoting Tuirma to the role as Competition Director of the Football Association of Turori while assigning Edgeli to the role of Turori National Team Manager for the World Cup 88 Cycle. In their first cycle as Head Coach of the Turori National Team, Tarek Edgeli led the Eels to their first World Cup Title as well as becoming the first coach ever to win Back-To-Back Cup of Champions and Eagle's Cup titles. Edgeli would lead the Eels back to the World Cup 91 Final but lost to host nation Graintfjall.

Nickname: The Eels

Style: -1.23

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

GOALKEEPERS:

Derizi Amatopa [ - Revolutionaries (EUR) - ]
GK ( AGE: 26 :: [ NT CAPS: 84 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 34 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 25 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 4 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ] EuraLeague (EUR) :
Derizi was trained in the the goalkeeper program at the Eelandii Academy. While in Eelandii, the Youth Team qualified for the IFCF Youth Cup after finishing as Top Turorian Youth side in the Tropicorp Youth Cup. Performances for the Academy resulted in a contract with Sporta Eelandii Senior Squad but the Senior Squad was relegated from the Declasse automatically triggering a release clause for the young goalkeeping prospect. Instead of staying local, Derizi opted to take their talents to Eura joining Revolutionaries as they look to take their career to the next level overseas. Amatopa’s first internationstatal tournament came with the Vilitan Union at the XIV Olympic Games and the youngster would earn a Gold Medal despite not appearing in any of the matches. It was a different situation during the 50th Di Bradini Cup when Amatopa started in three of Vilita & Turori’s 7 matches in route to the championship. Amatopa would also start the majority of matches for the Turori National Team during Eagle’s Cup X where Turori earned the Bronze Medal. On a Domestic level, Amatopa took over as starting goalkeeper for Revolutionaries at the age of 18 and earned Goalkeeper of the Season Honors during EuraLeague 45 after leading Revolutionaries to the Euraleague Title. Amatopa became a World Cup Champion when Turori defeated The Holy Empire to win World Cup 88. Amatopa led all Turori goalkeepers with seven starts in the Qualifying round as well as having started one match during the World Cup 88 Finals.

Timaala Hualtia [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
GK ( AGE: 32 :: [ NT CAPS: 75 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 26 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 21 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 10 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Hualtia came through the Eelandii Academy and instantly developed as a future Turori National Team prospect. Played one season for Sporta Eelandii before their relegation from the Vilitan League prompted Hualtia to make a switch to become the starting goalkeeper at Inland Peaks during Season 59. Made first Turori National Team start during World Cup 82 Qualifying in a 2-1 victory over Kelssek. Made first ever World Cup Finals start in the World Cup 82 Semi-Final helping Turori to a 6-3 win over Farfadillis to advance to the Nations first ever World Cup Final. Hualtia is also an Olympic Medalist having earned the Gold Medal with the Vilitan Union during the XIV Olympic Games. After serving as an unused backup during Turori’s World Cup 88 Championship winning campaign, Hualtia would get the start during the 13th Cup of Champions Final which Turori would win 3-0 over Esportivan Champions Tumbra.

Terasin Moravuao [ - Eelandii Academy - ]
GK ( AGE: 16 :: [ NT CAPS: 0 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 0 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Eelandii Academy Trainee who served as a reserve goalkeeper for the Vilitan Union at the XVI Olympic Games

:: Reserves ::

Cocoabo #86 (CCB yo) [ - Cocoabo Enrichment & Enhancement Program (CEEP) - ] ;;

DEFENDERS:

Karek Edgeli [ - FC Almintora - ]
D C ( AGE: 23 :: [ NT CAPS: 56 :: NT GOALS: 1 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 24 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Offspring of former Turori National Team and Vilita and Turori captain Tarek Edgeli. The FC Almintora trainee made their debut for Vilita & Turori in a 1-4 defeat at the hands of reigning champion San Ortelio on the opening matchday of the 50th Di Bradini Cup. It would be Edgeli’s only appearance of the tournament but the Vilita and Turori team would go on to win the remainder of their matches and the 50th Di Bradini Cup Championship. Scored first career International Goal during World Cup 88 Qualifying, Matchday 10 against Baggieland. Made World Cup Finals debut on Matchday 2 of World Cup 88 against Farfadillis and started in the Final against The Holy Empire helping the Eels to their First ever World Cup Title. Followed up World Cup Title by winning Cup of Champions and Eagles Cup with Turori National Team

Moumouni Verre'elali [ - Tropicorp FC - ]
D RLC ( AGE: 32 :: [ NT CAPS: 127 :: NT GOALS: 7 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 2 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Vilitan Cup : Vilitan Declasse :
Made their debut for the Turori National Team at the age of 17 on the opening matchday of World Cup 82 Qualifying against Bohr, eventually making six appearances for the Eels over the course of the campaign. Scored their first career international goal in the penultimate match of that qualification campaign against unheralded opposition Migli. Verre’elali earned their first major International silverware by winning the Gold Medal at the XIV Olympic Games with the Vilitan Union.

Amakli Inuro'o [ - Bastion (EUR) - ]
D RLC ( AGE: 31 :: [ NT CAPS: 171 :: NT GOALS: 9 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 32 :: V&T GOALS: 4 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] EuraLeague :
After making their debut in Turori’s 3-0 World Cup 82 Matchday 5 qualifying match against Cosneolta, Inuro’o would become a regular in the Turori National Team squad eventually becoming a starter for key matches as Turori advanced to the World Cup 82 Final. As a result of their performances, Inuro’o would earn a transfer to Bastion in Eura during the 24th Transfer Window. Inuro’o earned their first major International silverware by winning the Gold Medal at the XIV Olympic Games with the Vilitan Union. As a nearly ever-present player on the backline for Turori since their debut in World Cup 82, Inuro’o smashed all-time appearance records for Turori across all age groups having notched their 80th appearance at just 24 years old. As a member of Eura club Bastion, Inuro’o was te Season 46 Defender of the Season in helping Bastion to the EuraLeague title. Winner of World Cup 88 as a member of the Turori National Team and crossing the century mark earning their 100th career CAP aged just 25.

Planio’o Nrujsa [ - Revolutionaries (EUR) - ]
D C ( AGE: 23 :: [ NT CAPS: 65 :: NT GOALS: 5 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 10 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Attended their first major tournament during the 50th Di Bradini Cup which was won by Vilita and Turori. Nrujsa was an official squad member who made their debut at the age of 16 playing the opening match against San Ortelio. Scored twice in their full Turori National Team Debut on Matchday 18 of World Cup 88 Qualifying against Fluvannia. Winner of World Cup 88 as a member of the Turori National Team.

Biliki Rona'atu'i [ - Cednia Beach AFC - ]
D LC ( AGE: 34 :: [ NT CAPS: 141 :: NT GOALS: 10 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 21 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ][ : Eagles Cup : ] : AO Champions League : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Declasse :
Trained at the Alikki-Corra Academy, Rona'atu'i moved on to Inland Peaks FC during Season 55 and become a crucial part of their Declasse Division record setting championship season resulting in promotion back to the Stellar Division. Signed for Eastal Lunar after arriving in the Stellar Division but only spent one season there before earning a starting position at Colonial Sile for the Season 57 campaign helping Colonial to a third place finish in the League table. After a season and a half in Sile, Rona'atu'i returned to their native Turori by joining Cednia Beach AFC and helping them to the 31st Atlantian Oceania Champions League title.

H’munao Cagomia [ - Eelandii Academy - ]
D C ( AGE: 21 :: [ NT CAPS: 15 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 3 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
After being trained at the Eelandii Academy and appearing in the Declasse for Sporta Eelandii, Cagomia earned a first call into the Turori National Player pool during the 12th Eagle’s Cup and Cup of Champions. Cagomia made their first appearance and start for the National Team in a 5-0 victory against Pyazhnaya on Matchday 2. Cagomia would be in the starting lineup and play 66 minutes for Turori in the Cup of Champions XIII Final against Tumbra which the Eels would win 3-0 to take the Cup. Member of the Vilitan Union Gold Medal Men’s Football Squad at the XVI Olympic Games.

Bvalis Amaanara [ - Sporta Eelandii - ]
D RLC ( AGE: 25 :: [ NT CAPS: 26 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 13 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Made their internationstatal debut for the Turori National Team during World Cup 87 Qualifying in a 2-0 victory over Cosumar. Amaanara would make one appearance as a member of Vilita & Turori’s Di Bradini Cup 50 Championship Winning team.

:: Reserves ::

None

MIDFIELDERS:

Cuoabaza Orani’aoa [ - Marine Coast United - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 29 :: [ NT CAPS: 108 :: NT GOALS: 21 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 48 :: V&T GOALS: 8 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Stellar Division :
Youth Starlet who signed a first team at their local club Inura Forests in Turori at the age of 16 years. Was a member of the Vilita and Turori squad that finished as runners-up to Cosumar during the 45th Di Bradini Cup. Returned as a senior member of the Vilita and Turori Under-21 Squad that would win the 50th Di Bradini Cup, scoring the game winning goal in the Championship Game against Krytenia. Orani’aoa is also an Olympic Gold Medalist with the Vilitan Union side in the XIV Olympic Games. Orani’aoa helped the Inura Forests gain promotion from the Tropicorp Lower League then for Season 69 switched to the Stellar Division with Marine Coast United. Played a crucial role in Marine Coast United's memorable rise to the top as Stellar Division Champions in V-League Season 70.

Kiidallen Aeroluzzi [ - Colonial Sile - ]
DM C ( AGE: 34 :: [ NT CAPS: 152 :: NT GOALS: 19 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 31 :: V&T GOALS: 5 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ][ : Eagles Cup : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Aeroluzzi joined Rammsissil from Surf Jettica at the age of 17 as the eventual Declasse Champions looked to bolster their squad ahead of a season 57 Stellar Division return. Aeroluzzi would play just two seasons for Rammsissil before the allure of Colonial Sile came calling. The midfielder would become a permanent fixture in the Colonial Sile roster in a decision that improved the players exposure but would ultimately reduce their silverware haul as Rammsissil would enter a period of success including internationstatal and domestic trophies while Colonial Sile continued their historical trend of high finishes in the Vilitan Stellar Division with no trophies to show for it.

Naraiza Ruaplal [ - Westwood Sprites (CBP) - ]
DM C ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 105 :: NT GOALS: 15 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 52 :: V&T GOALS: 10 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
A Vilita-Turori Dual national; Ruaplal was a member of the Vilita and Turori squad that finished as runners-up to Cosumar during the 45th Di Bradini Cup. Appeared in the 7th Cup of Champions competition for Vilita although as Vilita technically registered under the Vilita and Turorian association, the player did not sacrafice their eligibility to play for Turori. Became the first Vilita & Turorian player to play domestically in Baker Park after signing with Broadview AFC during the 26th Transfer Window. Ruaplal was one of just 3 players to participate in both the Vilita & Turori squads for the 45th and 50th Di Bradini Cup, improving on the second occasion winning the Di Bradini Cup Trophy. Ruaplal also was a Gold Medalist at the XIV Olympic Games with the Vilitan Union. Transferred to Westwood Sprites in the Commonwealth of Baker Park for the 9th IFCF Cycle.

Tulaki Rauogba [ - René Skaé (FFD) - ]
A MC ( AGE: 30 :: [ NT CAPS: 78 :: NT GOALS: 8 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 28 :: V&T GOALS: 3 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Top performer at the Mliona-Lpaka Academy with two appearances in the Tropicorp Youth Challenge Cup Final. Was a member of the Vilita and Turori squad that finished as runners-up to Cosumar during the 45th Di Bradini Cup. Also appeared in the 7th Cup of Champions for Vilita though as the team was registered through the Vilita and Turori Association did not lose eligibility for Turori where they are expected to declare for future competitions. Left the Mliona-Lpaka Academy after the teams relegation from the Vilitan Stellar Division to join Apoxian side Oldem Knights. Officially declared for Turori during the World Cup 84 Qualification Cycle making their debut in a 3-0 victory over Guadalajara. Scored their first career goal for Turori on Matchday 11 of World Cup 84 Qualifiers agaisnt 95X. Played one season in Apox before returning to Atlantian Oceania to join Farfishi Champions Cup contenders René Skaé during the 27th Transfer Window. Rauogba is also an Olympic Gold Medalist with the Vilitan Union side in the XIV Olympic Games.

Kinabo Telioa [ - Olympia FC (EFL) - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 23 :: [ NT CAPS: 23 :: NT GOALS: 4 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 16 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Made their debut for the Vilita and Turori Under-21 side as a substitute on the 50th Di Bradini Cup championship winning team. Made full debut for Turori during the 10th Eagles Cup Competition against Graintfjall. Scored first career senior goal against Gergary during World Cup 88 Qualifying. Made three substitute appearances for the Turori National Team during the World Cup 88 Finals, Turori’s first World Cup Championship campaign. Early career performance resulted in a high potential valuation from the Turori National and subsequent high-value transfer to Olympia FC in Eastfield Lodge

Lumlao Noauryua [ - Sokattack Mliona - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 20 :: [ NT CAPS: 20 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 4 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Noauryua made their first appearance for the Turori National Team as a 28th minute substitute against Ko-oren on the opening matchday of the Eagle’s Cup 12 and Cup of Champions. Noauryua would make their first start for the National Team one matchday later against Pyazhnaya. Noauryua would be in the starting lineup and play 90 minutes for Turori in the Cup of Champions XIII Final against Tumbra which the Eels would win 3-0 to take the Cup.

Lati'ala Giaoka [ - Jutland FC (COR) - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 33 :: [ NT CAPS: 140 :: NT GOALS: 21 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 30 :: V&T GOALS: 6 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ][ : Eagles Cup : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Lati'ala Giaoka impressed from a young age at the Owls Castle Academy and earned their first professional contract with the Yeaddin Owls at the age of 16. During Season 56, Giaoka became the youngest player to appear in a Stellar Division match for the Owls since Mako Canopii made their debut at the age of 16 during Vilitan League Season 50. The Turorian played an important role in Vilita & Turori’s triumph during AOCAF 56 and following the tournament would transfer closer to home departing Yeaddin to join Mliona-Lpaka AFC where they would play the majority of their domestic career. There were some ups and downs as Giaoka experienced relegation followed by the joy of being promoted as Declasse Champions. Giaoka was part of the Turorian squad that won the World Cup 88 Title, Cup of Champions and Eagles Cup XI. After helping Mliona-Lpaka to the Vilitan Cup in season 69, Giaoka decided to ‘retire’ to a new home in the Cordian Isles with Jutland FC.

Trenian Omalizo [ - Eelandii Academy - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 17 :: [ NT CAPS: 0 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
After being named as the Top U16 Player at the Eelandii Academy for Season 69, Omalzio was given a chance as a member of the Gold Medal Winning Vilitan Union XVI Olympic Side, earning a call to the Turori National Player Pool as a result for World Cup 92 Qualifying.

Friika Diirotora [ - Kionao Locals - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 25 :: [ NT CAPS: 13 :: NT GOALS: 1 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 16 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Diirotora was a squad player for the Vilitan Union winning the Gold Medal at the XIV Olympic Games, and, for Vilita and Turori in winning the 50th Di Bradini Cup. Scored first career goal for Turori National Team on the final matchday of World Cup 88 Qualifying against Fluvannia.

:: Reserves ::

None

FORWARDS:

Nua'oma Aikiki [ - Jungle Strike FC - ]
F C ( AGE: 32 :: [ NT CAPS: 182 :: NT GOALS: 83 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 30 :: V&T GOALS: 13 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Brought up through the youth system at FC Almintora. Made their international debut on Matchday 3 of World Cup 82 Qualifying and then scored their first career international goal on Matchday five of World Cup 82 Qualifying against Cosenolta. After impressing for the Turori National Team and helping guide FC Almintora back to the Vilitan Declasse Division, Aikiki earned a high-profile transfer to Jungle Strike FC to continue their development in the shadow of Medli’ita Mungwaii. Aikiki’s partnership with Mungwaii helped boost Strike back to the top of the Vilitan League earning trophies in the Tropical Trophy, Vilitan Cup and ultimately the Vilitan Stellar Division. As a youngster, Aikiki won AOCAF 56 for their first major trophy at the intenationstatal level and would later win the Gold Medal at the XIV Olympic Games. Aikiki led Turori’s 3rd-place effort at Eagle’s Cup X with five goals included a hattrick in the Bronze Medal match against Cassadaigua. After becoming the top forward at Jungle Strike FC, Aikiki would have a dream season leading Strike back to the top of the Stellar Division while leading the league in goals scored. At the same time, Aikiki was part of the Turorian sides that won the World Cup 88 Title, Cup of Champions and Eagles Cup XI.

Turakia Diijelhma [ - Cednia Beach AFC - ]
F C ( AGE: 31 :: [ NT CAPS: 129 :: NT GOALS: 49 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 30 :: V&T GOALS: 7 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Stellar Division : Tropical Trophy :
Diijelhma made their international debut on the multiverse’s biggest stage as a substitute in Turori’s 2-1 World Cup 81 Round of 16 knockout round victory over host nation Banija. Diijelhma would spend six seasons competing for the Yeaddin Owls moving in and out of the IFCF Qualification places but never securing silverware. The Turorian would return home to join up with Turori’s most succesful club of all time, Cednia Beach AFC, in time for the 65th Vilitan League Season. The Turorian would earn their first International triumph as a member of the Vilitan Union squad that won the Olympic Gold medal in Orean & Istria in the Games of the XIV Olympiad. Diijelhma scored the lone goal for the Eels in Turori’s World Cup 91 Final Defeat to Graintfjall.

Lutara Makakio [ - Jungle Strike FC - ]
F C ( AGE: 23 :: [ NT CAPS: 30 :: NT GOALS: 10 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 28 :: V&T GOALS: 6 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
As a trainee at the Venom Youth Academy, Makakio was invited to the Vilita and Turori squad for the 50th Di Bradini Cup. As an inexperienced academy trainee, Makakio served in a substitute role but made a handful of appearances en route to the side winning the Di Bradini Cup title. Makakio made their full debut for the Turori National Team at Eagle’s Cup X, starting the opening match against Zwangzug. Makakio would go on to make 6 appearances in the competition but was unable to secure their first international goal at the time. Makakio would play a part in Turori's World Cup 88 Triumph but once again did not find themselves on the scoresheet. It wasn't until Matchday 4 of the 51st Di Bradini Cup that Makakio finally netted their first career goal, scoring the second of two in a 2-0 Group Stage victory over Island of the Lost. Makakio would finally break through with their first goal for the Turori National Team during the Quarter Finals of Eagles Cup XI scoring the game winner against Banija.

Loala Inkabu [ - Bastion (EUR) - ]
F C ( AGE: 25 :: [ NT CAPS: 57 :: NT GOALS: 14 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 26 :: V&T GOALS: 9 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Di Bradini Cup 50 : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Inkabu made a surprise regional debut on the opening matchday of AOCAF 61 and got on the scoresheet in their debut. Would not feature greatly for Vilita & Turori until the 50th Di Bradini Cup helping Vilita & Turori to the Di Bradini Cup Title. Made Full International debut in 2-1 victory over Krytenia in World Cup 88 Qualifying for Turori. Scored first career goal on final matchday of World Cup 88 Qualifying and would help the Turori National Team win World Cup 88. Following the triumph at the World Cup, Inkabu would depart the Turoki Academy after being recruited by Euran side Bastion. Scored the Vilitan Union’s only goal in the XV Summer Olympic Football Gold Medal Winning Game against Chromatika.

Kala'a Yuliizala [ - Colonial Sile - ]
F C ( AGE: 31 :: [ NT CAPS: 52 :: NT GOALS: 11 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 22 :: V&T GOALS: 8 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
A key member of the youth movement at Inland Peaks FC, Yuliizala’s early call up to the senior squad domestically attracted the attention of the Vilita and Turori coaching staff who called the Turorian striker into the AOCAF 57 squad. Yuliizala was part of the Turorian side that made it to the World Cup 82 Final and eventually earned themselves a high profile transfer to Colonial Sile during the Vilitan League’s 62nd season, earning the chance to compete in the IFCF Globe Cup for the first time. The Turorian would earn their first International triumph as a member of the Vilitan Union squad that won the Olympic Gold medal in Orean & Istria in the Games of the XIV Olympiad.

Tsinuzpa Rana’aiao [ - Sokattack Mliona - ]
F C ( AGE: 20 :: [ NT CAPS: 1 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 2 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ]
Made their debut for the Turori National Team against Tumbra in the 13th Cup of Champions Final. Rana’aiao was called to the Turori National Team for the first time during the World Cup 90 Qualiffying Campaign but did not make any appearances for the Eels during the cycle. At 19 Years of age, Rana’aiao graduated from the Eelandii Academy to sign for Declasse Division side Sokattack Mliona. Member of the Gold Medal Winning Vilitan Union side at the XVI Olympic Games.

Meldi'ita Mungwaii [ - Arlington City (ZWZ) - ]
F C ( AGE: 44 :: [ NT CAPS: 159 :: NT GOALS: 85 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 13 :: V&T GOALS: 5 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 88 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ][ : Eagles Cup : Olympic Gold Medal : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
After getting their first shot in the lower leagues at Turorian side Inura Forests, Mungwaii got the call to the big time become Inura Forests all-time highest transfer when switching to Eastal Lunar during Season 46. Mungwaii barely played a full season in Seraii, however, as the Turori National Team strikers potentially was quickly noticed and Jungle Strike FC came calling making Mungwaii the highest transfer in Eastal Lunar history as well. In 15 seasons at Jungle Strike FC, Mungwaii would win the Vilitan Stellar Division Five times, the Vilitan Cup 6 times as well as a pair of Tropical trophies. Mungwaai holds the Strike FC record for most Star-of-Match performances in a single season having been named first star in 12 of Strikes 26 Stellar Division matches during Vilitan League Season 61. Mungwaai is also tied for 5th all time in goals scored for Strike FC along with Friekder Dandaellion. The Turorian is also an Olympic Gold Medalist having been a part of the Vilitan Union Squad at the XI Olympic Games in Aeropag and won the AOCAF 56 Title with Vilita and Turori. After fighting to keep their place in the starting Lineup at Strike FC during Vilitan League Season 62, Mungwaii decided to search for a new challenge and joined Zwangzug side Arlington City, quickly making an impact helping the team to first place and a Taça das Confederações Final victory.

:: Reserves ::

Tizsana Iretziia (17 yo) [ - - Unattached - - ] ;;

:: STATISTICALLY SPEAKING ::

First WCQ Cycle: 15
First WC Finals: 17
First Hosted Finals: 19

Biggest WCQ/WCF Victory: 6-0 v. Ravea (World Cup 17 Qualifying)

Biggest WCQ/WCF Defeat: 0-6 v. Bettia (World Cup 37 Qualifying)

Highest Scoring WCQ/WCF Game: 3-8 v. Abanhflfeft (World Cup 71 Qualifying)

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		Injure Players: Y (Limited effect to Duration of Match unless agreed to via TG)		
		GodMod Injury Events Y (Limited effect to Duration of Match unless agreed to via TG)		
				
		Red Card Players: Y   (TG After RP is Posted to Inform)		
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[Natanians and Nosts]

Kits made by:K Kits

Coach:Ion Ioan Ionescu
Goalkeeper trainer:Márcus Carolus Ioanescu
Psychologist:Mihai Iohann Marques

# name position height club

90	Getúlio Epitácio Soares        	goalkeeper	31	1,80	N-City F.C.
2	Rato Ret             	        r. wingback	39	1,80	Notrina Lat F.C.
13	Cláudius Petre Constantinescu	centre back	23	1,78	The N. Blue Lions
5	Cláudius Júlio Weiß	 	sweeper	 	25	1,90	"free agent"
15	Mikhail Ioan Ionescu	 	centre back	23	1,80	The N. Blue Lions
6	Laço Tralto         	        l. wingback	39	1,80	Notrina Lat F.C.
7	Ion Viktor Enderssen    	d. midfielder	32	1,90	The Northern Blue Lions
8	Mihai Júnio Lima Larssen	d. midfielder	32	1,80	Rodion F.C.
17	Robert Mihai Gómez	 	r. midfielder	23	1,78	free agent
20	Leonard Stuart Ionescu	 	l. midfielder	22	1,79	free agent
25	Márcus Mihai Torjenescu	 	centre-forward	18	1,75	"free agent"
1	Daniel Whitcliffe	 	goalkeeper	30	 	Dínamo N-City
3	Ápius Carolus Ionescu         	centre back	30	1,80	The N. Blue Lions
14	Marcus Caeso Domicianus	 	r. wingback	33	1,75	S.C. N-City
4	Paulus Mihai D'Orville       	centre back	26	1,90	S.C. N-City
16	Michel Carvalho               	l. wingback	35	 	The Northern Blue Lions
19	Gheorghe Mihai Sanches	 	centre back	23	1,88	"free agent"
70	Mihai Publius Muniz	 	d. midfielder	18	1,73	Mkhedruli F.K.
71	Caius Nínnio Souza	 	d. midfielder	33	1,76	Mkhedruli F.K.
18	Oleksandr Ion Constantinescu	s. midfielder	17	1,72	free agent
21	Mihai Vladimir Duarte	 	a. midfielder	21	1,81	"free agent"
12	Mihai Xosé Apilescu        	goalkeeper	32	1,90	S.C. N-City
23	Ion Claudiu t'Brāhinni	 	    striker	36	1,92	Notrina Lat F.C.

captain's name is in blue

Starters

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6	15	5	13	2
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RP Permissions
Choose my scorers:Yes*
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod Injuries to my players:No
Give Yellow Cards to my players:Yes (Maximum three per match)
Give Red Cards to my players:Yes (One per match,but never the goalkeeper)
Godmod other events:No
Style Modifier:-5

*Players that have the probability of scoring(in order from more probable to least,by number):
25,(23,)(21,)(18,)17,20,7,8,(70,)(71,)(3,)(4,)13,15,(19)

[Alasdair I Frosticus]

THE HOLY EMPIRE WC 92 SQUAD

While the nation took a long break from WCs 8 through 24, the Holy Empire is proud to be the only active nation to have participated in WC 1.

Though it pretends not to be, the nation is equally proud to have won 5 World Cup titles

The oldest team in the World Cup returns to the fray! Can they add to their tally of World Cup titles? Can they continue their epicbattle with Audioslavia to lose the most finals? Let's find out...

This time the Holy Empire is fielding a squad of hyper-intelligent, terribly polite but also subtly Machiavellian, top hat-wearing hamsters who pilot human-sized football-capable hamstermechs.

Yes, that's right.... you're getting cute little hamsters who are secretly plotting their subtle but always unsuccessful (and often downright ridiculous) nefarious plans to conquer their cage/world/galaxy/multiverse (depending on the moment) and battlemechs (or rather hamstermechs).

If your team or nation would like to be the target of a (not necessarily) subtle, secret, nefarious, ridiculous - and completely unsuccessful - plan for conquest (or better yet, you have an idea for a plan), please feel free to TG the Holy Empire.

The Squad

Goal:
Toggle

Defence:
Sprockett
Watson
Mr Snuffles

Midfield:
Twitch
Squeeks
Gerald [Captain] (note that Gerald wears both a top hat and a monocle)
Nibbles
Rumpus

Forwards:
Radar Snicklefritz the 1st
Pebbles

Substitutes:
Hampoo [g]
The Mighty Thor [d]
Meatloaf [m]
Hammy [m]
Chairman Mouse [f]


Coaches:

The team coach remains World Cup Hall of Fame legend Juan Tzimisces.

The assistant coach remains Starblaydi World Cup Hall of Fame legend Simeone Di Bradini.


Style Modifiers / formation

Frosty football is attacking football. The Holy Empire always plays a 3-5-2 formation using overlapping wingers that turns into 3-3-4 on the counterattack.

[OOC'ly, for the purposes of scorination, the team uses the maximum attacking style modifier permitted by each cup's hosts.]


Kit
The team will wear famous Imperial Gold and Red, as worn by the Holy Empire since WC1...




Home first, away second.

OOC'ly, the kits were designed by Red Blackiland, and the crest by Audioslavia - and I'm entirely grateful; I'm very happy for RB and Audio to take OOC credit. IC'ly, HEFA deny the Mundies had anything to do with it.



Stadium
The Holy Empire plays its home matches in the bejewelled, platinum-domed, and purple stone-walled Imperial Hippodrome, the oldest World Cup venue still in use, and one of the most famous - and impressive - stadiums in the multiverse.


RP instructions:
Have fun and use your imagination - but don't kill anyone, and don't try and launch attacks on the Dreamed Realm; largely because you can't.



Some basic Dreamed Realm RP rules:
Remember that the Dreamed Realm lies entirely outside of Ordinary Reality, and is utterly impervious to harm from what we charmingly call 'mundies'.

Some points to remember about travel to, and playing in, the Dreamed Realm:

1) We control the nature of reality in the Dreamed Realm; reality and time are malleable within the Realm. This isn't used to cheat - all normal rules of football are strenuously followed - but it does have two major side effects:
A) Any injuries to either team in Imperial home matches are immediately healed.
B) No violent or riotous behaviour by visiting fans will be tolerated, unless permission is received in advance (please file applications for violent rioting in triplicate). Any such behaviour undertaken without appropriate permission will find those responsible immediately transported back to Ordinary Reality.

2) Direct travel from ordinary physical reality to the Dreamed Realm is impossible. Some 72 hours before your away qualifier in the Empire, a team of Archregimancy [Eastern Orthodox Christian] monks will arrive in your home stadium and construct a portal to the Dreamed Realm. You may then use this to travel to the Empire at your convenience.

[Gyatso-kai]

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Gyatso-kai National Football Team
‘The Bisons’

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┤ GENERAL INFORMATION ├

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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:167-8-24 (WDL)
World Cup: 174-70-104 ( 61-30-61 Post Silence)
All-Time: 210-86-148
Under Wong Haru: 35-14-30
Titles: 0
Rank:
AOCAF:[i] 10th (After AOCAF LXVI)
[i]World Cup: 70th (WC XC)
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. 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.

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┤ THE ROSTER ├

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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.

Starting World Cup XC as the backup to Armok Hikari, Hamada earned the starting position after a pair of losses which saw Armok pulled. In his first start of the campaign, Armok saved 27 shots on net and allowed zero goals against Omerica, and would go on to a 4-1-1 record for the World Cup before a stomach bug would take him out for the remainder of the tournament. After Armok retook the starting position, though, the Bisons fell flat, losing three straight matches to end the tournament on a sour note.

This resulted in Hamada gaining the starting position in both the Cup of Harmony as well as the last AOCAF. During those tournaments, Hamada managed a 5-4 record, and with only one game where he allowed more than 2 goals into the net. This performance solidified him as the new starter for the Bisons, which saw Hamada make quite the showing for an Avatarian keeper – 12-2-6 in World Cup XCI.

Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: C
CAPS: 43 :: GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 62-64, 65, WC 87-91 , CoH 82, Eagles Cup XI

22- ARMOK Hikari
Height: 177cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 30 years old - Team: Southern AFC

Entering into his ninth 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.

After a depressing World Cup performance, Armok was taken from the Starting XI and placed on backup. Winning just one match in World Cup XC, Armok would lose seven games and fall out of favor with then-Interim Head Coach Wong Haru. During the last Cup of Harmony and AO Cup, Armok would not see a single start, with many calling into question his continued selection to the national team. Expect to see the former starter seeing very little to any action this World Cup.

A steep fall from grace often leaves a bitter taste in the mouth…

Rating: B- - Team Relationship: B- - Morale: C - Form: B
CAPS: :: 94 GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 61-65, WC 85-91, CoH 79, Eagles Cup XI

31- LEE Findao
Height: 191cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 23 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. Though, with the fall of Armok Hikari from the graces of the Starting XI, we saw Lee gain his first appearance on the National Team, subbing in for Hamada after he began to experience stomach cramps in the eventual 4-2 loss against Valanora. Facing twelve shots, Lee only allowed one in, which unfortunately was the game-winning goal that sent the team home early.

Nothing he could have done…

Rating: C+ - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C
CAPS: 2 :: GOALS: N/A :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 66

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
[i]Height: 180cm - Weight: 84kg – Age: 29 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.

Unfortunately for Tercar, an upper body strain took him out of World Cup XC for four games, as well as the four games of AOCAF 66. He did not play in World Cup XCI, and given the average performance of the defence during, it is expected that Tercar may earn his century during this tournament, though he has not yet been announced as a starter.
Rating: B- - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C

CAPS: 99 :: GOALS: :: 24 TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 63-66, WC 86-90, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

12- PAM Kai
Height: 183cm - Weight: 86kg – Age: 29 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: 88 :: GOALS: 22 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 61-66,WC 84-91, CoH 79, 82

26 – Khánh KA’LOMI
Height: 190cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 25 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.

In World Cup XC, an upper body strain for Tercar Shuajo would see Ka’lomi moved into the Starting XI, and given the performance of Tercar following that strain – as well as him sitting out the last two tournaments – it seems likely that Wong has decided to trust the youthful Watertribesman to fill in and to succeed Pam Kai on the left side.

Not sure how Pam is going to take this one…

Rating: B- - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C
CAPS: 58 :: GOALS: 11 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 62-66, WC 87-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

Central Defenders
5- HASHIMOTO Isamiru
Height: 178cm - Weight: 75kg – Age: 38 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. Having turned 37 during the Cup of Harmony, 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 thirty-three games past that…

Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 183 :: GOALS: 42 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-87, 90-91, CoH 76, 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

15- UTHAN A’den
Height: 185cm - Weight: 83kg – Age: 27 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: 184 :: GOALS: 56 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59- 66,WC 84-91, CoH 76, 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

15- Ganham Ri’om
Height: 175cm - Weight: 70kg – Age: 29 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: 76 :: GOALS: 21 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-60, 64-66,WC 84-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

Right Defenders:

3- SOMCHAI Kikwan
Height: 187cm - Weight: 83kg – Age: 35 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 up until World Cup 90; utlising traditional medicine as well as playing an on-off schedule which allowed Huang Aodhan and Taoru Adeen to garnish some of the limelight, Somchai has made a full return to the line-up, and will likely break the century-and-a-half mark during this campaign.

Rating: A – Team Relationship: A – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 124 :: GOALS: 44 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 63-65, WC 85-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

23- HUANG Aodhán
Height: 183cm - Weight: 84kg – Age: 30 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: B – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: B
CAPS: :: 70 GOALS: 16 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 60-66, WC 84-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

15 – Tarou ADEEN
Height: 189cm - Weight: 90kg – Age: 27 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: B+ – Team Relationship: B – Morale: A – Form: B
CAPS: 16 :: GOALS: 4 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 65-66 WC 88-90, CoH 79, 82

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: 39 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 Campaign… or hang up the Number Seven jersey for the last time. Though, given his performance during World Cup XC – including a pair of hat-tricks against Arujunngar and Omerica – it is likely Takahashi will dismiss all of his doubters and become the first player in the Modern Era to record a double century.

He’s a full four games ahead of Skirata, and six ahead of Ma…

Rating: S – Team Relationship: S – Morale: A – Form: A
CAPS: 196 :: GOALS: 80 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-91, CoH 75, 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

6- MA Haijiang
Height: 187cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 36 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: 190 :: GOALS: 61 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-90, CoH 76, 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

17- YOSHIDA Arata
Height: 177cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 32 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 he has predominantly been a backup for his entire career thirteen tournaments, Arata has managed to amass ninety-two caps, and given the length of the Cup of Harmony, expected to reach the century during it. The inly question will be whether he reaches that mark as a substitution or as a starter.

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: 109 :: GOALS: 24 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60, 62-66,WC 84-91, CoH 82, 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: 152 :: GOALS: 40 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84, 86-91, CoH 76,79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

Attacking Midfielders:

8- YU Shichiro
Height: 183cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 31 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: 156 :: GOALS: 26 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

11- GUANYU Jun
Height: 185cm - Weight: 81kg – Age: 28 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 59, Guanyu was making his way into the Starting Eleven before being displaced by Yu Shichiro in WC 62. However, tenancity as always been one of Guanyu’s strength, and thanks to the offensively-minded playstyle employed by Head Coach Wong, Guanyu has easily solidified himself into the Starting Eleven; often pushing out of the midfield and into an extra attacker at times.

Rating: B+ – Team Relationship: B – Morale: B – Form: A
CAPS: 101 :: GOALS: 20 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60,62-66,WC 84-85,87-91, CoH 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

14 – Fei’kao SONG
Height: 185cm - Weight: 81kg – Age: 27 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: 46 :: GOALS: 12 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 60, 63-66, WC 87-91 CoH 76, 79, 82

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: 29 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.

Skirata managed to score his one-hundreth goal in World Cup 90; the go-ahead and eventual winning goal against Damukuni on matchday ten. Four more goals throughout the tournament showed that he has put the dryspell of World Cup 89 behind him, and with a pair during the 82nd Cup of Harmony and a pair during the last AOCAF, many are of the mind that Skirata has returned to his stride.
Rating: S – Team Relationship: S – Morale: S – Form: A
CAPS: 194 :: GOALS: 119 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-91, CoH 76,79, 82,Eagles Cup XI

10 - SONG Kaoru
Height: 178cm - Weight: 74kg – Age: 31 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: :: 180 GOALS: 82 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59-66,WC 84-91, CoH 76, 79, 82, Eagles Cup XI

29- LI Yuuta
Height: 185cm - Weight: 85kg – Age: 32 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: 58 :: GOALS: 24 :: TOURN. PLAYED: AOCAF 59, 60,62-63, 65-66,WC 84-91, CoH 76, 82, Eagles Cup XI

19 - KIM Vinh Lành
Height: 185cm - Weight: 80kg – Age: 28 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: 38 :: GOALS: 11 :: TOURN. PLAYED: WC 86-91, CoH 79, 82

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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

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Head Coach: WONG Haru
Height: 185cm – Weight: 88kg – Age 52 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 finally achieved.

Rating: B - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Confidence: B
Tourn. Coached:
As Head Coach – AOCAF 66, WC 91
As Interim Head[b] – AOCAF 64-65,WC 89-90, CoH 82, 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 37 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: 49 years old CHRONOLOGICAL (60 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 ├

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The Bisons will be wearing the uniforms they debuted in the 2021.1 Campaign at the Eighty-Seventh World Cup for the entirerty of the 2022.2 Campaign.

The THIRD Kits will be worn for the two matches against regional neighbor Turori

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┤ GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE ├

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>:: IN GROUP 1 ::.

Matchday 01 at StrayaRoos Barrier Islands₁₉₄
Matchday 02 vs Turori₁ AO MATCH
Matchday 03 at Ceni₉₆
--------- Matchday 04 BYE DAY ---------
Matchday 05 vs Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom₃₉
Matchday 06 at Aleirave₁₁₀
Matchday 07 vs Harmonia₂₁₉
Matchday 08 at Natanians and Nosts₁₃₄
Matchday 09 vs Savigliane₂₇
Matchday 10 at Bears Armed_UR
Matchday 11 vs Valentine Z₅₈
--------- MID - TOURNAMENT BREAK ---------
Matchday 12 vs StrayaRoos Barrier Islands₁₉₄
Matchday 13 at Turori₁ AO MATCH
Matchday 14 vs Ceni₉₆
--------- Matchday 15 BYE DAY ---------
Matchday 16 at Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom₃₉
Matchday 17 vs Aleirave₁₁₀
Matchday 18 at Harmonia₂₁₉
Matchday 19 vs Natanians and Nosts₁₃₄
Matchday 20 at Savigliane₂₇
Matchday 21 vs Bears Armed_UR
Matchday 22 at Valentine Z₅₈

┤ 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 02, MD 11, MD 21

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.

Official Name: Stadia Capital
Local Name: The Stadia
Seating Capacitu: 78,050
Location: Beijing, Jing Prefecture, Earth Kingdom, Gyatso-kai
Games Hosted: MD 05, MD 12

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 set to host only two matches this World Cup, so as to allocate games to the newest premier arena added to the Gyatso-kai roster.

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 14, MD 19

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.

Official Name: Tamasai Stadium
Local Name: The Cape
Seating Capacity: 63,700
Location: Molukta City, Humoki Province, Southern Water Tribes, Gyatso-kai
Games Hosted: MD 09, MD 17

After the success of matches held in the United Water Tribes, the National Sports Council has once against selected Molukta City to host two World Cup matches.

Built in 2018.3 and home to the Southern AFC team, Tamasai is the largest football-specific stadiums constructed in the Water Tribes, and is used by the Molukta City to host multiple events throughout the year – from the biannual rivalry match between Southern AFC and Northern AFC to last season’s Republic Gridiron League’s Guanjun Bowl game and week-long festivities.

Molukta City, located on the far-southern coast of the island of Kavanganik, is an important port city for the central islands, and as such boast the culture of a metropolitan city. Expect to see little in the form of the traditional; with most of the larger metropolis in the Avatarian Republics becoming more and more blended as opposed to the traditional cities on the mainlands where cultures strive to maintain their individuality. Given the recent construction of the Tamasai Stadium, there are plenty of hotels and restaurants in the surrounding areas, and most people who visit Molukta City will feel right at home, albeit with a bit of Avatarian flair.

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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 Head 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.

While initially slow to show promise, the new strategy of the Bisons proved itself well in the last campaign; during both the AOCAF and the Cup of Harmony, the Bisons advanced out of the Group Stage in both tournaments for the first time since The Silence. In World Cup XCI, the Bisons missed the Proper Tournament by a single spot – losing on head-to-head with Srednjaci and placing fourth in the group. While the team split the last AOCAF – 1-1-1 and placing third in their group for AOCAF 67 – Wong is hoping that it was simply a matter of an incredibly short tournament and that the team can continue to build on the success from the last World Cup and make it out of the group stage for the first time in 32 ji.

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┤ ROLEPLAY PERMISSIONS ├

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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.

[PotatoFarmers]

Poafmersia's squad for WCQ92

Other name: The Red Panjias (Panjia is the Poafmerian equivalant of a horse)
Kit Colours: Red, Orange

Poafmersia will present the following 36 players for the 92nd World Cup Qualifiers

Num  Player Name         Age Pos(s)   Sex  Current Club                 Caps        Goals   Assists
1    Nicole Potts        33  GK       F    St. John's Arsenal (QUE)     59 (3)         0       0
12   Shirou Amatore      32  GK       F    Kistina Galaxy               10 (1)         0       0
23   Jessica Ardens      26  GK       F    Mancodas Athletic FC         0 (0)          0       0
36   Aleksandar Malloye  20  GK       M    Dalaris City                 0 (0)          0       0

2    Kilikina Lee        26  LB/LWB   M    Dury FC                      0 (0)          0       0
3    Zak Kaloyanov       31  RB       M    Bikarish                     5 (8)          0       0
4    Diamond Byan        29  CB       M    Bikarish                     12 (3)         0       0
5    Nacro Astro         30  CB       M    Bakartirla Buccaneers (ASG)  4 (1)          0       0
13   Jimmy Couch         22  LB       M    FC United of Mancodas        0 (0)          0       0
14   Cindy Oriol         24  CB       F    Tihon (CMT)                  0 (0)          0       0
15   Kelefe Hans         28  CB       M    Mancodas Athletic FC         0 (3)          0       0
16   Jacqi Equine        28  RB       M    Mancodas City                0 (0)          0       0
24   Lovise Zimmerman    28  LB       M    Bikarish                     0 (0)          0       0
25   Nikkita Alfaro      22  CB       M    Sarim Potato FC              0 (0)          0       0
26   Liadan Holmström    27  CB       F    Mancodas City                0 (0)          0       0
27   Xenophon Robson     27  RB/RWB   M    Fiskadaha FC                 0 (0)          0       0

6    Michael Jackson     30  CM, ACM  M    Mancodas City                35 (6)         3       12
8    Min Berg            31  DM, CM   F    Mancodas Athletic FC         22 (6)         0       1
10   Aapeli Shea         27  CM, AM   M    Dalaris City                 3 (5)          0       0
17   Leonora Hall        31  LM, LW   M    Dury FC                      11 (1)         0       2
19   Magreta Rym         29  CM       M    Mancodas City                12 (3)         1       3
21   Valentin Gotti      31  RM       F    Leiderkranz Ladies FC (CBP)  11 (0)         0       4
28   Erle Sartini        25  CM       M    Adab United (ADB)            0 (3)          0       0
29   Padrig Dürr         27  LM       M    Sarim Potato FC              0 (0)          0       0
30   Sylvia Fusco        26  CM, DM   M    Fiskadaha FC                 2 (1)          0       0
31   Verbena Zoltánfi    26  RM       M    Mancodas City                0 (0)          0       0

7    Janelle Frederick   32  LW       F    Dury FC                      14 (1)         12      4
9    Jordan Huerta       32  CF, AM   M    Sarim Potato FC              24 (7)         25      1
11   Leontiy Seet        28  RW       M    FC United of Mancodas        12 (1)         3       7
18   Tessa Bjarnesen     24  LW       F    Barossia United (NPH)        0 (6)          0       1
20   Liina Williamson    24  CF       M    Dury FC                      0 (1)          0       0
22   Bolívar Tamura      26  CF/RW    M    Dury FC                      2 (1)          0       2
32   Agapito Murphy      31  CF       M    Emerald Coast (SRS)          1 (4)          0       1
33   Taliah Alcock       22  LW       M    Kistina Galaxy               0 (0)          0       0
34   Dagur Lawrence      26  CF/AM    M    Serrapince FC (TMB)          0 (0)          0       0
35   Jackson Handris     28  CF, RW   F    Sarim Potato FC              0 (0)          0       0

Note:
*Some stats are incomplete during a technical error, and efforts are being made to fix them
*Player ages are as though the qualifiers are held during 13th IFCF cycle, as it is in our calendar.

Captain: Nicole Potts
Vice-Captain: Aapeli Shea
Penalty Taker: Jordan Huerta
Free Kick Taker: Janelle Frederick
Corner Takers: The prevailing LB/RB (in the case of a 4-3-3) or LM/RM (in the case of a 3-4-3)

Head Coach: Adnan Suliaha, 64
Assistant Head Coach: Katiri Hedge, 70
General Playing Style: Being a nation which emphasises on fast paced attacking football, Poafmersia would prefer to attack rather then defend. The players can be quite aggressive in getting back the ball, yet they do not keep high amounts of possession and they are very good at making use of mistakes by the opposition team to punish the opponents. Although this team has a weakness in defending set pieces, they are more fond of scoring through set pieces. Another way of scoring is often pressuring opponents through high defensive lines. This team, however, is likely to push forward even more attack, going even further to try to score more goals. The more goals, the better.

Formations: 3-4-3, 4-3-3
Style Modifier: +2.782
Note: Please refer to preview before match to know the predicted lineup for the day. If one is not posted, you may utilise the last posted lineup, and make any enforced changes as you like. (due to injuries, suspensions, etc.)

Recent International Records
[i]Really needs updating so I will hold back this one first

First Match: Poafmersia 8-2 Barfleur, BoF 71 Group Stage Matchday 1 @ Zwangzug
First Win: Poafmersia 8-2 Barfleur, BoF 71 Group Stage Matchday 1 @ Zwangzug
Biggest Win:
(Only WCC-sanctioned) Poafmersia 8-2 Barfleur, BoF 71 Group Stage Matchday 1 @ Zwangzug
(All) Poafmersia 8-0 North Alezia, IAC 12 @ Almuzahara
Heaviest Defeat:
(Only WCC-sanctioned)
Farfadillis 5-0 Poafmersia, WCQ 87 @ Farfadillis
(All)
Poafmersia 2-8 Commonwealth of Baker Park, International Friendly @ Poafmersia
Baker Park 6-0 Poafmersia, International Friendly @ Baker Park
Highest Scoring:
(Only WCC-sanctioned)
Poafmersia 8-2 Barfleur, BoF 71 Group Stage Matchday 1 @ Zwangzug
Shokpos 3-7 Poafmersia, WCQ 85 @ Shokpos
(Everything else)
Poafmersia 2-8 Commonwealth of Baker Park, International Friendly @ Poafmersia
Qasden 4-6 Poafmersia, International Friendly @ Qasden

Fans
Poafmersian fans are crazy about football, and their loud cheers ring about in the stadiums they visit. They are very willing to disturb the peace in the area to celebrate their win after matches, so matches are best held in the afternoon or early evenings. You can spot Poafmers booking large meeting rooms in hotels, going to bars in groups. Apart from that, they do pick up after themselves, and prevent causing much trouble apart from celebrating. You can be assured, however, that they would be travelling around to support their team, so do reserve half the spots in stadiums for them because they would pack it to the brim.

Home Stadium
For the entire duration of the qualifiers, Poafmersia will be playing their home games at the Libira National Stadium. To accommodate a rising interest in football, there was a slight layout change and stand refurbishment being done prior to the qualifiers, and as such, the stadium capacity has been increased to 70 thousand seated pax. The stadium is located in Fiskadaha City, capital of Poafmersia. To travel to the city, direct flights are provided from many major capital cities around the world. Within Poafmersia, however, public transport, such as trains and buses, are the preferred mode of transport, and there are rail lines available between Fiskadaha and many major cities in the country.

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers - Yes
Godmod scoring events - Yes (Realistic events only, such as long range shots)
Roleplay injuries to my players - Yes (You determine what happened, I decide the severity.)
Godmod injuries to my players - Yes (As above)
Hand out yellow cards to my players - Yes
Hand out red cards to my players - Yes (1 more than what you give yourself)
RP any pandemic-related events - No pandemic exists in Poafmersia, or on Poafmers.
Godmod any other events - Yes (TG/Inform me before hand)
Note: If your RP permissions are more restrictive than mine, then I will take your RP permissions. (With the exception about the pandemic events)
I am very open to cooperative RPs, such as joint press conferences, match-side drama, out-of field events, etc. Do drop me a Telegram in-game (to this account or Poafmersia) or a DM on Discord (You can find me on the NS Sports Discord - Freg#0420).

[Darkmania]

#TeamDarkmania

Ranking: 125th
Formation: 4-4-2

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Home ground:
Örkendrem Nätionaljë Foëtbäll Arëna (Örkendrem National Football Arena) [Capiblty: 50 000]

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Nickname: Just "The National Team"
Manager: Däniël Rëspertner
Stylemod: +2

The Squad

(All main players are marked like this.)
#1: Ërimär (GK)
#2: Bjørndalsen (GK/sub)
#3: Yürang (Def)
#4: Tërman (Def)
#5: Lërnÿn (Def)
#6: Ërim (Def)
#7: Bernsüng (Def/sub)
#8: Përsater (Mid)
#9: Årdalberg (mid)
#10: Rånde (Mid)
#11: Vërnspern (Mid)
#12: Tÿrn (For)
#13: Mjøe(For) [C]
#14: Änderm (For/sub)
#15 Ødegård (For/sub)

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. (DarkNS#2301)
Red card player: No, unless telegrammed/DM`ed. If allowed, only up to 1 player.
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, must be realistic.

[Cheetahs and reptiles Coalison]

# name age position height club

starters:1-11 reserves:12-23

1	Ubiratã Ubirajara Ubiraci	30	goalkeeper	1,98	F.C. Loch Blue
2	Natenoghodi Natena		31	r. back	 	1,72	Napiini F.C.
3	Tata'a Tapixi Xaxim		30	centre back	1,80	High Plains F.C.
4	João Miguel Irima		30	centre back	1,80	Pira Guaçu E.C.
5	Indaje Nhakyrã Iraity		29	d. midfielder	1,85	Goj Kyfé F.C.
6	Natenaghanagha Natena		31	l. back	 	1,72	Napiini F.C.
7	Na'arew Nàrà'zyw		34	a. midfielder	1,77	F.C. TatáResape
8	Mario Giovanni Petrescu		35	d. midfielder	1,75	Goj Kyfé F.C.
9	Peri Ubiratã Tibiriçá		29	a. midfielder	1,77	F.C. Loch Blue
10	Rhinić				29	striker	 	1,77	F.C. Loch Blue
11	Sinusić				29	striker	 	1,77	F.C. Loch Blue
12	Cláudio Alberto Vieira		30	goalkeeper	1,96	High Plains F.C.
13	Napocenigi Natenaghaneghegi	30	centre back	1,90	Napigixo F.C.
14	Nozâ Norõwada			28	r. back	 	1,62	Napigixo F.C.
15	Mihai Ioan Ionescu		34	centre back	1,85	Goj Kyfé F.C.
16	Natalagha Napiini		28	l. back	 	1,62	Natena F.C.
17	Martim Nhana'i Nhamokyrã	32	a. midfielder	1,75	Aruanãs Azuis F.C.
18	Nhanarã Norõwede		34	d. midfielder	1,84	Awaru F.C.
19	Meiruguassu Moacir Silveira	28	d. midfielder	1,76	Guassu Guaçu F.C.
20	Tawato Inaje Akaju'y		27	striker	 	1,60	Cheetah Dinamo
21	Noledi Noniciwagha		27	a. midfielder	1,97	Goj Kyfé F.C.
22	Guaraci Ubiratã da Silva	33	goalkeeper	1,95	F.C. Loch Blue
23	João Guaraci dos Santos		34	striker	 	1,70	High Plains F.C.

captain's name is in blue




Style modifier:-4,227

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: No
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (only two per game)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (but never the goalkeeper)
Godmod other events: No

[Captina Island]

The Captina Company Football Agency

The Captina Company Football Agency (TCCFA) controls all levels of football in the nation, issuing licenses to groups wishing to form teams. The Captina Company Super League consists of 14 teams playing every opponent once between April & June then following a 2 month break, play every opponent again between September & November.
STYLE: -1.8
Tactics: 4-3-3 classic Italian system—right wing shuttles back & forth from front to back, left back pushes forward, left midfielder attacks into forward areas, central & defensive mids control the center.
Nickname/Demonym: Captinian is the correct adjective and can be used as a general alternative to the nation's moniker; even "Caps" would be an acceptable nickname to use.

Lineup: As a default, numbers 1-11 will be fine although hopefully there will be designated lineups for each doubleheader cutoff.

Manager--Timoteo Greco
Coaches—Donato Pagano, Abele Ricci

GK
 1  Pierluigi Neri		GK	29	AC Geneva City
20  Bernardo Rossi		GK	28	Calcio Captina

DEF
 4  Paolo Marchetti		CB	31	IMA Port Genoa
 2  Gianluca Vecchi		RB	30	Flint AC   Captain
 5  Emilio Coppola		LB	27	TCC Geneva
17  Alfonso Vastano		L/CB	26	Punto Nord AC
 3  Emerson Coverdale	        CB	28	SEC Fairmont
18  Isaia Caruso		R/CB	27	Club Rosso Oro Nero
22  Tonio Harold Owenby	        LB/RB	26	Brandstadter Clarksburg

MID
 6  Santos Abrego		DM	29	Clarksburg FC
 7  Lazzaro Garganese	        RM	28	Calcio Captina
16  Emilio Rizzuto		L/CM	25	Brandstadter Clarksburg
20  Emanuele Valentini	        R/CM	27	AC Geneva City
11  Daniele Vozzo		LM	29	CNO North Point
 8  Samuele Vozzo		CM	29	Port Genoa Calcio
13  Charleston DiCanio	        W/RM	24	TBG Big Flint
21  Barnabas Morningstar	DM/W	23	SEC Fairmont

FWD
12  Alesandro Mercardi	        CF	26	Flint AC
10  Guiseppi Overstreet	        ST	24	Fairmont City SC
14  Vincenzo Villa		WF	27	TCC Geneva
 9  Pietro Illuminato		CF	31	Calcio Captina
15  Giorgio Fontana		ST	26	IMA Port Genoa

World Cup 92 will mark the fourth tournament that TCCFA National Team will compete in, as well as a women's side that entered the Jenna Raven Cup 3, splitting 6 matches; two winless Copa Rushmori appearances led to several changes in personnel, which helped the side win the first ever international match in the Baptism of Fire, a 3-0 defeat of New South Yukon. A second win in the final group stage match and a pair of draws offset the only defeat, a 1-0 loss against Harmonia. The side look to build upon that result for future development of the sport in Captina Island.

Home Venues

The Captina Company Sports Ground in Geneva City (23,000), which is the nation's largest metro area located in the southwestern part of the country, will host three matches in World Cup 92 Qualifying--MD1, MD13, and MD15. Home to TCC Geneva of the TCC Super League.

Located in Captina Island's second largest city which sits on the east coast, Fairmont Stadium (15,800) is home to Fairmont City SC. Will host MD3 and MD17

The IMA Stadium in Port Genoa (15,000), located on the southeast coast and Captina Island's third largest city, will host the matches played on MD7 and MD19. Home to IMA Port Genoa

Also in Geneva City, Locust Grove Park (13,500) is home to AC Geneva City and will host the final home match on MD21.

Home ground of Brandstadter Clarksburg (12,000), this northwestern city will be the venue on MD9.

Named for the nation's founder, Giancarlo Collina, this ground is located in the capital city of Big Flint, which is approximately 80 miles west of Fairmont. It has a capacity of 11,200 and is home to TBG Big Flint.
Will be the site for the MD5 fixture.

Brief informational summary
Captina Island is the southernmost nation in Rushmore, made up of 6.3 million people of which approximately 31% are ethnic Captini--the native Polynesian type peoples who occupied the island prior to discovery--and 42% Italini, descendants of the settlers who arrived after 1922, with about 20% identifying themselves as mixed. The remainder are of other ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.

Captina Island thrives in all aspects of life thanks to the rigorous discipline of “The Plan” (officially known as The Captina Island National Community Operation Master Plan [CINCOMP]) which organizes the priorities, agenda, and the day to day running of proper society within the Armed Republic.

All economic affairs are controlled by the five major privately owned corporations that operate under the provisions of The Plan, holding exclusive license to conduct the nationwide administration of the following areas:

Captina National Organization (CNO)--Defense/Health & Medical/Education
State Economic Corporation (SEC)--Retail/Banking/Transportation/Technology
Industrial & Manufacturing Alliance (IMA)--Production/Raw Materials/Wholesale
The Captina Company (TCC)--Social/Entertainment/Utilities
Brandstadter Corporation Authority (BCA)--Food/Agriculture/Construction

Any remaining areas that would be under the control of a constituted government are handled by The Burkett Group, which is owned in equal shares by the five main corporations and a public ownership scheme funded by a 50 crown (about NS$10) per week deduction from the wages of all citizens. TBG functions as a bureaucratic administrative body, coordinating inter-company affairs in addition to providing the personnel for things like police/fire protection, vital statistics record keeping, public spaces maintenance, and other public services.

TBG operates from the National Capital District of Big Flint which has a population of 84,000, while the other corporations each have their own headquarters city, although they have nationwide operations; within each major city, the 'affiliated' companies have satellite offices to handle the daily business.


In the event my opponent RPs first, they may...

Choose my goalscorers: YES
Godmod scoring events: YES
RP injuries to my players: YES, but those that would be for just the duration of the match (TG in advance would be appreciated as well)
Godmod injuries to my players: See Above
Hand out yellow cards to my players: YES
Hand out red cards to my players: YES, but again, a heads up in advance is appreciated, as I would do for you.
Godmod other events: TG what you have in mind, I'm easy to come to an understanding with

[Arjunnagar]

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

    Godmod scoring events:no
    RP injuries to my players:yes
    Godmod injuries to my players: no
    Give red cards to my players: no
    Godmod other events: no

    Style Modifier: +5

[Abanhfleft]

(NOTE: Due to some timey wimey shenanigans, the players on this roster who took part in the 3rd Jenna Raven Cup are one year younger here than during that particular tournament. In other words, I messed up my age calculation but I'm too lazy to do anything other than a soft reset.)

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ABANHFLEFT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TEAM - WOMEN'S

This is the first time that Abanhfleft will participate in the World Cup qualifiers since winning the Jenna Raven Cup, which is also the Women's World Cup according to official records and documentation. It was unavoidable; Kate Bernanos had to call up this squad for the World Cup qualifiers if she wants to continue managing the Fleftic women's team. But can they recapture the chemistry that they all had with each other back in Baker Park, or will qualifying for the World Cup be a bridge too far for these ladies this time around?

BASIC INFORMATION
Name of nation: Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft
Demonym: Fleftic
Team colors: White (home), red and blue (away)
Style modifier: +2.5
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (This will be standard unless I change it through RPs)
Head coach: Kate Bernanos (54 y/o, Abanhfleft)

STARTERS
GK: Inocencia PENDERGRAFT 23 y/o, Ogovlich Medusas
Inocencia (or Ina for short because let's face it, Ina is much easier to say that Inocencia) is a good goalkeeper by most metrics. However, poor passing skills and the fact that her pace is pretty unsatisfactory in an era of sweepers pretty much kept her rooted to her current club in the second tier of the Fleftic Women's Premier League. She is pretty much expected to stick to staying inside her box as much as possible as she doesn't want her lack of pace to be exposed even more than it already is.

RB: Ilda FAUSTI 23 y/o, Uthilmir United
Ilda Fausti is, for all intents and purposes, a very good defender. She has good pace and can quickly recover from a situation where she might get caught out, and her stamina is in such an excellent state that she can cover the entire right flank for the entirety of the ninety minutes and still have enough to spare. The only thing she can't really do is score a goal, and that's not really part of the description of being a fullback, is it?

RCB: Rose BANE 24 y/o, Uthilmir United
Rose is perhaps the only member of the defense in that under-18 team in the 13th Under-18 World Cup who managed to escape that collapse with her reputation still fairly intact. Her reward for this is gaining a starting spot in the women's national team for the Jenna Raven/Women's World Cup. Rose generally has a good defensive head on her but is still often overcome by the rashness of youth. Age and experience has finally blunted her eagerness, but there are a few moments here and there where she will still go all in on that slide tackle.

LCB: Margo KAHN 24 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers Women
On the surface, Margo looks like she's a very good defender, and to her credit, she is. It's just that the other parts of her game are very lacking, to say the least. She can't pass to her fellow center back or the goalkeeper to save her life, and once an opposing player gets past her, that's pretty much the end of Margo's defensive involvement. However, Margo is actually good in the air, and that makes her a threat in set pieces no matter who's taking them, her team or the opponent.

LB: Ashley JAXSON 22 y/o, Xemlice Rovers Ladies
There isn't a lot that makes Ashley stand out on the pitch. She's a good defender with average stamina and adequate pace, meaning that she can patrol the left flank to her heart's content so long as she isn't exerting herself. She can even send in the occasional cross, but don't expect it to do anything but hit the first defender trying to block it, and even then, Ashley understands that that isn't really part of her job description. But Ashley does stand out on the pitch literally as the only player six feet high or above currently representing the Lady Revolutionaries in this tournament.

RM: Whitney ZILAHI 22 y/o, Sarvusdalamoive Ladies
Another player whose looks (or more accurately, what her skills look like) are very much deceiving. Whitney looks like a box-to-box midfielder to the casual observer, and it would look like she has the skills to do the job. Her stamina and pace are both excellent for the job of going back and forth between the boxes, and her passing is so formidable that she can pretty much pass the ball wherever she wants. However, all of this hides the fact that she is actually a poor defender. Then again, with an enforcer like Tatiana Tos by her side, does Whitney really need to be that good at defending?

LM: Tatiana TOS 27 y/o, Xemlice Rovers Ladies , captain
Every team worth its salt needs an enforcer in the midfield, and Tatiana Tos is that enforcer. Tatiana was born in the Fhulghamous Peninsula but chose to represent Abanhfleft instead because the Fhulghamous' women's football program is simply woeful, to say the least. This will surely make her want to prove that she truly deserves the call-up to the senior Fleftic team. Five years on and she's still trying to prove herself as she's always been on the outside looking in. Maybe this time, she will finally prove herself to the SFA.

RW: Mae WILBANKS 24 y/o, Riuwiee United Women
Mae might just be the winger that Abanhfleft has been looking for all of these years. She has an engine that can make her go up and down the flanks for as long as she needs to, and she has those pinpoint-accurate crosses in her arsenal enabling her to find teammates in the middle of a sea of defenders. She can even get back and defend in the event of a counterattack; she's just that fast. But Mae is really at her best going down the wings and being a threat from the sides, and if she can't cross then she can just go for goal herself.

CAM: Josefine VITAGLIANO 23 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers Women
Another bright spot in that disastrous DBC 48 campaign. Josefine would prefer to be able to become a second striker or a false 9 drifting in and out of pockets of space, and while she is still unable to do that at the moment due to tactics, at least being a central attacking midfielder puts her in a somewhat similar position. Josefine will just have to come from deeper from the field than she would like.

LW: Lily NATIVIDAD 25 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers Women
Lily is of a similar mold to Mae Wilbanks, a creative and effective winger with the speed to come back and serve in defense if needed, but just like Mae, Lily is best utilized as an out-and-out winger who sends crosses into the box and provides a goalscoring threat for the opposition's defense to worry about. However, the one downside to Lily's game is that her stamina sucks. After playing sixty minutes, she just falls off a cliff and is barely even a player. But apart from that, she is no doubt a threat on the pitch.

ST: Hiroko KELLERMAN 26 y/o, Rosenpfelblatz City Women , vice-captain
Kellerman won the Golden Boot in the Fleftic Premier Development League 1 for Rosen City Women 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 for 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 yet again. The boycott didn't last for long, but Hiroko herself has become a mainstay in the Fleftic women's team during that time, and she will continue leading the line in the Jenna Raven Cup.

RESERVES
GK: Ayesha OKAMURA 21 y/o, General Santos F.C. Femenina (Sultanate of Oontaz)

GK: Celina YUN YOUNG-JA 19 y/o, Porcusces Tsunamis Women

DF: Evridiki KONTOS 21 y/o, Marinos Thimpodopoulos Women (Fhulghamous Peninsula) playing in Abanhfleft

DF: Eloise PAVIA 25 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers Women

DF: Victoriana MARAURI 19 y/o, All-Inclusive Haranguer

DF: Djemila KOUICI 21 y/o, Marinos Thimpodopoulos Women (Fhulghamous Peninsula) on loan from Riuwiee United Women

MF: Ingrid MINDORO 23 y/o, Wanda Island Wanderers Women

MF: Christieta-Jennifer MIREILLES 21 y/o, Riuwiee United Women

MF: Sasha LARUE 24 y/o, Sarvusdalamoive Ladies

MF: Mavis McGLAMERY 24 y/o, Eielo Sunlight Women

FW: Laura ABEL 19 y/o, Eielo Sunlight Women

FW: Jordyn BERNARDINO 24 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi Women

FW: Clare ADCOCK 22 y/o, Arsenal de Releinthi Women

KITS (by Adidulas)


SCHEDULE (WIP
MD1: Abanhfleft vs. Soldera @ May 26 Revolution Memorial Stadium, Riuwiee
MD5: Abanhfleft vs. The Jovannic @ Monsanto Stadium, Releinthi
MD6: Abanhfleft vs. Schima Bas @ IKEA Arena, Wanda City, Wanda Island

FORMATION


RP PERMISSIONS
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 decide the severity and length of time they are out)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Give yellow cards to my players: Yes (maximum of 5 per game)
Give red cards to my players: Yes (but only 1 red card per 2 games)
Godmod other events: Yes (but no killing of my players or staff)

Style Modifier: +2.500

[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 (60 y/o, male, Pridnestrovia)

STARTERS
GK: Sashka VIDANOVA 32 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.

RB: Florian KESSLER 31 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: Dencho TIMNEV 26 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.

LCB: Markus KRASNENKO 29 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 of 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 26 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: Rahmatullo RODIN 27 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. In the meantime, he will have to operate deeper in the midfield in order to develop the defensive side of his game, although given his age some might say that this is a case of trying to teach an old dog new tricks.

LM: Serafina POTRITSKIJ 28 y/o, female, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia) (vice-captain)
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 26 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 32 y/o, male, Exiles FK (Pridnestrovia) (captain)
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 26 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 30 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: Yaroslav SHCHETININ 25 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.

GK: Gleb PAROV 22 y/o, male, FK Traktor St. Paulsburg (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
An excellent keeper for his age and has loads of pace which allows him to charge out of his box to intimidate opposing strikers, but has poor stamina which means that he might start sticking around his area as the game goes on.

DF: Nona SERGEYEVA 31 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: Viktorija KESOVIJA 23 y/o, female, FK Mamai Ihorovtsi (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
She is a solid defender with adequate technique in her to help her get out of sticky situations when needed, and she is also a reasonable goalscoring threat during set pieces, or if she happens to get the ball somewhere outside the box in open play. However, she does have a weakness, and that is her pace. It's easy for her to get caught out of position sometimes, and because she knows that she can't get back in time, she will often resort to fouling the opposition instead.

DF: Dzyamid USHKEVICH 26 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 26 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 24 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 28 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: Ashot RAZINSKIJ 22 y/o, male, CSK Armiya Supskij (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
The jack-of-all-trades had been placed on the left side because of his wicked good left foot. With that left foot he could pick out any player he wanted, dribble his way out of trouble, or even nick the ball off of anyone trying to get through to the Estorian goal on the left side, and even score the occasional goal.

FW: Viktoriya ZALUZHENKO 23 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 26 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: Petru-Iustin UDEANU 22 y/o, male, FK Dinamo Durdenville (Estorvipa and Estorpiva)
An average striker whose main job is to just be there to receive the ball and shoot at goal when it gets passed to him. He can dribble his way out of trouble if need be, but if he needs to spend more than a few seconds thinking about where to shoot then it's a guaranteed miss or save from the keeper once he finally pulls the trigger.

STARTING FORMATION


KITS (provided by Adidulas)


RP PERMISSIONS
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but I decide the severity and length of time out
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (maximum of 6 per game)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but only 1 per 2 games
Godmod other events: Contact me via TG or Discord first before proceeding

Style modifier: -2.00 (Negative two point zero zero)

[Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom]

National Football Team of Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom
Fudbalska reprezentacija Zeta Reka i Hugeltaldom, Rekadom-hügeltaldom Fussballnationalmannschaft
World Cup 92
Team Information

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They did it, after many attempts, Zeta Reka qualified for a world cup, and even took points. The team carried their momentum to regional events, where they made the final on home soil, losing to fellow world cup team Tumbra. New and old faces are being employed by coach Jialan and the side maintains the basics that got the team to Græntfjall. The Rekans are ranked highly, but have strong opposition up and down the ladder in their qualifying group.

Roster
Keepers

## Name                     Pref Role[1]      Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club[2]
01 Zlatko Wukowić (cpt 4)   Sweeper (DF)      32   118   0      1    1.86m   Lonngeylin City (VIL)
12 Aleksander Basilić       Sweeper (DF)      26   10    0      0    1.94m   Sword (EUR)
23 Wlad Dušanić             Sweeper (DF)      26   1     0      0    1.85m   Ogroven Vanguardi FK
34 Dejan Wasić              Sweeper (DF)      35   74    0      0    1.93m   FKP Ottowić Okrug[*]
35 Max Dunst                Keep/Sweep (DF)   22   0     0      0    2.02m   Broadview AFC (CBP)
[*]Loaned from FK-PRD Ofau

Defenders

## Name                     Pref Role         Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
02 Yousef Iwanić            Defender (ST)     25   50    4      2    1.97m   Platinastigrade
03 Djuradj Stanzel          Defender (ST)     26   10    0      1    1.97m   DD Porto Nowi
04 Karlo Gabrielstein       Ball Player (DF)  29   52    4      1    1.79m   Slaterport Bulls (VLD)
05 Zaur-Luka Igorić         Wingback R/L (AT) 28   120   16     33   1.77m   Langlois Océanic (KSK)
06 Marko Dieter             Wingback L (SU)   28   25    1      1    1.77m   Leichhardt (NPH)
13 Markus Alte              Defender (ST)     24   2     0      0    1.90m   Umbar (CMT)
14 Sidon Mauer              Defender (ST)     28   26    0      1    1.80m   Þingsnitz (GRF)
15 “BM” Barto Milosawljewić Ball Player (DF)  22   16    1      0    1.74m   Flying Jellyfish (FFD)
16 Nikola Djordjewić        Wingback L (SU)   25   38    3     10    1.80m   Northern Union (BRE)
17 Markodan Čech            Wingback R (SU)   27   4     0      0    1.88m   Aleiusia Capital
24 Jan Muller               Defender (VR)     22   2     0      0    1.76m   Old Boys Club (EUR)
25 Lukas Skaaland           Defender (ST)     29   12    1      0    1.82m   Dhun Lagarr FC (TKT)
26 Russo Filipowić          BPD/RWB (DF/SU)   25   2     0      0    1.84m   DD Porto Nowi
27 Maja Branislawić         Wingback L (SU)   25   0     0      0    1.82m   ŽFK Porto Nowi
28 Marko Scholl             Wingback R (SU)   28   2     0      0    1.78m   FK-PRD Ofau
36 Wukana Eriwić            Defender (ST)     26   0     0      0    1.84m   ŽFK Pltinstigrde
41 Luka Bartić              Wingback L (SU)   23   1     0      0    1.80m   Brisara FC (CMT)

Midfielders

## Name                     Pref Role         Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
06 Nikola Branić (cpt 2)    Def. Mid (SU)     28   71    2      5    1.70m   1830 Cathair (AUD)
08 Stanimir Rekawić (cpt 3) Box-To-Box (SU)   29   118   19     33   1.75m   Coret Hawks (NPH)
10 Marko Zup                Central Mid (AT)  25   70    16     16   1.74m   Myana (CMT)
18 Ena Bratić               Def. Mid (SU)     24   19    0      1    1.68m   FK-PRD Ofau
19 Eliza Meinward           Box-To-Box (SU)   25   1     0      0    1.79m   Prinsen af Rosen AC (CPC)
21 Tim Ulrich               Central Mid (AT)  24   35    8      3    1.79m   Aleiusia Capital
29 Leonel Brändle           Cen/Def Mid (VR)  19   1     0      0    1.71m   Myrmidon (CEN)
30 Šime Margetić-Šišić      Box-To-Box (SU)   22   2     1      1    1.89m   Ogroven Vanguardi FK
32 Wladoslaw Dorboslawić    Central Mid (VR)  26   24    1      5    1.73m   Platinastigrade
37 Iwano Danić              Def. Mid (SU)     20   0     0      0    1.76m   Porto Nowi OR[*]
40 Marko Opština            Central Mid (AT)  26   11    2      1    1.83m   Rozelle Archers (BRE)
[*]Loaned from DD Porto Nowi

Forwards

## Name                     Pref Role         Age  Apps  Goals  Ast  Height  Club
09 Bogdan Rawić (cpt)       Versatile (AT)    30   159   101    14   1.66m   Lokomotive Jarnstad (SVJ)
11 “Fen” Scwartzhammer      Advanced (AT)     29   65    36     0    1.82m   Platinastigrade
20 Leonard Lölling          Advanced (AT)     27   8     5      0    1.79m   Whitton United (TLI)
22 Dino Näher               Versatile (AT)    25   11    1      0    1.79m   Aleiusia Riverside
31 Wlad Stojanowić          Advanced (AT)     22   0     0      0    1.81m   Aleiusia Capital
33 Josif Iwanić             Deep lying (AT)   24   1     1      0    1.83m   Mancodas City (PFA)
38 Branislaw Djurašewić     Deep lying (AT)   28   3     2      0    1.75m   DD Porto Nowi
39 Vilim Feinberg           Advanced (AT)     27   1     0      0    1.88m   Platinastigrade

Staff

Name                Role              Age Nation
Lu Jialan           Head Coach        66  Yuezhou
Tang Jing           Assistant Coach   57  Yuezhou
Mitar Rajačić       Assistant/Analyst 34  Zeta Reka
Filip Mannhardt     Goalkeeping Coach 55  Zeta Reka
Wladmir Bogdanić    Center Back Coach 37  Zeta Reka
Nadine Lange        Fitness Coach     40  Capital Cove
Andrijana Protić    Trainer/Physician 55  Zeta Reka
Ilija Hrgotow       FFA President     52  Zeta Reka

Ages and clubs valid as of Transfer Window 37

Notes

Mindsets
AT: attacking
CO: cover
DF: defend
ST: stopper
SU: support
VR: versatile

Country Codes
AUD: Audioslavia
BRE: Brenecia
CBP: Commonwealth of Baker Park
CEN: Ceni
CMT: Chromatika
CPC: Capital Cove
EUR: Eura
FFD: Farfadillis
GRF: Græntfjall
KSK: Kelssek
NPH: Nephara
PFA: Poafmersia
SRS: Squornshelan Remnant States
SVJ: Savojarna
TLI: The Licentian Isles
VIL: Vilita
VLD: Valladares

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Lineup & Tactics

On Ball

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• Counter attack
• High Tempo
• Limit dribbles
• Pass into space
• Distribute to center backs

Off Ball

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• Press quickly
• Force opponents wide
• Harass defenders/Keeper
• Keep back line solid

The Rekan National Team has begun to rely on a three man back line, with a midfield triangle and a pair of forwards. Two wing backs play dynamically across the pitch, while the remaining players look to solidly counter attacks. The side lines up with a center back trio. Two defenders are geared to stop attacking play, while the other is a ball passer who more often plays up the line. One midfielder is a destructive force and a ball winner at times. A second midfielder will move up and down. This second player will always be in a place to help methodically. The final midfielder is optimally a creative scoring threat. Wing backs are employed and will need to cover a large amount of ground each game. Up front are two forwards who play to score. A brute usually plays in one of the roles with a quicker player in the unoccupied position.

The side is focused on solidity. In a pinch, the midfield can turn into a double pivot. Teams will be forced wide on their attacks, freeing up more space in the middle. The front duo will be expected to contribute defensively. Countries with or without talented back lines are to be pressured into distributing long. In transition the Rekans will use counter attacks and capitalize on opposition weakness. If they can’t score right away, the Rekans will work with a high tempo, pass into space, and try to move into the penalty box. Keepers with the ball are recommended to look for the center backs. Backs themselves can either swiftly pass away to a safe option, or pass to ball playing center half.

Set Piece Takers

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• Corners: Rawić (L), Igorić (R), Dieter (L), Rekawić (R)
• Free kicks: Rawić, Rekawić, Gabrielstein
• Penalties*: Rawić, Rekawić, Scwartzhammer, Zup, Igorić, Gabrielstein, Dieter, Branić, Iwanić, Stanzel, Wukowić

*Unless noted otherwise, midfield and forward substitutes shuffled in the queue around fifth. Defending substitutes are to be placed in front of the keeper.

The wingbacks each have solid cornering skills, which will help the side. Neither will compare to former NT player Jad, who was perhaps the greatest corner taker in Rekan history, but both will provide accurate plays. Before the tournament it was unknown what tactics the Rekans would use when taking corners, but the side was in times past a head on side lobbing balls into the box. Two technical players, and a hard nosed center back are the free kick takers. With three different options for playmaking and direct attacking, free kicks are a dead ball situation which Rekans can take advantage of. Another set piece of importance, penalties, sees players chosen thanks to range of technical and physical skills.

When defending corners, the Rekans employ a complex system. Five players near the keeper will be kept back to zonally defend. An extra player is assigned the near post, while the far post is in the purview of a zonal defender. Any diminutive strikers are assigned to wait for a breakaway pass. The remaining players are given marking duties against the most dangerous players.

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Stadiums


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 (24x), Super Cup of Champions Final (3x), Kožalopta Cup Finals (6x), Rekan Athletic Championships (38x)

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. Visitors are advised not to miss their stop at the aptly named "Sports Complex" station. The Green Line takes a long time to come back around, but is scenic. The federally organized rail system also has a station within walking distance of the stadium.

Energija Rekadom Stadion

Capacity: 48,000
Location: Porto Nowi, Rekadom, Zeta Reka
Tenants: DD Porto Nowi (football)

Renovated in time for CE33, the new and improved Energija Rekadom Stadion is the second largest sporing venue in Zeta Reka. The largest video board in the nation was installed for CE33. In addition, there were changes to the city block south of the stadium. A rehabilitated Neighborhood Hotel will be great to sleep in, and the stadium office space for DD Porto Nowi has been useful.

The stadium itself is located near the southern central coast of Porto Nowi and sits on the seven kilometer island of Ponućalivada. Ponućalivada is located inside the Abzowa ward, which is known for being middle class, with some immigration from the wider region in modern times. Ponućalivada itself is proud of having one of Zeta Reka’s strongest sports team, and got special approval for blue and yellow road signs.

15 Jul Stadion

Capacity: 25,650
Location: Ogradjena Brana Okrug, Hügeltaldom
Tenants: Patriotski Atletski Klub (Kožalopta/Football), Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK (Football), Kožalopta Cup Finals (4x)

Located near the city of Stassengrade, the 15 Jul's name comes from a historic date for the locals. Rekan and Hügeltalian negotiators finished their formal treaty establishing Stassengrade and nearby areas as a free state. The centuries long distinction lasted until the socialist era, and is a part of the land's enduring culture. In present time, the date July 15th lives in on in 15 Jul's classical facade built to look like a medieval Hügeltalian cathedral.

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. Most football fanatics sit along the east and western stands. 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


Created by Čast, The largest sportswear manufacture headquartered in Zeta Reka, the black and red were made famous when Zeta Reka made their first world cup. On home soil, the red and black just lost the final of CE33. The design ushered in a new era, and is being brought back for another go.

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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 during/before a round)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Y (see above)
Godmod Other Events: Y

[Arjunnagar]

Bolded is starters, non-bolded=subs
GoalKeepers
Darihun Miri
Sontu Thokma
Defenders
CB Svar Dongol
CB Nixheng Tamang
FB Suruli Golsi
FB Bitasok Rinkhlem
Midfielders
Pinsbayangen Waiba
Sanmoy Molason
Dhargay Taimur(C)
Pretom Urgeri
Attackers
Sarbodaya Ronghang(VC)
Saralin Tsering
Aangsuman Nonjesaichi
Aruloli Nayaju

The Arjunnagari National Side seeks to assert their offensive dominance in the World cup.
Their extremely aggressive nature has a direct link with their respect for their country, and as always been around in any sports tournament Arjunnagari Athletes play.Arjunnagar has played in a previous world cup, and they are ready to return.

[Rouyoute]

Rouyoute World Cup 92 Roster

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yuppers
Godmod scoring events: Yep!
RP injuries to my players: Consult me for anything serious, thanks!
Godmod injuries to my players: see above
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yez'm
Hand out red cards to my players: Absolutely!
Godmod other events: Do you!
Special Note: Nothing about COVID will be acknowledged. There is no COVID in Rouyoute, just like there is no war in Ba Sing Se
Style Modifier: -5

Head Coach: Sebastian Danvers
Formation: 3-3-4
Uniforms: Purple and white/white and purple for home/away, respectively

Rouyoute, located in Sonnel, doesn't have a huge market for true sporting events as a "royal" (haha, puns) flair still guides the nation's culture. Corruption is rampant in the government, but the athletes who do play at home are generally looking up at the more prestigious leagues up north in Drawkland as their aspiration. Don't expect most of them to match it anytime soon.

Players to watch out for: Adam St. Claire is physically talented and can make enough wild plays to keep the media on his good side, but he's brash and impulsive, tends to make a lot of mistakes that go unnoticed to more casual fans. Alden Greeves and Kent Landon are plus defenders and two of the best players in the country, with Daniel Lockwood not far behind, and Ashfield Conywn is a playmaker at goalie who can save the team some points.


Roster: Starters in bold backups normal text, reserves in italics

Adam St. Claire - 6-1, 170 - athletic and impulsive
Miles Calliwell - 6', 165 - fast but uninspiring
Silas Newfield - 6-1, 160 - poised and technical
Remington Lyndon - 5-10, 165
Quentin Ryder - 6', 180
James Maguire - 5-10, 155

Zachary Ponsonby - 5-9, 155 - lightning in open space, timid in traffic
Hugo Kendall - 5-10, 170 - big leg, strong passer
Walter Harvey-Lottway - 5-11, 180 - a bit stiff in the hips, can lead to some virally embarrassing moments
Archie Newfield - 6', 190
Marcus Meyers - 6-1, 185
Tobias Campbell - 5-10, 170
Lucius Lamonia - 5-8, 150

Daniel Lockwood - 6-3, 200 - excellent player who recently received a big suspension for a nasty tackle
Alden Greaves - 6-2, 195 - disciplined and athletic, doesn't make many mistakes
Kent Landon - 5-11, 180 - veteran with plenty of savvy, low on stamina
Algerone Reed - 5-10, 165 - another veteran who won't play maximal minutes, but makes the most of his time on the field
Augustus Montcroix - 5-11, 175
Abbington Pennington - 5-10, 170
Dexter Jenson - 5-11, 175
Walter Fitzcharles - 6', 170
Marcus Morgan - 6-1, 180

Ashfield Conwyn - 6-3, 170 - young buck with long arms and longer jumps
Lawson Fitzcharles - best beard on the team
Maximilian Kensington - best mustache on the team

[Macbon]

Macbon National Football Team

Kits

Kits will announced soon
Kit supplier: Kirola
Best position:

Independent Associations Championship
IAC 15: Round of 16

Baptism of Fire
BoF 78: Round of 16

Home Stadium: Stadio Olimpico, Vitelogna (capacity: 80,000).
Known as L'arena delle onde due to the waves paints on the walls, this stadium played a big role in the opening season of SS Vitelogna winning them the 1^st Lega Macbon A title.

Other Stadiums:
Stadio Amatore Guerrera, Pimo
Stade Vélodrome de Carcalet, Carcalet
Stade de Fiumimura, Fiumimura
Parc Olympique Champilon, Champilon

Squad for The 92nd World Cup

Style modifier: +3.

Head Coach: Bernard Dieudonné (57)

Formation: 3-4-3

The Roster:
Goalkeepers:
GK #1 Adelfo Circo (23) - SS Vitelogna

GK #17 Jean-Claude Chappuis (28) - Carleton Park Rangers (Xanneria)

GK #21 Gianluigi Lombardi (23) - AC Croscia

GK #99 Timo Wolfram (27) - Nanville OSC

Defense:

LCB #2 Isaac Dedekind (29) - Olimpija Trevalje

CB #3 Alessandro Giovanini (30) - ACF Fiumimura

RCB #4 Gregorio Vittone (26) - AS Pevara

CB #13 Teodor Primožiè (27) - Pimo FC

LCB #15 Ammar Rojc (27) - SSC Novacelio

CB #19 Philario Gallo (26) - UC Luranto

RCB #32 Boris Kuhar (24) - Olimpija Trevalje

Midfielders:

LM #8 Velio D'Alesandro (30) - Pimo FC

LCM #7 Cristiano Pellegrino (22) - SSC Novacelio

RCM #6 Gian-Luca Ferrari (27) - ACF Fiumimura

RM #5 Michelangelo Mendola (29, CAPTAIN) - Free Agent

LM #8 Velio D'Alesandro (30) - Pimo FC

LCM #12 Cristian Perazzo (28) - ACF Fiumimura

RCM #16 Odorico Maltese (20) - SS Vitelogna

RM #18 Manu Reiner (19) - Inter Pimo

Forwards:

LW #9 Clayton Bruno (28) - AS Pevara

ST #10 Silvio "Sil" Romano (25) - UC Luranto

RW #11 Garimberto Lazzaro (24) - Pimo FC

ST #14 Graziano Montagna (29) - ACF Fiumimura

RW #20 Gionata Mariani (18)- Golden Unicorn (Saint Eleanor)

LW #22 Laurentino Santarsiero (27) - SS Vitelogna

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

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

[Oberour Ar Moro]

Details

Denonym: Oberours
Team Nickname: Dragoons
Association: Ministry of Culture Football Management Committee (FMC)
Region: Rushmore
Trigramme: OAM

Staff
Position: Name, age (previous Domestic Club position)

Manager: Bertele Juillet, age 46 (National Team Assistant)
Assistant Manager: Kieran Piquereau, age 57 (former Ampuria Assistant)
Assistant Manager: Claude-François le Lieur, age 45 (University of Salmudos Head Coach)

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

Goalkeepers (GK)

1 Olliuier le Duc, age 34 (Port Tacassam FC (Tikariot))
12 Guillo au Feure, age 31 (Myrrh-Streamer)
24 Aven Grimoult, age 29 (Patrons)
35 Ganael Moquart, age 27 (de la Charite)
57 Josselin Rouault, age 25 (Celeritas)

Left Backs (LB)

2 Visant Bauldry, age 28 (Patrons)
14 Ewen de Marle, age 28 (SC Montfort (The Licentian Isles))
25 Eduard Deglau, age 20 (Saint Louis)
36 Ivon Bone-Vive, age 28 (Tihon United (Chromatika))

Right Backs (RB)

3 Tilio Lot, age 27 (Genulca Occident)
15 Amand Daribilhague, age 27 (Myrrh-Streamer)
26 Sebastian de Cormeilles, age 25 (Patrons)
37 Claudes Filion, age 30 (Hibernus)

Sweepers (SW)

10 Sebastian Chapuisseur, age 28 (Meridian)
11 Peire de Baingneus, age 26 (Regium Immortal)
22 Joeva au Paus, age 24 (Celeritas)
23 Noel l’Aulogier, age 33 (Pescium)
33 Olîer Bordeaux, age 25 (Altair)
34 Cadoc Clemenceau, age 22 (Meteor)
44 Miliau de la Haute-Meson, age 28 (Volare)
45 Jean-Pierre Asce, age 24 (Cyrene Bay)

Left Midfielders (LM)

5 Iudicael Breut, age 27 (Hibernus)
17 Titus de Chaalons, age 26 (RC le Especier)
28 Luner Thonon, age 27 (Confessor)
39 Padrig Foray, age 29 (Anceaume)

Right Midfielders (RM)

6 Félix d'Amienz, age 26 (Other Side of Paradise (Brookstation))
18 Ilan la Ventriere, age 25 (de la Charite)
29 Laou le Boutonnier, age 30 (Cyrene Bay)
40 Jean-Pierre de Braieres, age 23 (Arsenal Justiniana)

Center Midfielders (CM)

4 Peter Clouzot, age 24 (Patrons)
16 Renan Durerie, age 30 (Anceaume)
27 Kaour le Blanc, age 24 (Saint Louis)
38 Melen Charretiere, age 27 (Dynamo Taucherira)

Left Wingers (LW)

7 Ronan Vrely, age 27 (Pescium)
19 Even de Garges, age 24 (Cyrene Bay)
30 Ilan Atireeur de Busche, age 25 (Estipen United)
41 Eneour Pique-Pain, age 34 (Patrons)

Right Wingers (RW)

8 Renald Gayrard, age 26 (Hibernus)
20 Theoren l’Apostoile, age 22 (Altair)
31 Gaspar Ataus, age 24 (Celeritas)
42 Goustan Hostellier, age 26 (Patrons)

Strikers (ST)

9 Pius Petitmesnil, age 29 (Cyrene Bay)
21 Noel Charles-Roux, age 28 (Regium United)
32 Mychel de Guine-Vile, age 24 (de la Charite)
43 Nycollas Mauranghas, age 32 (Carathyr Emeralds FC (Tikariot))

Formation

Understanding the Pool

The players numbered 1-11 would be considered the starting 11 if the cup started today. The players numbered 12 and 14-24 would be backups. Every player numbered 25 and above behind them is competing for those 23 spots throughout qualification. When the team qualifies for the World Cup (or the Cup of Harmony, should they fall short) the pool will be cut down, and the numbers will be reassigned to the final squad. Throughout qualifying, starting rosters and the bench at each game will feature a different mix of players from the pool to determine the final roster.

First and Second-Choice Shirts

Stadium Information

All Oberour Ar Moro home matches will be played at the Parade Grounds in the capital of Regium, capacity 49,670. The Parade Grounds, Oberour Ar Moro's oldest and most distinguished stadium, serves as the home ground for Premier Division power Patrons, as well as the Oberour Ar Moro national team and the semi-finals and finals of the Jupillite Minister's Cup. In the past, the Parade Grounds have hosted the finals of the Thirty-Sixth edition of the International University Challenge Championship, the twelfth Campeonato Rushmori Juvenil Sub-20, and the fifty-second Cup Winners' Cup.

RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes, but please TG or message me on Discord beforehand
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to my players: Yes, but please TG or message me on Discord beforehand
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Yes
Give Red Cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes, but please TG or message me on Discord beforehand

Style Modifier: +5