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by **Kelssek** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:09 pm

KELSSEK CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 76 PREVIEW

Megan Woodwell [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Lori Garland [LB/LM], age 33 (CDG)
Melissa Gaudreault [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Ingrid Lambert* [D C], age 30 (KSK) C
Phillip Johnson [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Émile Robin [CDM], age 33 (KSK)
Rory Joseph* [RM], age 26 (KSK)
Nicole Gillam [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Minerva Emond [AM], age 31 (EFL)
Timothy Sapping* [AM/CF], age 28 (KOR)
Xek Sunsaber [ST], age 20 (CEN)

Eamon Mac Dùbhghlas [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Kaelyn Ianokis [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Iain Vergland [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Fredrick Kalmikov [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Emerald Loudain [RB], age 20 (KSK)
Titan Pogbacar [CM], age 18 (KSK)
Shaun Bradwell [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Yara MacEachinn [RM], age 19 (KSK)
Tios Pórmel Mufes [AM], age 34 (TIO)
Ketsia Ventura [AM/CF], age 21 (KSK)

Burnaby Sport Club
Home ground: Stadium Konueira (60,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training facilities ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★★
Main rivals: Coquitlam United, Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL Championship (16): 4, 13, 16, 25, 29, 44, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 68, 74; runners-up: 56, 63, 67
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 14, 23; finalists: 8, 11, 24
Fanzines: Altitude Sickness, Two O'Clock Gun, Blue Patch Boys
Notable former players: Phillip Lozic, Thamior Liadon, Bernard Despatie, Maiev Feidhlim, Kari Zücker, Pierre Vasseur, Nacuémiró Buené, Andreas Bjerk, Ikra Yonte, Oliver Crossley, Deni Cowler, Olaf Haabjörn
Manager: Ryan Potter, age 57
Potter built Shearwater into a consistent top-three team but wasn’t able to make further headway – then he was replaced by Olaf Jurtanen who almost immediately won back-to-back titles and the Champions League. He can’t have failed to hear the chatter about him lacking the ability to go from nearly there to actually winning things when he took the Burnaby job, and since then he’s proved a point by leading the Centurions to a league and cup double.
Asst. manager: Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, age 41
History and records – The most major trophies, the most league titles, the country’s biggest name in soccer, the most productive youth academy.

The Centurions faithful bid captain Nacuémiró Buené a fond farewell as the lifelong Burnaby player moved to his ancestral lands to seek a new adventure, a word especially applicable to Farfadillis. Watching other clubs lose key players abroad had them bracing for the other shoe(s) to drop, and indeed Oliver Crossley and Andreas Bjerk were soon the subject of tearful farewells, the latter for a new league record fee. Burnaby were not the only squad to be impacted by big departures, but arguably they have lost the league’s best player and the torrid experience of struggling to replace a number-one goalkeeper is still painfully fresh in their memories. On the bright side, they always have a promising pipeline of young talent – their U18 squad were Rising Stars Cup runners-up and some of those players could well see some playing time in the Championship this season – and so can be a bit more optimistic than their rivals about the unproven quality of players they have to charge for the championship.

Last five seasons: 3rd + Cup finalist, 1st + Cup winner, 4th, 6th, 3rd
Players in: Eamon Mac Dubhglas (Torbay, ϑ0.7m), Kaelyn Ianokis (Hamiltonian, ϑ0.4m), Fredrick Kalmikov (youth), Titan Pogbacar (youth), Yara MacEachinn (youth)
Players out: Oliver Crossley (Fontwell, ϑ0.78m/$2m), Emiliano Parodi (Alameda Desperados, ϑ 0.39m/$1m), Nacuémiró Buené (Mâ Âlâmëómë, ϑ1.76m/$4.5m), Gianni Esposito (Colbrook City, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Ikra Yonte (Draiewkum Boys, ϑ0.4m/$1.2m), Andreas Bjerk (Tanrısal, ϑ6.7m/$15m), Ashleigh Coles (contract expiry), Deni Cowler (Vogsphere United, ϑ2.7m/$6m), Stian Haukland (Brady City United, ϑ1.2m/$3m), Olaf Haabjörn (Langmere Green Rovers, ϑ0.7m/$1.5m)

Dimitrije Azar [GK], age 37 (MRC)
Frey Pelle* [D LC], age 23 (AUD)
Charles Favre [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Anthony Na [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Artem Baldov [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Imke Diskin [RB/LB], age 36 (NPH)
Karl Kagawa [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Alessandro Bella* [CM/AM], age 32 (SVG)
Inga-Lisa Jansson [RM], age 28 (NRH)
Raizen Saikyomono [RM/ST], age 35 (HIN) C
Sigrun Holgersdottir* [ST], age 33 (SVJ)

Olette Coleyn [GK], age 36 (BRE)
Brede Laxwell [GK], age 24 (NPH)
Joanna Rigby [DF], age 35 (QAD)
Tanner Malvin [DM], age 34 (KSK)
Patrick Phelps [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Nishant Gilam [M C], age 33 (KSK)
Rosalie Bourke [RW/LW], age 26 (KSK)
Donatien Csokonai [AM], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Emre Massinen [AM/CF], age 20 (KSK)
Millie McGowan [CF], age 34 (TLI)
Kylia Vukcevic [ST], age 20 (KSK)
Luke Johnson [LW/AM], age 34 (KSK)

Clayquot City Football Club
Home ground: Kanard Park (32,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 10, 26; runners-up: 53
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 10, 11; runners-up: 16
Notable former players: Seamus Wylten, Victor Clinton, Fabio Coimbra
Fanzine: Gold Star Republic
Manager: Margerie Pax [CMT], age 55 Asst. manager: Odveig Wheeler [STL], age 41; Coach: Eva Karven, age 34

History and records. A long track record where they’re usually in the top half but no better has bred a strange mix of frustrated ambition and fatalism. Margerie Pax has now brought them to the Challengers Cup for the second year in a row and fans were just starting to believe. It seemed like Clayquot City was building towards a real breakthrough in the last two years, but then two of the players that seemed pivotal to that project ended up being lured elsewhere. Kim Sang-Wook, Jesson Morrisson, and Rika Abganerova were key to getting them from mid-table into the top six. Their somewhat unexpected departures sees the team falling back on Raizen Saikyomono, the creative force of the team who was supposed to be passing the torch along.

Last 5 seasons: 4th, 6th, 10th, 8th, 10th
Players in: Brede Laxwell (Chenoworth Harriers, free), Patrick Phelps (youth), Anthony Na (Pembina, ϑ0.75m)
Players out: Erling Bolander (contract expiry), Teyo Echehun (Krsthaven, ϑ0.5m/$1.25m), Rika Abganerova (Grenadiers, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Jesson Morrison (Urrhed, ϑ1.2m/$3m), Kim Sang-Wook (Kingsbury United, ϑ2.3m/$6m), Cephas Lidston (Syneca, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m)

Destry Lefranc [GK], age 31 (KSK)
Wilsrë Quelausé* [LB], age 32 (FFD)
Milan Okumura [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Mikko Violette [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Kâyetá Jírraósôás [RB], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Carl Gaudreault* [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Callie Powell [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Artem Paterson [CM], age 19 (KSK)
Adon Johnson [LM/CM], age 29 (KSK)
Pierre-Louis Laishram [AM/FW], age 35 (KSK) C
Maelle Sarada* [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Trìona Mercer [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Ciaran Black [LB], age 28 (KSK)
Janet Avila [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Maude Welsh [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Heidi Hopkins [M RC], age 33 (KSK)
Callie Ong [RM], age 21 (KSK)
John Parker [M L], age 34 (KSK)
Simon Barisstan [M R], age 33 (KSK)
Dusty Clement [CF], age 36 (BRE)
Tara Measley [CF], age 20 (KSK)

Coquitlam United Football Club
Home ground: Maillardville Park (20,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 28; runners-up: 51, 52, 66
Patriotes Cup (1): 21; finalists: 14
Fanzine: Bear-Proof Bins
Manager: Rachel Schroeder [NPH], age 59; Coach: Mariano Lucio [TEQ], age 37
While bearing the name of only one of them, the club represents metropolitan Burnaby's eastern suburbs, and so are often nicknamed the Easties. Their ambitions of matching Burnaby SC have generally exceeded their actual ability to do so.

Coquitlam has certainly done some transfer business; whether it was good business remains to be seen. Rachel Schroeder may have been glad to move on an odd cast of players that will allow her to fully implement a counter-attacking style, or may be quietly grousing about not getting transfer market backing – which it is remains to be seen. Certainly Maelle Sarada fits the profile, but Pierre-Louis Laishram is unlikely to get much better at transition play and Carl Gaudreault has been a high-risk, high-reward calculation in midfield. IFCF football is in principle the goal, the reality is not likely to match it. They should be happy if they finish in the top half.

Last five seasons: 12th, 14th, 7th, 12th, 14th + Cup winners
Players in: Janet Avila (youth), Tara Measley (Arlingsdale City, ϑ0.35m), Karl Shutter
Players out: Joni Lindegaard (Crester Wanderers, ϑ0.4m/$1.3m), Elizabeth Blanc (Fontwell Rovers, ϑ1.1m/$3m), Luo Dan (Beian Rovers, ϑ0.5m/$1.35m), Morgan Miller (AS Couen ϑ0.4m/$1m), Alpár rue Pfáreliele (Clachonoch Rovers, ϑ0.3m/$0.7m)

Erica Perez [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Revan Gotte [LB], age 22 (AHR)
Trevor Cantwell* [LB/CB], age 21 (KSK)
Anette Faure [CB], age 35 (CMT)
Ian Paquin [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Anni Phelps [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Abdur Rahmaan Heather [CM], age 31 (EFL) C
Joncis Pataiere [M L], age 36 (OAM)
Aja Achilles* [D R/M RC], age 27 (EFL)
Oakleigh Carpenter* [CF], age 28 (EFL)
İlham Kazimov [ST], age 31 (TMR)

Brian Pool [GK], age 35 (KSK)
Coleen Brightley [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Colm Lumsden [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Richard MacEwan [M C], age 31 (KSK)
Pauline Chupryna [RB/RM], age 27 (KSK)
Rashid Habeeb [M L], age 31 (HTK)
Gervasio Maito [RW/ST], age 19 (KSK/FFD)

Hamiltonian Cambria Football Club
Home ground: B.A. Johnston Field (24,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National Northern (1): 58
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Fanzines: Dragon's Breath Mints
Notable former players: Dario Tule, Tomas Guisao, Roksana Koroleva, Anke Waechter, Mesi Klarlmas
Manager: Hannah Wilton [QUE], age 48 Asst. manager: Ren Fang [YZH], age 40; Coach: Ashton Moore [EUR], age 36

Like its post-industrial home city, Cambria clings to its blue-collar identity as a club even as its present-day reality is globalized, cosmopolitan, and services-oriented, down to the highly foreign coaching staff. And like its city, it has ambitions of proving itself against the bigger clubs while resenting its place in the global football player supply chain as a place where up-and-coming stars come to get final assembly for a few years before being sold on to a bigger, richer team. Such as the one made up of effete big-city folk from Kirkenes. Ugh.

Is it still a talent-farm strategy if you’re really bad at profiting from it? That’s the question that came up when it emerged that Hamiltonian was selling Silvi Amathir back to Jaglan Royals after 3 years for less than they paid for him, and has picked up even with the apparent successes when fans looked at the money being thrown around the global transfer market and feel they didn’t get the share they deserved. There’s also the issue of having too many starters leaving at the same time, which means a lot hangs on whether their understudies are ready for prime time and if they aren’t, it could prove a dangerous gamble. At least they still have the Eastfielders they can rely on.

Last five seasons: 11th, 11th, 11th, 13th, 11th
Players in: Trevor Cantwell (Redswyth Red Stars, ϑ0.25m), Coleen Brightley (New Scarborough, ϑ0.2m), Gervaiso Maito (youth)
Players out: Trey Dillon (Hawthorne Kickers, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Artyom Gradovic (Riuwee Utd, ϑ0.7m/$2m), Alex Salvaggione (ϑ0.7/$2m), Ashton Moore (retired), Silvi Amathir ($1.25m, Sporting Jaglan), Lucas von Wolfberg (Rosenpfleblatz City, ϑ0.8m/$2m)

Jenas Maraipu* [GK], age 26 (KSK/ARI)
Sêvêr Fâerçâlenh [LB], age 29 (FFD)
Bleke Durocher [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Brian Kilcullen [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Hannah Devore [CB/RB], age 36 (CDG)
Lor Starcutter [DM], age 20 (QAD)
Kyle dos Santos [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Satria Wiradarma* [RM], age 28 (PCU)
Jan Van Dijcke [LW], age 26 (CNR)
Sophie Hildebrand [AM/F C], age 34 (KSK)
Catheline Matthias* [ST], age 34 (NPH) C

Areke Shinra [GK], age 35 (HIN)
Allison Tucker [LB/CB], age 33 (KSK)
Natalia Konarik [CB/LB], age 25 (KSK)
Monica St.-Pierre [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Marietta Tesla [LM/LB/CM], age 35 (HIN)
Alberto Rendon [CM/AM], age 24 (KSK/FFD)
Bastian Wolff [LW], age 32 (STL)
Peter Markov [LM/AM], age 22 (KSK)
Cory Ferguson [RM/CM], age 33 (KSK)
Solveig Vedmark [ST], age 30 (SVJ)

Kirkenes Football Club
Home ground: Exhibition Place (38,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (5): 9, 18, 37, 42, 75; runners-up: 60, 70
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 19
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 14
Rivals: CF Outineau, Burnaby SC, Passerine
Notable ex-players: Darach Salthill, Victor Nyquist, Bors Warwick, Quinten van der Ven, Ceferino Audiol
Fanzines: Rubber Pellets Digest, Centre of the Universe
Manager: Daniel Archer (NPH), age 58; Assistant manager: Analor Avalor (KOR), age 49; Coaches: Irène Fekete, age 38

History and records. The biggest club in Kelssek’s biggest city, and also in the country if you go by paid-up members, the Red Firm has tended to hover near the top without getting the trophies they so desperately crave. As a study in contradictions it oozes old money and the liberal cosmopolitan outlook of its city, but harbours ultras with links to organized crime known mostly for fascist salutes and indiscriminate thuggery. If there’s one Kelssek club to base the villains of a sports movie for kids on, it’s this one. Also plays at Waterfront Dome sometimes.

Probably the most infuriating narrative, from the point of view of longtime Kelssek soccer-watchers, that the sports media in the country took up was the notion that Kirkenes’s title win was some kind of underdog story just because it’d been 33 years since the last one. That said, Jenas Maraipu’s emergence over the year into Kelssek’s number one goalkeeper followed by taking the number one jersey at the World Cup was genuinely compelling. Kirkenes briefly held the league record outgoing transfer fee when Ceferino Audiol decided to not elaborate, leave for Tumbra, and Quinten van der Ven is another big departure. So there’s lots of doubt whether defending the championship will be easy, but they do have probably still the best squad in the league.

Last five seasons: 1st, 5th, 6th, 4th, 5th
Players in: Alberto Rendon (Kawarthas, ϑ0.5m), Natalia Konarik (Mazinaw, ϑ0.75m)
Players out: Bors Warwick (Raven Thöni, ϑ0.3m/$0.8m), Andrija Hrvatin (Vantanoch, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Marek Fifeld (Carntyne Wanderers ϑ0.3m/$0.75m), Victor Nyquist (retired), Armin Station (Dinamo N-City, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Ceferino Audiol (Serrapince, ϑ5.7m/$12.5m), Quinten van der Ven (Ridgewell Rovers, ϑ3.4m/$7m)

Cassie Mrythe* [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Karon Murell [LB], age 23 (MRT)
Ross Vetrone [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Marc Wenger [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Cormac Ó Conneely [RB], age 36 (KSK)
Tessa Locke [CM], age 25 (CDG/QUE)
Neil Ferry [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Kieran McCurdy [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Enyinnaya Udegbunam* [RW/LW], age 28 (QUE)
Anke Waechter* [LW], age 25 (VAL) C
Aidan Caoidheach [CF], age 20 (KSK)

Alison Troczynski [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Iroha Irei [GK], age 35 (HIN)
Brette Hackett [LB], age 31 (EFL)
Brendan Crawford [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Nicole Boudrias [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Miles Gerry [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Chike Obident [RW/AM], age 21 (KSK)
Émîróînó Üjíkân [OM], age 30 (FFD)
Dominic Lee [LM], age 33 (KSK)
Lubruose Prape [LM], age 35 (TIO)
Kevin Joseph [AM], age 22 (KSK)
Ariana Coulter [ST], age 20 (KSK)

Latrobe Athletic and Football Club
Home ground: Macquarie Docklands (55,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Clayquot City
Honours: KFL Championship (7): 2, 14, 21, 24, 34, 53, 69; runners-up: 55, 64, 65, 74
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 4, 26; runners-up: 12
IFCF Champions League runners-up: 10; IFCF Challengers Cup runners-up: 6
Fanzines: That's Not the Try Line, Jamie Toohey's Pension Plan
Notable ex-players: Ruslan Demetriev, Aleksander Lukonov, Raïf Ducharne, Bridget Coombe
Manager: Obey Chidiebere (BNJ), age 48; Asst. manager: Reeve Sheehan [BRE], age 40; Coaches: Kristian Mashtian, age 38

Latrobe lifted the Patriotes Cup for the second time to put a glow of accomplishment on their season. From one point of view this was followed by a profitable time in the transfer market, but the magnitude of the departures has fans gobsmacked. Rumours were flying that Obey Chidebere is so frustrated about losing the core of his lineup that the Banijan could walk out, though the manager has put a positive face on this by hyping up his confidence in the youngsters who now have a chance to prove themselves. It seemed they had the deadliest strike force in the league and they still have a potent creative midfield, so maybe they think just anyone can slot in those chances. Big question marks loom – quick, put the captain’s armband on Waechter before the Vanorian gets any ideas about an overseas move.

Last five seasons: 6th + Cup winner, 2nd, 8th, 7th, 4th
Players in: Ross Vetrone (Pembina, ϑ0.5m), Brendan Crawford (St. David, ϑ0.5m), Ariana Coulter (youth), Miles Gerry (youth), Tessa Locke (Perce Town, ϑ0.5m/$1.5m)
Players out: Marc Westond (Chamberley City, ϑ1.6m/$4m), Bridget Coombe (Athletic Saint Eleanor, ϑ2.8m/$8m), Francisco Esquivel (Sanar, ϑ1.6m/$4m), Holly Howell (Couno Rangers, ϑ2.2m/$6m), Hermann Eld (Chalesm, ϑ4.5m/$12m)

Slaven Bajalica [GK], age 30 (KSK/FFD)
Kristie Fortnier [LB/CB], age 36 (CDG)
Julian Hendrick* [D C], age 34 (KSK)
Christina Grange [CB], age 23 (MRT)
Max Loganach [LB/RB], age 30 (KSK)
Ewan Vespertine* [CM], age 22 (CEN)
Geraldine Claw [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Klaus Larsson [OM], age 33 (FFD)
Sandrine McLeod* [LW], age 25 (KSK) C
Amber Docherty [RM/RW], age 35 (KSK)
Lily Witte [CF], age 20 (KSK)

Doug Magennis [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Bertrand Paré [D RC], age 33 (KSK)
Jordan Normand [AM C], age 34 (KSK)
Pherem Mutsuga [LM], age 36 (HIN)
Padraig Sielski [LM], age 21 (KSK)
Christophe Violette [AM/F C], age 32 (KSK)
Larissa Wijk [ST], age 36 (COR)
Trìona Smith [CF], age 19 (KSK)

Mazinaw Vanorian Football Club
Home ground: Crowchilds (18,100)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Strathcona Internationals
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 19; runners-up: 66
KFL National South (1): 59
KFL National runners-up: 68
Fanzines: Tricky Trees
Manager: Tomás Fierro, age 46 [CEN/KSK]; Asst. manager: Annabel Curtis, age 46

There is no evidence of any historical link between Valanora and this club in the high plains city of Mazinaw. This club’s name instead certainly reflects the long-time popularity of that country’s league and national team among fans in Kelssek in the era when football was a niche sport and real fans watched the games on satellite from Atlantian Oceania. Vanorian climbed into the top flight around the same time as their provincial rivals Strathcona, but their fortunes have diverged somewhat as Mazinaw haven’t been able to crack the top tier and settled into a groove as a mid-table talent farm. It’s been a slog trying to make progress in an increasingly competitive mid-table group, but this season might shake things up a bit if it turns out their transfer business hurt the team less than it did their competitors.

Last five seasons: 16th, 13th, 16th, 14th, 13th,
Players in: Christina Grange (Point Guard, undisclosed), Geraldine Claw (Wickham Warriors, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Sahwen Chao (Royal Emberton, ϑ0.7m/$1.6m), Clodio Noya (Straton, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Wei Yan Lin (All-Inclusive Haranguer, undisclosed), Kyra Mijancas (Iron City, ϑ3.7m/$5m), Katie Sherwin (Tanrısal, ϑ1.9m/$2.5m)

Maiya Ovidinjus [GK], age 32 (KSK)
George Nelson [LB], age 30 (EUR)
Dragan Djejić [D C], age 34 (ZRH)
Naira Akhatova [CB], age 21 (PYA)
Rosalie Laforest [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Derrick Bosch* [DM], age 26 (KSK)
Sven Gillard [DM/CM], age 36 (NPH)
Carthi Oskar* [LM], age 27 (NPH)
Ludovicus Dagnesses* [AM], age 33 (FFD) C
Andrew Liew [RM], age 29 (KSK)
Alain Germain [ST], age 25 (TFS)

Kevin Cannon [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Luke Harris [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Ross St.-Pierre [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Sandor Kilkenny [RB], age 20 (KSK)
Genzo Tawari [DM], age 35 (HIN)
Sasha Corbeth [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Mia Sadiq [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Samantha Young [LM/RM], age 20 (KSK)
Anna Krug [AM/FW], age 28 (KSK)
Antun Moherovcic [LW], age 18 (MYT)
Sean Thompson [FW], age 22 (KSK)
Ciorstaidh Flegkas [CF], age 30 (KSK)

Football Club of Novonaya
Home ground: Griffin Park (39,200)
Honours: KFL National runners-up: 61
Rivals: NGSA Ulyanof
Fanzine(s): The Grand Gallop
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Notable former players: Anne-Marie Roux
Manager: Darach Salthill (age 63)

After years of bouncing between second and third division, FC Novonaya enjoyed a rise in attention, attendances, and ambitions after the refurbishment and expansion of their home stadium for the 12th Summer Olympics. The club have been putting in the investment and it’s shown some return in cementing their first-division status. Whether they can do much more is a real question: the ambition is to qualify for IFCF, but things hit a ceiling some time back. After a struggle to step forward they felling into being a develop-and-sell club that takes profit on transfer fees as its prize money, annual relegation battles, and finally actual relegation.

Novonaya has scraped its way back into the Championship division as playoffs winners but many will say the backroom and boardroom dysfunction that tipped them into the National in the first place is still bubbling away in the background. Darach Salthill was the kind of old-school mean-ager needed to whip the team into shape and really light a fire under them. But he’s been pretty mediocre in his last spells in the first division, so whether he’s learnt and adapted remains to be seen.

Last five seasons: 3rd (Natl), 18th, 17th, 17th, 15th
Players in: Sandor Kilkenny (youth), Rosalie Laforest (Racing Mistgwyn, ϑ0.25m), Mia Sadiq (youth), Antun Moherovcic (Energija-Nuklearna, free)
Players out: none

Michael Sveyn [GK], age 32 (KRY)
Lance Atkinson [D L], age 33 (KSK)
Timo Thomsen* [CB], age 27 (KSK) C
Putu Satria Wibawa [CB], age 21 (PCU)
Sorcha Cleeves [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Harun Farrow [CM], age 23 (EFL)
Jordyn Mah* [CM], age 29 (QUE)
Oskari Yamamoto [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Fioniann Baalbaki [RM], age 32 (KSK)
Roksana Koroleva* [ST], age 28 (CMT)
Denis Sjavopalov [ST], age 28 (SVJ)

Scotia MacDonald [GK], age 34 (KSK)
Aidan Dupuis [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Tessa Dryden [CB/LB], age 21 (KSK)
Norue Busokhu [CB], age 34 (TIO)
Tihomir Misita [DM], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Eire Saint-Pierre [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Stéphanie Desharnais [RW], age 26 (KSK)
Sara Violette [LW], age 29 (KSK)
Chevalier Bay [AMF], age 32 (EFL)
James Kagawa [ST], age 21 (KSK)

Océanic club de football Langlois
Home ground: Stade des Pacifiques (38,251)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: CF Saint-Richard, CF Outineau
Honours: KFL Championship (8): 5, 11, 17, 19, 30, 56, 57, 66; runners-up: 49, 71
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 2, 15; runners-up: 13
Fanzines: Coach-marde, Aux larmes salés
Notable ex-players: Kiera Weiram, Zilar Galharretborde
Manager: Brigitte Coppinger [NPH], age 46, Assistant manager: Davis Quintin, age 47, Coaches: Kiera Weiram [MRN], age 41

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A mid-season managerial change sparked some optimism that Brigitte Coppinger can drag this club back into contention for the trophies. Central to that will be getting the midfield working much better than it had in their early season death spiral, and the merciless side of that was moving on players who’d been key to the club in the past but not much good now – though Océanic may well regret letting themselves be tempted by inflated offers for teenage prospects who were just starting to come into the team.

Last five seasons: 8th, 7th, 5th, 3rd, 2nd
Players in: Tessa Dryden (Lancaster Hill, undisclosed), Eire Saint-Pierre (Passerine, ϑ0.6m/$1.7m), Tihomir Misita (youth)
Players out: Kathy Eowins (retired), Zilar Galharretborde (contract expiry), Songwei Milosevic (Eikborg Club, ϑ1.8m/$3m), Zaur-Luka Igorić (Marthorpe City, ϑ0.3m/$0.75m), Colton Wynter (Portland Pirates, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Zack Sjöberg (CA Paulinthal), Jourdain Dupuis (retired)

Thimiscles Seanclair [GK], age 36 (YSP)
Tobert Usher* [RB], age 25 (KSK) C
Sonya Lau [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Errol Tellier [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Alain-Elric Sauve [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Ronin Otero [CM], age 22 (QAD)
János rue Belois [M LR], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Molly Taylor* [LWB/LW], age 27 (EUR)
Götz Makatsch* [M/AM], age 31 (VAL)
Vanda Gerô [ST], age 33 (PAS)
Sebastian Ellex-Mar [ST], age 21 (CEN)

Maxime Carrieri [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Lourence Hupe [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Emmett Thackary [RB], age 35 (KSK)
Logane Nordet [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Saori Takahata [AM/F C], age 35 (HIN)
Laurie Rajic [LM], age 20 (KSK)
Tomás Guisao [M R], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Mint Leaf [RW/AM], age 30 (CRY)
Phillippe Lavoie [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Pierre van der Winkel [AM], age 27 (KSK)

Club de football Outineau
Home ground: Stade Olympique (58,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC, Langlois Océanic, CS Saint-Rémy, Les Castors
Honours: KFL Championship (10): 12, 15, 27, 33, 41, 50, 60, 63, 67, 73; runners-up: 59, 75
Coupe des Patriotes (5): 5, 13, 16, 17, 22; runners-up: 21
Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy (1): 18
Notable former players: Blake McDonagh, Gabriel Lapierre, James McDonald, Loïc Maçon-Petrault, Brigitte Coppinger, Adam Corvin, Ashley Douglass, Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet
Fan channels: Tourtière congelé, Ignoble, Latte-Sipping Cock Muncher's Quarterly
Manager: Romain Dupuis, age 55 Coaches: Jean-Marc Arndeau, age 40; Sean Clarke, age 39

History and records. One of Kelssek football’s traditional powers, they hold the record for the most Patriotes Cup wins and are one of three clubs to have won a domestic double. The club’s Anglian fanzine references an infamous hot-mic incident when a KBC pundit dismissed the passion of the club’s supporters with a colourful reference to the city’s pretentious coffee preferences and social liberalism. A big part of the matchday experience is the singing and banners of its long-standing supporters group Les Ignobles.

The indignity of basically handing the title to Kirkenes at home stings painfully for the fans and what might otherwise have been a decent season will be looked back upon with a grimace because of those 20 disastrous minutes. The Rouge-et-bleu were not untouched by the transfer frenzy but, crucially, managed to fend off the offers for Molly Taylor despite whispers of seven million thalers and things of that nature. There was one key player lost as Mesi Klarlmas was supposed to be the team’s creative future, but after checking the bundles of cash carefully for the right watermarks and holograms (one imagines) Outineau seemed to shrug and decide it was just an offer too good to refuse. Having added talented midfielder Ronin Otero, they can maybe claim it was all a wash or more tendentiously to have improved the squad, but most pundits see finishing second again as a good outcome for them.

Last five seasons: 2nd, 1st, 5th, 6th
Players in: Ronin Otero (Passerine, ϑ1.1m/$2.5m), Laurie Rajic (youth)
Players out: Rhys le Besco (Chamberley City ϑ2.6m/$6m), Drystan Tudor (Capitol Ath, ϑ1.7m/$4m), Mesi Klarlmas (Dartford City, ϑ3m/$8.5m), Afrim Degirmen (Flania Zarss, ϑ0.48m/$1.1m)

Malone Newport [GK], age 36 (GTK)
Jaya Hadi Gunawan* [RB], age 20 (PCU)
Sang-Hun Noel [DF], age 27 (QAD) C
Justine Bixby [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Lewis Brockton [LB/RB], age 32 (KSK)
Agapeto Licea [CM/DM], age 19 (KSK/FFD)
Guilliame Honoré* [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Eire St.-Pierre [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Angéline Ibanez [LW/LF], age 23 (KSK)
Martinius Enge [AMC/ST], age 18 (VAL)
Drî Tòr* [F C], age 28 (KSK/FFD)

Zara Ishizaki [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Nathaniel Williams [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Stéphanie Kouam [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Sandy Fisher [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Taras Paulkin [CB], age 17 (PYA)
Guilliame Magill [RB], age 21 (KSK)
Roy Jenkins [M C], age 34 (KSK)
Risteárd McGregers [MF], age 28 (EQS)
Xaviér Lacroix [LM], age 33 (KSK)
Kimiko Koizumi [M RLC], age 36 (HIN)
Luca Jenmarsh [M R], age 34 (KSK)
Markus Oyvind [AM C], age 32 (KSK)

Passerine Football Club
Home ground: Portedowns Park (26,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL National (3): 60, 66, 68
Fan media: Abusive Tweets, Pitchside Hops
Notable ex-players: Zoé Goh-Lemaire, Ronin Otero
Manager: Tyler Shrub, age 41, Asst. manager: Brayden Welland, age 38

Records and history. Has fashioned itself into a football club for those who like to sip an IPA (now supplied by the Terembev conglomerate) from a plastic cup at the stadium and don't mind finishing tenth being considered an accomplishment. Hey, it's better than being one of those mainstream Kirkenes FC supporters.

Brigitte Coppinger moved on to a bigger club, and Passerine have turned to Tyler Shrub to try and keep them in the comfortable mid-table lifestyle to which they’ve become accustomed. Perhaps one of the few teams that may have legitimately improved through through overall transfers this close season, they’ve poached Drî Tòr from Star of Confederation just to show they are massive. A mid-table finish is what they expect and probably what they’ll get.

Last five seasons: 13th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 16th
Players in: Taras Paulkin (Pyazhnyy Futbolni Akademiya), Agapeto Licea (youth), Drî Tòr (Star of Confederation, ϑ0.5m)
Players out: Ronin Otero (CF Outineau, ϑ1.1m/$2.5m), Sha Jian (Colbrook City, ϑ0.47m/$1.2m), Wiktor Nebojsa Dassow (contract expiry), Gabriel Davies (retired), Demetrius Paschalakis (Viathyn Park, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m)

Samuel van Buren [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Noémi St-Germain [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Hugh Lee [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Emre Wark [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Yunus Baluch* [RB], age 29 (SRS)
Lynne Gaudreault [DM], age 30 (KSK) C
Goulwen Baudrillart* [CM], age 25 (OAM)
Amandine Bélanger [AM], age 26 (KSK)
Abhilasha Suntil* [ST], age 26 (SRS)
Derrick Mercier [RW], age 27 (KSK)
June Kapotsis [LW], age 23 (KSK)

Mark Bhàsa [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Brodie Ling [LB], age 27 (KSK)
Troy Painter [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Cadman Thomsen [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Katherine Noro [CM], age 31 (KSK)
Rosalie Anderson [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Rosalie Nord [LM], age 26 (KSK)
Julius Fournier [RM], age 19 (KSK)
Laura Millclef [AM/CF], age 35 (KSK)
Eoin Rathais [ST], age 31 (KSK)

Pembina City Football Club
Honours: KFL National (1): 75
Home ground: Boulevard Road (11,528)
Facilites: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Sitka Valley

Based in the capital of Wenerdere, where football is a distant third-favourite sport to hockey and rugby. More than one young fan has been bullied by their replica jersey being taken and part of the P in the sponsor’s logo getting coloured in with a marker so the shirt says “Fartsource”. Their intra-republic rivals Sitka Valley have struggled to come even close to a return after their last relegation and Pembina’s recent success is a great way to rub their noses in it.

It was a frantic final day in the National division and when the dust had settled Pembina had won the second division on goal difference to mark an immediate return to the top flight after their meek last-place relegation effort in 194. They’d love to make their third stint longer than one season, but it remains to be seen if their high-tempo style that bamboozled so many in the National will be a liability against more skilled opposition. Big point of worry: their two first choice centre-backs got poached, ironically going to two different sides of the Battle of Etnier.

Manager: Jordyn Fascher, age 40
Last three seasons: 1st (Nat), 20th, 3rd (Nat)
Players out: Ross Vetrone (Latrobe, ϑ0.75m), Anthony Na (Clayquot, ϑ0.75m)
Players in: Troy Painter (West Haligonia Spartan, ϑ0.3m), Laura Millclef (Strathcona, free)

Mia Hinam [GK], age 29 (KSK)
Christine Faubert* [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Maya Shayilan [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Lucian Wright [CB], age 30 (MUR)
Daniel Vergland* [LB], age 32 (KSK) C
Sonya Verenichnaya [CM], age 22 (PYA)
Peadar Smythe [CM], age 32 (KSK)
Guilliame Laganière [M RC], age 33 (KSK)
Stefan Curtiz [LM], age 35 (NPH)
Hazmar Roger* [AMF/CMF], age 22 (EFL)
Caleb Greening [F C], age 30 (KSK)

Jeanne Dutronc [GK], age 35 (HIN)
Fredrick Angelini [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Angela Dupuis [LB], age 35 (KSK)
Milislav Gucetic [LB/RB], age 18 (MYT)
Harold Archer [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Nicholas Knox [RM], age 32 (FVA)
Dylan Buday [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Tatiana Breathnach [LW], age 31 (KSK)
Benjamin Miyamoto [LM], age 30 (KSK)
Kerry Abermein [CF], age 21 (KSK)
Dylan Corbeth [CF], age 35 (KSK)

Saintsport Heath Football Club
Home ground: Admiralty Terrace (7,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzines: Sacred Sheep
Honours: KFL National (2): 65, 73; runners-up: 63, 71, 75
Notable former players: Joni Lindegaard, Tom Sloan, Liang Wei

The pride of the rusty port city that gets between the city of Redswyth and the open ocean. Well, pride of the soccer fans at least; metropolitan Redswyth is rugby country and round balls are looked upon with suspicion and disdain. Their rise to the level of a Championship-ish club has gotten them a lot of attention in the region, especially as the Redswyth area’s younger population gets more football-curious.

Manager: Cory Greenwood, age 44; Asst. manager: Giorsal Ó Connaíl, age 41
Last five seasons: 2nd (Natl), 19th, 1st (Nat), 19th, 2nd (Nat'l)
Players in: Milislav Gucetic (Liria Prizren, free), Sonya Verenichnaya (Ridge Raiders, free)
Players out: Carey Mason (retired), Hayden Prince (retired), Madison Korrbs (retired)

Ruslan Fermier [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Hipolito Cegarra [RB], age 30 (KSK/FFD)
Lio Turnau* [CB], age 33 (STL)
Osman Bennouna [D C], age 33 (KSK)
Sarafine Latendresse [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Cherita Sheikh-Renard [DM], age 33 (EFL)
Charles Linton-Arbour* [M C], age 32 (KSK) C
Madison Longstaff [MF], age 18 (CDG)
Bruno Silva [RW], age 34 (DRP/HIN)
Corrine Bourquette [LW/CF], age 21 (KSK)
Florian Berkut* [ST], age 29 (NPH)

Liam Wallace [GK], age 30 (MUR)
Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne [RB], age 35 (KSK)
Rodney Bright [D RL], age 31 (KSK)
Tenmu Tsu'umutapoa [CB/DM], age 37 (HIN)
Jôs Ôsgân [CB], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Milan Linden [DM], age 25 (KSK)
Sydney Pouliot [CM/LM], age 18 (KSK)
Alain Chan [RM], age 27 (KSK)
Arsène de Saintyon [ST], age 36 (OAM)
Avril Lapierre [ST], age 23 (KSK)
Kaja Hekkert [ST], age 36 (KOR)

Club sportif de Saint-Rémy
Home ground: Stade Intersat (36,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (5): 8, 23, 55, 61, 62; runners-up: 57, 58, 72
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 3
Rivals: CF Outineau
Fanzine: Ceux qui mange tous les pogos, Carte-cadeaux de Dieu
Notable former players: Ian Sinclair, Brayden Custworth, Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, Greta Enger, Faragó Aranya, Aneurin Wakering
Manager: Jonathan Dubois [KSK], age 44; Asst. manager: Dening Regnault [OAM], age 40; Coach: Gabriel Davies, age 37

History and records. The club of a large industrial city that fancies itself as more down-to-earth and friendly in contrast to their self-conceived stereotype of people from Outineau. A formidable set of players in defence and midfield, but with Aranya leaving for Banija and no direct replacement, they are likely to be heavily reliant on Wakering and Berkut to produce on offence. A decade on from the “deux glorieuses” league titles, CSSR had just about resigned themselves to the idea that making the Challengers Cup occasionally was the best they could hope for when they had a resurgence, three years of a real title shot, and then a disaster of a start to season 75 that saw Calen Reamsey get sacked.

Saint-Rémy dropped off badly after losing key players last season and now they’ve lost another big one, as Aneurin Wakering has been sold for an eyewatering club record fee. Dubois will be expected to build rather than win now, but he might quite justifiably wonder what materials he’s supposed to rebuild with. He’s been handed a squad with no significant signings, key players on the wrong side of age 30, and a lot of raw youngsters that will test his development abilities. But arguably there’s no Kelssekian manager better placed to make hay with that.

Last five seasons: 7th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 8th
Players in: Sarafine Latendresse (CF Mirabelle, ϑ0.25m), Sydney Pouliot (youth), Jôs Ôsgân (youth)
Players out: Aneurin Wakering (Serrapince, ϑ6.7m/$15m), Richie Muguzera (Mieteng City, ϑ0.7m/$1.6m), Maiev Feldhlim (Stanmorn, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m), Megan Walker (Southend Ladies, ϑ0.9m/$2m)

Jeanne Makarniz [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Justin Gollander [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Myriad Yang [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Callie Troulos [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Yara Mearns [LB/LM], age 32 (KSK)
Anne-Marie Lamoureaux [CM], age 31 (KSK) C
Raïf Ducharne* [CM], age 36 (KSK)
Kaiden Pépin* [CM/AM], age 24 (KSK)
Karla Marx [LM], age 24 (CMT)
Antonina Kazankova [RM], age 21 (PYA)
Théo Esposito* [CF], age 23 (KSK)

Jade Houpert [GK], age 18 (KSK)
Jason McGwire [D/M L], age 32 (KSK)
Aaron Dupuis [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Patrice Morin [D LR], age 28 (KSK)
Alisse Duclair [CB/DM], age 27 (KSK)
Timothée Boisvert [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Louise Tremblay [CM], age 35 (KSK)
Olivier Lee [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Noah-Elliot Robins [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Juan Marc Valdéz [F C], age 34 (KSK)

Club de football Saint-Richard
Home ground: Stade Michel-Beaulieu (19,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 35
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9
Rivals: Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Moules frites
Manager: Maude-Louise Arsenault, age 40; Coach: Mortéza Fadel, age 37

Les Navigateurs pride themselves on the ethos of being close to the community, and a squad primarily made up of gars de chez nous, youth players from the local area who came up through its academy. The sentimental second-favourite club of many, whose presence in the first division and commitment to its identity confirms the romance of sport is not dead. For a long time they were solid mid-table mainstays, but it just takes a bad year or two and they suffered the indignity of a shock relegation. And it came at the hands of their derby rivals Océanic on the final day of season 70.

In what’s become something of a career path trend, manager Jonathan Dubois has left to become the next of CF St-Richard’s personnel to move to one of the bigger Beaulac clubs. We can’t quite decide if promoting his assistant to take the job is bold and risky or safe and boring. They’ll be there or thereabouts in the middle of the table barring something really weird happening.

Last five seasons: 15th, 12th, 15th, 2nd (Natl), 3rd (Natl),
Players in: Jade Houpert (youth)
Players out: Kenzo Harrison (Rosenpfleblatz, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Mavrik Rowland (Shearwater, ϑ1.2m/$3m)

Cathal Gallagher [GK], age 38 (KSK) C
Aya Kawasaki [LB], age 25 (CMT)
Martín Ferrari* [CB], age 27 (VLD)
Sarah Pritchard [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Kurispin Moloses* [RB], age 28 (FFD/KSK)
Cory Grossman [M C], age 34 (KSK)
Aaron Lyybeck [AM C], age 28 (KSK)
Timurdogan Yerli [MC/AMC], age 35 (TMR)
Kai Fukushima [M R], age 34 (KSK)
Manda Iara [LM], age 32 (CMT)
Larissa Campanella* [FW], age 31 (VLD)

Mavrik Rowland [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Tzevaada Muir [D L], age 36 (MRN)
James Jouppi [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Russell McDougal [RB], age 31 (KSK)
Alexandre von Mertens [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Eoin Mac Dùbhghlas [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Julius Martineau [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Christine van Dusen [LW/RW], age 19 (KSK)
Brandon Soinen [ST], age 23 (KSK)
Claire Glass [ST], age 23 (KSK)
Tatjana Pistor [F C], age 33 (KSK)

Shearwater Football Club
Home ground: Kingswharf (40,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Port City, Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Southwest Stand Dispatch, Yellow Brick Road
Honours: IFCF Champions League (1): 11
KFL Championship (4): 36, 40, 70, 71; runners up: 69, 73
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 21
Notable former players: Shaheen Taleb, Karen, Damien Halliger, Loisé Camserhe, Tara Kreidel, Brion Steinno
Manager: Olaf Jurtanen, age 54 (SVJ); Asst. manager: Jacquéline Lapierre, age 40 (KSK)

History and records. Founded as a sports club for the personnel of a Kelssek Navy base, the club no longer has formal links to the military but does reference this history the club crest’s resemblance to a ship’s badge. Quietly built itself into a top-three powerhouse under the management of Ryan Potter, but didn’t win anything until they sacked him and brought in Olaf Jurtanen, who won two league titles, the Patriotes Cup, and the IFCF Champions League.

Shearwater lurched from sub-standard to bad and Olaf Jurtanen leaned heavily on his credit in the bank to stave off debate about his position. The midfield was a serious weakness, and with Zara Wheals leaving after just one insipid season and no real quality coming into via the transfer market, fans are grousing that Jurtanen is being set up to fail. How long the manager will retain this goodwill could depend on whether he can find a formula to compensate for the team’s glaring weaknesses.

Last five seasons: 9th, 4th, 2nd, 9th + Cup winners, 1st
Players in: Mavrik Rowland (CF Saint-Richard, ϑ1.2m/$3m), Julius Martineau (youth), Christine van Dusen (West Haligonia, ϑ0.5m)
Players out: Kardos Szûcs (Club Stein-los, ϑ1.7m/$4m), Zara Wheals (FC Conton, ϑ1.3m/$3m), Nikolai Seabury (Strathcona, free), Shane Reilly (retired)

Ross Soderling [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Behai Griffin [RB], age 21 (CMT)
Oregon Lévesque [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Karina Wilkinson* [CB], age 29 (HAN)
Rhys Remillard [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Gunner Martikainen [DM C], age 29 (KSK/FFD)
Girolamo Alcides* [CM], age 31 (MRC) C
Irfan Hakemi [CM/AM], age 29 (KSK)
Lara Crist [LM], age 32 (CMT)
Annabel Eakins [RM], age 21 (KSK)
John Polito* [ST], age 26 (KSK)

Robert Breacher [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Vasily Luzin [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Garrett O'Shea [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Lucy Elton [LB], age 35 (KSK)
Theo Capella [LB], age 33 (CAD)
Jonathan Vauhkonen [CM], age 35 (KSK)
Colm Jenkins [AM], age 20 (KSK)
Joseph Denham [AM RC], age 32 (KSK)
Vincent Price [F C], age 35 (KSK)
Jan Kabanov [ST], age 21 (KSK)

Star of Confederation
Home ground: The Domain (22,565)
Honours: KFL National runners-up: 66
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Fanzine(s): Das Kapital
Manager: Bryce Graughan, age 39; Asst. manager: Ryan Dumont, age 41

The club from the federal capital Neorvins is a relatively recent entrant to the top flight and much of this has been a result of adopting a highly professional sporting and performance staff as well as smart scouting of players. While many residents of the capital move there from elsewhere with existing allegiances to clubs in the bigger sports of rugby and ice hockey, these are less entrenched in football so SoC is working hard to win over new fans.

New management did not meaningfully move the club forward, though pundits and media are preaching the need for patience and the club executives have been vocal in backing the coaching staff. A big churn in the squad has met with some fan approval and hopes new faces will help to push the team up the table. Avoiding relegation is obviously job one, but if you’re hoping for them to do something beyond that it’s likely to be another long, hard season in the federal capital.

Last five seasons: 17th, 16th, 14th, 13th, 15th
Players out: Drî Tòr (Passerine, ϑ0.5m), Marcus Aurelus (Portland Pirates, ϑ0.5m/$1.3m), Antony Hangman (Stilinkeep, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Benoný Ísarrsson (The Grenadiers, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Lyall Murphy (Zenit Attawapiskat ϑ0.2m/$0.5m), Amandine Radjen (NGSA Ulyanof, free)
Players in: Gunner Martikainen (Jutland, undisclosed), Colm Jenkins (Colwynian Vale, ϑ0.3m), Vasily Luzin (NGSA Ulyanof, ϑ0.25m), Robert Breacher (youth)

Ellen Underwood [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Stuart Markov [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Emma Beaudry [RCB], age 26 (CDG)
Trifonas Tolakis [CB], age 30 (VDR)
Waleeda Hollis-Park [RB], age 30 (EFL)
Stéphanie Wang [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Mhara Vera* [CM], age 28 (NYK)
Doner Grrhonomó [AM C], age 30 (KSK/FFD)
Preston Treadwell [ST], age 30 (CDG) C
Amy Freeman [CF], age 21 (EUR)
Tyoasi Klipark* [ST], age 27 (VIL)

Joe Schlosser [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Tyler Anderson [GK], age 18 (KSK)
Kelsey Lore [D RC], age 31 (KSK)
Astrid Lodgen [LB/RB], age 35 (KSK)
Efra Soke [LB], age 32 (FFD)
Nicolas Michel [LB/CB], age 31 (KSK)
Geoff Prouse [RB], age 20 (KSK)
Rhys Dadit [M C], age 33 (KSK)
Ashton McCulloch [LM], age 20 (KSK)
Laura Millclef [AM/F C], age 34 (KSK)
Tom Carrieri [RM/CM], age 19 (KSK)
Russ Shaw [CF], age 23 (SNL)
Chung Seo-Yeon [LW/CF/ST], age 33 (HIN)

Strathcona Internationals
Home ground: Bowreach (34,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Mazinaw Vanorian
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 59, 72; Runners-up: 68
Patriotes Cup (1): 12; Runners-up: 7, 16
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 11/KFL66; Runners-up: 12
KFL National South (1): 53
Notable former players: Bratislav Rukavina, Bryan Hartpoach, Laurel Tinker-Witt, Lynne Crossley
Manager: Niall Jenkins, age 63; Asst. manager: Laurel Tinker-Witt (ZWZ)
Fanzines: To the Ends of the Earth, Mosh Pit of the Bourgeoisie

Wiki article. Based in Vickery, the capital of Conryia, the club was founded by a group of expatriate workers, and took the name of the industrial quarter south of central Vickery. Nicknamed "The Globalists", originally a piss-take by fans of other clubs over a former club president allegedly saying UICA becoming defunct (causing Strathcona to miss out on its first chance at international club competition) was a conspiracy against them.

The Jenkins era is finally showing promising signs as Tyoasi Klipark’s hot scoring run helped Strathcona into the Challengers Cup spots. Arguably the most feared striker in the league, the key issue will be getting him the ball and the defence not falling apart, if those two factors are consistently taken care of everything is possible.

Last five seasons: 5th, 9th, 11th, 1st, 4th
Players in: Nikolai Seabury (Shearwater, free), Heldon White (Kingstown Athletic, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Joe Schlosser (retired), Emma Beaudry (Arrowsmith, ϑ0.8m/$1.8m), Honorio Menez (Newark Argyle, ϑ2.7m/$6m), Laura Millclef (Pembina City, free)

Vladimir Perunovic [GK], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Micah Hackney [LB], age 30 (XAN)
Jura Weiss-Mescat [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Nediljko Brajković* [CB], age 26 (PAS)
Brynn Satterfield [RB], age 23 (XAN)
Ronaldo Kaber [CB/DM], age 20 (EFL)
Colin Na [CM], age 27 (KSK)
David Geoffrion* [CM], age 28 (OAM)
Vanessa Weger* [AM], age 25 (KSK)
Jeremiah Garland [LM], age 26 (BOL)
Nayla Culloch [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Evan Peterson [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Nene Shibata [D C], age 36 (HIN)
Jamie Bastien [DM], age 21 (KSK)
Miller West [CM], age 34 (BRE)
Adam Callaghan [M C], age 35 (KSK)
Simon Grilli [AM], age 23 (KSK)
Shaheen Taleb [AM/RW/CF], age 37 (KSK)
Girie Mantou [CAM/LM/RM], age 17 (AUP)
Neil Murphy [CF], age 36 (KRY) C

Torbay Thunder
Home stadium: Armidale Plain (10,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): (Thor Pun Here)
Honours: KFL National (1): 61
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 17/KFL72, 18/KFL73
Notable former players: Dan Antoninsson, Eoin Bream, Julius Heer

Torbay definitely moved forward last season as they gained some much needed cohesion thanks to Shaheen Taleb’s on-field leadership presence and all-round technical class, helping them jump into tenth place. Lionel an Deòir’s stellar season got him a Kelssek call-up to the World Cup squad and a fat transfer to Eura. With a big departure of Huang Han in the defence meaning some big changes in the first eleven, manager Blake McDonagh has been experimenting with a back three in pre-season, unbalanced formations, and other general weirdness.

Manager: Blake McDonagh, age 46, Asst. manager: Hildur Eiríksdóttir, age 42
Last five seasons: 10th, 15th, 11th, 9th, 7th
Players in: Evan Peterson (youth), Jamie Bastien (Sitka Valley, ϑ0.25m), Girie Mantou (Alexia Academie),
Players out: Huang Han (Aries Chariots, ϑ2.7m/$6m), Lionel an Deòir (Spartangrad, ϑ3m/$6.7m)

Denise Witt [GK], age 32 (KSK)
Dimitri Thomas [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Guilliame Rocchi [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Eamag Orgg [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Seosamh Mac Ceallach* [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Rónán Mac Murchú [CM], age 34 (KSK)
Lucas Baird [CM], age 31 (KSK)
Roland Shields [DM], age 32 (KSK)
Conan Batori [RM], age 27 (KSK)
Colm Ó Tuathail* [LW/AM/CF], age 38 (KSK) C
Ciorstaidh Pinard* [FW], age 22 (KSK)

Donnach Ó Ceanndubháin [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Melanie Fowler [D RC], age 32 (KSK)
Brendan Bough [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Cathy Payne [CB], age 36 (KSK)
Adeliz Daussy [CB], age 18 (GVN)
Jonathan Spencer [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Brian Spalding [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Jack Samuelson [RM/LM], age 30 (KSK)
Diego Ortega [RM], age 25 (TFS)
Cúan Ó Corráin [LM], age 30 (KSK)
Carrie Buchanan [AM], age 33 (KSK)
Luke Mansbridge [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Wynleth Flyers
Home stadium: Cathysceau (cap. 16,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Fanzine(s): Plastic Cup Report
Honours: KFL National (2): 70, 74; runners-up: 67
Notable ~~former~~ players: Colm Ó Tuathail
Manager: Daffyd Jenkins, age 48; Assistant manager: Stephanie Grubling, age 39

Located in Noua Cymru’s ancient capital Wynleth-an-Glyndwr, a picturesque historic city of Gothic spires, civil servants, and harried university students. Living legend Colm Ó Tuathail is going to retire any day now, but the club have been doing to work to make sure they’ve got a good squad to make the most of this temporary halo effect for when he inevitably calls time on his career.

Last five seasons: 14th, 1st (Nat’l), 18th, 15th, 17th
Players in: Adeliz Daussy (Akademiezh Mell-Droad Gouvanarch), Brendan Bough (youth)
Players out: Andrew Everingham (Colbrook City, ϑ0.4m/$1.5m)

by **Kelssek** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:12 am

Champions League 2nd qualifying round
Burnaby 1-1 Ath Saint Eleanor (EXT)
Ath Saint Eleanor 2-0 Burnaby (3-1 agg.)
Challengers Cup 2nd qualifying round
East Franz Ath (PIS) 2-1 Latrobe Ath
Latrobe 0-1 East Franz Ath (1-3 agg.)

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
CF Outineau in PANIC after Mesi Klarlmas accepts offer to leave! Romain Dupuis BEGGING player to stay! Club offered to install NEW JACUZZI in player’s house!

Great Sourness - @GSourness_Official
Who cares about players leaving, they only want the money and can never have the same connection with their clubs as Kelsseks born and bred! #SingleUsePlastics Ban them!

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Burnaby manager Ryan Potter: Xek Sunsaber? This is the BIGGEST CLUB in a TOP league and he has a real chance to be our starting striker for YEARS. We've got a GREAT contract on the table, but I know he's got an offer elsewhere. I'm DISAPPOINTED if he's not up for the challenge but it's HIS CHOICE to make now!

Great Sourness - @GSourness_Official
Bridget Coombe just destroyed her own legacy, sad! Real captains don’t lead their team to the cup and then quit, if she didn’t play so well it would stop other clubs making lucrative transfer offers! No fight whatsoever!

Champions League 3rd qualifying round
Bastion (EUR) 1-2 Outineau
Outineau 0-0 Bastion (2-1 agg.)
Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round
North Drumgellock (GLZ) 4-5 Strathcona Intls
Strathcona Intls 1-1 North Drumgellock (6-5 agg.)

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Andreas Bjerk turns DOWN move to Soldarian! Huge relief for Burnaby as they look to hold on to key players for a title challenge!

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Honorio Menez to Newark Argyle, here we go! Strathcona now has just one proven CB ahead of Challengers Cup qualifying match, Argyle REFUSED to delay the transfer any longer. BAD situation!

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round
Raven Thöni (TAX) 3-0 Strathcona Intls
Strathcona Intls 0-3 Raven Thöni (0-6 agg.)

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
Burnaby fans STUNNED as Andreas Bjerk AGREES RECORD MASSIVE transfer to Tanrısal. NEW LEAGUE RECORD!

Matchweek 1
Wynleth Flyers 5–1 FC Novonaya
Passerine 3–0 Shearwater
Torbay Thunder 1–0 Hamiltonian
Outineau 4–2 Coquitlam United
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–0 Saintsport Heath
Burnaby 2–1 Saint-Richard
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Pembina City
Kirkenes 1–2 Star of Confederation
Clayquot City 1–2 Latrobe Athletic
Océanic 2–1 Saint-Rémy

Matchweek 2
Saintsport Heath 1–4 Burnaby

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 1
Galaxy SC (XAN) 1-2 Outineau

FC Novonaya 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Océanic
Star of Confederation 1–1 Clayquot City
Pembina City 1–2 Kirkenes
Saint-Richard 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 3–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Hamiltonian 0–4 Outineau
Shearwater 2–0 Torbay Thunder
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Passerine

Matchweek 3
Kirkenes 3–3 Saint-Richard

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 2
Outineau 2-1 Galaxy SC (4-2 agg.)

Clayquot City 1–1 Pembina City
Océanic 1–2 Star of Confederation
Saint-Rémy 3–4 Latrobe Athletic
Passerine 1–1 FC Novonaya
Torbay Thunder 0–0 Wynleth Flyers
Outineau 3–1 Shearwater
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Hamiltonian
Burnaby 4–0 Coquitlam United
Strathcona Intls 6–0 Saintsport Heath

Matchweek 4
FC Novonaya 1–4 Latrobe Athletic
Star of Confederation 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Pembina City 0–5 Océanic
Saint-Richard 1–3 Clayquot City
Saintsport Heath 0–4 Kirkenes
Coquitlam United 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Hamiltonian 2–2 Burnaby
Shearwater 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Wynleth Flyers 2–3 Outineau
Passerine 1–2 Torbay Thunder

Matchweek 5
Clayquot City 1–2 Saintsport Heath

Champions League group stage MD1
Kirkenes 2-1 Sabrefell Moths (NPH)
Challengers Cup group stage MD1
Tanrisal (PAS) 0-0 Outineau
Clayquot 1-1 Sila Saykonur (PYA)

Burnaby 2–2 Shearwater
Strathcona Intls 0–1 Hamiltonian
Kirkenes 0–2 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 3–1 FC Novonaya
Outineau 3–0 Passerine
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–1 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 1–1 Saint-Richard
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Pembina City
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 6
Hamiltonian 2–2 Kirkenes
Shearwater 2–1 Strathcona Intls
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Burnaby
Passerine 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Torbay Thunder 2–3 Outineau
FC Novonaya 1–2 Star of Confederation
Pembina City 1–4 Latrobe Athletic
Saint-Richard 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Saintsport Heath 2–4 Océanic

Matchweek 7
Outineau 1–0 FC Novonaya

Champions League group stage MD2
Spartangrad (EUR) 5-1 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD2
Outineau 2-2 Olympic (MYT)
RGS Athletic (EFL) 2-2 Clayquot

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Burnaby 1–3 Passerine
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Kirkenes 2–0 Shearwater
Clayquot City 2–2 Hamiltonian
Océanic 2–0 Coquitlam United
Saint-Rémy 5–2 Saintsport Heath
Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Saint-Richard
Star of Confederation 3–2 Pembina City

Matchweek 8
FC Novonaya 0–0 Pembina City
Saint-Richard 1–2 Star of Confederation
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Latrobe Athletic
Coquitlam United 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Hamiltonian 0–3 Océanic
Shearwater 2–2 Clayquot City
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Kirkenes
Passerine 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Burnaby
Outineau 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 9
Mazinaw Vanorian 4–1 FC Novonaya
Burnaby 2–1 Outineau
Strathcona Intls 3–4 Torbay Thunder
Kirkenes 3–1 Passerine
Clayquot City 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 0–1 Shearwater
Saint-Rémy 0–2 Hamiltonian
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 0–0 Saintsport Heath
Pembina City 2–2 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 10
Hamiltonian 1–2 Latrobe Athletic

Champions League group stage MD3
Chromatik (CMT) 2-3 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD3
Bastion (EUR) 2-2 Outineau
Cazadores (AUD) 3-2 Clayquot

Shearwater 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Océanic
Passerine 0–2 Clayquot City
Torbay Thunder 0–3 Kirkenes
Outineau 2–1 Strathcona Intls
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–2 Burnaby
FC Novonaya 0–1 Saint-Richard
Saintsport Heath 1–0 Pembina City
Coquitlam United 2–0 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 11
Burnaby 1–1 FC Novonaya
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Kirkenes 2–1 Outineau
Clayquot City 1–0 Torbay Thunder
Océanic 2–0 Passerine
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Latrobe Athletic 2–3 Shearwater
Star of Confederation 1–1 Hamiltonian
Pembina City 0–2 Coquitlam United
Saint-Richard 3–1 Saintsport Heath

Matchweek 12
Passerine 2–1 Saint-Rémy

Champions League group stage MD4
Kirkenes 2-1 Chromatik (CMT)
Challengers Cup group stage MD4
Outineau 4-0 Bastion (EUR)
Clayquot 0-3 Cazadores (AUD)

Torbay Thunder 3–1 Océanic
Outineau 1–0 Clayquot City
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Kirkenes
Burnaby 3–0 Strathcona Intls
FC Novonaya 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Coquitlam United 2–2 Saint-Richard
Hamiltonian 1–0 Pembina City
Shearwater 2–0 Star of Confederation
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 13
Strathcona Intls 1–0 FC Novonaya

Cup Winners’ Cup 1st round leg 1
Latrobe 2-2 Olympia (EFL)

Kirkenes 1–3 Burnaby
Clayquot City 4–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Océanic 2–1 Outineau
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Passerine
Star of Confederation 3–2 Wynleth Flyers
Pembina City 3–3 Shearwater
Saint-Richard 2–0 Hamiltonian
Saintsport Heath 1–1 Coquitlam United

Matchweek 14
Wynleth Flyers 2–0 Pembina City

Champions League group stage MD5
Kirkenes 0-3 Spartangrad (EUR)
Challengers Cup group stage MD5
Olympic (MYT) 2-3 Outineau
Clayquot 0-0 RGS Athletic (EFL)

Passerine 2–1 Star of Confederation
Torbay Thunder 0–0 Latrobe Athletic
Outineau 3–0 Saint-Rémy
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Océanic
Burnaby 2–1 Clayquot City
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Kirkenes
FC Novonaya 2–3 Coquitlam United
Hamiltonian 0–1 Saintsport Heath
Shearwater 2–0 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 15
Coquitlam United 2–3 Hamiltonian

Cup Winners’ Cup 1st round leg 2
Olympia (EFL) 2-1 Latrobe (4-3 agg.)

Kirkenes 5–1 FC Novonaya
Clayquot City 4–1 Strathcona Intls
Océanic 0–1 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Latrobe Athletic 1–3 Outineau
Star of Confederation 3–0 Torbay Thunder
Pembina City 3–0 Passerine
Saint-Richard 4–0 Wynleth Flyers
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Shearwater

Matchweek 16
Passerine 0–0 Saint-Richard

Champions League group stage MD6
Sabrefell Moths (NPH) 0-4 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD6
Outineau 2-0 Tanrisal (PAS)
Sila Saykonur (PYA) 0-2 Clayquot

Torbay Thunder 2–1 Pembina City
Outineau 5–3 Star of Confederation
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Latrobe Athletic
Burnaby 2–0 Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Océanic
Kirkenes 3–0 Clayquot City
FC Novonaya 0–2 Hamiltonian
Shearwater 1–2 Coquitlam United
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 Saintsport Heath

Matchweek 17
Coquitlam United 1–3 Wynleth Flyers
Hamiltonian 2–0 Shearwater
Clayquot City 3–0 FC Novonaya
Océanic 0–1 Kirkenes
Saint-Rémy 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Latrobe Athletic 0–2 Burnaby
Star of Confederation 1–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Pembina City 0–3 Outineau
Saint-Richard 3–2 Torbay Thunder
Saintsport Heath 1–2 Passerine

Matchweek 18
Passerine 2–1 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 0–1 Saintsport Heath
FC Novonaya 2–5 Shearwater
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Hamiltonian
Outineau 4–0 Saint-Richard
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–2 Pembina City
Burnaby 2–1 Star of Confederation
Strathcona Intls 3–0 Latrobe Athletic
Kirkenes 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Clayquot City 1–1 Océanic

Matchweek 19
Coquitlam United 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Hamiltonian 1–1 Passerine
Shearwater 2–2 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 1–0 FC Novonaya
Saint-Rémy 2–2 Clayquot City
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Kirkenes
Star of Confederation 0–1 Strathcona Intls
Pembina City 0–2 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 3–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Outineau

Matchweek 20
Pembina City 1–1 Strathcona Intls

Coupe des Patriotes fourth round
New Scarborough 4–2 Jeunesse Lunaire
Vinterhagen 2–1 Cradithurgen
Bramerleigh Bulldogs 0–0 Strathcona Intls (0–2 AET)
Châteaufroid 1–4 Océanic CF
Clayquot City 4–0 St. Kildera FC
Coquitlam United 1–2 Association Ariddienne
Kingstown Athletic 1–0 Burnaby SC
CF Mirabelle 1–2 Saintsport Heath
AS Lac-Abitargnais 2–1 Hawthorn Elms
NGSA Ulyanof 3–0 Gagliano Mariners
Union Lachaîne 2–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Latrobe Athletic 4–2 Les Castors
CF Saint-Richard 1–2 CF Outineau
Pembina City 1–0 Hamiltonian Cambria
Shearwater 1–1 Star of Confederation (2–1 AET)
Southbank Mariners 1–3 Torbay Thunder

Star of Confederation 0–2 Kirkenes
Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Clayquot City
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Océanic
FC Novonaya 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Shearwater 4–2 Passerine
Hamiltonian 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 0–1 Outineau
Saintsport Heath 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saint-Richard 3–1 Burnaby

Matchweek 21
Saint-Rémy 4–1 FC Novonaya
Océanic 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Clayquot City 1–2 Star of Confederation
Kirkenes 4–1 Pembina City
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Saint-Richard
Burnaby 6–1 Saintsport Heath
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–2 Coquitlam United
Outineau 1–2 Hamiltonian
Torbay Thunder 0–2 Shearwater
Passerine 2–2 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 22
Saint-Richard 3–2 Kirkenes

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 1
Hillsborough (CBP) 0-6 Outineau
Associations Trophy round of 32 leg 1
Eastal Lunar (VIL) 1-0 Clayquot

Pembina City 3–4 Clayquot City
Star of Confederation 2–1 Océanic
Latrobe Athletic 0–3 Saint-Rémy
FC Novonaya 1–3 Passerine
Wynleth Flyers 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 0–2 Outineau
Hamiltonian 0–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Coquitlam United 0–2 Burnaby
Saintsport Heath 1–3 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 23
Burnaby 2–2 Hamiltonian

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 2
Outineau 2-1 Hillsborough (8-1 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 32 leg 2
Clayquot 2-0 Eastal Lunar (2-1 agg.)

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Shearwater
Outineau 0–2 Wynleth Flyers
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 FC Novonaya
Saint-Rémy 2–3 Star of Confederation
Océanic 3–1 Pembina City
Clayquot City 1–2 Saint-Richard
Kirkenes 2–1 Saintsport Heath
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Coquitlam United

Matchweek 24
FC Novonaya 3–2 Torbay Thunder
Passerine 2–3 Outineau
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Shearwater 2–0 Burnaby
Hamiltonian 2–3 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 3–2 Kirkenes
Saintsport Heath 1–1 Clayquot City
Saint-Richard 2–2 Océanic
Pembina City 2–3 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 4–0 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 25
Star of Confederation 0–1 FC Novonaya

Champions League round of 16 leg 1
Fort Viljan N (TKT) 2-3 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup round of 16 leg 1
Outineau 0-3 Independence 1975 (EXT)
Associations Trophy round of 16 leg 1
Alameda Desperados (CAD) 0-0 Clayquot

Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Pembina City
Saint-Rémy 4–1 Saint-Richard
Océanic 1–1 Saintsport Heath
Clayquot City 2–1 Coquitlam United
Kirkenes 2–2 Hamiltonian
Strathcona Intls 0–4 Shearwater
Burnaby 6–0 Wynleth Flyers
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–1 Passerine
Outineau 3–0 Torbay Thunder

Matchweek 26
Pembina City 1–1 Star of Confederation

Champions League round of 16 leg 2
Kirkenes 1-0 Fort Viljan N (4-2 agg.)
Challengers Cup round of 16 leg 2
Independence 1975 1-0 Outineau (3-1 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 16 leg 2
Clayquot 2-0 Alameda Desperados (2-0 agg.)

FC Novonaya 1–4 Outineau
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Passerine 0–1 Burnaby
Wynleth Flyers 0–3 Strathcona Intls
Shearwater 0–2 Kirkenes
Hamiltonian 0–0 Clayquot City
Coquitlam United 1–1 Océanic
Saintsport Heath 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Saint-Richard 1–3 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 27
Burnaby 2–1 Torbay Thunder

Coupe des Patriotes fifth round
Union Lachaîne 2–1 Vinterhagen
Pembina City 0–2 CF Outineau
Saintsport Heath 2–0 Latrobe Athletic
Association Ariddienne 2–3 Torbay Thunder
Kingstown Athletic 1–2 Shearwater
NGSA Ulyanof 3–0 New Scarborough
Océanic CF 2–2 Clayquot City (2–2 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Strathcona Intls 3–0 AS Lac-Abitargnais

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Outineau
Pembina City 3–1 FC Novonaya
Star of Confederation 1–0 Saint-Richard
Latrobe Athletic 4–0 Saintsport Heath
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Coquitlam United
Océanic 1–2 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 2–1 Shearwater
Kirkenes 4–0 Wynleth Flyers
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Passerine

Matchweek 28
FC Novonaya 0–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Outineau 1–1 Burnaby
Torbay Thunder 3–5 Strathcona Intls
Passerine 1–4 Kirkenes
Wynleth Flyers 2–2 Clayquot City
Shearwater 1–0 Océanic
Hamiltonian 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 1–0 Latrobe Athletic
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Star of Confederation
Saint-Richard 2–0 Pembina City

Matchweek 29
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Shearwater
Océanic 2–2 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Richard 3–1 FC Novonaya
Pembina City 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Star of Confederation 2–1 Coquitlam United
Latrobe Athletic 2–2 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 1–3 Passerine
Kirkenes 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Strathcona Intls 1–4 Outineau
Burnaby 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 30
FC Novonaya 0–2 Burnaby

Coupe des Patriotes quarterfinals
Saintsport Heath 2–1 Océanic CF
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Shearwater
NGSA Ulyanof 4–3 Union Lachaîne
CF Outineau 1–1 Strathcona Intls (2–1 AET)

Mazinaw Vanorian 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Outineau 1–0 Kirkenes
Torbay Thunder 1–0 Clayquot City
Passerine 1–2 Océanic
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Shearwater 1–0 Latrobe Athletic
Hamiltonian 1–0 Star of Confederation
Coquitlam United 0–1 Pembina City
Saintsport Heath 2–1 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 31
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Wynleth Flyers

Champions League quarterfinals leg 1
Kirkenes 2-2 MTK Kingsville (DAR)
Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 1
Bandits Lito (GEE) 2-0 Clayquot

Saint-Rémy 1–0 Passerine
Océanic 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Saintsport Heath 2–0 FC Novonaya
Saint-Richard 3–1 Coquitlam United
Pembina City 3–0 Hamiltonian
Star of Confederation 1–1 Shearwater
Clayquot City 1–2 Outineau
Kirkenes 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Burnaby

Matchweek 32
FC Novonaya 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Burnaby 1–2 Kirkenes
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–1 Clayquot City
Outineau 0–1 Océanic
Torbay Thunder 2–3 Saint-Rémy
Passerine 3–1 Latrobe Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 2–0 Pembina City
Hamiltonian 1–0 Saint-Richard
Coquitlam United 1–1 Saintsport Heath

Matchweek 33
Pembina City 1–0 Wynleth Flyers

Champions League quarterfinals leg 2
MTK Kingsville 2-3 Kirkenes (4-5 agg.)
Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 2
Clayquot 2-0 Bandits Lito (aet, 4-2 pens.)

Star of Confederation 2–2 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Rémy 0–2 Outineau
Océanic 0–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Coquitlam United 4–1 FC Novonaya
Saintsport Heath 1–2 Hamiltonian
Saint-Richard 0–1 Shearwater
Clayquot City 1–1 Burnaby
Kirkenes 3–2 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 34
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Outineau 4–2 Latrobe Athletic
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Star of Confederation
Passerine 2–1 Pembina City
Wynleth Flyers 4–2 Saint-Richard
Shearwater 2–1 Saintsport Heath
Hamiltonian 0–1 Coquitlam United
FC Novonaya 2–4 Kirkenes
Strathcona Intls 2–3 Clayquot City
Burnaby 2–0 Océanic

Matchweek 35
Saint-Richard 2–1 Passerine

Patriotes Cup semifinals
CF Outineau 1–0 NGSA Ulyanof
Shearwater 2–2 Saintsport Heath (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)

Pembina City 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Hamiltonian 2–1 FC Novonaya
Coquitlam United 2–2 Shearwater
Saintsport Heath 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Star of Confederation 3–6 Outineau
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Burnaby
Océanic 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Clayquot City 3–2 Kirkenes

Matchweek 36
FC Novonaya 1–1 Clayquot City

Champions League semifnals leg 1
Kirkenes 3-1 Atletik (MYT)

Kirkenes 3–2 Océanic
Strathcona Intls 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Burnaby 1–0 Latrobe Athletic
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–2 Star of Confederation
Outineau 3–1 Pembina City
Torbay Thunder 2–1 Saint-Richard
Passerine 1–1 Saintsport Heath
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Coquitlam United
Shearwater 3–1 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 37
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Strathcona Intls

Champions League semifnals leg 2
Atletik 0-0 Kirkenes (1-3 agg.)

Saint-Rémy 1–1 Kirkenes
Océanic 1–1 Clayquot City
Shearwater 2–0 FC Novonaya
Hamiltonian 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Coquitlam United 0–1 Passerine
Saintsport Heath 1–3 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Richard 0–2 Outineau
Pembina City 0–4 Mazinaw Vanorian
Star of Confederation 0–2 Burnaby

Matchweek 38
FC Novonaya 1–3 Océanic
Clayquot City 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Kirkenes 2–2 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Star of Confederation
Burnaby 2–0 Pembina City
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–1 Saint-Richard
Outineau 2–1 Saintsport Heath
Torbay Thunder 2–0 Coquitlam United
Passerine 0–2 Hamiltonian
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 Shearwater

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Outineau                38   31   1   6    92   37  +55    94 -
 2 Burnaby                 38   26   7   5    76   32  +44    85 -
 3 Strathcona Intls        38   23   4  11    72   50  +22    73 -
 4 Kirkenes                38   21   7  10    83   49  +34    70 -
 5 Shearwater              38   20   7  11    62   44  +18    67 -
 6 Latrobe Athletic        38   19   6  13    63   52  +11    63
 7 Hamiltonian             38   16  11  11    48   49   −1    59
 8 Star of Confederation   38   16   8  14    54   54    0    56
 9 Saint-Rémy              38   17   4  17    60   53   +7    55
10 Clayquot City           38   13  13  12    61   54   +7    52
11 Saint-Richard           38   15   6  17    55   60   −5    51
12 Océanic                 38   13  10  15    53   48   +5    49
13 Passerine               38   13   9  16    50   58   −8    48
14 Mazinaw Vanorian        38   13   7  18    50   56   −6    46
15 Torbay Thunder          38   14   4  20    51   65  −14    46
16 Wynleth Flyers          38   10  15  13    50   61  −11    45
17 Coquitlam United        38   10   8  20    47   69  −22    38
18 Saintsport Heath        38    8   7  23    35   75  −40    31 -
19 Pembina City            38    6   8  24    39   73  −34    26 -
20 FC Novonaya             38    3   4  31    30   92  −62    13 -

KELSSEK CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
SEASON 76 / 196 F.E.

Player of the Year: Götz Makatsch (CF Outineau)
Nominees: Catheline Matthias (Kirkenes), Sebastian Ellex-Mar (CF Outineau), Ingrid Lambert (Burnaby SC)
Foreign Player of the Year: Molly Taylor (CF Outineau)
Nominees: Tyoasi Klipark (Strathcona), Vanda Gerô (CF Outineau), Stian Haukland (Burnaby SC)
Young Player of the Year: Ronin Otero (CF Outineau)
Nominees: Titan Pogbacar (Burnaby SC), Bleke Durocher (Kirkenes), Amy Freeman (Strathcona)

Team of the season
GK: Megan Woodwell (Burnaby)
DF: Frey Pelle (Clayquot)
DF: Ingrid Lambert (Burnaby)
DF: Martín Ferrari (Shearwater)
DF: Tobert Usher (CF Outineau)
MF: Mhara Vera (Strathcona)
MF: Lor Starcutter (Kirkenes)
MF: Molly Taylor (CF Outineau)
FW: Tyoasi Klipark (Strathcona)
FW: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (CF Outineau)
FW: Xek Sunsaber (Burnaby)

GK: Thimiscles Seanclair (CF Outineau)
DF: Timo Thomsen (Océanic CF)
DF: Bleke Durocher (Kirkenes)
MF: Satria Wiradarma (Kirkenes)
MF: Rory Joseph (Burnaby)
FW: Solveig Vedmark (Kirkenes)
FW: Vanda Gerô (CF Outineau)

National                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kingstown Athletic       42   24   7  11    81   51  +30    79 -
 2 St. David Wanderers      42   18  18   6    59   39  +20    72 -
 3 Association Ariddienne   42   20   8  14    54   44  +10    68 -
 4 Colwynian Vale           42   19  10  13    61   49  +12    67 -
 5 Les Castors              42   18  13  11    63   54   +9    67 -
 6 ASC Arvika               42   19   9  14    61   49  +12    66 -
 7 NGSA Ulyanof             42   18  10  14    56   49   +7    64
 8 Union Lachaîne           42   18   9  15    61   46  +15    63
 9 Kawarthas District       42   18   9  15    59   54   +5    63
10 Sitka Valley             42   17  11  14    62   57   +5    62
11 Port City                42   17  10  15    60   52   +8    61
12 Rivière-du-Nord          42   16  12  14    53   59   −6    60
13 Wickham Warriors         42   16  11  15    61   59   +2    59
14 West Haligonia Spartan   42   15  12  15    57   57    0    57
15 Sudbury Rangers          42   14   9  19    53   63  −10    51
16 St. Kildera FC           42   12  15  15    51   61  −10    51
17 Jeunesse Lunaire         42   13  11  18    50   65  −15    50
18 Stade Laneux             42   12  11  19    49   50   −1    47
19 CF Mirabelle             42   11  13  18    48   53   −5    46 -
20 Fretscray FC             42   11   8  23    47   71  −24    41 -
21 New Scarborough          42   11   7  24    52   84  −32    40 -
22 Miramichi Lakers         42    6  15  21    42   74  −32    33 -

Playoff semifinals
Association Ariddienne 0–2 ASC Arvika
Colwynian Vale 0–3 Les Castors
Playoff final
Les Castors 2–1 ASC Arvika

   Association North       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Racing Mistwygn          30   15   9   6    53   39  +14    54 -
 2 Gagliano Mariners        30   14   9   7    42   36   +6    51 -
 3 Vinterhagen              30   14   8   8    42   33   +9    50 -
 4 Ealesgreen United        30   14   6  10    45   31  +14    48 -
 5 Bramerleigh Bulldogs     30   13   7  10    44   36   +8    46 -
 6 Keeleford County         30   12   9   9    36   34   +2    45
 7 Redswyth Red Stars       30   12   8  10    44   35   +9    44
 8 Natanel Royals           30   11  10   9    45   42   +3    43
 9 AS Lac-Abitargnais       30   12   7  11    40   38   +2    43
10 Franche-Contamine        30   10   8  12    34   39   −5    38
11 Cradithurgen             30    9  10  11    34   36   −2    37
12 Lancaster Hill           30   10   6  14    40   44   −4    36
13 Parracuttis              30    9   8  13    42   47   −5    35
14 Rytick                   30    9   8  13    30   41  −11    35
15 Hawthorn Elms            30    8   7  15    34   44  −10    31
16 Cache-Crambery           30    4   8  18    30   60  −30    20

   Association South       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sunrise Coast            30   15   9   6    43   31  +12    54 -
 2 Châteaufroid             30   13  11   6    51   36  +15    50 -
 3 Kananzawai               30   15   5  10    48   35  +13    50 -
 4 Delta Sorthern           30   13  10   7    32   29   +3    49 -
 5 AS Grands-Sources        30   13   8   9    44   41   +3    47 -
 6 Southbank Mariners       30   12  10   8    40   29  +11    46
 7 Watermeet                30   12  10   8    40   29  +11    46
 8 Arlingsdale City         30   12   6  12    41   33   +8    42
 9 Breton Pacifica          30   11   9  10    30   24   +6    42
10 Ayushirda                30   11   8  11    46   41   +5    41
11 Canyon Bar               30   10   7  13    34   52  −18    37
12 Neíra Alavaria           30    7  11  12    37   44   −7    32
13 Kisloups                 30    7  10  13    29   39  −10    31
14 Stade Montagnards        30    6  12  12    34   43   −9    30
15 White Rose               30    6  11  13    27   46  −19    29
16 Valeartha                30    6   5  19    25   49  −24    23

North seminfinals
Gagliano Mariners 3–1 Bramerleigh Bulldogs
Vinterhagen 1–1 Ealesgreen United (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)
North final
Vinterhagen 0–2 Gagliano Mariners

South semifinals
Châteaufroid 2–3 AS Grands-Sources
Kananzawai 1–2 Delta Sorthern
South final
AS Grands-Sources 0–2 Delta Sorthern

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25th Coupe des Patriotes final
CF Outineau vs. Saintsport Heath
Whalleysbridge, Mazinaw (attendance 34,552) - 9°C, light rain

CF Outineau disposed of their bitter rivals Kirkenes to pass the first hurdle, and never looked back in their charge to win a sixth Coupe des Patriotes and complete a second double. They came in as heavy favourites and many felt the cup was as good as in the bag with their final opponents came in on a run of seven without a win, relegation to the National division, and of course last week's match between the two, although a dead rubber, was a simple win for Outineau and pre-trophy presentation entertainment before the players lifted the Kelssek Championship for the eleventh time at Stade Olympique.

No question confidence was high and it all seemed to be going according to the script with Molly Taylor struck the first goal from 20 yards just 11 minutes into the match. Outineau should have been three and could have been five goals up by half time. Mia Hinam had some saves to make but she didn’t have to be particularly brilliant to keep out sitters that were seemingly aimed straight at her. And this profligacy came back to bite the Rouge-et-bleu as Hazmar Roger equalized in the 76th minute with a stunning header from what should have been a pretty harmless wide free kick.

Outineau needed to spark themselves again but they couldn’t seem to find the tempo and rhythm they’d used to dominate the first half. The match petered out towards the end of the 90 minutes with a dogged defensive effort from Saintsport matching poor and sloppy play from the league champions in the final third. Extra time produced no better, Sebastian Ellex-Mar had a brilliant chance to clinch it when he got free of his marker from 10 yards out on 118 minutes but slipped in the wet conditions and saw his scuffed shot bounce off the upright with Hinam beaten. And now it was down to penalties. Molly Taylor, with a transfer to the Euraleague already agreed, scored with her last kick in Outineau colours, and Saintsport captain Daniel Vergland sent Thimiscles Seanclair the wrong way. Van der Winkel made no mistake for Outineau, but then Tobert Usher and Ronin Otero missed their penalties, giving Hazmar Roger the chance to win it all. Seanclair dove right as Roger blazed it dead centre with power. Saintsport Heath claimed the Patriotes Cup, a trophy that turns a disappointing season into a landmark success. After all, as the Admiralty Massive likes to sing, “we get relegated every week”, but they now have the same number of Cups as Kirkenes, speaking of which...

Outineau: Thimiscles Seanclair, Tobert Usher, Sonya Lau (Saori Takahata 118’), Errol Tellier, Alain-Elric Sauve, Ronin Otero, János rue Belois (Laurie Rajic 68’), Molly Taylor, Götz Makatsch (Pierre van der Winkel 105’), Phillippe Lavoie (Vanda Gerô 73’), Sebastian Ellex-Mar
Saintsport: Mia Hinam, Christine Faubert, Maya Shayilan, Lucian Wright, Daniel Vergland, Sonya Verenichnaya (Dylan Buday 85’), Peadar Smythe, Guilliame Laganière (Nicholas Knox 105’), Stefan Curtiz (Benjamin Miyamoto 63’), Hazmar Roger, Caleb Greening (Kerry Abermein 79’)

CF Outineau 1–1 Saintsport Heath
(after extra time · Saintsport wins penalty shootout 4–2)

16th IFCF Champions League final

On the one hand, playing near to your home against a team that has a long way to travel could have been an advantage for Kirkenes, but at the home of their bitter rivals the local reception was not going to be friendly. Burnaby locals sought to create a hostile atmosphere for the Red Firm, even forcing the riot squad to intervene when a mob turned out to shoot fireworks at the hotel the Kirkenes team were staying in. At least Alnio also played the 90 minutes like they’d been sleep-deprived, in a poor spectacle that only came to life in extra time. Catheline Matthias thought she’d delivered the trophy when she scored 7 minutes in, a cool placed finish after substitute Bastian Wolff had nicked a poor clearing attempt. Alnio surged back with devastating focus and got the equalizer to force a shootout with 6 minutes to go.

The shootout was just... poor, especially given the stature of this event as the biggest annual occasion in the world of football. But Sêvêr Fâerçâlenh, Catheline Matthias, and Solveig Vedmark scored their kicks and that was enough to give Kirkenes the victory. Some locals turned up outside the stadium to lob flares and blockade the Kirkenes team bus, which got two people arrested and may have helped the Burnaby faithful cope somewhat with a frustrating fact. The investment to bring the stadium up to international standard had backfired in the worst way for Burnaby Sport Club – it allowed Kirkenes to claim that winning the Champions League at Stadium Konueira as something they can rub in the noses of their rivals for years to come.

Alnio (CMT) 1–1 Kirkenes FC (KSK)
(after extra time · Kirkenes wins penalty shootout 3–1)
Stadium Konueira, Burnaby (attendance 60,110)
18°C, overcast night

by **Kelssek** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:41 am

SEASON 30 / 196 F.E.

Northern League       Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
 1 Neorvins Wolves     73  48  11  14  271  175   96  107 Q2
 2 Clayquot Partisans  73  48   9  16  270  179   91  105 Q3
 3 Kirkenes Dragons    73  48   7  18  259  178   81  103 Q4
 4 Olympique Langlois  73  47   7  19  279  180   99  101 Q5
 5 Faucons de St-Rémy  73  41  16  16  236  176   60   98 Q6
 6 Red Star Clayquot   73  45   6  22  241  179   62   96 Q7
 7 Internationale      73  42   9  22  252  180   72   93 q13
 8 Redswyth Union      73  37  12  24  238  206   32   86 q14
 9 Kingsharbour Royals 73  37   6  30  213  201   12   80 q15
10 Colwyn Thunder      73  36   7  30  225  187   38   79 q16
11 Beaujoire           73  34   8  31  202  196    6   76 q17
12 Wynleth Gaels       73  32  10  31  205  191   14   74 q18
13 CS Val d'Argent     73  31   9  33  212  221   -9   71
14 Kirkenes Rangers    73  28  12  33  203  238  -35   68
15 Kardinia Cats       73  24   6  43  175  257  -82   54
16 Cantons-de-l'Ouest  73  19  16  38  189  246  -57   54
17 Champjaune          73  19  12  42  205  258  -53   50
18 Pingouins           73  20   8  45  174  249  -75   48
19 Torbay Storm        73  16  16  41  183  260  -77   48

Southwest League      Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
 1 CH Outineau         73  48  12  13  279  167  112  108 Q1
 2 Breton Emeralds     73  42   5  26  234  176   58   89 Q8
 3 Ad Astra            73  34  13  26  224  197   27   81 Q9
 4 Vickery Vikings     73  33  12  28  234  196   38   78 Q10
 5 Burnaby Ravens      73  32  13  28  201  190   11   77 Q11
 6 Alavarian           73  30  12  31  218  211    7   72 Q12
 7 Dartmoor Armada     73  30  12  31  214  221   -7   72 q19
 8 Novanaya Rangers    73  28  16  29  207  217  -10   72 q20
 9 Mazinaw Knights     73  31   8  34  212  223  -11   70
10 AS Dieppe           73  28  13  32  204  232  -28   69
11 Dinamo Lupinissia   73  25  18  30  223  251  -28   68
12 Olympique Laneux    73  24  16  33  184  207  -23   64
13 Escadron de Dorval  73  25  12  36  192  232  -40   62
14 Kalista Renegades   73  23   9  41  193  231  -38   55
15 Natanel Rangers     73  19  17  37  180  237  -57   55
16 Pembina Thistle     73  19  13  41  198  246  -48   51
17 Crystal Mountains   73  19  10  44  179  252  -73   48
18 Anciens-Baillages   73  16  16  41  196  272  -76   48
19 Grand Falls         73  17  10  46  167  256  -89   44

KHL PREMIERS
30th SEASON

138th Desjardins Cup Tournament
First round

Internationale     3  3*
Novonaya           2  2

Redswyth           1  4* 3
Dartmoor           3  3  2

Kingsharbour       4  5
Wynleth            3  1

Colwyn             3  3  3
Beaujoire          2  4* 4

Second round

Outineau        5  3  4  4  3  4  4
Beaujoire       4  2  5* 3  8  5* 1

Breton          3  3  3  5* 5  3
Ad Astra        4* 2  4* 4  2  2

Langlois        5  5  1  1  2
Alavarian       2  2  6  0  1

Kirkenes Drgns  1  3  5  6  4  1  0
Internationale  3  4* 4  5  1  2  2

St-Remy         5* 4  3  3
Burnaby         4  3  2  1

Partisans       2  5  3  3  6
Redswyth        3  3  1  1  4

Red Star        4* 5  5  2
Vickery         3  2  3  1

Neorvins        5  3* 4* 5
Kingsharbour    4  2  3  2

Quarterfinals

Outineau        2  4  3* 2  4  3
Breton          4  2  2  6  5  5

Langlois        6  5  2  3  2  2
Internationale  4  1  6  0  4  0

St-Remy         3  6  4  2
Partisans       2  3  2  0

Red Star        7  2  2  2  3  1
Neorvins        5  4  5  4  2  4

Semifinals

Breton          4* 3  3  1  4
Langlois        3  2  1  4  2

St-Remy         3* 4* 3* 1  0  3  1
Neorvins        2  3  2  4  2  4* 6

Final

Breton          3  2  4  3  3  2
Neorvins        2  9  3  4* 4* 6

138th DESJARDINS CUP WINNERS

by **Kelssek** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:42 am

SEASON 30

                            Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Burnaby Lions             32   23   0   9  1089  696 +393    92
 2 Latrobe Athletic          32   22   2   8  1095  723 +372    92
 3 Nordiques                 32   22   1   9  1238  759 +479    90
 4 Wynleth Cambria           32   22   1   9  1094  664 +430    90
 5 Vickery                   32   22   0  10  1035  727 +308    88
 6 Mazinaw Stallions         32   21   1  10  1156  680 +476    86
 7 Redswyth Rebels           32   19   1  12   965  984  −19    78
 8 Kirkenes Crusaders        32   19   0  13  1032  864 +168    76
 9 Rotor Novonaya            32   17   0  15   994  982  +12    68
10 Bretonnia                 32   13   2  17   942  954  −12    56
11 NGSA Ulyanof              32   14   0  18   838 1038 −200    56
12 Neorvins Armada           32   12   2  18   863  860   +3    52
13 Hamilton Highlanders      32   12   0  20   850  939  −89    48
14 Alouettes de Champjaune   32   12   0  20   866 1107 −241    48
15 Clayquot Reds             32    7   0  25   596 1222 −626    28
16 Union Laneux              32    6   0  26   636 1334 −698    24
17 Wenedere                  32    4   0  28   531 1287 −756    16

by **Kelssek** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:54 am

SEASON 48 / 196 F.E.

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Kraken d'Outineau      36   26   3   7   327  266  +61    55
 2 CA Langlois            36   23   6   7   323  261  +62    52
 3 Kirkenes Jets          36   23   5   8   325  256  +69    51
 4 Redswyth Marlins       36   20   5  11   310  260  +50    45
 5 Latrobe Dolphins       36   19   7  10   311  279  +32    45
 6 Lakeland Storm         36   20   4  12   309  272  +37    44
 7 Burnaby Thunderbirds   36   20   3  13   308  261  +47    43
 8 Daudard-des-Oiseaux    36   18   6  12   311  279  +32    42
 9 Neorvins Sharks        36   17   5  14   275  267   +8    39
10 Kirkenes Blues         36   15   8  13   302  281  +21    38
11 Breton Mooseheads      36   15   3  18   307  302   +5    33
12 Natanel SC             36   13   5  18   266  289  −23    31
13 Laneux Natation 74     36   14   2  20   287  317  −30    30
14 Fjordlands             36   13   4  19   257  301  −44    30
15 Clayquot Neptunes      36   11   6  19   275  303  −28    28
16 Wynleth Avengers       36   11   4  21   289  332  −43    26
17 Dynamo Lupinissia      36   10   4  22   258  328  −70    24
18 Colywn Aquatics        36    6   6  24   240  331  −91    18
19 Vickery Tsunami        36    4   2  30   244  339  −95    10

Preliminary finals
    Kraken Outineau 0-2 Redswyth Marlins     12-13*   7-8
        CA Langlois 1-2 Kirkenes Jets         5-8    11-10   6-8

   Latrobe Dolphins 1-2 Daudard-des-Oiseaux   5-8    13-11*  8-10
     Lakeland Storm 1-2 Burnaby Thunderbirds  5-7    11-10   6-8

Elimination finals
 Kraken d'Outineau  2-0  Daudard-des-Oiseaux   7-5     8-5
       CA Langlois  2-1  Burnaby Thunderbirds  5-10    8-6   9-8*

Semifinals
  Redswyth Marlins  1-2  CA Langlois           8-10   11-6   5-8
     Kirkenes Jets  1-2  Kraken d'Outineau     6-7*   12-6   8-9

Championship final
       CA Langlois  2-0  Kraken d'Outineau    10-5     9-8

WPK PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
48th SEASON

by **Kelssek** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:10 am

Champions League 3rd qualifying round
Oriannor Mtn (TKT) 1-1 Burnaby
Burnaby 0-2 Oriannor Mtn (1-3 agg.)
Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round
Soleberg Frontiers (CPC) 0-3 Shearwater
Shearwater 2-0 Soleberg Frontier (5-0 agg.)

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
If that’s the best defending Burnaby can do with CL football on the line, this is going to be a gong show of a season!

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Ytsdan to Outineau, here we go, why bother with Kelssek when fees are like 2 mil #boring

Great Sourness - @GSourness_Official
Quiet transfer window, you have to ask why scouts have become so lazy in this day and age!

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round
Nangang Royals (YZH) 3-2 Shearwater
Shearwater 2-1 Nangang Royals (4-4 agg.)
Nangang wins penalty shootout 3-2

Northbrook Diamonds (PIS) 1-2 Burnaby
Burnaby 1-1 Northbrook Diamonds (3-2 agg.)

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
lol Campanella with the worst pen ever just cancel Shearwater now their season’s done

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Caspian Garberg to LATROBE OMG HERE WE GO HOLY SHHHHHEEEE

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Now Latrobe selling Brette Hackett confirmed! Very confusing, do they want players or not?

SEASON 77 PREVIEW

Megan Woodwell [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Kaelyn Ianokis [LB], age 27 (KSK)
Ingrid Lambert* [D C], age 31 (KSK) C
Fredrick Kalmikov [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Phillip Johnson [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Émile Robin [CDM], age 34 (KSK)
Shaun Bradwell [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Rory Joseph* [RW], age 27 (KSK)
Nicole Gillam [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Tios Pórmel Mufes [AM], age 35 (TIO)
Xek Sunsaber* [ST], age 21 (CEN)

Eamon Mac Dùbhghlas [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Amelia Clark [LB/RB], age 19 (KSK)
Iain Vergland [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Melissa Gaudreault [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Emerald Loudain [RB], age 21 (KSK)
Lori Garland [LB/LM], age 34 (CDG)
Titan Pogbacar [CM], age 19 (KSK)
Aleksandra Sundberg [CM], age 16 (VAL)
Minerva Emond [AM], age 32 (EFL)
Yara MacEachinn [RM], age 20 (KSK)
Ketsia Ventura [AM/CF], age 22 (KSK)

Burnaby Sport Club
Home ground: Stadium Konueira (60,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training facilities ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★★
Main rivals: Coquitlam United, Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL Championship (16): 4, 13, 16, 25, 29, 44, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 68, 74; runners-up: 56, 63, 67, 76
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 14, 23; finalists: 8, 11, 24
Fanzines: Altitude Sickness, Two O'Clock Gun, Blue Patch Boys
Notable former players: Phillip Lozic, Thamior Liadon, Bernard Despatie, Maiev Feidhlim, Kari Zücker, Pierre Vasseur, Nacuémiró Buené, Andreas Bjerk, Ikra Yonte, Oliver Crossley, Deni Cowler, Olaf Haabjörn
Manager: Ryan Potter, age 58, Asst. manager: Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, age 42, First team coaches: Judith Sturgess, age 50, Bailey Sellwood, age 37

History and records – The most major trophies, the most league titles, the country’s biggest name in soccer, the most productive youth academy. Burnaby exceeded expectations they would struggle after a raft of big changes to the squad to finish second last year. That seems to signal a squad ready to challenge for the big prizes, and manager Ryan Potter is clear about dynasty-building ambitions. Between Titan Pogbacar and Xek Sunsaber, they’ve got all the hyped up wonderkids you can handle at the moment.

Last five seasons: 2nd, 3rd + Cup finalist, 1st + Cup winner, 4th
Players in: Aleksandra Sundberg (Night Academy), Amelia Clark (youth)
Players out: Emerald Loudain (Torbay, loan)

Michael Sveyn [GK], age 33 (KRY)
Ciaran Black [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Charles Favre [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Anthony Na [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Artem Baldov* [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Karl Kagawa [CM], age 28 (KSK)
Alessandro Bella* [CM/AM], age 33 (SVG)
Rosalie Bourke [RW], age 27 (KSK)
Emre Massinen [AM/CF], age 21 (KSK)
Kylia Vukcevic [ST], age 21 (KSK)
Sigrun Holgersdottir* [ST], age 34 (SVJ)

Dimitrije Azar [GK], age 38 (MRC)
Olette Coleyn [GK], age 37 (BRE)
Joanna Rigby [DF], age 36 (QAD)
Imke Diskin [RB/LB], age 37 (NPH)
Inga-Lisa Jansson [RM], age 29 (NRH)
Tanner Malvin [DM], age 35 (KSK)
Patrick Phelps [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Nishant Gilam [M C], age 34 (KSK)
Luke Johnson [AM LC], age 35 (KSK)
Donatien Csokonai [AM], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Raizen Saikyomono [RM/ST], age 36 (HIN) C
Millie McGowan [CF], age 35 (TLI)

Clayquot City Football Club
Home ground: Kanard Park (32,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 10, 26; runners-up: 53
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 10, 11; runners-up: 16
Notable former players: Seamus Wylten, Victor Clinton, Fabio Coimbra
Fanzine: Gold Star Republic
Manager: Margerie Pax [CMT], age 57 Asst. manager: Odveig Wheeler [STL], age 43; Coach: Eva Karven, age 35

History and records. A long track record where they’re usually in the top half but no better has bred a strange mix of frustrated ambition and fatalism. Margerie Pax brought them into the Challengers Cup spots, but unable to hold on to key players in the transfer market they plummeted to mid-table last year. With Frey Pelle being another star departure, Pax certainly expected more backing than a stop-gap goalkeeper signing, so this may well be the beginning of the end if the club can’t match their manager’s ambitions.

Last 5 seasons: 10th, 4th, 6th, 10th, 8th
Players in: Michael Sveyn (Océanic, ϑ0.5m/$1.4m), Ciaran Black (Coquitlam Utd, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Frey Pelle (Raynor City Utd, ϑ3.75m/$10m), Brede Laxwell (Rogerton Rebels, ϑ1.5m/$4m), Olette Coleyn (contract expiry)

Destry Lefranc [GK], age 32 (KSK)
Wilsrë Quelausé* [LB], age 33 (FFD)
Milan Okumura [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Mikko Violette [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Maude Welsh [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Carl Gaudreault [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Callie Powell [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Callie Ong [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Adon Johnson [LM/CM], age 30 (KSK)
Fyodor Dsyuba* [OM], age 24 (SVJ)
Maelle Sarada* [CF], age 25 (KSK) C

Trìona Mercer [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Janet Avila [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Elli Tinkler [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Heidi Hopkins [M RC], age 34 (KSK)
Mary Cailbhin [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Artem Paterson [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Kâyetá Jírraósôás [RB], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
John Parker [M L], age 35 (KSK)
Simon Barisstan [M R], age 34 (KSK)
Tara Measley [CF], age 21 (KSK)
Annamay Hunter [AM/CF], age 17 (KSK)

Coquitlam United Football Club
Home ground: Maillardville Park (20,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 28; runners-up: 51, 52, 66
Patriotes Cup (1): 21; finalists: 14
Fanzine: Bear-Proof Bins
Notable ex-players: Kassel Pokorný, Arjan Singh, Aldo Vocani, Dusty Clement
Manager: Rachel Schroeder [NPH], age 60; Asst. manager: Mariano Lucio [TEQ], age 38; Coaches: Dusty Clement [BRE], age 37; Juliet Martai, age 40

While bearing the name of only one of them, the club represents metropolitan Burnaby's eastern suburbs, and so are often nicknamed the Easties. Their ambitions of matching Burnaby SC have generally exceeded their actual ability to do so. Things are all going quite sideways but how far Rachel Schroeder is to blame no one’s quite sure. Warning lights are flashing and fans are getting that lurching feeling as a relegation battle looms yet two important senior players have hung up their boots. Surely they aren’t really in danger, right? Right? To avoid the unthinkable they need their marquee signing to supply the quick passes in transition and dynamism that’s been lacking. No pressure, Fyodor.

Last five seasons: 17th, 12th, 14th, 7th, 12th
Players in: Fyodor Dsyuba (Traktor St. Andrei, ϑ0.8m/$2.2m), Annamay Hunter (youth), Elli Tinkler (youth), Mary Cailbhin (Colwynian Vale, ϑ0.2m)
Players out: Ciaran Black (Clayquot), Pierre-Louis Laishram (retired), Dusty Clement (contract expiry)

Erica Perez [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Revan Gotte [LB], age 23 (AHR)
Trevor Cantwell* [LB/CB], age 22 (KSK)
Ian Paquin [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Aja Achilles* [D R/M RC], age 28 (EFL)
Anni Phelps [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Abdur Rahmaan Heather [CM], age 32 (EFL) C
Gervasio Maito [RW], age 20 (KSK/FFD)
Rashid Habeeb [M L], age 32 (HTK)
Oakleigh Carpenter* [CF], age 29 (EFL)
İlham Kazimov [ST], age 32 (TMR)

Brian Pool [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Coleen Brightley [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Markus Kozar [RB/LB], age 19 (KSK)
Colm Lumsden [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Lief McLaren [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Richard MacEwan [M C], age 32 (KSK)
Pauline Chupryna [RB/RM], age 28 (KSK)
Joncis Pataiere [M L], age 37 (OAM)
Sofie Mylonakis [AM/CF], age 21 (KSK)

Hamiltonian Cambria Football Club
Home ground: B.A. Johnston Field (24,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National Northern (1): 58
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Fanzines: Dragon's Breath Mints
Notable former players: Dario Tule, Tomas Guisao, Roksana Koroleva, Anke Waechter, Mesi Klarlmas
Manager: Hannah Wilton [QUE], age 49 Asst. manager: Ren Fang [YZH], age 41; Coach: Ashton Moore [EUR], age 37

Like its post-industrial home city, Cambria clings to its blue-collar identity as a club even as its present-day reality is globalized, cosmopolitan, and services-oriented, down to the highly foreign coaching staff. And like its city, it has ambitions of proving itself against the bigger clubs while resenting its place in the global football player supply chain as a place where up-and-coming stars come to get final assembly for a few years before being sold on to a bigger, richer team. Such as the one made up of effete big-city folk from Kirkenes. Ugh.

Does Cambria dare to dream of the Challengers Cup? A few more wins here and there last year could have taken them to uncharted heights, and it certainly looked possible for a short period three-quarters of the way through. The Eastfielder connection remains key but with Maito having seized the right flank, Aja Achillies has been moved to a deeper but perhaps even more of an offensively threatening role. That’ll all look so very clever if it makes the difference.

Last five seasons: 7th, 11th, 11th, 11th, 13th
Players in: Markus Kozar (youth), Lief McLaren (youth), Sofie Mylonakis (Kawarthas, ϑ0.1m)
Players out: Anette Faure (Kynxe, undisclosed)

Maude Portelance [GK], age 32 (KSK)
Maya Negri [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Jill Ali [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Rebecca Woods [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Nicolas Foirbeis* [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Tim Hemeon [DM], age 28 (KSK)
Ryan Boyle [CM], age 34 (KSK) C
Hektör Sârró* [AM], age 20 (KSK/FFD)
Corinne Maier [RM], age 25 (KSK)
Rolando Cutter* [LW/CF], age 19 (KSK)
Trosbor Markthar [ST], age 21 (KSK)

Jasmine Mac an Tòisich [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Ian Varnai [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Alice Dufour [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Stéphanie Croker [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Cale Rabie [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Taylor Yamamoto [CM], age 30 (KSK)
Cadman Mac Cailean [CM], age 33 (KSK)
Jeremy van Basten [LM/CM], age 23 (KSK)
Dean Weiss [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Nolan Ewing [F C], age 33 (KSK)

Kingstown Athletic
Home ground: Larkhamfield (18,800)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: Kelssek Championship (1): 46
Kelssek National (2): 64, 76
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9

Based in the genteel capital of Konueira, Kingstown Athletic has a long history of existing. In times long past they were a regular presence in the first division but they couldn’t cope when the sport’s growth in popularity meant muddling through in mid-table got harder and harder. While Kingstown fans consider Burnaby SC their main rivals, Burnaby generally doesn't deign to reciprocate, even after the final of Coupe des Patriotes 9 where the Lakers won the trophy in an upset victory and did not hold back in rubbing their illustrious opponents’ noses in it. It’s been ten years since they were last in the top flight, thanks to a barnstormer of a season where they relied on outscoring opponents to overcome inevitably leaking goals. Few expect this to keep working in the Championship and few see the club as likely to stay up, though many think young winger Rolando Cutter will.

Last season: 1st (National)
Manager: Paul McAllister, age 38
Players in: Nolan Ewing (Lion City, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m)
Players out: Russell Gilbert (Saintsport, ϑ0.2m)

Jenas Maraipu* [GK], age 27 (KSK/ARI)
Seosamh Mac Ceallach [LB], age 30 (KSK)
Bleke Durocher [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Brian Kilcullen [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Monica St.-Pierre [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Kyle dos Santos* [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Alberto Rendon [CM/AM], age 25 (KSK/FFD)
Jan Van Dijcke [LW], age 27 (CNR)
Satria Wiradarma* [RM], age 29 (PCU)
Catheline Matthias [ST], age 35 (NPH) C
Lacina Issoumou [ST], age 24 (MYT/KET)

Areke Shinra [GK], age 36 (HIN)
Natalia Konarik [CB/LB], age 26 (KSK)
Allison Tucker [LB/CB], age 34 (KSK)
Marietta Tesla [LM/LB/CM], age 36 (HIN)
Hannah Devore [CB/RB], age 37 (CDG)
Damien Store [DM], age 20 (KSK)
Bastian Wolff [LW], age 33 (STL)
Peter Markov [LM/AM], age 23 (KSK)
Cory Ferguson [RM/CM], age 34 (KSK)
Sophie Hildebrand [AM/F C], age 35 (KSK)
Solveig Vedmark [ST], age 31 (SVJ)

Kirkenes Football Club
Home ground: Exhibition Place (38,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 9, 18, 37, 42, 75; runners-up: 60, 70
IFCF Champions League (1): 16
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 19
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 14
Rivals: CF Outineau, Burnaby SC, Passerine
Notable ex-players: Darach Salthill, Victor Nyquist, Bors Warwick, Quinten van der Ven, Ceferino Audiol
Fanzines: Rubber Pellets Digest, Centre of the Universe
Manager: Daniel Archer (NPH), age 58; Assistant manager: Analor Avalor (KOR), age 49; Coaches: Irène Fekete, age 38

History and records. The biggest club in Kelssek’s biggest city, and also in the country if you go by subscribing members, until recently the Red Firm tended to hover near the top without getting the trophies they so desperately crave. As a study in contradictions it oozes old money and the liberal cosmopolitan outlook of its city, but harbours ultras with links to organized crime known mostly for fascist salutes and indiscriminate thuggery. If there’s one Kelssek club to base the villains of a sports movie for kids on, it’s this one. Also plays at Waterfront Dome sometimes.

Champions of the world, and something to rub in Burnaby SC’s faces too! After decades of being nearly-theres, these are heady times at Kirkenes. The hope is that the transition in the squad will be pulled off smoothly, with Lacina Issoumou seemingly the designated successor to Catheline Matthias if the youngster can pry that starting spot from the veteran. A defensive vulnerability may also be opening up on the left and in the midfield following a couple of big money departures without clearly adequate replacements, but Archer will figure it out, say delirious fans while waving hands dismissively...

Last five seasons: 4th, 1st, 5th, 6th, 4th
Players in: Seosamh Mac Ceallach (Wynleth, ϑ0.45m), Damien Store (youth), Lacina Issoumou (1923 Esca, ϑ0.8m/$2m)
Players out: Sêvêr Fâerçâlenh (Mâ Âlâmëómë, undisclosed), Lor Starcutter (Romanopolis Utd, ϑ3.1m/$6.8m)

Alison Troczynski [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Karon Murell [LB], age 24 (MRT)
Ross Vetrone [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Marc Wenger [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Crispin Fremont* [RB], age 27 (NPH)
Tessa Locke [CM], age 26 (CDG/QUE)
Kieran McCurdy [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Enyinnaya Udegbunam* [RW/LW], age 29 (QUE)
Anke Waechter* [LW], age 26 (VAL) C
Marten Solomonson [AM C], age 25 (PIS)
Caspian Garberg [AM LC/ST], age 22 (VAL)

Cassie Mrythe [GK], age 37 (KSK)
Iroha Irei [GK], age 36 (HIN)
Brendan Crawford [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Nicole Boudrias [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Miles Gerry [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Neil Ferry [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Dominic Lee [LM], age 34 (KSK)
Lubruose Prape [LM], age 36 (TIO)
Kevin Joseph [AM], age 23 (KSK)
Chike Obident [RW/AM], age 22 (KSK)
Émîróînó Üjíkân [OM], age 31 (FFD)
Aidan Caoidheach [CF], age 21 (KSK)
Ariana Coulter [ST], age 21 (KSK)

Latrobe Athletic and Football Club
Home ground: Macquarie Docklands (55,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Clayquot City
Honours: Kelssek Championship (7): 2, 14, 21, 24, 34, 53, 69; runners-up: 55, 64, 65, 74
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 4, 26; runners-up: 12
IFCF Champions League runners-up: 10; IFCF Challengers Cup runners-up: 6
Fanzines: That's Not the Try Line, Lad Romance
Notable ex-players: Ruslan Demetriev, Aleksander Lukonov, Raïf Ducharne, Bridget Coombe
Manager: Obey Chidiebere (BNJ), age 48; Asst. manager: Reeve Sheehan [BRE], age 40

History and records. Arguably better-known for its rugby team, this club gets your heart racing in their red and white, be my Docklands dream tonight... Obey Chidebere enters his fourth season in charge with a crop of signings that most say has gotten this team into a position where they can challenge for the Championship, only to have his goalkeeping succession plan upended by Hackette’s departure. But expectations are still high with Anke Waechter and any of the front six able to punish you. Latrobe are set for an exciting year ahead and probably their best chance to win the championship in recent years.

Last five seasons: 6th, 6th + Cup winner, 2nd, 8th, 7th
Players in: Crispin Fremont (Starling, ϑ1.1m/$3m), Marten Solomonson (ϑ0.35m/$1m), Caspian Garberg (Eastal Lunar, undisclosed), Miles Gerry (youth)
Players out: Brette Hackett (Yuetu, ϑ0.75m/$1.5m), Cormac Ó Conneely (retired)

Jean-Luc Boisclair [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Ariane St-Cyr [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Noémie Hwong [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Blaire Convery [CB], age 27 (KSK) C
Michel Grandpuce [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Lena Whalen* [CM], age 25 (DAR)
Aerona Bradwell [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Alix-Ambre Destry* [RW], age 28 (KSK)
Meredith Nishiyaki [LW/RW], age 23 (KSK)
Han Ma-Gyo* [CF/SS], age 33 (CMT)
Adrian Mearns [ST], age 22 (KSK)

Eamon Jensen [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Corrine Lamoureaux [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Cole Chandler [LB], age 28 (KSK)
Jourdain Luthier [CM], age 18 (KSK)
Nathan Djamena [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Jason Dumoulin [LM], age 20 (KSK)
Terence Alder [CM], age 31 (KSK)
Mark Rieger [AM], age 23 (KSK)
Coleman Marley [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Club de football Les Castors
Home ground: Place Saint-Luc
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (4): 20, 22, 38, 43 runners-up: 54
Rivals: CF Outineau
Notable ex-players: François Saint-Louis
Manager: Léonie Lapierre, age 47, Asst. manager Max Gianco, age 47

In times long past, Les Castors were one of the teams that came to mind when you said “Outineau derby”. But the Brave Beavers have been largely out of the picture since they were relegated from the Championship over two decades ago, and barely even an average National side for the bulk of it. Largely on the basis of the assumption they got very lucky in the promotion playoffs, they are expected to be an average National side again at the end of this season. But when you’ve got a ticket to the dance, anything can happen.

Last season: 5th (Natl)
Players in: Lena Whalan (Maidenhead Utd, free), Han Ma-Gyo (Portland Pacific, $0.5m)

Slaven Bajalica [GK], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Max Loganach [LB/RB], age 31 (KSK)
Julian Hendrick [D C], age 35 (KSK)
Christina Grange [CB], age 24 (MRT)
Emmett Thackary [RB], age 36 (KSK)
Ewan Vespertine* [CM], age 23 (CEN)
Geraldine Claw [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Klaus Larsson [OM], age 34 (FFD)
Sandrine McLeod* [LW], age 26 (KSK) C
Yosvani Fernandez* [RM/LM], age 28 (TKT)
Lily Witte [CF], age 21 (KSK)

Doug Magennis [GK], age 37 (KSK)
Bertrand Paré [D RC], age 34 (KSK)
Albert Gnaybri [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Mandy Longpré [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Jordan Normand [AM C], age 35 (KSK)
Padraig Sielski [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Amber Docherty [RM/RW], age 36 (KSK)
Christophe Violette [AM/F C], age 33 (KSK)
Winn Twillmeyer [ST], age 18 (KSK)
Trìona Smith [CF], age 20 (KSK)

Mazinaw Vanorian Football Club
Home ground: Crowchilds (18,100)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Strathcona Internationals
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 19; runners-up: 66
KFL National South (1): 59
KFL National runners-up: 68
Fanzines: Tricky Trees
Manager: Tomás Fierro, age 47 [CEN/KSK]; Asst. manager: Annabel Curtis, age 47, Coach: Pherem Mutsuga, age 37

There is no evidence of any historical link between Valanora and this club in the high plains city of Mazinaw. This club’s name instead certainly reflects the long-time popularity of that country’s league and national team among fans in Kelssek in the era when football was a niche sport and real fans watched the games on satellite from Atlantian Oceania. Vanorian climbed into the top flight around the same time as their provincial rivals Strathcona, but their fortunes have diverged somewhat as Mazinaw haven’t been able to crack the top tier and settled into a groove as a mid-table talent farm.

Mazinaw are making a big bet on freshening up the squad through recruiting players out of the big club academies. Maybe the execs watched some movie about a cast of misfits coming together to win at sports through the power of friendship and teamwork. Concerns remain that their defence could be burning garbage, but at Mazinaw they’re always confident at least three other clubs are worse at that, besides, things are on the upswing slightly.

Last five seasons: 14th, 16th, 13th, 16th, 14th
Players in: Yosvani Fernandez (Guillarim Blades, ϑ0.55m/$1.4m), Albert Gnaybri (Assn Ariddienne, ϑ0.25m), Mandy Longpré (St .David, ϑ0.1m), Winn Twillmeyer (youth), Emmett Thackary (CF Outineau, free)
Players out: Larissa Wijk (contract expiry), Pherem Mutsuga (retired), Kristie Fortnier (contract expiry)

Scotia MacDonald [GK], age 35 (KSK)
Tessa Dryden [CB/LB], age 22 (KSK)
Timo Thomsen* [CB], age 28 (KSK) C
Putu Satria Wibawa [CB], age 22 (PCU)
Sorcha Cleeves [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Tihomir Misita [DM], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Issac Lafrenière [CM], age 34 (KSK)
Jordyn Mah* [CM], age 30 (QUE)
Oskari Yamamoto [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Stéphanie Desharnais [RW], age 27 (KSK)
Aurora Nilsen* [ST], age 22 (VAL)

Aidan Dupuis [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Lance Atkinson [D L], age 34 (KSK)
Norue Busokhu [CB], age 35 (TIO)
Eire Saint-Pierre [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Oskari Perry [CM], age 19 (KSK)
Fioniann Baalbaki [RM], age 33 (KSK)
Sara Violette [LW], age 30 (KSK)
Delphine Therrien [AM], age 18 (KSK)
Chevalier Bay [AMF], age 33 (EFL)
James Kagawa [ST], age 22 (KSK)
Louise Efimov-Tremblay [CF], age 21 (KSK)

Océanic club de football Langlois
Home ground: Stade des Pacifiques (39,721)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: CF Saint-Richard, CF Outineau
Honours: KFL Championship (8): 5, 11, 17, 19, 30, 56, 57, 66; runners-up: 49, 71
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 2, 15; runners-up: 13
Fanzines: Coach-marde, Aux larmes salés
Notable ex-players: Kiera Weiram, Zilar Galharretborde
Manager: Brigitte Coppinger [NPH], age 47, Asst. manager: Kiera Weiram [MRN], age 42

History and records.History and records[/url]. Serious football heritage, tactical innovations. Call it rebuilding or refreshing the squad, Océanic continue to move players around as Brigitte Coppinger aims for a big step forward in that crucial third season at the helm, a step that has gotten bigger after a dire season in which many players seemed to check out mentally. While some of those shipped out could be fairly considered to have deserved being cut loose, the overall transfer business looks like a gamble on an international veteran who may have peaked and a largely untested one-for-the-future. Coppinger is supposed to succeed with this gang but it’s starting to look like she’s really got her work cut out to do that.

Last five seasons: 12th, 8th, 7th, 5th, 3rd
Players in: Issac Lafrenière (Kionao Locals, undisclosed), Aurora Nilsen (Colonial Sile, undisclosed), Louise Efimov-Tremblay (youth), Oskari Perry (youth), Delphine Therrien (youth)
Players out: Michael Sveyn (Clayquot ,$1.4m), Harun Farrow (Ousevale Borough ϑ1.3m/$3.3m), Roksana Koroleva (Knetyohai, ϑ1.8m/$4m), Denis Sjavopalov (Litala 93 ϑ0.7m/$1.5m)

Thimiscles Seanclair [GK], age 37 (YSP)
Alain-Elric Sauve [LB], age 25 (KSK)
Errol Tellier [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Lourence Hupe [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Tobert Usher* [RB], age 26 (KSK) C
Logane Nordet [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Ronin Otero* [CM], age 23 (QAD)
Jarmo Ytsdan [CM], age 26 (SRS)
Tallin Reed [RM], age 24 (NPH)
János rue Belois [LM/RM], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Phillippe Lavoie [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Sebastian Ellex-Mar* [ST], age 22 (CEN)

Maxime Carrieri [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Sonya Lau [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Jason Yuanjunsson Ren [RB], age 19 (YZH/GRF)
Milislav Gucetic [LB/RB], age 19 (MYT)
Pierre van der Winkel [AM], age 28 (KSK)
Saori Takahata [AM/F C], age 36 (HIN)
Laurie Rajic [LM], age 21 (KSK)
Tomás Guisao [M R], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Mint Leaf [RW/AM], age 31 (CRY)
Éric Pinard [AM], age 18 (KSK)
Aleksandra Isanovic [CF], age 23 (KSK)

Club de football Outineau
Home ground: Stade Olympique (58,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC, Langlois Océanic, CS Saint-Rémy, CF Les Castors
Honours: KFL Championship (11): 12, 15, 27, 33, 41, 50, 60, 63, 67, 73, 76; runners-up: 59, 75
Coupe des Patriotes (5): 5, 13, 16, 17, 22; runners-up: 21, 25
Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy (1): 18
Icons and legends: Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet, Ashley Douglass, Brigitte Coppinger, Adam Corvin
Notable former players: Blake McDonagh, Gabriel Lapierre, James McDonald, Loïc Maçon-Petrault, Issac Lafrenière
Fan channels: Tourtière congelé, Latte-Sipping Cock Muncher TV
Manager: Romain Dupuis, age 56 Coaches: Jean-Marc Arndeau, age 41; Michael Cabrallo, age 39; Kimiko Koizumi [HIN], age 37

History and records. One of Kelssek football’s traditional powers, they hold the record for the most Patriotes Cup wins and are one of three clubs to have won a domestic double. The club’s Anglian fanzine references an infamous hot-mic incident when a KBC pundit dismissed the passion of the club’s supporters with a colourful reference to the city’s pretentious coffee preferences and social liberalism. A big part of the matchday experience is the singing and banners of its long-standing supporters group Les Ignobles.

A brilliant season that brought Outineau the league title ended on a sour note when their history-making bid for a third domestic double ended in a loss on penalties in the Patriotes Cup final to a team that had just been relegated. They’re looking a formidable side once again with their off-season moves only strengthening a title-winning squad as Romain Dupuis sets sights on the IFCF Champions League. Ellex-Mar and Usher took big strides last year and will have to play key roles if they’re going to meet their ambitions.

Last five seasons: 1st, 2nd, 1st, 5th, 6th
Players in: Jason Yuanjunsson Ren (Hinteram, ϑ0.45m/$1.25m), Milislav Gucetic (Saintsport, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Jarmo Ytsdan (Brasta, ϑ0.87m/$2.5m), Tallin Reed (Felswyr State Univ.), Aleksandra Isanovic (youth), Éric Pinard (youth)
Players out: Emmett Thackary (Mazinaw, ϑ0.2m)

Nathaniel Williams [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Sandy Fisher [LB], age 25 (KSK) C
Sang-Hun Noel* [DF], age 28 (QAD)
Taras Paulkin [CB], age 18 (PYA)
Jaya Hadi Gunawan [RB], age 21 (PCU)
Risteárd McGregers* [MF], age 29 (EQS)
Guilliame Honoré [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Agapeto Licea [CM/DM], age 20 (KSK/FFD)
Angéline Ibanez [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Luca Jenmarsh [M R], age 35 (KSK)
Drî Tòr* [F C], age 29 (KSK/FFD)

Malone Newport [GK], age 37 (GTK)
Zara Ishizaki [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Stéphanie Kouam [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Lewis Brockton [LB/RB], age 33 (KSK)
Aërgad Becdelièvre [CB], age 18 (GVH)
Guilliame Magill [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Xaviér Lacroix [LM], age 34 (KSK)
Oscar Doeple [RM], age 20 (KSK)
Markus Oyvind [AM C], age 33 (KSK)
Martinius Enge [AMC/ST], age 19 (VAL)

Passerine Football Club
Home ground: Portedowns Park (26,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL National (3): 60, 66, 68
Fan media: Abusive Tweets, Pitchside Hops
Notable ex-players: Zoé Goh-Lemaire, Ronin Otero
Manager: Tyler Shrub, age 42, Asst. manager: Brayden Welland, age 39; Coach: Sean Clarke, age 40

Records and history. Has fashioned itself into a football club for those who like to sip an IPA (now supplied by the Terembev conglomerate) from a plastic cup at the stadium and don't mind finishing tenth being considered an accomplishment. Hey, it's better than being one of those mainstream Kirkenes FC supporters. It was a bit of getting used to Tyler Shrub’s pragmatic style, but while the new manager was disappointing the tactical hipsters the results have been there or thereabouts. Mid-table as usual, with fans looking forward to the electronica raves scheduled at Portedowns for the off-season.

Last five seasons: 13th, 13th, 10th, 12th, 16th
Players in: Aërgard Becdelièvre (Ak Mell-Droad Gouvanarch), Oscar Doeple (Burnaby SC U21s, free)
Players out: Justine Bixby (retired), Roy Jenkins (retired)

Miles Boeten [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Aengus Tshinkenke [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Eira Kilcullen* [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Madison Derry [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Damon Krause [LB], age 33 (KSK)
Rachel Var [DM], age 21 (XAN)
Jeaic Jones-Jordan [CM], age 33 (KSK)
Brigitte Quattrochi [RW], age 28 (KSK)
Sean Mac an Tòisich* [LM], age 27 (KSK) C
Roger Jorden* [AM], age 20 (PIS)
Gavin Hunter [CF], age 21 (KSK)

Ruslan Battista [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Georgia Blatchford [RB], age 20 (KSK)
Madison Garneau [RB], age 34 (KSK)
Jenna Howay [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Jeremy Jensen [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Jordyn Okazawa [CM/AM], age 25 (KSK)
Marie Smyth [LW], age 30 (KSK)
Rory Brown [AM/CF], age 31 (KSK)
Elenydd Lemay [ST], age 30 (KSK)

St. David Wanderers
Home ground: Doecross Meadow (11,300)
Honours: Kelssek National runners-up: 76
KFL Association (1): 60
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Rivals: Wynleth Flyers
Manager: Lucas MacColla, age 44; Asst. manager: Ashah Nolan, age 40; Coach: Astrid Lodgen, age 37

Representing a small, historic city in central Noua Cymru, a part of the country where rolling moors, ruined castles, frigid winters, and hockey players are what come to mind before “competent soccer team”. After three years in the National they’re back for... more punishment? Perhaps not, if the club’s clear strides in building a real structure in the front office, and hiring a scout instead of picking up whatever player is offered by any random agent who impresses the board, pays off for them.

Last three seasons: 2nd (Nat’l), 5th (Nat’l), 5th (Nat’l), 19th
Players in: Rachel Var (Maxwell House Univ.), Roger Jorden (Red Star Severny, undisclosed)
Players out: Madison Longpré (Mazinaw, ϑ150k)

Ruslan Fermier [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Hipolito Cegarra [RB], age 31 (KSK/FFD)
Lio Turnau [CB], age 34 (STL)
Jôs Ôsgân [CB], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Tegan Earrach* [LB], age 33 (KSK)
Milan Linden [DM], age 26 (KSK)
Charles Linton-Arbour [CM], age 33 (KSK) C
Lydia Gomboult* [CM], age 27 (MRT)
Madison Longstaff [MF], age 19 (CDG)
Hazmar Roger [AMF/CMF], age 23 (EFL)
Florian Berkut* [ST], age 30 (NPH)

Liam Wallace [GK], age 31 (MUR)
Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne [RB], age 36 (KSK)
Rodney Bright [D RL], age 32 (KSK)
Osman Bennouna [CB], age 34 (KSK)
Sarafine Latendresse [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Cherita Sheikh-Renard [DM], age 34 (EFL)
Sydney Pouliot [CM/LM], age 19 (KSK)
Alain Chan [RM], age 28 (KSK)
Bruno Silva [RW], age 35 (DRP/HIN)
Corrine Bourquette [LW/CF], age 22 (KSK)
Arsène de Saintyon [ST], age 37 (OAM)
Avril Lapierre [ST], age 24 (KSK)
Kaja Hekkert [ST], age 37 (KOR)

Club sportif de Saint-Rémy
Home ground: Stade Intersat (38,263)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (5): 8, 23, 55, 61, 62; runners-up: 57, 58, 72
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 3
Rivals: CF Outineau
Fanzine: Ceux qui mange tous les pogos, Carte-cadeaux de Dieu
Notable former players: Ian Sinclair, Brayden Custworth, Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, Greta Enger, Faragó Aranya, Aneurin Wakering
Manager: Jonathan Dubois [KSK], age 44; Asst. manager: Dening Regnault [OAM], age 40; Coach: Gabriel Davies, age 37

History and records. The club of a large industrial city that fancies itself as more down-to-earth and friendly in contrast to their self-conceived stereotype of people from Outineau. A decade on from the “deux glorieuses” league titles, CSSR are striving to do better than making the Challengers Cup occasionally and aren’t making much headway.

The pleas for patience have started as Saint-Rémy’s rebuilding project under Jonathan Dubois continues. Keeping a veteran presence and a good leadership core have been prioritized in this time of transition, and there’s some exciting potential from signings like Gomboult and Roger to add to a young and energetic core. But with a defensive line soft in the middle it will be a tricky and perhaps “entertaining” season at the Intersat.

Last five seasons: 9th, 7th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd
Players in: Teagan Earrach (FC Capri, ϑ0.6m/$1.7m), Lydia Gomboult (ϑ0.4m/$1m), Hazmar Roger (Saintsport, ϑ0.5m/$1.5m)
Players out: Tenmu Tsu'umutapoa (retired)

Jeanne Makarniz [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Jason McGwire [LB/LM], age 33 (KSK)
Myriad Yang [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Callie Troulos [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Justin Gollander* [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Timothée Boisvert [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Anne-Marie Lamoureaux [CM], age 32 (KSK) C
Kaiden Pépin* [CM/AM], age 25 (KSK)
Noah-Elliot Robins [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Antonina Kazankova [RM], age 22 (PYA)
Théo Esposito* [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Jade Houpert [GK], age 19 (KSK)
Patrice Morin [D LR], age 29 (KSK)
Aaron Dupuis [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Yara Mearns [LB/LM], age 33 (KSK)
Alisse Duclair [CB/DM], age 28 (KSK)
Gerry Walsh [CM], age 24 (KRY)
Olivier Lee [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Juan Marc Valdéz [F C], age 35 (KSK)

Club de football Saint-Richard
Home ground: Stade Michel-Beaulieu (19,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (1): 35
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9
Rivals: Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Moules frites
Manager: Maude-Louise Arsenault, age 41; Asst. manager: Kristian Mashtian, age 39; Coaches: Alexandre von Mertens, age 36

Les Navigateurs pride themselves on the ethos of being close to the community, and a squad primarily made up of gars de chez nous, youth players from the local area who came up through its academy. The sentimental second-favourite club of many, whose presence in the first division and commitment to its identity confirms the romance of sport is not dead. For a long time they were solid mid-table mainstays, but it just takes a bad year or two and they suffered the indignity of a shock relegation at the hands of their derby rivals Océanic on the final day of season 70, a trauma they’re just starting to put behind them.

Saint-Richard were rightly proud of their local product Kaiden Pépin playing for Kelssek at the World Cup, which inevitably meant a transfer window spent plagued by rumours of him being sold to Outineau or some other big fish. In the end it was just Karla Marx who went away. They also didn’t think they’d finish the season above Saint-Remy and former manager Jonathan Dubois in the league, and many pundits are looking at them as a dark horse that could spring some surprises this year.

Last five seasons: 11th, 15th, 12th, 15th, 2nd (Natl)
Players in: Gerry Walsh (Mercia Bromham, free)
Players out: Karla Marx (Felswyr, ϑ0.47m/$1.2m), Raïf Ducharne (retired), Louise Tremblay (retired)

Mavrik Rowland [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Tzevaada Muir [D L], age 37 (MRN)
Martín Ferrari* [CB], age 28 (VLD)
Sarah Pritchard [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Kurispin Moloses [RB], age 29 (FFD/KSK)
Julius Martineau [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Sonya Verenichnaya [CM], age 23 (PYA)
Aaron Lyybeck [AM C], age 29 (KSK)
Timurdogan Yerli [MC/AMC], age 36 (TMR)
Larissa Campanella* [FW], age 32 (VLD) C
Brandon Soinen [ST], age 24 (KSK)

Cathal Gallagher [GK], age 39 (KSK)
James Jouppi [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Russell McDougal [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Eoin Mac Dùbhghlas [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Christine van Dusen [LW/RW], age 20 (KSK)
Conan Batori [RM], age 28 (KSK)
Sammy Mao [RW/CF], age 19 (KSK)
Claire Glass [ST], age 24 (KSK)
Tatjana Pistor [F C], age 34 (KSK)

Shearwater Football Club
Home ground: Kingswharf (40,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Port City, Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Southwest Stand Dispatch, Yellow Brick Road
Honours: IFCF Champions League (1): 11
KFL Championship (4): 36, 40, 70, 71; runners up: 69, 73
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 21
Icons and legends: Shaheen Taleb, Karen, Damien Halliger, Loisé Camserhe, Tara Kreidel, Brion Steinno, Manda Iara
Manager: Olaf Jurtanen, age 55 (SVJ); Asst. manager: Jacquéline Lapierre, age 41 (KSK); Coaches: Tenmu Tsu’umutapoa, age 38 (HIN)

History and records. Founded as a sports club for the personnel of a Kelssek Navy base, the club no longer has formal links to the military but does reference this history the club crest’s resemblance to a ship’s badge. Quietly built itself into a top-three powerhouse under the management of Ryan Potter, but didn’t win anything until they sacked him and brought in Olaf Jurtanen, who won two league titles, the Patriotes Cup, and the IFCF Champions League.

Jurtanen delivered some reassurance that he’s capable of stopping the drift by immediately getting the club back into the IFCF places, but even the most optimistic punters are hard-pressed to see a path to trophies this year. While the first eleven looks solid, the squad are really short of depth up front and this could become a real problem as fatigue and injuries pile up late in the season. And it’s a theme that’s been a barrier to getting back to their Champions League winning ways.

Last five seasons: 5th, 9th, 4th, 2nd, 9th + Cup winners
Players in: Sonya Verenichnaya (Saintsport, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Conan Batori (Wynleth, ϑ0.75m), Sammy Mao (youth)
Players out: Aya Kawasaki (Columbia City), Cory Grossman (retired), Kai Fukushima (retired), Manda Iara (Alnio, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m)

Ross Soderling [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Vasily Luzin [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Garrett O'Shea* [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Oregon Lévesque [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Theo Capella [LB], age 34 (CAD)
Jonathan Vauhkonen [CM], age 36 (KSK)
Girolamo Alcides [CM], age 32 (MRC) C
Annabel Eakins* [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Irfan Hakemi [LM/AM], age 30 (KSK)
Vincent Price [CF], age 36 (KSK)
John Polito* [ST], age 27 (KSK)

Robert Breacher [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Remigio Suescun [CB], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Rhys Remillard [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Jason Franke [RB/RM], age 23 (KSK)
Bryan Cairns [DM], age 21 (KSK)
Torres Chung [LM/CM], age 18 (KSK)
Colm Jenkins [AM], age 21 (KSK)
Joseph Denham [AM RC], age 33 (KSK)
Jan Kabanov [ST], age 22 (KSK)

Star of Confederation
Home ground: The Domain (22,565)
Honours: KFL National runners-up: 66
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Fanzine(s): Das Kapital
Manager: Bryce Graughan, age 41; Asst. manager: Ryan Dumont, age 43

The club from the federal capital Neorvins is a relatively recent entrant to the top flight and much of this has been a result of adopting a highly professional sporting and performance staff as well as smart scouting of players. While many residents of the capital move there from elsewhere with existing allegiances to clubs in the bigger sports of rugby and ice hockey, these are less entrenched in football so SoC is working hard to win over new fans.

SoC surprised everyone with their drive up the league table last year, and the end result has been that richer clubs swooped in to feast on their squad. Back to square one it seems, but they’ve been here before and fans are hoping the players have grown as individuals and won’t get sucked into the relegation fight at least.

Last five seasons: 8th, 17th, 16th, 14th, 13th
Players out: Behai Griffin (Newark Argyle, ϑ1.1m/$3m), Karina Wilkinson (Fontwell Rovers, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Gunner Martikainen (East Franz Athletic, ϑ0.5m/$1.2m), Lara Crist (Rhoni City, ϑ0.3m/$0.9m)
Players in: Bryan Cairns (Burnaby, free), Jason Franke (Sitka Valley, ϑ0.25m), Torres Chung (NGSA, ϑ0.3m)

Ellen Underwood [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Stuart Markov* [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Trifonas Tolakis [CB], age 32 (VDR)
Heldon White [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Waleeda Hollis-Park [RB], age 32 (EFL)
Mhara Vera* [CM], age 30 (NYK)
Kite Rocastle [CM/AM], age 30 (NPH)
Stéphanie Wang [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Preston Treadwell [ST], age 32 (CDG) C
Russ Shaw [CF], age 25 (SNL)
Tyoasi Klipark* [ST], age 29 (VIL)

Tyler Anderson [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Kelsey Lore [D RC], age 33 (KSK)
Efra Soke [LB], age 34 (FFD)
Nicolas Michel [LB/CB], age 33 (KSK)
Nikolai Seabury [CB], age 34 (KSK)
Geoff Prouse [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Rhys Dadit [M C], age 35 (KSK)
Ashton McCulloch [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Novio Agregado [AM], age 18 (KSK/FFD)
Tom Carrieri [RM/CM], age 21 (KSK)
Chung Seo-Yeon [LW/CF/ST], age 35 (HIN)

Strathcona Internationals Football Club
Home ground: Bowreach (34,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Mazinaw Vanorian, NGSA
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 59, 72; runners-up: 68
Patriotes Cup (1): 12; Runners-up: 7, 16
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 11/KFL66; Runners-up: 12
KFL National South (1): 53
Notable former players: Bratislav Rukavina, Bryan Hartpoach, Laurel Tinker-Witt, Lynne Crossley
Manager: Niall Jenkins, age 63; Asst. manager: Laurel Tinker-Witt (ZWZ)
Fanzines: To the Ends of the Earth, Mosh Pit of the Bourgeoisie

Wiki article. Based in Vickery, the capital of Conryia, the club was founded by a group of expatriate workers, and took the name of the industrial quarter south of central Vickery. Nicknamed "The Globalists", originally a piss-take by fans of other clubs over a former club president allegedly saying UICA becoming defunct (causing Strathcona to miss out on its first chance at international club competition) was a conspiracy against them.

Tyoasi Klipark emerged as a real superstar but despite finishing third and earning a place in the Champions League, the Globalists are a long way off the top. Amy Freeman’s departure is likely to make things harder at Bowreach and a transfer spend of zero has inspired frustration among the fanbase. They might have deluded themselves into believing a trophy challenge is near but the team needs to get much better in the middle of the park if they’re going to have a chance of sustaining their place in the top five.

Last five seasons: 3rd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 1st
Players in: Novio Agregado (youth), Jeanne Gautier (Kinjestad, free), Kite Rocastle (Starling, free)
Players out: Doner Grrhonomó (Wynleth, ϑ0.5m), Amy Freeman (Oakstone, ϑ2.7m/$6m), Astrid Lodgen (retired)

Vladimir Perunovic [GK], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Emerald Loudain [RB], age 21 (KSK)
Jura Weiss-Mescat [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Ronaldo Kaber* [CB/DM], age 21 (EFL)
Micah Hackney [LB], age 31 (XAN)
Jamie Bastien [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Miller West [CM], age 35 (BRE)
Adam Callaghan [M C], age 36 (KSK)
David Geoffrion* [CM], age 29 (OAM) C
Vanessa Weger* [AM], age 26 (KSK)
Nayla Culloch [CF], age 23 (KSK)

Evan Peterson [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Ros deu Mapallier [RB], age 18 (AUP)
Odalis Dequevedo [RB/CB], age 30 (FFD)
Nene Shibata [D C], age 37 (HIN)
Colin Na [CM], age 28 (KSK)
Simon Grilli [AM], age 24 (KSK)
Jeremiah Garland [LM], age 27 (BOL)
Girie Mantou [CAM/LM/RM], age 18 (AUP)
Simon Kennedy [ST], age 27 (KSK)

Torbay Thunder
Home stadium: Armidale Plain (10,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Hammer Times
Honours: KFL National (1): 61
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 17/KFL72, 18/KFL73
Notable former players: Dan Antoninsson, Eoin Bream, Julius Heer, Neil Murphy
Manager: Blake McDonagh, age 46, Asst. manager: Hildur Eiríksdóttir, age 42; Coaches: Carrie Buchanan, age 34

Torbay is the urban centre of the scenic, windswept, rocky coastline of the Fjordlands. The Thunder’s rise to the first division has helped them gain popularity despite their region traditionally being more of a rugby culture. They once changed their home jersey’s shade of blue after signing a Krytenian striker, and kept it long enough that some fans complained about betraying the club’s heritage when they changed it back about four years later.

It was definitely time for veterans Taleb and Murphy to move on by the end of the season, but how the team will fare without them is a different question. Blake McDonagh has often been creative – some say mad – with his tactical choices, but he’s certainly gotten results beyond what the squad’s capabilities on paper.

Last five seasons: 15th, 10th, 15th, 11th, 9th
Players in: Ros deu Mapallier (Remenur Cultur, free), Odalis Dequevedo (Baraldhur, ϑ0.3m/$1m), Simon Kennedy (Wickham Warriors, ϑ0.2m), Emerald Loudain (Burnaby, loan)
Players out: Shaheen Taleb (retired), Neil Murphy (contract expiry)

Denise Witt [GK], age 33 (KSK)
Melanie Fowler [RB/CB], age 33 (KSK) C
Brendan Bough [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Eamag Orgg* [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Roland Shields [DM], age 33 (KSK)
Lucas Baird [CM], age 32 (KSK)
Doner Grrhonomó* [AM], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Jack Samuelson [RM/LM], age 31 (KSK)
Diego Ortega [RM], age 26 (TFS)
Luke Mansbridge [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Ciorstaidh Pinard* [CF], age 23 (KSK)

Donnach Ó Ceanndubháin [GK], age 37 (KSK)
Dimitri Thomas [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Cathy Payne [CB], age 37 (KSK)
Guilliame Rocchi [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Adeliz Daussy [CB], age 19 (GVN)
Jonathan Spencer [LB], age 30 (KSK)
Rónán Mac Murchú [CM], age 35 (KSK)
Brian Spalding [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Cúan Ó Corráin [LM], age 31 (KSK)
Roman Torshen [ST], age 35 (KSK)

Wynleth Flyers
Home stadium: Cathysceau (cap. 16,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Fanzine(s): Plastic Cup Report
Honours: KFL National (2): 70, 74; runners-up: 67
Notable ex-players: Colm Ó Tuathail
Manager: Daffyd Jenkins, age 49; Assistant manager: Stephanie Grubling, age 40

Located in Noua Cymru’s ancient capital Wynleth-an-Glyndwr, a picturesque historic city of Gothic spires, civil servants, and harried university students. The Flyers have seen big departures, most significantly Colm Ó Tuathail hanging up his boots mid-season after deciding he just wasn’t up to the pace anymore, but also key players like Seosamh Mac Ceallach, who was tipped to take up the captain’s armband. Ciorstaidh Pinard and Luke Mansbridge are the future and what they do this season will matter hugely for the club’s fate.

Last five seasons: 16th, 14th, 1st (Nat’l), 18th, 15th
Players in: Doner Grrhonomó (Strathcona, ϑ0.5m), Roman Torshen (ϑ0.2m/$0.5m)
Players out: Seosamh Mac Ceallach (Kirkenes, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Carrie Buchanan (retired), Colm Ó Tuathail (retired), Conan Batori (Shearwater, ϑ0.75m)

Transfers in

Name                  Pos    Age Nat    From                    To                Fee
Lacina Issoumou       ST     24  MYT/KET 1923 Esca       MYT    Kirkenes FC       2
Jarmo YTSDAN          CM     26  SRS    Brasta           SRS    CF Outineau       2.5
Aurora Nilsen         ST     22  VAL    Colonial Sile    VIL    Langlois Océanic  undisc
Odalis Dequevedo      RB/CB  30  FFD    Baraldhur AFC    TKT    Torbay Thunder    1
Yosvani Fernandez     RM/LM  28  TKT    Guillarim Blades TKT    Mazinaw Vanorian  1.4
Marten SOLOMONSON     AMC    25  PIS    Aasiaat Harbour  PIS    Latrobe Athletic  1
Crispin Fremont       RB     27  NPH    Starling         NPH    Latrobe Athletic  3
Aleksandra Sundberg   MC     16  VAL    Night Academy    VAL    Burnaby SC        undisc
Caspian Garberg       AMCL/ST 22 VAL    Eastal Lunar     VIL    Latrobe Athletic  undisc
Jason Yuanjunsson Ren RB     19  YZH/GRF Hinteram        GRF    CF Outineau       1.25
Fyodor Dsyuba         OM     24  SVJ    Traktor St. Andrei SVJ  Coquitlam United  2.2
Tallin Reed           RM     21  NPH    Felswyr State Univ CMT  CF Outineau       0
Lydia Gomboult        CM     27  MRT    Clyde Park         TMB  CS Saint-Rémy     1
Han Ma-Gyo            CF/SS  33  CMT    Portland Pacific   DAN  Les Castors       0.5
Roman Torshen         ST     34  KSK    Galaxy SC          XAN  Wynleth Flyers    0.5
Nolan Ewing           RW/CF  33  KSK    Lion City Celtic   DAN  Kingstown Ath     0
Ros deu Mapallier     RB     18  AUP    Reumeur Cultur YC  AUP  Torbay Thunder    
Gerry Walsh           CM     24  KRY    Mercia Bromham     KRY  CF Saint-Richard   
Aërgad Becdelièvre    CB     18  GVN    Ak Mell-Droad Gouvanarch Passerine    
Rachel Var            DM     21  XAN    Maxwell House Univ XAN  St. David
Lena Whalen           RCM    25  DAR    Free Agent         DAR  Les Castors    
Roger JORDEN          AM     20  PIS    Red Star Severny   PIS  St. David

Transfers out

Name                  Pos   Age   Nat    From                  To                        Fee
Amy Freeman           CF    22    EUR    Strathcona Intls      Oakstone           EUR    6
Molly Taylor          LB/LW 28    EUR    CF Outineau           Falourr            EUR    9.1
Naira Akhatova        CB    22    PYA    Novonaya              Port Rhovanyon     TKT    1.5
Karina Wilkinson      CB    30    HAN    Star of Confederation Fontwell Rovers    TMB    1
Sêvêr Fâerçâlenh      LB    30    FFD    Kirkenes FC           Mâ Âlâmëómë        FFD    Undisclosed
Aya Kawasaki          LB    26    CMT    Shearwater            Columbia City      TMB    2
Frey Pelle            D LC  25    AUD    Clayquot City         Raynor City United VAL    10
Brynn Satterfield     RB    24    XAN    Torbay Thunder        Tovaca Thunder     TKT    1.7
Behai Griffin         RB    22    CMT    Star of Confederation Newark Argyle      TMB    3
Denis Sjavopalov      ST    29    SVJ    Langlois Océanic      Litala 93          MYT    1.5
Götz Makatsch         M/AM  33    VAL    CF Outineau           FC Capri           VAL    2.5
Brede Laxwell         GK    25    NPH    Clayquot City         Rogerton Rebels    DAR    4
Gunner Martikainen    DM C  30    KSK/FFD Star of Confederation East Franz Ath    PIS    1.2
Brette Hackett        LB    32    EFL    Latrobe Athletic      Yuetu              NIX    1.5
Harun Farrow          CM    24    EFL    Langlois Océanic      Ousevale Borough   KRY    3.3
George Nelson         LB    31    EUR    Novonaya              FC Axel Heiburg    PIS    0.25
Lor Starcutter        DM    21    QAD    Kirkenes FC           Romanopolis United DAR    6.8
Lara Crist            LM    33    CMT    Star of Confederation Rhoni City         CMT    0.9
Anette Faure          CB    36    CMT    Hamiltonian Cambria   Kynxe              CMT    0.2
Roksana Koroleva      ST    29    CMT    Langlois Océanic      Knetyohai          CMT    3
Karla Marx            LM    25    CMT    CF St-Richard         Felswyr            CMT    1.2
Manda Iara            LM    33    CMT    Shearwater            Alnio              CMT    0.5
Yunus Baluch          RB    30    SRS    Pembina City          Brasta             SRS    1.5
Abhilasha Suntil      ST    27    SRS    Pembina City          Flania Zarss       SRS 0.75

Fees in millions of Universal Standard Dollars.

by **Kelssek** » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:03 pm

Matchweek 1
Océanic 1–1 Clayquot City
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 1–1 Kirkenes
Passerine 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Torbay Thunder 1–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Hamiltonian 0–2 Saint-Richard
Latrobe Athletic 4–0 Kingstown Athletic
Shearwater 5–2 St. David
Outineau 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Burnaby 1–0 Les Castors

Matchweek 2
St. David 2–6 Outineau

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 1
Caledon Simpson (KRY) 0-1 Burnaby

Kingstown Athletic 0–1 Shearwater
Saint-Richard 2–0 Latrobe Athletic
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–2 Hamiltonian
Saint-Rémy 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Kirkenes 4–2 Passerine
Clayquot City 0–0 Les Castors
Strathcona Intls 0–2 Burnaby
Coquitlam United 3–1 Star of Confederation
Océanic 1–1 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 3
Wynleth Flyers 3–1 Clayquot City

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 2
Burnaby 1-1 Caledon Simpson (2-1 agg.)

Star of Confederation 0–1 Océanic
Passerine 2–3 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 0–0 Kirkenes
Hamiltonian 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Latrobe Athletic 3–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Shearwater 3–0 Saint-Richard
Outineau 1–0 Kingstown Athletic
Burnaby 3–2 St. David
Les Castors 1–1 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 4
Saint-Rémy 2–2 Latrobe Athletic
Kirkenes 2–3 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 2–0 Strathcona Intls
St. David 1–0 Les Castors
Kingstown Athletic 3–3 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 3–5 Outineau
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Shearwater
Coquitlam United 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Océanic 3–1 Passerine
Wynleth Flyers 3–0 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 5
Shearwater are the early leaders but many will say temper your enthusiasm until they beat a team that finished in the top 9 last season. That said, St-Remy were expected to put up more of a fight. Instead Sonya Verenichnaya‘s first goal for the club ensured Shearwater continued their blitzing start to the season and remained top of the league table.

Hamiltonian 3–2 Coquitlam United

Champions League group stage MD1
D | Outineau 1-2 Raynor City Utd (VAL)
H | Kirkenes 3-2 Scott City (DAR)
Challengers Cup group stage MD1
I | Eugene Troger (TRL) 0-1 Burnaby
L | Strathcona 4-0 Moreazerua (AUD)

Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Kirkenes
Shearwater 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 1–2 Clayquot City
Passerine 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Torbay Thunder 0–4 Océanic
Outineau 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Burnaby 2–2 Saint-Richard
Les Castors 2–1 Kingstown Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–0 St. David

Matchweek 6

Saint-Rémy SCRAPES BOTTOM in home humiliation
Outineau showed they can still find joy on the flanks after Molly Taylor, while it’s six matches without a win and defeat in the Derby of the Valleys sends CS Saint-Rémy to the bottom of the table.

Issoumou STEALS point for Kirkenes
The Red Firm are the first team to take points off Shearwater this season as the Mytanija striker capitalized on a lapse at the back. But Shearwater remains top of the league in probably the biggest positive surprise of the season so far.

Océanic LEAVES it LATE
Aurora Nilsen’s great strike in injury time makes it three points for Langlois, but it was not a convincing performance by any means as they struggled to match Hamiltonian’s intensity

Clayquot City 2–1 St. David
Kingstown Athletic 2–1 Strathcona Intls
Saint-Richard 0–3 Les Castors
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 0–2 Outineau
Kirkenes 1–1 Shearwater
Coquitlam United 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Océanic 1–0 Hamiltonian
Wynleth Flyers 2–2 Torbay Thunder
Star of Confederation 2–1 Passerine

Matchweek 7
Shearwater 2–2 Coquitlam United

Champions League group stage MD2
D | Raven Thöni (TAX) 3-1 Outineau
H | Chromatik (CMT) 1-1 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD2
I | Burnaby 1-1 Serrapince (TMB)
L | Sivolvia (SRS) 5-2 Strathcona

Outineau 2–4 Kirkenes
Burnaby 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Passerine 1–1 Clayquot City
Torbay Thunder 3–3 Star of Confederation
Hamiltonian 0–4 Wynleth Flyers
Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Océanic
Les Castors 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Saint-Richard
St. David 1–2 Kingstown Athletic

Great Sourness - @GSourness_Official
Good result vs Chromatik but once again Kirkenes caught playing to the level of their opposition. Where was this kind of intensity when they lost to Cambria and couldn’t score against Torbay? Just shows how much manliness is in decline!

WAD LAD - @trollfacepewpew
Can Taxhavn really be that good when they just buy players? #LoLtineau!

Matchweek 8

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
That’s never a red card for me, and were they looking at the right offside line?! VAR has absolutely gifted Kirkenes this crucial match, if this is the protocol then the protocol has to change! #KIRvBUR

Kirkenes Football Club - @KirkenesFC
Nothing like watching the hippies cry after you’ve beat them opcorn: Maybe you vegans would have more stamina if you ate a steak one in a while

Kirkenes Football Club - @KirkenesFC
@BurnabyFansOnly Think you should be in the Champions League? We won it in your house losers. Cry more, it’s delicious

Star of Confederation 1–3 Hamiltonian
Passerine 4–2 Torbay Thunder
Clayquot City 1–1 Kingstown Athletic
Saint-Richard 2–0 St. David
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Les Castors
Kirkenes 2–0 Burnaby
Coquitlam United 1–2 Outineau
Océanic 0–0 Shearwater
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 9
The Afterburner on SportsInfo Radio
“Kirkenes throws two points away as they again get caught out by an underdog. But first... CS Saint-Rémy fan Charles is on the line. Finally, you’ve got a win against a team that wasn’t in the second division last year. Not a terrible showing today, but do you think that’s turned the corner for Jonathan Dubois now?”
“Well, a win is a win, he needs that more than anything right now. He’s clearly been struggling to adapt coming from the kind of family atmosphere, community-centred club to a big city team with big ambitions, big egos, and sometimes not everyone is pulling together, right?”
“You’re saying CF Saint-Richard, which he’s spent his entire coaching career at, very different from what he now has to deal with. Do you think he can survive this?”
“This terrible start has created a lot of unease. I think he’s on a very short leash and this absolutely has to be the point where he shows he can turn it around. I don’t know if there’s a lot of patience about the fans, but the other side of the coin is that he has been quite unlucky in the early going with some key players being injured and some games being decided by really tight decisions, that otherwise they played well in. But end of the day it’s a results business and the question is whether Saint-Rémy’s executives think it’ll hurt the club more to be doing a second coaching change. It’s been less than a year since we sacked Calen Reamsey.”
“But you, Charles, what do you think? Does he stay as manager? Do you fire him if it’s up to you?”
“I really don’t know. It’s got to be better, that’s really all I want. I hope he learns really quickly because this club should be fighting for trophies, not against relegation. Last season it was ok, he’s come in with things in the toilet, wait and see what he does when he’s got the chance prepare and build. He has to deliver. That’s all.”
“Great, Charles, thanks so much for the call...”

Torbay Thunder 0–1 Clayquot City

Champions League group stage MD3
D | Outineau 1-3 Myana (CMT)
H | Arsika (MYT) 1-0 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD3
I | Brinemouth (NPH) 2-3 Burnaby
L | RGS Athletic (EFL) 0-2 Strathcona

Hamiltonian 1–2 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 0–1 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 2–1 Wynleth Flyers
Outineau 0–1 Océanic
Burnaby 2–1 Coquitlam United
Les Castors 2–2 Kirkenes
Strathcona Intls 2–4 Saint-Rémy
St. David 3–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Kingstown Athletic 1–2 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 10
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Outineau
Star of Confederation 0–2 Shearwater
Clayquot City 1–1 Saint-Richard
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Kingstown Athletic
Saint-Rémy 2–0 St. David
Kirkenes 3–1 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 3–0 Les Castors
Océanic 1–1 Burnaby
Passerine 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Torbay Thunder 3–0 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 11

Burnaby 0-[1] Wynleth - Roman Torshen 90+5’ GREAT GOAL

Potter: One win in last 5 matches a problem for Burnaby? “I have many problems to look at. I think we need to improve the stadium catering. Today I am told that the croissants were unacceptable, and the pies are not being properly warmed up. This kind of hygiene violation is distracting for the players and makes the media irritable and upset.”

Strathcona Intls 0–2 Coquitlam United
St. David 0–3 Kirkenes
Kingstown Athletic 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Saint-Richard 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Hamiltonian 2–0 Clayquot City
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 1–1 Passerine
Outineau 1–0 Star of Confederation
Burnaby 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Les Castors 2–6 Océanic

Top and bottom five after matchweek 11

                  GD   Pts
 1 Latrobe       +14    25
 2 Shearwater    +13    25
 3 Océanic       +12    22
 4 Outineau       +9    22
 5 Burnaby        +6    21
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16 Passerine      −6    10
17 Torbay         −6    10
18 Strathcona     −9     9
19 Confederation −10     8
20 St. David     −16     6

Matchweek 12
Saint-Rémy 5–1 Saint-Richard

Champions League group stage MD4
D | Myana (CMT) 1-1 Outineau
H | Kirkenes 1-0 Arsika (MYT)
Challengers Cup group stage MD4
I | Burnaby 2-1 Eugene Troger (TRL)
L | Strathcona RGS Athletic

Kirkenes 2–2 Kingstown Athletic
Coquitlam United 3–0 St. David
Clayquot City 4–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Océanic 2–1 Strathcona Intls
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Les Castors
Star of Confederation 2–1 Burnaby
Passerine 2–2 Outineau
Torbay Thunder 2–0 Shearwater
Hamiltonian 3–2 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 13
Strathcona Intls 3–4 Wynleth Flyers

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 1
Saintsport 2-0 Sporting Arrachai (ACS)

Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Clayquot City
Shearwater 1–1 Hamiltonian
Outineau 5–1 Torbay Thunder
Burnaby 1–1 Passerine
St. David 1–5 Océanic
Les Castors 1–2 Star of Confederation
Kingstown Athletic 2–2 Coquitlam United
Saint-Richard 1–0 Kirkenes
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Saint-Rémy

Matchweek 14
Clayquot City 0–0 Saint-Rémy

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 2
Sporting Arrachai 0-2 Saintsport (0-4 agg.)

Kirkenes 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Coquitlam United 1–0 Saint-Richard
Océanic 3–0 Kingstown Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 St. David
Star of Confederation 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Passerine 1–1 Les Castors
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Burnaby
Hamiltonian 1–3 Outineau
Latrobe Athletic 5–2 Shearwater

Matchweek 15
Irresistable Ellex-Mar leads Outineau triumph
Who’s a title contender now? Latrobe Athletic’s charge was blunted in quite stellar fashion as Outineau staked their claim in the title race by putting five goals past Obey Chidebere’s side to knock them off the top of the table and push Outineau into second place. The beneficiary – for now – was however Oceanic, who enjoyed a win by the same scoreline in the Salt Coast Derby and hold a lead of two points.

Strathcona Intls 2–0 Passerine

Champions League group stage MD5
D | Outineau 1-1 Raven Thöni (TAX)
H | Kirkenes 4-1 Chromatik (CMT)
Challengers Cup group stage MD5
I | Serrapince (TMB) 1-1 Burnaby
L | Strathcona 1-2 Sivolvia (SRS)

St. David 2–0 Star of Confederation
Kingstown Athletic 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Richard 2–5 Océanic
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–0 Coquitlam United
Saint-Rémy 0–0 Kirkenes
Shearwater 2–0 Clayquot City
Outineau 5–2 Latrobe Athletic
Burnaby 3–0 Hamiltonian
Les Castors 1–1 Torbay Thunder

BREAKING NEWS
Niall Jenkins sacked as manager of Strathcona
Practically eliminated from the Challengers Cup and in the relegation zone, this caps a torrid start to the season for the Globalists. Kinder assessments of Jenkins’s tenure will surely follow. It’s not his fault Tyoasi Klipark and other key players have been spending more time on the treatment table than on the pitch, and just four months ago he was being praised up and down the country for bringing them to a third-place finish.

Outineau sputters after giving up late goal
Outineau have been unconvincing in the Champions League despite Romain Dupuis setting the international competition as his side’s key quest this season. Struggling to put chances away against Myana and RCU is one thing, conceding an injury time equalizer against Taxhavn’s champions puts their chances of progress in serious doubt. Their final group match becomes a must-win... and it’s against Raynor City United.

Matchweek 16
Clayquot City 1–1 Kirkenes
Coquitlam United 3–2 Saint-Rémy
Océanic 0–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 Saint-Richard
Star of Confederation 0–0 Kingstown Athletic
Passerine 3–1 St. David
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Hamiltonian 2–2 Les Castors
Latrobe Athletic 1–0 Burnaby
Shearwater 1–3 Outineau

Matchweek 17

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
I mean it’s not TECHNICALLY wrong that commentator Jane Begglinen blamed Pogbacar’s positioning on the winning goal... He’d been sent off 22 minutes earlier #BURSHE

St. David 0–2 Torbay Thunder

Champions League group stage MD6
D | Raynor City Utd (VAL) 2-2 Outineau
H | Scott City (DAR) 2-2 Kirkenes
Challengers Cup group stage MD6
I | Burnaby 2-1 Eugene Troger (TRL)
L | Moreazerua (AUD) 2-3 Strathcona

Kingstown Athletic 0–2 Passerine
Saint-Richard 1–3 Star of Confederation
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–4 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Rémy 4–1 Océanic
Kirkenes 2–0 Coquitlam United
Outineau 4–3 Clayquot City
Burnaby 0–1 Shearwater
Les Castors 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 2–3 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 18
Latrobe reclaims top spot as Sunsaber takes Outineau apart
As the league season nears the halfway mark a hammering at home by Burnaby has left CF Outineau shell-shocked as the Rouge-et-bleu gave up a 1-0 half-time lead in what could be a season-defining collapse. Xek Sunsaber ran riot with a pair of goals and deservedly took PotM honours.

Clayquot City 2–1 Coquitlam United

Cup Winners’ Cup second round leg 1
Saintsport 0-1 Atletik (MYT)

Océanic 1–0 Kirkenes
Wynleth Flyers 0–6 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 1–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Passerine 3–0 Saint-Richard
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Kingstown Athletic
Hamiltonian 2–0 St. David
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Strathcona Intls
Shearwater 2–0 Les Castors
Outineau 1–4 Burnaby

Matchweek 19

McDonagh gets WIN against INSIPID Shearwater
There’s low expectations as Blake McDonagh as takes the helm at Strathcona with the task of climbing out of the bottom three. But he’ll still be glad to have got his first win against a strong opponent as the Globalists showed some flashes of the team that finished third last year. Tyoasi Klipark marked his first game back from his latest injury by sending Strathcona ahead in the 26th minute.

Wynleth FLIES in upset win over Kirkenes
The Flyers moved into the top half of the table with a smash-and-grab victory in Kirkenes that left Daniel Archer kicking water bottles as his team showed their vulnerability to set pieces. Ciorstaidh Pinard got her head to Diego Ortega’s outswinging corner for the winner.

Burnaby WRECKED as Holgersdottir quick-fires Clayquot to victory
A 4-1 hammering at home to Clayquot left the Centurions shell-shocked as they gave up a 1-0 half-time lead in what could be a season-defining collapse. Sigrun Holgersdottir scored a brilliant pair of goals 6 minutes apart and deservedly took PotM honours.

Burnaby 1–4 Clayquot City

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 2
Atletik 2-0 Saintsport (3-0 agg.)

Les Castors 0–1 Outineau
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Shearwater
St. David 2–6 Latrobe Athletic
Kingstown Athletic 2–3 Hamiltonian
Saint-Richard 2–3 Torbay Thunder
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–0 Passerine
Saint-Rémy 4–1 Star of Confederation
Kirkenes 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Coquitlam United 1–1 Océanic

Coupe des Patriotes third round

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
GIANT SLAYING ALERT: New Scarborough knocks out Clayquot City!

Great Sourness - @GSourness_Official
Pogbacar is never going to reach his potential scoring goals against third division teams! #RDNBUR #waste

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
GIANT SLAYING ALERT: Pow! Michaelson’s goal puts Sitka Valley over Coquitlam

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
GIANT SLAYING ALERT: Vespertine misses the final penalty! and Vinterhagen has dumped out Mazinaw Vanorian!!

New Scarborough 2–1 Clayquot City
Bramerleigh Bulldogs 0–3 Langlois Océanic
ASC Arvika 1–2 Lancaster Hill
NGSA Ulyanof 0–2 St. David Wanderers
West Haligonia Spartan 2–3 Gagliano Mariners
Pembina City 2–3 Miramichi Lakers
Delta Sorthern 3–1 Franche-Contamine
Sitka Valley 2–1 Coquitlam United
CF Outineau 1–0 Shearwater
Saintsport Heath 0–0 Novonaya (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Sudbury Rangers 2–1 Ealesgreen United
Kingstown Athletic 0–2 CF Saint-Richard
Rivière-Neigeuse 0–2 Burnaby SC
Wynleth Flyers 3–2 Association Ariddienne
Strathcona Intls 4–1 Cradithurgen
Hamiltonian Cambria 4–0 Sunrise Coast
Passerine 0–3 Union Lachaîne
Kananzawai 2–4 Colwynian Vale
Latrobe Athletic 2–2 Watermeet (4–2 AET)
AS Grands-Sources 0–1 Les Castors
Ayushirda 0–0 Arlingsdale City (0–1 AET)
Stade Laneux 1–2 Wickham Warriors
Kawarthas District 1–0 Châteaufroid
Port City 0–1 Keeleford County
Redswyth Red Stars 0–0 Jeunesse Lunaire (1–0 AET)
Fretscray FC 0–3 Star of Confederation
AS Lac-Abitargnais 0–3 Natanel Royals
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Vinterhagen (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
St. Kildera FC 0–3 CF Mirabelle
Kirkenes FC 4–1 Hawthorn Elms
CS Saint-Rémy 2–0 Parracuttis
Racing Mistwygn 1–5 Torbay Thunder

Matchweek 20
Kirkenes 6–2 Star of Confederation
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Passerine
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Clayquot City 0–2 Océanic
Coquitlam United 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Richard 1–2 Hamiltonian
Kingstown Athletic 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
St. David 2–1 Shearwater
Strathcona Intls 1–3 Outineau
Les Castors 2–3 Burnaby

Matchweek 21
Losing the local derby to Passerine is some icing on the turd for Kirkenes. After a good start their season has gone straight off the rails and they’re now in the bottom half of the table after a sequences of three losses in four league matches. Titan Pogbacar pulled the strings for Burnaby as their win over Strathcona puts them in front of what’s developing into a race for fourth and a spot in the Champions League. Quite what the Globalists’ new man McDonagh can do here is the question of the day in Vickery as their struggles with injuries and form continue, leaving them one point below the relegation line. Hamiltonian Cambria manager Hannah Wilton praised her side’s spirited performance as they came back from two goals down to defeat Mazinaw and keep their hopes of qualifying for IFCF football for the first time in their history alive.

Shearwater 3–3 Kingstown Athletic
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Saint-Richard
Hamiltonian 3–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Torbay Thunder 2–4 Saint-Rémy
Passerine 2–1 Kirkenes
Star of Confederation 2–0 Coquitlam United
Wynleth Flyers 1–3 Océanic
Les Castors 0–1 Clayquot City
Burnaby 4–2 Strathcona Intls
Outineau 5–1 St. David

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Latrobe Athletic        21   16   1   4    49   21  +28    49
 2 Outineau                21   15   2   4    54   29  +25    47
 3 Océanic                 21   13   5   3    42   18  +24    44
 4 Burnaby                 21   11   4   6    38   28  +10    37
 5 Shearwater              21   10   6   5    34   26   +8    36
 6 Hamiltonian             21   11   3   7    35   37   −2    36
 7 Saint-Rémy              21    9   5   7    42   26  +16    32
 8 Clayquot City           21    8   7   6    27   23   +4    31
 9 Wynleth Flyers          21    9   3   9    32   34   −2    30
10 Coquitlam United        21    8   5   8    32   29   +3    29
11 Kirkenes                21    7   7   7    37   28   +9    28
12 Passerine               21    6   9   6    31   31    0    27
13 Torbay Thunder          21    6   7   8    30   37   −7    25
14 Star of Confederation   21    6   5  10    24   37  −13    23
15 Saint-Richard           21    6   4  11    25   41  −16    22
16 Mazinaw Vanorian        21    4   7  10    23   36  −13    19
17 Les Castors             21    4   6  11    21   33  −12    18
18 Strathcona Intls        21    4   5  12    26   40  −14    17
19 Kingstown Athletic      21    3   7  11    23   38  −15    16
20 St. David               21    5   0  16    23   56  −33    15

by **Kelssek** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:44 pm

Coupe des Patriotes fourth round
Star of Confederation 2–3 Vinterhagen

Matchweek 22
St. David 3–5 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 0–0 Shearwater
Kingstown Athletic 3–1 Outineau
Clayquot City 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 0–2 Star of Confederation
Coquitlam United 0–2 Passerine
Kirkenes 4–1 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Hamiltonian
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–0 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Les Castors

Sudbury Rangers 0–1 Natanel Royals
Miramichi Lakers 1–2 Kirkenes FC
Strathcona Intls 4–0 Sitka Valley
New Scarborough 2–4 Colwynian Vale
Burnaby SC 0–1 CS Saint-Rémy
Kawarthas District 3–2 CF Outineau
Keeleford County 1–1 Delta Sorthern (1–1 AET) (3–5 pen.)
Redswyth Red Stars 2–0 Lancaster Hill
Hamiltonian Cambria 4–2 Arlingsdale City
Union Lachaîne 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Gagliano Mariners 1–3 St. David Wanderers
CF Saint-Richard 1–2 CF Mirabelle
Les Castors 0–1 Langlois Océanic
Saintsport Heath 3–2 Wickham Warriors
Torbay Thunder 1–0 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 23
Both sides of the Conryia derby end the week in the relegation zone, but will they still be there at the end of the season? Both Mazinaw and Strathcona have been long-term fixtures of the top flight and seeing them in the Kelssek National would clearly qualify as a shock, especially in the case of the Globalists. Their inconsistency is summed up for a team that finished third last season and are fighting relegation at the same time as for an international honour in the IFCF Associations Trophy. In Mazinaw they have rarely challenged at the top end of the league table in the same way, but as comfortable mediocrity has given way to an increasingly threadbare squad, relegation would be less of a surprise though still a major shock.

Passerine 1–5 Océanic

Challengers Cup Round of 32 leg 1
Algolia (SRS) 2-0 Burnaby
Associations Trophy Round of 32 leg 1
YEMSC (YAK) 1-2 Strathcona

Strathcona Intls 0–1 Clayquot City
Les Castors 2–1 St. David
Burnaby 3–3 Kingstown Athletic
Outineau 3–0 Saint-Richard
Shearwater 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Hamiltonian 0–0 Kirkenes
Torbay Thunder 0–0 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 2–0 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 24
Saint-Rémy 0–0 Shearwater
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Outineau
Saint-Richard 1–2 Burnaby
Kingstown Athletic 1–1 Les Castors
Clayquot City 1–2 Star of Confederation
Wynleth Flyers 0–3 Passerine
Océanic 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 0–0 Hamiltonian
Kirkenes 3–0 Latrobe Athletic
St. David 2–1 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 25
Les Castors 1–0 Saint-Richard

Challengers Cup Round of 32 leg 2
Burnaby 0-1 Algolia (0-3 agg.)
Associations Trophy Round of 32 leg 2
YEMSC (YAK) 1-2 Strathcona

Burnaby 4–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Outineau 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Shearwater 1–3 Kirkenes
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Coquitlam United
Hamiltonian 0–1 Océanic
Torbay Thunder 2–1 Wynleth Flyers
St. David 0–1 Clayquot City
Strathcona Intls 3–2 Kingstown Athletic
Passerine 3–2 Star of Confederation

It’s fun to play against YEMSC
Strathcona conceded early but hung on against a spirited opponent to hit back and book their passage to the last 16 of the Associations Trophy with a 3-1 win at home. Preston Treadwell rolled back the years to equalize with a blistering run through the defence while Tyoasi Klipark has been class when he’s not out injured and his brace showed just how much his team has missed him this year.

Matchweek 26

Aurora Nilsen NAILS Latrobe to send Oceanic TOP
“Things have just really come together” - that’s how Oceanic midfield general Jordyn Mah summed up their charge to the top of the table after an indifferent start to the year, culminating in a slick 3-1 win over Latrobe Athletic that moves them into first place.

Advantage ST. DAVID in late bottom BATTLE
Rolando Cutter thought he’d saved a point for Kingstown, but minutes later Roger Jorden’s winner helped St. David to a crucial result in a relegation six-pointer at Larkhamfield.

Issoumou STYMIES Rouge-et-bleu charge
The War of the Crowns ended deadlocked but Kirkenes will probably have been happy to put a drag on Outineau’s title challenge, costing them two points with a late equalizer.

Saint-Rémy 1–0 Burnaby

Champions League Round of 16 leg 1
Bikarish (PFA) 0-4 Kirkenes
Associations Trophy Round of 16 leg 1
Birivistice (AUP) 2-2 Strathcona

Clayquot City 1–0 Passerine
Star of Confederation 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Hamiltonian
Océanic 3–1 Latrobe Athletic
Coquitlam United 0–0 Shearwater
Kirkenes 1–1 Outineau
Mazinaw Vanorian 4–1 Les Castors
Saint-Richard 0–1 Strathcona Intls
Kingstown Athletic 1–2 St. David
Standings after 26 matches

              GD   Pts 
1 Océanic    +30    56
2 Latrobe    +24    54
3 Outineau   +25    52
4 Burnaby    +16    47
5 Shearwater  +7    42

Matchweek 27

Coppinger: Frustrated Oceanic didn’t make more of Latrobe losing? “Absolutely not. You look at the result and we gained one point in the race today. This is going to be decided by being better than our opponents week by week.”

OUTINEAU HAS JOINED THE CHAT – The Rouge-et-bleu move into second and sit two points behind.

Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Wynleth Flyers

Coupe des Patriotes fifth round
Delta Sorthern 1–4 Kirkenes FC
Hamiltonian Cambria 1–1 Redswyth Red Stars (1–3 AET)
Kawarthas District 2–3 CS Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 2–1 St. David Wanderers
Saintsport Heath 3–0 Colwynian Vale
Langlois Océanic 4–0 Vinterhagen
CF Mirabelle 3–1 Natanel Royals
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Torbay Thunder (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)

Hamiltonian 1–4 Star of Confederation
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Passerine
Kingstown Athletic 1–2 Clayquot City
St. David 2–0 Saint-Richard
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Les Castors 3–1 Saint-Rémy
Burnaby 0–1 Kirkenes
Outineau 4–2 Coquitlam United
Shearwater 1–1 Océanic

Matchweek 28
Clayquot City 0–2 Torbay Thunder

Champions League Round of 16 leg 2
Kirkenes 1-0 Bikarish (5-0 agg.)
Associations Trophy Round of 16 leg 2
Strathcona 2-1 Birivistice (4-3 agg.)

Passerine 1–1 Hamiltonian
Star of Confederation 1–1 Latrobe Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Shearwater
Océanic 1–2 Outineau
Coquitlam United 1–2 Burnaby
Kirkenes 3–1 Les Castors
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 St. David
Saint-Richard 5–2 Kingstown Athletic

Matchweek 29
St. David 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Kirkenes
Les Castors 2–1 Coquitlam United
Burnaby 1–1 Océanic
Outineau 2–3 Wynleth Flyers
Shearwater 0–4 Star of Confederation
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Passerine
Saint-Richard 1–2 Clayquot City
Kingstown Athletic 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Hamiltonian 2–2 Torbay Thunder

Matchweek 30
Océanic 3–0 Les Castors

Coupe des Patriotes quarterfinals
CF Mirabelle 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Redswyth Red Stars
CS Saint-Rémy 1–1 Kirkenes FC (1–2 AET)
Langlois Océanic 0–0 Strathcona Intls (0–1 AET)

Coquitlam United 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Kirkenes 3–2 St. David
Clayquot City 3–1 Hamiltonian
Torbay Thunder 1–4 Latrobe Athletic
Passerine 1–1 Shearwater
Star of Confederation 1–1 Outineau
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Kingstown Athletic
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 31
Saint-Richard 1–2 Saint-Rémy

Champions League quarterfinals leg 1
Montreal Koreana (QUE) 0-2 Kirkenes
Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 1
Sporting Iturributa (ASG) 1-2 Strathcona

Kingstown Athletic 1–2 Kirkenes
St. David 2–1 Coquitlam United
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Clayquot City
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Océanic
Les Castors 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Burnaby 2–3 Star of Confederation
Outineau 1–2 Passerine
Shearwater 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Latrobe Athletic 0–1 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 32
Star of Confederation 2–2 Les Castors

Champions League quarterfinals leg 2
Kirkenes 2-2 Montreal Koreana (4-2 agg.)
Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 2
Strathcona 3-2 Sporting Iturributa (5-3 agg.)

Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Océanic 1–1 St. David
Coquitlam United 2–1 Kingstown Athletic
Clayquot City 2–0 Latrobe Athletic
Hamiltonian 1–2 Shearwater
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Outineau
Passerine 0–1 Burnaby
Kirkenes 2–1 Saint-Richard
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 33
Burnaby 2–0 Torbay Thunder
Outineau 3–1 Hamiltonian
Saint-Rémy 0–0 Clayquot City
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–1 Kirkenes
Saint-Richard 2–1 Coquitlam United
Kingstown Athletic 1–2 Océanic
St. David 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Star of Confederation
Les Castors 1–0 Passerine
Shearwater 2–0 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 34
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Les Castors
Passerine 1–4 Strathcona Intls
Clayquot City 2–2 Shearwater
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Outineau
Hamiltonian 0–1 Burnaby
Star of Confederation 1–3 St. David
Wynleth Flyers 2–1 Kingstown Athletic
Océanic 3–0 Saint-Richard
Coquitlam United 1–4 Mazinaw Vanorian
Kirkenes 2–3 Saint-Rémy

Matchweek 35
Kingstown are the first team to be relegated as St-Richard’s win renders their own efforts finally pointless. Not far behind are Mazinaw, whose loss to Oceanic puts the Langlois club one win away from the championship.

Burnaby 2–0 Latrobe Athletic

Champions League semifinals leg 1
Lakewood Utd (TMB) 3-1 Kirkenes
Associations Trophy semifinals leg 1
Strathcona 2-2 Tanrısal (PAS)

Outineau 1–3 Shearwater
Kirkenes 3–1 Clayquot City
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Coquitlam United
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Océanic
Saint-Richard 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Kingstown Athletic 1–0 Star of Confederation
St. David 1–2 Passerine
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Torbay Thunder
Les Castors 0–1 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 36
Langlois Océanic wins the Kelssek Championship!
Following a crunching win against CS Saint-Rémy, Océanic CF clinches the title with two matches to spare. Manager Brigitte Coppinger takes plaudits for securing Océanic’s ninth league title and the club’s first championship in eleven years, putting them over her old club where she won two of them as a player. It’s a gutsy triumph as well for veterans like Jordyn Mah and Issac Lafrenière who’ve had more than their share of criticism and doubters over the years. An impressive debut season for Vanorian youngster Aurora Nilsen capped it off, showing no fear being thrust into the starting striker role to lead the league in goals.

At the other end of the table, Mazinaw are clinging to life after gaining a point on St-Richard with a mud-and-guts scoreless draw in Wynleth.

Torbay Thunder 1–0 St. David

Coupe des Patriotes semifinals
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Kirkenes FC
Redswyth Red Stars 1–5 Strathcona Intls

Passerine 1–1 Kingstown Athletic
Clayquot City 0–3 Outineau
Shearwater 0–0 Burnaby
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Les Castors
Hamiltonian 3–2 Strathcona Intls
Star of Confederation 3–1 Saint-Richard
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Océanic 3–1 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 1–1 Kirkenes

Matchweek 37
MAZINAW VANORIAN RELEGATED
And that’s bitter blow for the Crowchilds club, who expected so much more out of this season and got so much less. Many thought their defence would be the problem this year and oh Lord it was, but the real damage was their failure to score as star recruit Yosvani Fernandez signalled failed to solve their problems with chance creation and Sandrine McLeod just went missing in action far too often.

Coquitlam United 0–0 Clayquot City

Champions League semifinals leg 2
Kirkenes 4-2 Lakewood Utd (a.e.t., 5-5 agg.)
Kirkenes wins 4-3 on penalties
Associations Trophy semifinals leg 2
Tanrısal 0-0 Strathcona (a.e.t., 2-2 agg.)
Tanrısal wins 3-2 on penalties

Kirkenes 2–2 Océanic
Saint-Rémy 4–2 Wynleth Flyers
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–1 Star of Confederation
Saint-Richard 2–1 Passerine
Kingstown Athletic 0–1 Torbay Thunder
St. David 0–0 Hamiltonian
Strathcona Intls 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Les Castors 2–2 Shearwater
Burnaby 0–2 Outineau

Matchweek 38
Clayquot City 1–0 Burnaby
Outineau 2–0 Les Castors
Shearwater 3–0 Strathcona Intls
Latrobe Athletic 4–0 St. David
Hamiltonian 3–0 Kingstown Athletic
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Saint-Richard
Passerine 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Star of Confederation 0–0 Saint-Rémy
Wynleth Flyers 2–2 Kirkenes
Océanic 0–1 Coquitlam United

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Océanic                 38   22  10   6    74   35  +39    76 -
 2 Outineau                38   22   6  10    83   52  +31    72 -
 3 Latrobe Athletic        38   22   4  12    71   44  +27    70 -
 4 Burnaby                 38   19   8  11    63   45  +18    65 -
 5 Kirkenes                38   17  12   9    70   47  +23    63 -
 6 Shearwater              38   15  16   7    54   43  +11    61 -
 7 Saint-Rémy              38   16  12  10    64   45  +19    60 -
 8 Clayquot City           38   16  11  11    46   41   +5    59
 9 Hamiltonian             38   15  10  13    52   58   −6    55
10 Passerine               38   14  12  12    56   55   +1    54
11 Wynleth Flyers          38   15   8  15    51   59   −8    53
12 Star of Confederation   38   13  10  15    53   58   −5    49
13 Strathcona Intls        38   13   8  17    55   61   −6    47
14 Torbay Thunder          38   11  13  14    48   59  −11    46
15 Coquitlam United        38   10  12  16    45   53   −8    42
16 Saint-Richard           38   11   6  21    45   68  −23    39
17 Les Castors             38    9  11  18    39   59  −20    38
18 St. David               38   11   2  25    47   84  −37    35 -
19 Mazinaw Vanorian        38    6  13  19    40   64  −24    31 -
20 Kingstown Athletic      38    5  12  21    45   71  −26    27 -

KELSSEK FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
SEASON 77

Team of the Season
GK: Scotia MacDonald (Océanic)
DF: Tessa Dryden (Océanic)
DF: Putu Satria Wibawa (Océanic)
DF: Timo Thomsen (Océanic)
DF: Crispin Fremont (Latrobe)
MF: Ronin Otero (Outineau)
MF: Issac Lafrenière (Océanic)
MF: Jordyn Mah (Océanic)
MF: Jarmo Ytsdan (Outineau)
FW: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Outineau)
FW: Aurora Nilsen (Océanic)

GK: Alison Troczynski (Latrobe)
DF: Tobert Usher (Outineau)
DF: Marc Wenger (Latrobe)
DF: Ingrid Lambert (Burnaby)
MF: Titan Pogbacar (Burnaby)
MF: Anke Waechter (Latrobe)
MF: Rory Joseph (Burnaby)
FW: Caspian Garberg (Latrobe)
FW: Lacina Issoumou (Kirkenes)

Player of the Year: Aurora Nilsen (Océanic)
Nominees: Timo Thomsen (Océanic), Titan Pogbacar (Burnaby), Jordyn Mah (Océanic)

Foreign Player of the Year: Jordyn Mah (Océanic)
Nominees: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Outineau), Jarmo Ytsdan (Outineau), Anke Waechter (Latrobe)

Young Player of the Year: Aurora Nilsen (Océanic)
Nominees: Titan Pogbacar (Burnaby), Putu Satria Wibawa (Océanic), Lacina Issoumou (Kirkenes)

   National                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Saintsport Heath         42   26   9   7    77   37  +40    87 -
 2 Colwynian Vale           42   23   8  11    62   45  +17    77 -
 3 Union Lachaîne           42   21  10  11    65   50  +15    73 -
 4 Association Ariddienne   42   21   9  12    67   46  +21    72 -
 5 Pembina City             42   18  10  14    64   53  +11    64 -
 6 Novonaya                 42   17  11  14    72   56  +16    62 -
 7 Sitka Valley             42   16  12  14    62   52  +10    60
 8 Stade Laneux             42   17   8  17    59   59    0    59
 9 Kawarthas District       42   16  11  15    62   63   −1    59
10 Sudbury Rangers          42   16  11  15    56   61   −5    59
11 NGSA Ulyanof             42   17   8  17    55   61   −6    59
12 Jeunesse Lunaire         42   16  10  16    59   60   −1    58
13 Racing Mistwygn          42   18   4  20    63   66   −3    58
14 Port City                42   16   8  18    63   62   +1    56
15 Wickham Warriors         42   15  11  16    59   65   −6    56
16 ASC Arvika               42   14  13  15    60   52   +8    55
17 Sunrise Coast            42   11  13  18    46   62  −16    46
18 West Haligonia Spartan   42   10  16  16    48   65  −17    46
19 St. Kildera FC           42   12   9  21    48   67  −19    45 -
20 Gagliano Mariners        42   10  14  18    49   66  −17    44 -
21 Delta Sorthern           42   10  13  19    48   67  −19    43 -
22 Rivière-du-Nord          42    8  10  24    49   78  −29    34 -

Playoff semifinals
Union Lachaîne 1–3 Novonaya
Association Ariddienne 0–1 Pembina City

Playoff final
Novonaya 2–1 Pembina City

   Association North       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Parracuttis              30   20   4   6    53   30  +23    64 -
 2 Fretscray FC             30   17   7   6    57   33  +24    58 -
 3 Redswyth Red Stars       30   17   7   6    52   32  +20    58 -
 4 Ealesgreen United        30   16   5   9    42   34   +8    53 -
 5 Bramerleigh Bulldogs     30   13  12   5    41   30  +11    51 -
 6 Natanel Royals           30   13   7  10    46   37   +9    46
 7 Cradithurgen             30   12   7  11    51   48   +3    43
 8 Hawthorn Elms            30   11   8  11    47   47    0    41
 9 Vinterhagen              30   11   8  11    35   37   −2    41
10 Keeleford County         30    9   9  12    39   47   −8    36
11 New Scarborough          30    7  12  11    41   51  −10    33
12 AS Lac-Abitargnais       30    7  10  13    33   47  −14    31
13 Rythwick Tartan          30    8   6  16    26   44  −18    30
14 Franche-Contamine        30    6  10  14    39   45   −6    28
15 Lancaster Hill           30    4   9  17    32   49  −17    21
16 Cache-Crambery           30    4   9  17    29   52  −23    21

   Association South       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rivière-Neigeuse         30   16   6   8    60   41  +19    54 -
 2 CF Mirabelle             30   15   9   6    55   37  +18    54 -
 3 Watermeet                30   15   7   8    42   34   +8    52 -
 4 Arlingsdale City         30   13  10   7    44   28  +16    49 -
 5 AS Grands-Sources        30   13   8   9    42   30  +12    47 -
 6 Miramichi Lakers         30   11  12   7    49   40   +9    45
 7 Breton Pacifica          30    9  15   6    43   40   +3    42
 8 Kananzawai               30    8  14   8    41   37   +4    38
 9 Kisloups                 30   10   8  12    42   44   −2    38
10 Valeartha                30    9  10  11    42   48   −6    37
11 Châteaufroid             30    8  10  12    38   41   −3    34
12 Ayushirda                30    8  10  12    31   42  −11    34
13 Neíra Alavaria           30    8   8  14    34   43   −9    32
14 White Rose               30    7  11  12    37   50  −13    32
15 Stade Montagnards        30    7   7  16    36   59  −23    28
16 Canyon Bar               30    6   9  15    31   53  −22    27

North semifinals
Fretscray FC 1–2 Bramerleigh Bulldogs
Redswyth Red Stars 1–1 Ealesgreen United (2–1 AET)
North final
Bramerleigh Bulldogs 1–2 Redswyth Red Stars

South semifinals
CF Mirabelle 3–2 AS Grands-Sources
Watermeet 1–0 Arlingsdale City
South final
CF Mirabelle 1–2 Watermeet

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26th PATRIOTES CUP FINAL
Stade Intersat, Saint-Rémy (attendance 39,447), 11°C – clear with moderate wind

While Blake McDonagh fired up the Globalists to climb from relegation trouble to a 13th-place finish, they enter the final on the back of three straight losses in the league, broken up only by their semifinal win against a second division team. As terribly inconsistent as they’ve been, they’ve shown on their day this team can beat anyone, so don’t quite write them off. Yet Latrobe finished third in the league and are clear favourites here. They’ll be keen to end the season on a high after letting the championship slip away over the final stretch.
. . .
Post-match - Strathcona manager Blake McDonagh speaks: “...so today, you see how we’ve gone out there and, well, no question this was a difficult season for the club, these players have pushed through a lot of adversity as individuals and as a team, and we deserved better today. We have to look ahead and I have to look ahead, that’s all.”
Obey Chidibere wins the Patriotes Cup for the third time as manager. “Of course, I also know what it’s like to come here and lose. You never want to have that feeling. I think we can look back on this season, see that we’ve accomplished something in the end. These players had what it takes because it wasn’t an easy match. We knew that we’d have to hang on and that we have quality throughout the lineup we can rely on. To get the first goal early was really important.”

Match summary
Strathcona Intls 0
Ellen Underwood, Stuart Markov, Trifonas Tolakis, Heldon White, Waleeda Hollis-Park (Geoff Prouse 81), Mhara Vera (Tom Carrieri 62), Kite Rocastle, Stéphanie Wang (Ashton McCulloch 74), Preston Treadwell [c] (Chung Seo-Yeon 74), Russ Shaw, Tyoasi Klipark (Novio Agregado 81)
Latrobe Athletic 4 - Fremont (7’), Garberg (65’, 70’), Udegbunam (90+3’)
Alison Troczynski, Karon Murrell, Ross Vetrone, Marc Wenger, Crispin Fremont, Tessa Locke (Neil Ferry 82), Kieran McCurdy (Kevin Joseph 74), Enyinnnaya Udegbunam, Anke Waechter (Émîróînó Üjíkân 74), Marten Solomonson (Aidan Caoidheach 63), Caspian Garberg (Ariana Coulter 82)
Player of the Match: Caspian Garberg

by **Kelssek** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:02 am

SEASON 31

                            Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts
 1 Latrobe Athletic          32   22   4   6  1220  753 +467    96
 2 Nordiques                 32   23   0   9  1085  735 +350    92
 3 Mazinaw Stallions         32   22   0  10  1210  795 +415    88
 4 Wynleth Cambria           32   22   0  10  1124  797 +327    88
 5 Vickery                   32   21   0  11  1089  783 +306    84
 6 Kirkenes Crusaders        32   21   0  11  1165  976 +189    84
 7 Burnaby Lions             32   20   0  12  1046  772 +274    80
 8 Redswyth Rebels           32   17   2  13   923  906  +17    72
 9 Hamilton Highlanders      32   17   1  14  1073  924 +149    70
10 Rotor Novonaya            32   16   2  14  1003  901 +102    68
11 Bretonnia                 32   15   0  17   958  886  +72    60
12 Neorvins Armada           32   14   1  17   993  897  +96    58
13 Champjaune                32   11   2  19   819 1091 −272    48
14 NGSA Ulyanof              32    6   2  24   621 1128 −507    28
15 Union Laneux              32    6   1  25   645 1260 −615    26
16 Clayquot Reds             32    6   0  26   502 1276 −774    24
17 Wenederian                32    5   1  26   616 1212 −596    22

RUGBY SUPERLEAGUE WINNERS
SEASON 31 / 197 F.E.

by **Kelssek** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:06 am

SEASON 31 / 197 F.E.

Northern League        Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
 1  Faucons de St-Rémy  73  46  12  15  256  168   88  104 Q1
 2  Internationale      73  43  14  16  243  160   83  100 Q2
 3  Redswyth Union      73  42  15  16  229  173   56   99 Q3
 4  Olympique Langlois  73  41  15  17  241  161   80   97 Q5
 5  Neorvins Wolves     73  41  13  19  248  176   72   95 Q7
 6  Wynleth Gaels       73  40  15  18  240  173   67   95 Q8
 7  Kirkenes Dragons    73  41  12  20  220  149   71   94 q13
 8  CS Val d'Argent     73  40  13  20  239  193   46   93 q14
 9 Clayquot Partisans   73  35  20  18  232  196   36   90 q15
10 Red Star Clayquot    73  38  10  25  228  199   29   86 q16
11 Colwyn Thunder       73  34  14  25  216  210    6   82 q17
12 Kingsharbour Royals  73  29  11  33  206  209   -3   69
13 Beaujoire            73  27   9  37  189  219  -30   63
14 Kirkenes Rangers     73  26   9  38  183  214  -31   61
15 Pingouins de Lescure 73  21  11  41  176  251  -75   53
16 Torbay Storm         73  18  14  41  157  240  -83   50
17 Chevalles Champjaune 73  19  11  43  164  248  -84   49
18 Cantons-de-l'Ouest   73  18   5  50  179  247  -68   41
19 Kardinia Cats        73  15   9  49  153  246  -93   39

Southwest League       Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
 1 CH Outineau          73  43  11  19  244  183   61   97 Q4
 2 Breton Emeralds      73  43   9  21  249  186   63   95 Q6
 3 Alavarian            73  36  16  21  235  199   36   88 Q9
 4 Vickery Vikings      73  38   9  26  236  187   49   85 Q10
 5 Mazinaw Knights      73  37  10  26  226  205   21   84 Q11
 6 Ad Astra             73  36  12  25  230  180   50   84 Q12
 7 Novanaya Rangers     73  34  12  27  219  213    6   80 q18
 8 AS Dieppe            73  28  15  30  207  207    0   71 q19
 9 Dartmoor Armada      73  27  15  31  212  211    1   69 q20
10 Olympique Laneux     73  25  19  29  212  215   -3   69
11 Burnaby Ravens       73  25  19  29  208  199    9   69
12 Dinamo Lupinissia    73  23  20  30  188  223  -35   66
13 Escadron de Dorval   73  22  13  38  190  232  -42   57
14 Natanel Rangers      73  24   8  41  178  246  -68   56
15 Crystal Mountains    73  19  14  40  188  253  -65   52
16 Kalista Renegades    73  20   9  44  177  224  -47   49
17 Anciens-Baillages    73  19  11  43  179  247  -68   49
18 Grand Falls          73  21   6  46  181  249  -68   48
19 Pembina Thistle      73  17  12  44  191  258  -67   46

139th Desjardins Cup
First round

Dragons       3  4  6
Dartmoor      2  1  4

Val d'Argent  2  3* 4* 2  2
Dieppe        3  2  3  3  4

Partisans     8  2  7
Novonaya      3  1  3

Red Star      3  2  3  3
Colwyn        4  1  4* 4

Second round

St-Rémy        5  3  4  1
Dieppe         2  2  1  0

Wynleth        7  2  2  4  2
Alavarian      4  3  0  2  1

Langlois       6  2  2* 1  2  1
Ad Astra       2  6  1  3  3  2*

Outineau       3  0  2  1
Dragons        5  3  5  4

Breton         1  3  2  1  5  2
Mazinaw        4  2  4  7  3  5

Redswyth       1  2  5  4  1  3  0
Partisans      5  3* 3  1  3  1  7

Neorvins       1  2  2  2
Vickery        2  3  3  4

Internationale 2* 6  5  5
Colwyn         1  4  2  3

Quarterfinals

St-Rémy         2  2  1  2
Wynleth         3  3* 4  4

Ad Astra        2  2  1  2
Dragons         3  3  2  4

Mazinaw         3  4* 0  3  2
Partisans       5  3  3  6  3

Internationale  5  5* 4  2
Vickery         1  4  1  1

Semifinals

Wynleth        5  3  3  1  1
Dragons        2  4* 4* 3  4

Partisans      5  4  4  2  4  3
Internationale 0  6  1  4  1  2

Final

Dragons     5  2* 3  1  1  1
Partisans   2  1  4  3  4  2

by **Kelssek** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:41 am

SEASON 49 / 197 F.E.

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Kirkenes Jets          36   29   3   4   341  253  +88    61
 2 Burnaby Thunderbirds   36   23   6   7   332  244  +88    52
 3 Lakeland Storm         36   23   6   7   311  246  +65    52
 4 CA Langlois            36   20   7   9   335  286  +49    47
 5 Kraken d'Outineau      36   19   8   9   327  297  +30    46
 6 Kirkenes Blues         36   20   4  12   314  271  +43    44
 7 Breton Mooseheads      36   17   6  13   281  269  +12    40
 8 Latrobe Dolphins       36   17   4  15   291  287   +4    38
 9 Daudard-des-Oiseaux    36   15   7  14   320  282  +38    37
10 Neorvins Sharks        36   14   6  16   298  280  +18    34
11 Fjordlands             36   15   2  19   285  327  −42    32
12 Laneux Natation 1874   36   10  11  15   293  326  −33    31
13 Natanel SC             36   12   7  17   281  319  −38    31
14 Redswyth Marlins       36   13   4  19   288  292   −4    30
15 Wynleth Avengers       36   12   2  22   283  306  −23    26
16 Colywn Aquatics        36   10   3  23   274  335  −61    23
17 Clayquot Neptunes      36    9   5  22   266  337  −71    23
18 Dynamo Lupinissia      36    9   3  24   249  336  −87    21
19 Vickery Tsunami        36    5   6  25   253  329  −76    16

Qualifying finals
        Kirkenes Jets  2-0  CA Langlois       6–5  8-7
 Burnaby Thunderbirds  2-0  Lakeland Storm    7–6  8-6
Preliminary finals
    Kraken d'Outineau  2-0  Latrobe Dolphins    8–7  11-9
       Kirkenes Blues  1-2  Breton Mooseheads  10–5   8-11  8-11
Elimination finals
    Kraken d'Outineau  2-1  CA Langlois         9-6  5-9   10-5
    Breton Mooseheads  0-2  Lakeland Storm      8-9  8-10
Semifinals
        Kirkenes Jets  1-2  Lakeland Storm        10–9*  6-8   8-11
 Burnaby Thunderbirds  1-2  Kraken d'Outineau      8–7   8-11  9-10
Championship final
       Lakeland Storm  2-0  Kraken d'Outineau     6-5  14-8

by **Kelssek** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:42 am

SEASON 78 PREVIEW

Megan Woodwell [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Amelia Clark [LB/RB], age 20 (KSK)
Iain Vergland [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Ingrid Lambert* [CB], age 32 (KSK) C
Phillip Johnson [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Agapeto Licea [CM/DM], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Titan Pogbacar [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Rory Joseph* [RM], age 28 (KSK)
Nicole Gillam [LM/CM], age 25 (KSK)
Ketsia Ventura [AM/CF], age 23 (KSK)
Xek Sunsaber* [ST], age 22 (CEN)

Eamon Mac Dùbhghlas [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Melissa Gaudreault [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Fredrick Kalmikov [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Emerald Loudain [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Lori Garland [LB/LM], age 35 (CDG)
Émile Robin [DM], age 35 (KSK)
Aleksandra Sundberg [CM], age 17 (VAL)
Minerva Emond [AM], age 33 (EFL)
Alexis Garrison [AM/CM], age 19 (KSK)
Shaun Bradwell [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Tios Pórmel Mufes [AM], age 36 (TIO)
Yara MacEachinn [RM], age 21 (KSK)
Emily Bradwell [ST], age 19 (KSK)

Burnaby Sport Club
Home ground: Stadium Konueira (60,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training facilities ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★★
Main rivals: Coquitlam United, Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL Championship (16): 4, 13, 16, 25, 29, 44, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 68, 74; runners-up: 56, 63, 67, 76
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 14, 23; finalists: 8, 11, 24
Fanzines: Altitude Sickness, Two O'Clock Gun, Blue Patch Boys
Notable former players: Phillip Lozic, Thamior Liadon, Bernard Despatie, Maiev Feidhlim, Kari Zücker, Pierre Vasseur, Nacuémiró Buené, Andreas Bjerk, Ikra Yonte, Oliver Crossley, Deni Cowler, Olaf Haabjörn
Manager: Ryan Potter, age 58, Asst. manager: Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, age 42, First team coaches: Judith Sturgess, age 50, Bailey Sellwood, age 37

History and records – The most major trophies, the most league titles, the country’s biggest name in soccer, the most productive youth academy. A big club that carefully nurtures its grassroots and community ties, and insistent on bringing though youth, a formula that has certainly worked for them. Between Titan Pogbacar and Xek Sunsaber, they’ve got all the hyped up wonderkids you can handle at the moment. Burnaby took a frustrating step backwards that has fans recalling the frustrating efforts to get talented youngsters to the next level that marked the dying days of Ryan Potter’s predecessor in the managerial hot seat. Surely he’s bought himself some time with winning the double four years ago, you’d think...? While trophies are always the standard every year for Burnaby this is one of those years one looks at the team and sees them as clearly third-best. They can certainly go toe-to-toe with this year’s favourites Outineau and Latrobe, but over the whole season, the league trophy is not likely to end up here.

Last five seasons: 4th, 2nd, 3rd + Cup finalist, 1st + Cup winner
Players in: Agapeto Licea (Passerine, ϑ0.75m), Alexis Garrison (youth), Emily Bradwell (youth).
Players out: Kaelyn Ianokis (Clayquot, ϑ0.25m)

Michael Sveyn [GK], age 34 (KRY)
Ciaran Black [LB], age 30 (KSK)
Charles Favre* [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Anthony Na [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Artem Baldov [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Karl Kagawa [CM], age 29 (KSK) C
Patrick Phelps [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Rosalie Bourke [RW], age 28 (KSK)
Alessandro Bella* [CM/AM], age 34 (SVG)
Emre Massinen* [AM/CF], age 22 (KSK)
Kylia Vukcevic [ST], age 22 (KSK)

Olette Coleyn [GK], age 38 (BRE)
Georgia Cloutier [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Kaelyn Ianokis [LB], age 28 (KSK)
Luke Johnson [AM LC], age 36 (KSK)
Inga-Lisa Jansson [RM], age 30 (NRH)
Donatien Csokonai [AM], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Sigrun Holgersdottir [ST], age 35 (SVJ)
Millie McGowan [CF], age 36 (TLI)

Clayquot City Football Club
Home ground: Kanard Park (32,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 10, 26; runners-up: 53
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 10, 11; runners-up: 16
Notable former players: Seamus Wylten, Victor Clinton, Fabio Coimbra, Raizen Saikyomono, Joanna Rigby
Fanzine: Gold Star Republic
Manager: Margerie Pax [CMT], age 58 Asst. manager: Odveig Wheeler [STL], age 44; Coach: Eva Karven, age 36

History and records. A long track record where they’re usually in the top half but no better has bred a strange mix of frustrated ambition and fatalism. All summer the story was about Margerie Pax being disillusioned with the club’s (utter lack of) recruitment and shopping around for a new job. And... she’s still here, and a lot of players have been cleared out. Were those just silly rumours? What direction is this team going? Some of these are key departures, such as captain Raizen Saikyomono’s retirement, and it’ll be a very new lineup – on paper they look okay, but fans aren’t quite sure what to expect when the season does kick off.

Last 5 seasons: 8th, 10th, 4th, 6th, 10th
Players in: Kaelyn Ianokis (Burnaby, ϑ0.25m), Georgia Cloutier (CF Outineau U21s)
Players out: Joanna Rigby (contract expiry), Imke Diskin (contract expiry), Tanner Malvin (retired), Nishant Gilam (retired), Raizen Saikyomono (retired)

Sonya Sirros [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Riley Hunter [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Ciaran McTavish* [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Luca Irfan [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Valerie Sanderson [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Fabian Sirros [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Senja Niemi* [CM], age 32 (SRS)
Ben McNiven* [RW/LW], age 21 (KSK)
Martin Fenton [LW], age 21 (KSK)
Sorcha Lissade [CF], age 27 (KSK) C
Caroline Doueihey [ST], age 20 (KSK)

Myriam Bradwell [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Mikayla Bourassa [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Enrique Eggens [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Sophia Lalancette [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Laurence Wall [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Trent Letterman [AM], age 21 (KSK)
Kathleen Meulen [AM/CF], age 28 (KSK)

Colwynian Vale
Home ground: Ironworkers Road (22,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 7
Kelssek National runners-up: 77
Fanzine: Welded Together
Manager: Brad Brunelle, age 40

Grey and industrial, Colwyn is proud of its shipbuilding and steelmaking heritage. The club is nicknamed the Dockers in reference to their history as a team formed by workers at the Colwyn port, and whatever vale the club’s name references has long ago been paved over for chemical plants. This young squad was the big story of the second tier as they took the National division by storm to claim the runners-up spot and automatic promotion. What their ceiling is, well, they hope it extends to surviving the Championship because only the rarest optimists think that’s likely. But mountains are there to be climbed, aren’t they?

Last season: 2nd (National)
Players in: Senja Niemi (Chardonnay Rangers, $0.8m)

Destry Lefranc [GK], age 33 (KSK)
Wilsrë Quelausé [LB], age 34 (FFD)
Mikko Violette [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Milan Okumura [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Maude-Louise Welsh [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Carl Gaudreault [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Callie Powell [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Artem Paterson [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Fyodor Dsyuba* [OM], age 25 (SVJ)
Adon Johnson [LM/CM], age 31 (KSK)
Fang Chenguang [RW], age 26 (CMT)
Maelle Sarada* [CF], age 26 (KSK) C

Trìona Mercer [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Kâyetá Jírraósôás [RB], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Janet Avila [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Elli Tinkler [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Leïla Desharnais [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Heidi Hopkins [M RC], age 35 (KSK)
Mary Cailbhin [DM], age 23 (KSK)
John Parker [M L], age 36 (KSK)
Simon Barisstan [M R], age 35 (KSK)
Callie Ong [RM], age 23 (KSK)
Annamay Hunter [AM/CF], age 18 (KSK)
Tara Measley [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Coquitlam United Football Club
Home ground: Maillardville Park (20,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 28; runners-up: 51, 52, 66
Patriotes Cup (1): 21; finalists: 14
Fanzine: Bear-Proof Bins
Notable ex-players: Kassel Pokorný, Arjan Singh, Aldo Vocani, Dusty Clement, Pierre-Louis Laishram
Manager: Rachel Schroeder [NPH], age 62; Asst. manager: Mariano Lucio [TEQ], age 40; Coaches: Dusty Clement [BRE], age 39; Marietta Tesla [HIN], age 37
While bearing the name of only one of them, the club represents metropolitan Burnaby's eastern suburbs, and so are often nicknamed the Easties. Their ambitions of matching Burnaby SC have generally exceeded their actual ability to do so. Rachel Schroeder has kept the ship afloat since taking the helm, but expectations were just a tad higher than surviving relegation and the mood is turning against her. The feeling is that she needs to be a lot braver in playing the club’s young talent and ambitious in getting control of matches.

Last five seasons: 15th, 15th, 17th, 12th, 14th
Players in: Leïla Desharnais (youth), Fang Chenguang (Union Lachaîne, undisclosed)
Players out:

Erica Perez [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Revan Gotte [LB], age 24 (AHR)
Trevor Cantwell* [LB/CB], age 23 (KSK)
Ian Paquin [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Aja Achilles* [D R/M RC], age 29 (EFL)
Anni Phelps [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Abdur Rahmaan Heather [CM], age 33 (EFL) C
Rashid Habeeb [M L], age 33 (HTK)
Gervasio Maito [RW], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Oakleigh Carpenter* [CF], age 30 (EFL)
Jaden Kasanga [ST], age 24 (SEM)

Jane Townsend [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Coleen Brightley [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Markus Kozar [RB/LB], age 20 (KSK)
Colm Lumsden [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Lief McLaren [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Richard MacEwan [M C], age 33 (KSK)
Pauline Chupryna [RB/RM], age 29 (KSK)
Sofie Mylonakis [AM/CF], age 22 (KSK)
Vance Sequin [CAM], age 24 (XAN)
İlham Kazimov [ST], age 33 (TMR)

Hamiltonian Cambria Football Club
Home ground: B.A. Johnston Field (24,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National Northern (1): 58
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Fanzines: Dragon's Breath Mints
Notable former players: Dario Tule, Tomas Guisao, Roksana Koroleva, Anke Waechter, Mesi Klarlmas
Manager: Hannah Wilton [QUE], age 49 Asst. manager: Ren Fang [YZH], age 41; Coach: Ashton Moore [EUR], age 37

Like its post-industrial home city, Cambria clings to its blue-collar identity as a club even as its present-day reality is globalized, cosmopolitan, and services-oriented, down to the highly foreign coaching staff. And like its city, it has ambitions of proving itself against the bigger clubs while resenting its place in the global football player supply chain as a place where up-and-coming stars come to get final assembly for a few years before being sold on to a bigger, richer team. Such as the one made up of effete big-city folk from Kirkenes. Ugh.

Cambria’s calling card under Wilton has been a positionally fluid style and the adroit use of Eastfielders. On paper last season was a step back while aiming for the Challengers Cup dream, but the ongoing squad building remains a source of optimism that the club can make the most of its scouting network. Most of the anticipation for fans is to see how Maito and Kasanga will fare as the future of this team’s attack.

Last five seasons: 9th, 7th, 11th, 11th, 11th
Players in: Vance Sequin (St. Geoffreystown, free), Jaden Kasanga (Fransborg set Njilkaer, ϑ0.3m/$0.75m), Jane Townsend (Racing Mistgwyn, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Joncis Pataiere (retired), Brian Pool (retired)

Jenas Maraipu* [GK], age 28 (KSK/ARI)
Seosamh Mac Ceallach [LB], age 31 (KSK)
Bleke Durocher [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Natalia Konarik [CB/LB], age 27 (KSK)
Monica St.-Pierre [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Dong Yichun [CM], age 20 (YZH/NZG)
Kyle dos Santos [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Satria Wiradarma* [RM], age 30 (PCU)
Jan Van Dijcke [LW], age 28 (CNR)
Alberto Rendon [CM/AM], age 26 (KSK/FFD)
Lacina Issoumou* [ST], age 25 (MYT/KET)

Areke Shinra [GK], age 37 (HIN)
Allison Tucker [LB/CB], age 35 (KSK)
Joseph-Jean Compagnie [LB], age 18 (KSK)
Brian Kilcullen [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Hannah Devore [CB/RB], age 38 (CDG)
Damien Store [DM], age 21 (KSK)
Bastian Wolff [LW], age 34 (STL)
Peter Markov [LM/AM], age 24 (KSK)
Cory Ferguson [RM/CM], age 35 (KSK)
Sophie Hildebrand [AM/F C], age 36 (KSK)
Catheline Matthias [ST], age 36 (NPH) C
Solveig Vedmark [ST], age 32 (SVJ)

Kirkenes Football Club
Home ground: Exhibition Place (38,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 9, 18, 37, 42, 75; runners-up: 60, 70
IFCF Champions League (1): 16
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 19
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 14
Rivals: CF Outineau, Burnaby SC, Passerine
Notable ex-players: Darach Salthill, Victor Nyquist, Bors Warwick, Quinten van der Ven, Ceferino Audiol
Fanzines: Rubber Pellets Digest, Centre of the Universe
Manager: Daniel Archer (NPH), age 58; Assistant manager: Analor Avalor (KOR), age 49; Coaches: Irène Fekete, age 38

History and records. The biggest club in Kelssek’s biggest city, and also in the country if you go by subscribing members, until recently the Red Firm tended to hover near the top without getting the trophies they so desperately crave. As a study in contradictions it oozes old money and the liberal cosmopolitan outlook of its city, but harbours ultras with links to organized crime known mostly for fascist salutes and indiscriminate thuggery. If there’s one Kelssek club to base the rich-kid, bullying bad guys of a sports movie for kids on, it’s this one. Also plays at Waterfront Dome sometimes.

This is not the long era of dominance fans imagined themselves to be at the dawn of, when they won the league and Champions League. Instead, vulnerabilities are becoming apparent: Catheline Matthias cannot carry the offence any more, the midfield is disjointed, and key squad members are getting older all the time. A comment from pundit Matt Lister last year cut deep: “they’re going back to being a richer version of Clayquot City”. Can they make him look silly, or was that always a safe thing to say?

Last five seasons: 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th, 6th
Players in: Dong Yichun (FC Hantian, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Joseph-Jean Compagnie (youth)
Players out: Marietta Tesla (retired)

Alison Troczynski [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Karon Murell [LB], age 25 (MRT)
Ross Vetrone [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Marc Wenger [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Crispin Fremont [RB], age 28 (NPH)
Tessa Locke [CM], age 27 (CDG/QUE)
Kieran McCurdy [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Enyinnaya Udegbunam* [RW/LW], age 30 (QUE)
Anke Waechter* [LW], age 27 (VAL) C
Marten Solomonson [AM C], age 26 (PIS)
Caspian Garberg* [AM LC/ST], age 23 (VAL)
Ariana Coulter [ST], age 22 (KSK)

Chelsea McLain [GK], age 26 (CDG)
Jordan Mansbridge [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Brendan Crawford [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Nicole Boudrias [RB], age 31 (KSK)
Miles Gerry [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Senad Tkalcic [RW], age 22 (MYT)
Belaj-Rilan Dar [LM], age 22 (QUS/SRS)
Lubruose Prape [LM], age 37 (TIO)
Neil Ferry [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Kevin Joseph [AM], age 24 (KSK)
Chike Obident [RW/AM], age 23 (KSK)
Émîróînó Üjíkân [OM], age 32 (FFD)
Aidan Caoidheach [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Latrobe Athletic and Football Club
Home ground: Macquarie Docklands (55,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Clayquot City
Honours: Kelssek Championship (7): 2, 14, 21, 24, 34, 53, 69; runners-up: 55, 64, 65, 74
Coupe des Patriotes (3): 4, 24, 26; runners-up: 1, 12
IFCF Champions League runners-up: 10; IFCF Challengers Cup runners-up: 6
Fanzines: That's Not the Try Line, Lad Romance
Notable ex-players: Ruslan Demetriev, Aleksander Lukonov, Raïf Ducharne, Bridget Coombe
Manager: Obey Chidiebere [BNJ], age 49; Asst. manager: Reeve Sheehan [BRE], age 41, Iroha Irei [HIN/KSK], age 37

History and records. Arguably better-known for its rugby team, this club gets your heart racing in their red and white, be my Docklands dream tonight... Obey Chidebere delivered a second Patriotes Cup in three years and a title challenge that has the club feeling like they’re riding high. Latrobe are already six matches into a big season ahead; they’ve got a potentially huge travel schedule ahead of them with Challengers Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup football to play, and a real chance that they could end up with at least one of the four trophies they’re fighting for. At the same time will be the imperative of managing minutes and priorities. With new signings like McLain offering quality competition for the number one jersey and Beaj-Rilan highly touted as a top prospect, the depth and quality in the squad makes it hard to give them any prediction other than championship favourites.

Last five seasons: 3rd + Cup winner, 6th, 6th + Cup winner, 2nd, 8th
Players in: Chelsea McLain (Concord Heights Suburban), Jordan Mansbridge (youth), Senad Tkalcic (Chromia Central Univ.), Belaj-Rilan Dar (KFX Halazem, ϑ1.2m/$3.5m)
Players out: Cassie Mrythe (retired), Iroha Irei (retired), Dominic Lee (retired)

Jean-Luc Boisclair [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Ariane St-Cyr [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Noémie Hwong [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Blaire Convery [CB], age 28 (KSK) C
Michel Grandpuce [LB], age 25 (KSK)
Aerona Bradwell [DM], age 25 (KSK)
Lena Whalen* [RCM], age 26 (DAR)
Jourdain Luthier [CM], age 19 (KSK)
Alix-Ambre Destry* [RW], age 29 (KSK)
Meredith Nishiyaki [LW/RW], age 24 (KSK)
Han Ma-Gyo* [CF/SS], age 34 (CMT)

Eamon Jensen [GK], age 29 (KSK)
Corrine Lamoureaux [RB], age 31 (KSK)
Cathy Hanselmann [LB/CB], age 35 (KSK)
Mathilde Boudjelal [CM], age 18 (KSK)
Nathan Djamena [CM], age 28 (KSK)
Jason Dumoulin [LM], age 21 (KSK)
Terence Alder [CM], age 32 (KSK)
Mark Rieger [AM], age 24 (KSK)
Coleman Marley [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Adrian Mearns [ST], age 23 (KSK)

Club de football Les Castors
Home ground: Place Saint-Luc
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (4): 20, 22, 38, 43 runners-up: 54
Rivals: CF Outineau
Notable ex-players: François Saint-Louis
Manager: Léonie Lapierre, age 47, Asst. manager Max Gianco, age 47

In times long past, Les Castors were one of the teams that came to mind when you said “Outineau derby”. But the Brave Beavers have been largely out of the picture since they were relegated from the Championship over two decades ago, and barely even an average National side for the bulk of it. Les Castors beat the odds to survive last season, where bigger clubs went down, with new signings Lena Whalen and Han Ma-Gyo being every inch the lynchpins of that success. The ambition now is to consolidate and raise the team to the level where they can cement their place in the Championship, and they’re lucky to have mostly kept their young core together with the bigger clubs sniffing around. If this group can grow into it the club could really be back in the top flight for good.

Last two seasons: 17th, 5th (Natl)
Players in: Cathy Hanselmann (Carelton Park)

Maiya Ovidinjus [GK], age 34 (KSK)
Luke Harris [LB], age 25 (KSK)
Ross St.-Pierre [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Svandis Marcosdóttir [CB], age 30 (GRF)
Rosalie Laforest* [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Derrick Bosch [DM], age 28 (KSK)
Sasha Corbeth [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Carthi Oskar* [LM], age 29 (NPH) C
Samantha Young [LM/RM], age 22 (KSK)
Ludovicus Dagnesses* [AM], age 35 (FFD)
Ciorstaidh Flegkas [CF], age 32 (KSK)

Rufus Tamiko [GK], age 19 (KSK)
Ryan Yaiters [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Dragan Djejić [D C], age 36 (ZRH)
Hunter Pollock [DF], age 21 (XAN)
Sandor Kilkenny [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Genzo Tawari [DM], age 37 (HIN)
Sven Gillard [DM/CM], age 38 (NPH)
Mia Sadiq [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Andrew Liew [RM], age 31 (KSK)
Anna Krug [AM/FW], age 30 (KSK)
Antun Moherovcic [LW], age 20 (MYT)
Alain Germain [ST], age 27 (TFS)
Sean Thompson [FW], age 24 (KSK)

Football Club of Novonaya
Home ground: Griffin Park (39,200)
Honours: KFL National runners-up: 61
Rivals: NGSA Ulyanof
Fanzine(s): The Grand Gallop
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Notable former players: Anne-Marie Roux
Manager: Darach Salthill (age 63)

Once a rising power with ambitions to qualify for IFCF, led by stars like Anne-Marie Roux, things hit a ceiling and they fell into being a develop-and-sell club that takes profit on transfer fees as its prize money, scrapping in annual relegation battles, and finally actual relegation. Make that plural; the backroom and boardroom dysfunction that tipped them into the National in the first place is still bubbling away in the background. Darach Salthill is an old-school mean-ager who has put in plenty of hustle and grit in the team’s style. The results are sort of there – they’ve won the playoffs twice, haven’t they – but fans dream of going back to the front-foot ambitions of years gone by and he’s mostly hanging on to the job because the club can’t afford the severance payments.

Last five seasons: 6th (Natl), 20th, 3rd (Natl), 18th, 17th
Players in: Rufus Tamiko (NGSA), Svandis Marcosdóttir (Frenei Tor, ϑ0.5m/$1.5m), Hunter Pollock (University of Denalia Loy City)
Players out: Kevin Cannon (retired)

Scotia MacDonald [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Cole Chandler [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Timo Thomsen* [CB], age 29 (KSK) C
Putu Satria Wibawa [CB], age 23 (PCU)
Sorcha Cleeves [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Tihomir Misita [DM], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Eire Saint-Pierre [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Jordyn Mah* [CM], age 31 (QUE)
Stéphanie Desharnais [RW], age 28 (KSK)
Louise Efimov-Tremblay [LW/CF], age 22 (KSK)
Aurora Nilsen* [ST], age 23 (VAL)

Aidan Dupuis [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Lance Atkinson [D L], age 35 (KSK)
Norue Busokhu [CB], age 36 (TIO)
Tessa Dryden [CB/LB], age 23 (KSK)
Oskari Perry [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Issac Lafrenière [M LC], age 35 (KSK)
Oskari Yamamoto [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Fioniann Baalbaki [RM], age 34 (KSK)
Delphine Therrien [AM], age 19 (KSK)
Chevalier Bay [AMF], age 34 (EFL)
Sara Violette [LW], age 31 (KSK)
James Kagawa [ST], age 23 (KSK)
Laure-Marie Simon [ST], age 18 (KSK)

Océanic club de football Langlois
Home ground: Stade des Pacifiques (39,721)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: CF Saint-Richard, CF Outineau
Honours: KFL Championship (8): 5, 11, 17, 19, 30, 56, 57, 66; runners-up: 49, 71
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 2, 15; runners-up: 13
Fanzines: Coach-marde, Aux larmes salés
Notable ex-players: Kiera Weiram, Zilar Galharretborde
Manager: Brigitte Coppinger [NPH], age 47, Asst. manager: Kiera Weiram [MRN], age 42

History and records.History and records[/url]. Claims to be the oldest football club in Kelssek, fewer dispute its history of innovation and excellence in tactical experimentation and training methods. It was finally the big step forward the club had been building towards under Brigitte Coppinger, as Océanic stormed to the championship. Aurora Nilsen proved an absolute goalscoring phenomenon no defenders could handle, Timo Thomsen was the rock in defence, and Jordyn Mah pulled all the strings. Lightning in a bottle? Or the start of a new golden era? Given Océanic’s heritage and expectations, this team is still seen as having got something to prove.

Last five seasons: 1st, 12th, 8th, 7th, 5th
Players in: Cole Chandler (Les Castors), Laure-Marie Simon (youth)
Players out:

Thimiscles Seanclair [GK], age 38 (YSP)
Milislav Gucetic [LB/RB], age 20 (MYT)
Errol Tellier [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Lourence Hupe [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Tobert Usher* [RB], age 27 (KSK) C
Logane Nordet [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Ronin Otero* [CM], age 24 (QAD)
Jarmo Ytsdan [CM], age 27 (SRS)
Laurie Rajic [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Tallin Reed [RM], age 25 (NPH)
Sebastian Ellex-Mar* [ST], age 23 (CEN)

Maxime Carrieri [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Sonya Lau [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Connor Magill [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Alain-Elric Sauvé [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Jason Yuanjunsson Ren [RB], age 20 (YZH/GRF)
Nadina Popov [CM/DM/AM], age 23 (CMT)
Emmanuelle Authier [CM/AM], age 19 (KSK)
János rue Belois [M LR], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Pierre van der Winkel [AM], age 29 (KSK)
Tomás Guisao [RM], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Mint Leaf [RW/AM], age 32 (CRY)
Éric Pinard [AM], age 19 (KSK)
Phillippe Lavoie [CF], age 25 (KSK)
Aleksandra Isanovic [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Club de football Outineau
Home ground: Stade Olympique (58,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC, Langlois Océanic, CS Saint-Rémy, CF Les Castors
Honours: KFL Championship (11): 12, 15, 27, 33, 41, 50, 60, 63, 67, 73, 76; runners-up: 59, 75, 77
Coupe des Patriotes (5): 5, 13, 16, 17, 22; runners-up: 21, 25
Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy (1): 18
Icons and legends: Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet, Ashley Douglass, Brigitte Coppinger, Adam Corvin
Notable former players: Blake McDonagh, Gabriel Lapierre, James McDonald, Loïc Maçon-Petrault, Issac Lafrenière
Fan channels: Tourtière congelé, Latte-Sipping Cock Muncher TV
Manager: Romain Dupuis, age 56 Coaches: Jean-Marc Arndeau, age 41; Michael Cabrallo, age 39; Kimiko Koizumi [HIN], age 37

History and records. One of Kelssek football’s traditional powers, they hold the record for the most Patriotes Cup wins and are one of three clubs to have won a domestic double. The club’s Anglian fanzine references an infamous hot-mic incident when a KBC pundit dismissed the passion of the club’s supporters with a colourful reference to the city’s pretentious coffee preferences and social liberalism. A big part of the matchday experience is the singing and banners of its long-standing supporters group Les Ignobles.

The Rouge-et-Bleu must be seen as title challengers once again, a well-oiled machine with promising youngsters and veteran leaders who dominate possession, pick apart opposing defences, are well-organized on the defence, and even seem to enjoy each others’ company. They are simply high-quality in every position with a deep bench and many ways to torment their opponents. Manager Romain Dupuis has signalled his ambition to charge for the Champions League, rankled at the idea that Kirkenes could have something they don’t.

Last five seasons: 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 5th
Players in: Emmanuelle Authier (youth), Connor Magill (youth), Nadina Popov (youth)
Players out: Saori Takahata (retired)

[box]Zara Ishizaki [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Sandy Fisher [LB], age 26 (KSK) C
Christina Grange [CB], age 25 (MRT)
Sang-Hun Noel* [DF], age 29 (QAD)
Jaya Hadi Gunawan [RB], age 22 (PCU)
Risteárd McGregers [MF], age 30 (EQS)
Guilliame Honoré* [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Angéline Ibanez [LM], age 25 (KSK)
Oscar Doeple [RM], age 21 (KSK)
Martinius Enge [AMC/ST], age 20 (VAL)
Drî Tòr* [F C], age 30 (KSK/FFD)

Nathaniel Williams [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Stéphanie Kouam [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Taras Paulkin [CB], age 19 (PYA)
Aërgad Becdelièvre [CB], age 19 (GVH)
Lewis Brockton [LB/RB], age 34 (KSK)
Guilliame Magill [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Marcus Chatham [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Xaviér Lacroix [LM], age 35 (KSK)
Markus Oyvind [AM C], age 34 (KSK)

Passerine Football Club
Home ground: Portedowns Park (26,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL National (3): 60, 66, 68
Fan media: Abusive Tweets, Pitchside Hops
Notable ex-players: Zoé Goh-Lemaire, Ronin Otero
Manager: Tyler Shrub, age 42, Asst. manager: Brayden Welland, age 39; Coach: Sean Clarke, age 40

Records and history. Has fashioned itself into a football club for those who like to sip an IPA (now supplied by the Terembev conglomerate) from a plastic cup at the stadium and don't mind finishing tenth being considered an accomplishment. Hey, it's better than being one of those mainstream Kirkenes FC supporters. Fans look forward to an inevitable mid-table finished followed by the stadium being the site of a summertime concert calendar of electronica raves. Fans will grudgingly admit Tyler Shrub’s no-nonsense route one style is kinda fun and getting results, but the skeptics see this as the ceiling they’re fated to hit without a more sophisticated approach.

Last five seasons: 10th, 13th, 13th, 10th, 12th
Players in: Christina Grange (Mazinaw, ϑ0.2m), Marcus Chatham (Sitka Valley, ϑ0.2m)
Players out: Agapeto Licea (Burnaby, ϑ0.75m) Malone Newport (contract expiry), Luca Jenmarsh (Kingstown, free)

[Li Lindholm [GK], age 27 (VAL)
Chrissy Larmer [RB/LB], age 24 (CDG)
Jôs Ôsgân [CB], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Napoléon Lalande [CB], age 23 (CMT)
Sarafine Latendresse [LB], age 25 (KSK)
Lydia Gomboult* [CM], age 28 (MRT)
Madison Longstaff [MF], age 20 (CDG)
Sydney Pouliot [CM/LM], age 20 (KSK)
Alain Chan* [RM], age 29 (KSK)
Hazmar Roger [AMF/CMF], age 24 (EFL)
Florian Berkut* [ST], age 31 (NPH)

Ruslan Fermier [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Liam Wallace [GK], age 32 (MUR)
Rodney Bright [D RL], age 33 (KSK)
Lio Turnau [CB], age 35 (STL)
Osman Bennouna [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Hipolito Cegarra [RB], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
Tegan Earrach [LB], age 34 (KSK)
Milan Linden [DM], age 27 (KSK)
Cherita Sheikh-Renard [DM], age 35 (EFL)
Charles Linton-Arbour [CM], age 34 (KSK) C
Bruno Silva [RW], age 36 (DRP/HIN)
Romy Métisser [CM/AM], age 19 (KSK)
Corrine Bourquette [LW/CF], age 23 (KSK)
Avril Lapierre [ST], age 25 (KSK)

Club sportif de Saint-Rémy
Home ground: Stade Intersat (38,263)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (5): 8, 23, 55, 61, 62; runners-up: 57, 58, 72
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 3
Rivals: CF Outineau
Fanzine: Ceux qui mange tous les pogos, Carte-cadeaux de Dieu
Notable former players: Ian Sinclair, Brayden Custworth, Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, Greta Enger, Faragó Aranya, Aneurin Wakering, Denig Regnault, Arsène de Saintyon
Manager: Jonathan Dubois [KSK], age 44; Asst. manager: Gary Allard, age 54; Coaches: Gabriel Davies, age 39; Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne, age 37

History and records. The club of a large industrial city that fancies itself as more down-to-earth and friendly in contrast to their self-conceived stereotype of people from Outineau. More than a decade on from the “deux glorieuses” league titles, CSSR are striving to do better than making the Challengers Cup occasionally and aren’t making much headway. They are “rebuilding” now, but to what end-goal and what would mark that as complete is a question club executives don’t want to get too firm about. Getting to hear the Challengers Cup theme song at the Intersat once again has gone some way to earn Jonathan Dubois the grudging benefit of the doubt among the fan base, even if they were immediately dumped out in the qualifying rounds as Florian Berkut, presented with multiple gilt-edged chances, seemed to think he was playing rugby. New signings have sought to address the defensive solidity that was really missing last year, but the squad still largely consists of stars on the decline and unproven youngsters.

Last five seasons: 7th, 9th, 7th, 3rd, 3rd
Players in: Li Lindholm (Barossia Utd, ϑ0.5m$2m), Napoléon Lalande (Lanar Univ., free), Chrissy Larmer (Starksville Utd, undisclosed), Romy Métisser (youth)
Players out: Arsène de Saintyon (contract expiry), Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne (retired)

Jeanne Makarniz [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Myriad Yang [CB], age 33 (KSK)
Callie Troulos [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Sandrine Lalande [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Yara Mearns [LB/LM], age 34 (KSK)
Justin Gollander* [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Anne-Marie Lamoureaux [CM], age 33 (KSK)
Gerry Walsh [CM], age 25 (KRY)
Kaiden Pépin* [CM/AM], age 26 (KSK) C
Antonina Kazankova [RM], age 23 (PYA)
Théo Esposito* [CF], age 25 (KSK)

Jade Houpert [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Patrice Morin [D LR], age 30 (KSK)
Jason McGwire [LB/LM], age 34 (KSK)
Aaron Dupuis [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Alec Haruneïta [RM], age 20 (KSK)
Alisse Duclair [CB/DM], age 29 (KSK)
Timothée Boisvert [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Olivier Lee [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Noah-Elliot Robins [LM], age 25 (KSK)
Juan Marc Valdéz [F C], age 36 (KSK)

Club de football Saint-Richard
Home ground: Stade Michel-Beaulieu (19,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (1): 35
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9
Rivals: Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Moules frites
Manager: Maude-Louise Arsenault, age 41; Asst. manager: Kristian Mashtian, age 39; Coaches: Alexandre von Mertens, age 36

Les Navigateurs pride themselves on the ethos of being close to the community, and a squad primarily made up of gars de chez nous, youth players from the local area who came up through its academy. The sentimental second-favourite club of many, whose presence in the first division and commitment to its identity confirms the romance of sport is not dead. For a long time they were solid mid-table mainstays, but it just takes a bad year or two and they suffered the indignity of a shock relegation at the hands of their derby rivals Océanic on the final day of season 70, a trauma they’re just starting to put behind them.

Many were doubting if promoting assistant manager Maude-Louise Arsenault was the right move when Jonathan Dubois left to take the Saint-Rémy job, but she’s creditably continued the club’s “family” tradition and showed the strength of its institutional structure. We’ll likely see more of Alec Haruneïta as the season goes on, as the exciting new arrival adds a bit of big-city flair to the club’s right flank. Midfield cornerstone Kaiden Pépin has been given the captaincy, perhaps in an attempt to keep him at the club as long as possible, but he’s also establishing a reputation that will likely see him moving on soon as well.

Last five seasons: 16th, 11th, 15th, 12th, 15th
Players in: Sandrine Lalande (youth), Alec Haruneïta (Association Ariddienne, ϑ0.3m)
Players out: none

Cennetig Bullen [GK], age 32 (BRE)
Daniel Vergland [LB], age 34 (KSK)
Fredrick Angelini [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Maya Shayilan* [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Christine Faubert [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Nicholas Knox [RM], age 34 (FVA) C
Dylan Buday [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Russell Gilbert [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Tatiana Breathnach* [LW], age 33 (KSK)
Kerry Abermein* [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Nanami Bejenari [ST], age 23 (CMT)

Mia Hinam [GK], age 31 (KSK)
Lucian Wright [CB], age 32 (MUR)
Nathan Tsacheilidis [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Angela Dupuis [LB], age 37 (KSK)
Harold Archer [RB], age 34 (KSK)
Peadar Smythe [CM], age 34 (KSK)
Guilliame Laganière [M RC], age 35 (KSK)
Stefan Curtiz [LM], age 37 (NPH)
Ella Patterson [RM], age 21 (KSK)
Benjamin Miyamoto [LM], age 32 (KSK)
Caleb Greening [F C], age 32 (KSK)

Saintsport Heath Football Club
Home ground: Admiralty Terrace (7,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzines: Sacred Sheep
Honours: Kelssek National (3): 65, 73, 77; runners-up: 63, 71, 75
Notable former players: Joni Lindegaard, Tom Sloan, Liang Wei

The pride of the rusty port city that gets between the city of Redswyth and the open ocean. Well, pride of the soccer fans at least; metropolitan Redswyth is rugby country and round balls are looked upon with suspicion and disdain. Their rise to the level of a Championship-ish club has gotten them a lot of attention and supporters in the region, especially as the Redswyth area’s younger population gets more football-curious and the downtown Red Star club is just really bad, like much worse than (as Saintsport the terrace chant favourite goes) getting relegated every week. Collecting Kelssek National trophies is nice I guess.

Manager: Cory Greenwood, age 46; Asst. manager: Giorsal Ó Connaíl, age 43
Last five seasons: 1st (Natl), 18th, 2nd (Natl), 19th, 1st (Nat)
Players in: Cennetig Bullen (Pearlham), Nathan Tsacheilidis (Burnaby U21), Ella Patterson (Kirkenes U21), Nanami Bejenari (Pria Tech College)
Players out: Jeanne Dutronc (retired), Dylan Corbeth (retired)

Mavrik Rowland [GK], age 27 (KSK)
James Jouppi [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Martín Ferrari* [CB], age 29 (VLD)
Sarah Pritchard [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Kurispin Moloses* [RB], age 30 (FFD/KSK)
Julius Martineau [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Sonya Verenichnaya [CM], age 24 (PYA)
Goulwen Baudrillart [CM], age 27 (OAM)
Turid Bergfalk [AM], age 28 (SRS)
Lojze Kokalj [LW], age 32 (STL)
Sammy Mao [RW/CF], age 20 (KSK)
Larissa Campanella* [FW], age 33 (VLD) C

Cathal Gallagher [GK], age 40 (KSK)
Tzevaada Muir [D L], age 38 (MRN)
Russell McDougal [RB], age 33 (KSK)
Eoin Mac Dùbhghlas [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Christine van Dusen [LW/RW], age 21 (KSK)
Aaron Lyybeck [AM C], age 30 (KSK)
Conan Batori [RM], age 29 (KSK)
Claire Glass [ST], age 25 (KSK)
Brandon Soinen [ST], age 25 (KSK)

Shearwater Football Club
Home ground: Kingswharf (40,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Port City, Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Southwest Stand Dispatch, Yellow Brick Road
Honours: IFCF Champions League (1): 11
KFL Championship (4): 36, 40, 70, 71; runners up: 69, 73
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 21
Icons and legends: Shaheen Taleb, Karen, Damien Halliger, Loisé Camserhe, Tara Kreidel, Brion Steinno, Manda Iara, Timurdogan Yerli
Manager: Olaf Jurtanen, age 55 (SVJ); Asst. manager: Jacquéline Lapierre, age 41 (KSK); Coaches: Tenmu Tsu’umutapoa, age 38 (HIN)

History and records. Founded as a sports club for the personnel of a Kelssek Navy base, the club no longer has formal links to the military but does reference this history the club crest’s resemblance to a ship’s badge. Quietly built itself into a top-three powerhouse under the management of Ryan Potter, but didn’t win anything until they sacked him and brought in Olaf Jurtanen, who won two league titles, the Patriotes Cup, and the IFCF Champions League.

Speculation was rife that Jurtanen would be jumping ship, but he’s still here and saying all the things people want to hear about climbing back to new heights. But almost all the fanbase will admit the squad just doesn’t have the same depth of talent to challenge for the title, unless there is an upside surprise in store from new signings Kokalj and Bergfalk. An improvement over last season and a tilt at the Champions League spots is quite achievable. A lot of stars would have to align for more than that.

Last five seasons: 6th, 5th, 9th, 4th, 2nd
Players in: Goulwen Baudrillart (Pembina City, ϑ0.35m), Lojze Kokalj (Olympia Borograd, ϑ0.7m/$2m), Turid Bergfalk (Morannon Ath, ϑ0.7m/$2m)
Players out: Tatjana Pistor (Sitka Valley, ϑ0.1m), Timurdogan Yerli (contract expiry)

Ross Soderling [GK], age 29 (KSK)
Vasily Luzin [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Peter Calbert [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Garrett O'Shea [CB], age 33 (KSK)
Rhys Remillard* [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Girolamo Alcides [CM], age 33 (MRC) C
Cralt-Zorno Inu [CM], age 30 (QUS)
Colm Jenkins [AM], age 22 (KSK)
Torres Chung [LM/CM], age 19 (KSK)
Annabel Eakins* [RM], age 23 (KSK)
John Polito* [ST], age 28 (KSK)

Robert Breacher [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Oregon Lévesque [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Remigio Suescun [CB], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Theo Capella [LB], age 35 (CAD)
Jason Franke [RB/RM], age 24 (KSK)
Bryan Cairns [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Irfan Hakemi [CM/AM], age 31 (KSK)
Joseph Denham [AM RC], age 34 (KSK)
Jan Kabanov [ST], age 23 (KSK)

Star of Confederation
Home ground: The Domain (22,565)
Honours: Kelssek National runners-up: 66
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Fanzine(s): Das Kapital
Manager: Bryce Graughan, age 42; Asst. manager: Ryan Dumont, age 44

The club from the federal capital Neorvins was humming along for decades in the lower divisions until about 15 years ago when it overhauled its staff and built a professional, even technocratic approach to “high performance” and scouting, based more on sports management textbooks than hard won experience slogging through muddy pitches among the concrete towers of the Kirkenes suburbs. While many residents of the capital move there from elsewhere with existing allegiances to clubs in the bigger sports of rugby and ice hockey, these are less entrenched in football so SoC is working hard to win over new fans. They’ve inserted themselves into the cluster of clubs jockeying for a shot at the Challengers Cup spots, but this is a more intense battle than ever and while Cralt-Zorna and Calbert will likely prove their worth, for their ambitions right now it’s a case of running to stay still.

Last five seasons: 12th, 8th, 17th, 16th, 14th
Players in: Peter Calbert (Saintsport, ϑ0.25m), Cralt-Zorna Inu (Association Ariddienne, ϑ0.3m)
Players out: Vincent Prince (retired), Jonathan Vaukhonen (retired)

Ellen Underwood [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Stuart Markov* [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Trifonas Tolakis [CB], age 33 (VDR)
Heldon White [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Waleeda Hollis-Park [RB], age 33 (EFL)
Simeon Rutvica [DM/CM], age 20 (KSK)
Stéphanie Wang [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Mhara Vera* [CM], age 31 (NYK)
Preston Treadwell [ST], age 33 (CDG) C
Russ Shaw* [CF], age 26 (SNL)
Tyoasi Klipark [ST], age 30 (VIL)

Tyler Anderson [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Kelsey Lore [D RC], age 34 (KSK)
Efra Soke [LB], age 35 (FFD)
Nicolas Michel [LB/CB], age 34 (KSK)
Yves Hassler [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Geoff Prouse [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Kite Rocastle [CM/AM], age 31 (NPH)
Novio Agregado [AM], age 19 (KSK/FFD)
Ashton McCulloch [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Tom Carrieri [RM/CM], age 22 (KSK)
Jeanne Gautier [ST], age 20 (SNL)
Lily Witte [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Strathcona Internationals Football Club
Home ground: Bowreach (34,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Mazinaw Vanorian, NGSA
Honours: Kelssek Championship (2): 59, 72; runners-up: 68
Patriotes Cup (1): 12; Runners-up: 7, 16, 26
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 11/KFL66; Runners-up: 12
KFL National South (1): 53
Notable former players: Bratislav Rukavina, Bryan Hartpoach, Laurel Tinker-Witt, Lynne Crossley
Manager: Blake McDonagh, age 49; Asst. manager: Laurel Tinker-Witt (ZWZ), Coaches: Carrie Buchanan, age 35
Fanzines: To the Ends of the Earth, Mosh Pit of the Bourgeoisie

History and records. Based in Vickery, the capital of Conryia, the club was founded by a group of expatriate workers, and took the name of the industrial quarter south of central Vickery. Nicknamed "The Globalists", originally a piss-take by fans of other clubs over a former club president allegedly saying UICA becoming defunct (causing Strathcona to miss out on its first chance at international club competition) was a conspiracy against them. A shocking lurch into the relegation zone led to a mid-season coaching change, and Blake McDonagh performed brilliantly to steady the ship and get them to the Patriotes Cup final. In the moment fans wanted to forget the thrashing Latrobe delivered there, but the cup run itself was certainly proof the team has the capability to be a top-half team and fight for the IFCF spots.

Last five seasons: 13th, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 11th
Players in: Yves Hassler (youth), Simeon Rutvica (youth), Lily Witte (Mazinaw, ϑ0.6m)
Players out: Nikolai Seabury (retired), Rhys Dadit (retired), Chung Seo-Yeon (retired)

Vladimir Perunovic [GK], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Odalis Dequevedo [RB/CB], age 31 (FFD)
Alice Dufour [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Jura Weiss-Mescat [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Micah Hackney* [LB], age 32 (XAN)
Ronaldo Kaber* [CB/DM], age 22 (EFL)
Colin Na [CM], age 29 (KSK)
David Geoffrion [CM], age 30 (OAM) C
Jeremiah Garland [LM], age 28 (BOL)
Nayla Culloch* [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Simon Kennedy [ST], age 28 (KSK)

Evan Peterson [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Ros deu Mapallier [RB], age 19 (AUP)
Aurora Östlund [LB/RB], age 20 (KSK)
Jamie Bastien [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Miller West [CM], age 36 (BRE)
Girie Mantou [CAM/LM/RM], age 19 (AUP)
Vanessa Weger [AM], age 27 (KSK)
Simon Grilli [AM], age 25 (KSK)

Torbay Thunder
Home stadium: Armidale Plain (10,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Hammer Times
Honours: Kelssek National (1): 61
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 17/KFL72, 18/KFL73
Notable former players: Dan Antoninsson, Eoin Bream, Julius Heer, Neil Murphy
Manager: Denig Regnault (OAM), age 42, Asst. manager: Hildur Eiríksdóttir, age 43; Coaches: Carrie Buchanan, age 35

Torbay is the urban centre of the scenic, windswept, rocky coastline of the Fjordlands. The Thunder’s rise to the first division has helped them gain popularity despite their region traditionally being more of a rugby culture. They once changed their home jersey’s shade of blue after signing a Krytenian striker, and kept it long enough that some fans complained about betraying the club’s heritage when they changed it back about four years later.

Denig Regnault took the managerial hot seat mid-season after Blake McDonagh was hired away by Strathcona, and in the circumstances did well to keep the club comfortably in the mid-table spots. The new manager now faces the challenge of building the team up from the start of the season, with patching defensive holes through the transfer market having been the first task checked off the list. He’d be wise to focus on the squad’s strengths down the middle of the park, with captain David Geoffrion being the team’s key ball-progressor, while the signing of Alice Dufour could help allow Ronaldo Kaber to get forward more and shield the defence less.

Last five seasons: 14th, 15th, 10th, 15th, 11th
Players in: Alice Dufour (Kingstown, ϑ0.3m), Aurora Ostlund (Burnaby U21)
Players out: Adam Callaghan (retired), Nene Shibata (retired)

Denise Witt [GK], age 34 (KSK)
Dimitri Thomas [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Melanie Fowler [RB/CB], age 34 (KSK) C
Eamag Orgg* [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Jonathan Spencer [LB], age 31 (KSK)
Brian Spalding [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Diego Ortega [RM], age 27 (TFS)
Cúan Ó Corráin [LM], age 32 (KSK)
Doner Grrhonomó [AM C], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Luke Mansbridge* [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Ciorstaidh Pinard* [FW], age 24 (KSK)

Cale Rabie [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Brendan Bough [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Guilliame Rocchi [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Adeliz Daussy [CB], age 20 (GVN)
Seamus Kennedy [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Lucas Baird [CM], age 33 (KSK)
Linette Aenguson [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Roland Shields [DM], age 34 (KSK)
Marcon Le Masson [RM], age 18 (GVN)
Jack Samuelson [RM/LM], age 32 (KSK)
Roman Torshen [ST], age 36 (KSK)

Wynleth Flyers
Home stadium: Cathysceau (cap. 16,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Fanzine(s): Plastic Cup Report
Honours: Kelssek National (2): 70, 74; runners-up: 67
Notable ex-players: Colm Ó Tuathail
Manager: Anith Kehrt (SRS), age 60; Assistant manager: Stephanie Grubling, age 41

Located in Noua Cymru’s ancient capital Wynleth-an-Glyndwr, a picturesque historic city of Gothic spires, civil servants, and harried university students. Ciorstaidh Pinard and Luke Mansbridge stepped into the breach magnificently last season, giving the team the cutting edge it needed to claim the club’s highest-ever league finish. With Daffyd Jenkins leaving for greener pastures abroad, Wynleth is going in a startling and exotic new direction, trying for a breath of the cosmopolitan and international with a managerial hire from the Squornshelan Confederacy. Of course, the club has never been as provincial as their image sometimes implies, but fans are muttering anyway about whether their players really do have the tactical education and sophistication for her exotic (checks notes) 4-4-2 diamond.

Last five seasons: 11th, 16th, 14th, 1st (Nat’l), 18th
Players in: Cale Rabie (Kingstown, ϑ0.25m), Linette Aenguson (Redswyth Red Stars, ϑ0.1m), Seamus Kennedy (youth), Marcon Le Masson (Donningwood Rovers, ϑ30k/$0.1m)
Players out: Donnach Ó Ceanndubháin (retired), Cathy Payne (retired), Rónán Mac Murchú (retired)

Transfers in

Name                 Pos  Age  Nat   From                         To               Fee
Senad Tkalcic        RW    22  MYT   Chromia Central C Univ CMT   Latrobe Ath      0
Napoléon Lalande     CB    23  CMT   Lanar University       CMT   CS Saint-Rémy    0
Jodoc Gane           RM/DM 27  GVN   Miruan City FC         TKT   Confederation    1.8
DONG Yichun          CM    20  YZH/NZG FC Hantian           NZG   Kirkenes         1.5
BELAJ-RILAN Dar      LM    22  QUS/SRS KFX Halazem          SRS   Latrobe Ath      3
Li Lindholm          GK    27  VAL   Barossia United        NPH   CS Saint-Rémy    2
Marcon LE MASSON     RM    18  GVN   Donningwood Rovers     KYP   Wynleth Flyers   0.1
Hunter Pollock       DF    21  XAN   Univ of Denalia        XAN   Novonaya         0
Jaden Kasanga        ST    24  SEM   Fransborg set Njilkaer SEM   Hamiltonian      0.75
Chrissy Larmer       FB    24  CDG   Starksville United     CDG   CS Saint-Rémy    1.6
Chelsea McLain       GK    26  CDG   Concord Heights Subur  CDG   Latrobe Ath      0.3
Lojze Kokalj         LW    32  STL   Olympia Borograd       STL   Shearwater       2
Cathy Hanselmman     LB    31  KSK   Carelton Park Rangers  XAN   Les Castors      0
Nadina Popov         CM    23  CMT   Univ of the Islands    CMT   CF Outineau      0
Nanami Bejenari      ST    23  CMT   Pria Tech College      CMT   Saintsport Heath 0
SVANDIS Marcosdóttir CB    30  GRF   Frenei Tor             CMT   Novonaya         1.5
Senja NIEMI          CM    32  SRS   Chardonnay Rangers     NPH   Colwynian Vale   0.8
Turid Bergfalk       AM    28  SRS   Morannon Athletic FC   TKT   Shearwater       2
Cennetig Bullen      GK    32  BRE   Pearlham SC            XAN   Saintsport Heath 1
Vance Sequin         AM    24  XAN   Saint Geoffreystown    XAN   Hamiltonian      0

Name                 Pos  Age  Nat   From                         To               Fee
Yosvani Fernandez   RM/LM 29   TKT   Mazinaw Vanorian     Anchors FC         CMT   3
Rolando Cutter      LW/CF 20   KSK   Kingstown Athletic   Olympia Borograd   STL   3.5

Fees in millions of Universal Standard Dollars

by **Kelssek** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:35 pm

Champions League 3rd qualifying round

Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round
Saint-Rémy 1-3 Queenstown Ath (IVR)
Queenstown Ath (IVR) 0-1 Saint-Rémy (3-2 agg.)

Latrobe 4-3 Tihon (CMT)
Tihon 1-2 Latrobe (a.e.t., 5-5 agg)
Latrobe wins 4-3 on penalties

Champions League playoff round

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round
Capitol Ath (SYL) 3-1 Burnaby
Burnaby 0-1 Capitol Ath (1-4 agg.)

Latrobe 0-1 Independence 1975 (EXT)
Independence 1975 (EXT) 3-1 Latrobe (4-1 agg.)

Matchweek 1
In a big clash to start the season, defending champions Oceanic got their campaign off to a smashing start in a thrilling fixture at Stade des Pacifiques. Aurora Nilsen broke the deadlock, while Titan Pogbacar scored and then set up Xek Sunsaber in a losing effort for Burnaby, an early setback in their season. Saint-Remy hosted the Derby of the Valleys which went the way of CF Outineau as they got their campaign off to a flying start despite conceding early, helped by Charles Linton-Arbour getting the first red card of the season on the stroke of half time for a flying studs up tackle that will leave Ronin Otero with some bruises in the morning. Sebastian Ellex-Mar opened his account with a brace in the second half ensure Outineau went home with the three points. Latrobe were far too good for Kelssek National winners Saintsport and took the match at a canter on goals from Émîróînó Üjíkân, Caspian Garberg, and Chike Obident. But the league leaders after week one were Hamiltonian Cambria, who thrashed an out-of-sorts Les Castors side 6-1. Gervasio Maito and Jaden Kasanga announced themselves to the league, all right, and with a hat trick each are joint-top scorers after this one.

Shearwater 1–0 Clayquot City
Torbay Thunder 0–3 Saint-Richard
Strathcona Intls 4–2 Novonaya
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Outineau
Saintsport Heath 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Passerine 0–0 Star of Confederation
Colwynian Vale 1–3 Kirkenes
Océanic 3–2 Burnaby
Coquitlam United 4–0 Wynleth Flyers
Hamiltonian 6–1 Les Castors

Matchweek 2
Clayquot City 4–0 Les Castors

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 1
Eugene Troger (TRL) 0-0 Latrobe

Wynleth Flyers 2–2 Hamiltonian
Burnaby 3–0 Coquitlam United
Kirkenes 0–1 Océanic
Star of Confederation 1–1 Colwynian Vale
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Passerine
Outineau 2–1 Saintsport Heath
Novonaya 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Saint-Richard 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Shearwater 2–2 Torbay Thunder

Matchweek 3
Torbay Thunder 0–2 Clayquot City

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 2
Eugene Troger (TRL) 0-0 Latrobe
Latrobe 1-0 Eugene Troger (1-0 agg.)

Strathcona Intls 2–3 Shearwater
Saint-Rémy 3–1 Saint-Richard
Saintsport Heath 2–1 Novonaya
Passerine 0–5 Outineau
Colwynian Vale 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Océanic 3–0 Star of Confederation
Coquitlam United 1–0 Kirkenes
Hamiltonian 1–1 Burnaby
Les Castors 2–1 Wynleth Flyers

90:33 | +4
“Eugene Troger’s defence has finally been breached with a killer pass by Anke Waecheter, a bit of luck as the shot deflects through the legs of the defender, and after 180 scoreless minutes it’s Marten Solomonson... who has surely put Latrobe into the group stage. Bring on the Challengers Cup!”

Matchweek 4
Clayquot City 4–1 Wynleth Flyers
Burnaby 3–1 Les Castors
Kirkenes 1–0 Hamiltonian
Star of Confederation 0–2 Coquitlam United
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Océanic
Outineau 3–2 Colwynian Vale
Novonaya 0–3 Passerine
Saint-Richard 1–1 Saintsport Heath
Shearwater 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Torbay Thunder 2–3 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 5
Océanic are riding a high after an excellent home win against Outineau that gives them an early advantage over a key title rival which could well prove decisive at the end of the season. Aurora Nilsen has found a whole new gear few anticipated when she arrived at Stade des Pacifiques last year billed as a competent if unspectacular striker, but a brace here means she’s now scored five in five and could well top last year’s stellar season if this form continues.

Strathcona Intls 2–0 Clayquot City

Saint-Rémy 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Saintsport Heath 2–2 Shearwater
Hamiltonian 0–2 Star of Confederation
Les Castors 1–4 Kirkenes
Wynleth Flyers 0–3 Burnaby
Passerine 0–1 Saint-Richard
Colwynian Vale 0–1 Novonaya
Océanic 2–0 Outineau
Coquitlam United 2–4 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 6

Romaine Fabricator - @EreWeGo
Kirkenes NOT FIRING Daniel Archer! All this despite absymal result against Wynleth. Manager will stay at Kirkenes indefinitely?!

Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Hamiltonian
Outineau 1–0 Coquitlam United
Novonaya 1–3 Océanic
Clayquot City 0–5 Burnaby
Kirkenes 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Star of Confederation 1–1 Les Castors
Saint-Richard 2–1 Colwynian Vale
Shearwater 3–1 Passerine
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Saintsport Heath
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Saint-Rémy

Matchweek 7
Thousands of fans had to be gently asked to leave, in the manner of a bar stacking up chairs and flicking the lights on and off, at Place Saint-Luc after a thrilling draw for Les Castors against league leaders Latrobe Athletic. Supporters might have been fearing the worst when they found themselves down 2-0 within 30 minutes. But the fight-back by the players, culminating in a 30-yard 89th-minute screamer to equalize, left the home fans elated and euphoric.

“The league has itself gotten promoted, so it’s been a lot of work and upgrading just to keep up with it. By itself the things we’ve done at the club, in terms of facilities, training, coaching, scouting, are all at a level far above when we were in the Championship decades ago, and that was just to compete in the second division. So when I look at results like we’ve suffered so far, big losses to the very top clubs, that I can tolerate. When we get a result against title contenders like Latrobe, to finally give our home fans something to cheer about, that’s everything. That’s everything.”

As valuable as that point is, however, Les Castors know their fight to stay in the Championship is still at the beginning. They’ve let in three or more goals in every match they’ve lost so far, but while losing to the likes of Burnaby and Kirkenes isn’t so bad, worries linger after being outclassed on the first day in a 6-1 battering in Hamilton.

The more anticipated match was the Anglian Derby but it turned into a rout as Burnaby ruthlessly ran a feckless-looking Kirkenes side off the park. It must have been a brutal and bruising experience for any Kirkenes supporters who cared to watch after their side caved in just before half time, letting in four goals in 15 minutes. Titan Pogbacar tormented the Kirkenes defence with his constant balls pinged into dangerous areas and Burnaby might even be criticized for their profligacy in front of net. An utter humiliation that will do nothing to turn the mood at the Ex around; had he not won them the Champions League just two years ago Daniel Archer would probably be on the chopping block.

Saint-Rémy 0–3 Clayquot City

Saintsport Heath 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Passerine 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Colwynian Vale 4–3 Shearwater
Océanic 2–0 Saint-Richard
Coquitlam United 2–2 Novonaya
Hamiltonian 0–0 Outineau
Les Castors 2–2 Latrobe Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 4–2 Star of Confederation
Burnaby 4–0 Kirkenes

“Yes, quite impressive work by this Latrobe side as they go for a four-trophy season. One does not simply walk into Valanora and win away to Mar Sara, so full credit to Chidebere and his team. Udegbunam was once again magnificent and a great start to the season for the new signing BELAJ-RILAN continues. It’s not often a new transfer just hits the ground running like this.”

Matchweek 8
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Wynleth Flyers

Outineau 3–1 Les Castors
Novonaya 1–3 Hamiltonian
Saint-Richard 1–1 Coquitlam United
Shearwater 2–1 Océanic
Torbay Thunder 0–1 Colwynian Vale
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Passerine
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Clayquot City 2–2 Kirkenes
Star of Confederation 4–4 Burnaby

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Far from perfect but a classy performance in the end by Oceanic against one of the top clubs in the world #OCEDIR

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
Ridiculous own goal from teammates just not talking to each other! Kirkenes should just give up on this tournament, they’re embarrassing themselves!

Matchweek 9
Saintsport Heath 1–1 Clayquot City
Passerine 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Colwynian Vale 0–1 Strathcona Intls
Océanic 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 2–3 Shearwater
Hamiltonian 1–2 Saint-Richard
Les Castors 0–1 Novonaya
Wynleth Flyers 0–4 Outineau
Burnaby 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Kirkenes 1–0 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 10
CASSIE MYRTHE | NSN Football: “It’s a result that shows this Kirkenes team has some real structural problems. Latrobe looked like clear winners today, clear winners. Just careless defending late that made it an interesting finish, which from Latrobe’s point of view you don’t want to see too much of, but overall a really comprehensive performance over the 90 minutes. For Kirkenes, it really is looking like a long season ”
“Okay, and turning to another big clash, another loss against a top four contender for Burnaby, as Sebastian Ellex-Mar was the difference maker at Stade Olympique.”
CASSIE MYRTHE | NSN Football: “Yes, a really massive goal that came out of nothing, after a very nervy match that wasn’t really the kind of quality you expect from these two teams, but a vital three points for Outineau as they came out of it level on points and goal difference with Latrobe at the top of the table. Burnaby have been very unlucky and deserve a lot more than they’ve gotten out of the results so far. They’ve showed how they can dominate at times but against the top sides, those narrow margins have really gone against them despite the good performances, they’re well behind where they deserve to be at the moment.”
“Alice Joyce is pitch side with Romain Dupuis.”
“Romain, an impressive away win for your team today. You’re five games unbeaten in the league since losing to Océanic, and you’re now level on points at the top of the table. Is this a good reflection of your players’ performance?”
ROMAIN DUPUIS | Manager, CF Outineau: “When I assess that, it’s because of course we are fighting for the trophies, all the trophies. We want to have no regrets this season, no regrets. It’s nice when you have a performance like that, a win that you can really say we played well and are on the front foot, good possession, playing the way we want to play, controlling the matches, yes. Burnaby made it very difficult for us today but Sebastian, when you have quality finishing like what he can deliver, you know you can rely on having that cutting edge.”

Clayquot City 0–2 Star of Confederation

Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Kirkenes
Outineau 1–0 Burnaby
Novonaya 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Richard 2–2 Les Castors
Shearwater 4–0 Hamiltonian
Torbay Thunder 0–0 Coquitlam United
Strathcona Intls 0–0 Océanic
Saint-Rémy 6–1 Colwynian Vale
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Passerine

              GD   Pts
1 Latrobe    +14    25
2 Outineau   +14    25
3 Océanic    +13    25
4 Shearwater  +9    21
5 Strathcona  +8    21
6 Burnaby    +13    17

Latrobe’s Ariana Coulter bites her lip as Nangang Royals players celebrate their late winner in the Champions League group stage Wednesday night. After an impressive pair of wins against their group’s two biggest teams, the wheels have really come off Latrobe’s Challengers Cup campaign as they’re now scrambling for the consolation of entry into the Associations Trophy.

Matchweek 11

SoC STUNS Latrobe with comeback
Latrobe thought they had this match all wrapped up when Caspian Garberg put them three goals ahead with a penalty kick, but a resilient Star of Confederation side staged an incredible comeback in the last half-hour as Girolamo Alcides, Cralt-Zorno Inu, and John Polito all struck the back of the net. It’s a sensational collapse that puts Latrobe down to third.

GUISAO crowns it for OUTINEAU
Outineau keeps up a neck-and-neck race at the top! The War of the Crowns delivered an instant classic as Outineau and Kirkenes traded goals in a see-saw contest, decided in stoppage time when Tomás Guisao arrived unmarked in the box to head Tallin Reed’s cross into the net. Despair at Exhibition Place as Kirkenes sink further away from IFCF football.

Efimov-Tremblay DOUBLES UP as OCÉANIC goes FIRST
Océanic racks up the goal difference to send them top of the league thanks to an unstoppable performance by Louise Efimov-Tremblay, who scored twice and set up Aurora Nilsen in a calamitous outing for Saint-Rémy.

Colwynian Vale 1–2 Saintsport Heath

Océanic 4–1 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Passerine 0–1 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 3–2 Torbay Thunder
Les Castors 0–3 Shearwater
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Saint-Richard
Burnaby 6–2 Novonaya
Kirkenes 3–4 Outineau
Star of Confederation 3–3 Latrobe Athletic

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Are Kirkenes even trying? A pathetic performance! You could convince me these players are trying to get Archer sacked

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
#CFOHEL Bad loss, the kind they can’t afford in the CL! Outineau really seemed like they emotionally off balance from the dramatic win on the weekend. Pros need to have better mental focus than that!

Matchweek 12
Outineau 1–0 Star of Confederation
Novonaya 2–5 Kirkenes
Saint-Richard 1–4 Burnaby
Shearwater 4–3 Wynleth Flyers
Torbay Thunder 3–2 Les Castors
Clayquot City 1–1 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 2–3 Hamiltonian
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Coquitlam United
Saintsport Heath 1–4 Océanic
Passerine 1–1 Colwynian Vale

Matchweek 13
“Kurispin, congratulations on your player of the match award today. Many had written off Shearwater as title challengers, but with this win and this performance, do you think you should be in the conversation?”
KURISPIN MOLOSES: “Who are you saying has written us off?”
“Well, no one picked Shearwater to win the Champi-”
KURISPIN MOLOSES: “That’s completely idiotic. Is this because I chose to play for Farfadillis? Maybe you should ask François Saint-Louis why that stupid c*** thinks Nacuémiró Buené is a better right back than me.”
(awkward silence) “...Can you go on and prove the doubters-”
KURISPIN MOLOSES: “All these haters, they can go and die. Did you like the goal I scored today?”
“...Yes, anyone would agree it’s a great strike. Could you talk us throug-”
KURISPIN MOLOSES: “I’ll strike them right in the testicles, the disrespect. Okay, thank you for the award. Have a nice day. Thank you. Bye.”

Colwynian Vale 0–1 Clayquot City

Océanic 0–1 Passerine
Coquitlam United 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Hamiltonian 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 2–1 Novonaya
Latrobe Athletic 0–1 Outineau
Les Castors 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Wynleth Flyers 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Burnaby 1–2 Shearwater
Kirkenes 1–0 Saint-Richard

A run of five matches without a win and Latrobe’s season is on the rocks. Foundering five points off the top of the league after a loss to Outineau put their title credentials in jeopardy, they’re now out of the Challengers Cup.

Matchweek 14
Saint-Richard 0–0 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 0–0 Kirkenes
Torbay Thunder 1–3 Burnaby
Clayquot City 2–2 Outineau
Novonaya 0–5 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Les Castors
Saintsport Heath 2–3 Hamiltonian
Passerine 3–1 Coquitlam United
Colwynian Vale 2–0 Océanic

             GDif   Pts
1 Outineau    +17    35
2 Océanic     +16    31
3 Shearwater  +14    31
4 Latrobe     +18    30
5 Strathcona  +10    28
6 Burnaby     +21    26

Matchweek 15

Dagnesses SLIDES Novonaya OUT of drop zone
Ludovicus Dagnesses tucked away Carthi Oskar’s chip over the top to collect a real smash-and-grab victory for Novonaya against the league leaders, vaulting themselves out of the relegation zone in the process.

Captain Convery RALLIES Brave Beavers
With Les Castors stuck on the bottom, they nevertheless picked up a vital point against Saintsport. Captain Blaire Convery admitted some teammates were getting distracted as speculation about their futures grows.

“We’ve lost some of the cohesion and teamwork that’s gotten us here. We’ve got to focus on the match, not on the scouts who are coming here.”

Regnault DEFIANT against critics
Torbay manager Denig Regnault insists the stats proves his team should be at least 15th in testy press conference.

Outineau 1–2 Novonaya

Cup Winners’ Cup 1st round leg 1
Latrobe 2-1 Madasen (KAN)

Océanic 2–4 Clayquot City
Coquitlam United 3–0 Colwynian Vale
Hamiltonian 2–0 Passerine
Les Castors 2–2 Saintsport Heath
Wynleth Flyers 3–3 Saint-Rémy
Burnaby 1–2 Strathcona Intls
Kirkenes 3–0 Torbay Thunder
Star of Confederation 4–4 Shearwater
Latrobe Athletic 4–1 Saint-Richard

                 Gdif  Pts
15 Wynleth        −15   13
16 Novonaya       −20   12
17 Saintsport     −10   11
18 Colwynian      −13   11
19 Torbay         −14    9
20 Les Castors    −23    7

Matchweek 16
“Ryan, you nearly let the win slip again late in the match, and it could have been déjà vu after last week. Are you worried about how your players just seem to drop their defensive game late in matches?”
RYAN POTTER | Manager, Burnaby SC: “Look, we got the result today, and of course when you’re leading at 82 minutes, you’re always asking questions if you don’t come away with the three points. And that’s what we’ve come away with. There’s always things to review, things to work on, and it’s no different. We spoke before the match today about how we’re not where we want to be in the table, and we have a great sequence of matches where we expect to get the rewards if we play to our standards.”
“But were you worried at all that if the goal had stood – and it was a very marginal offside – it’s really still a sign that your team is losing its focus at crucial periods of matches? Because the defensive positioning was completely lost in that sequence, surely you can admit you got very lucky, so is that a standard you’re happy with?”
RYAN POTTER | Manager, Burnaby SC: “If want to talk hypotheticals we can go all day, and I can’t coach based on what ifs. I think we should be giving credit to the team for responding well and Sunsaber’s goal at the end was very important. In the end we won by two goals so I’m not interested in what if Saint-Remy’s goal had stood. And if you’re criticizing fitness levels I look at you and I think you are not in very good shape either.”
“...”
RYAN POTTER | Manager, Burnaby SC: “Yes, okay, thank you.”

Strathcona Intls 2–0 Kirkenes

Cup Winners’ Cup 1st round leg 2
Madasen 1-0 Latrobe (a.e.t., 2-2 agg.)
Latrobe wins 3-0 on penalties

Saint-Rémy 0–2 Burnaby
Saintsport Heath 2–0 Wynleth Flyers
Passerine 4–0 Les Castors
Colwynian Vale 2–2 Hamiltonian
Océanic 1–1 Coquitlam United
Clayquot City 2–0 Novonaya
Saint-Richard 1–4 Outineau
Shearwater 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Torbay Thunder 3–0 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 17
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Passerine
Burnaby 3–1 Saintsport Heath
Kirkenes 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 2–1 Strathcona Intls
Latrobe Athletic 2–2 Torbay Thunder
Outineau 4–0 Shearwater
Coquitlam United 2–2 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 1–1 Océanic
Les Castors 1–0 Colwynian Vale
Novonaya 2–1 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 18
Strathcona Intls 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Star of Confederation
Clayquot City 3–2 Saint-Richard
Shearwater 2–2 Novonaya
Torbay Thunder 3–4 Outineau
Saintsport Heath 0–3 Kirkenes
Passerine 1–2 Burnaby
Colwynian Vale 2–0 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 5–2 Les Castors
Coquitlam United 1–1 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 19
Burnaby 5–0 Colwynian Vale
Hamiltonian 3–4 Clayquot City
Les Castors 1–1 Coquitlam United
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Océanic
Kirkenes 1–0 Passerine
Star of Confederation 2–0 Saintsport Heath
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Saint-Rémy
Outineau 0–1 Strathcona Intls
Novonaya 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Richard 2–1 Shearwater

              GD   Pts 
1 Outineau   +23    44
2 Latrobe    +29    43
3 Océanic    +18    39
4 Burnaby    +30    38
5 Strathcona +11    37

Matchweek 20

Cassie Mrythe - @Number1Cass
One of those matches where Aurora Nilsen’s limitations leading the line come to the fore. She was completely shut down but then Efimov-Tremblay and Mah step in. Another not-that-bad loss but results matter at Burnaby and Ryan Potter is on borrowed time here.

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
CF Outineau has nothing to complain about, everyone knows that was a drop ball, game is live, play to the whistle etc. If you’re not paying attention when it’s your own player getting treatment, your own fault IMO

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
@BurnabySC SACKED IN THE MORNING YOU’RE GETTING SACKED IN THE MORNING

Great Sourness - @GSourness
No one ever criticises teams on top of the league when they’re playing poor football, and now Latrobe is top you can see I was right about Outineau all along!

Kirkenes 2–2 Colwynian Vale

Cup Winners’ Cup 2nd round leg 1
Skaggen (TRL) 0-1 Latrobe

Burnaby 1–2 Océanic
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 Coquitlam United
Les Castors 3–1 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 0–2 Shearwater
Saint-Richard 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Novonaya 2–2 Strathcona Intls
Outineau 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Saintsport Heath
Star of Confederation 3–1 Passerine

Coupe des Patriotes third round

Coquitlam through after shootout
Jordan Parker at Maillardville Park

This would have been a real giant-killing but there's no miracle for third division Ealesgreen here, as Fang Chenguang keeps a cool head to score the winning penalty.

Torbay celebrates win as late scrambles prove costly for Océanic
Abigail Truss at Armidale Plain

A dogged 120-minute performance by Torbay Thunder that saw them fight back from a goal down twice, Vanessa Weger coming up clutch deep into extra time, and then a decisive missed penalty that Tihomir Misita clanks off the crossbar. Torbay manager Denig Regnault will be pleased with the resilience his players showed today.

Full time at Bowreach

Does Blake McDonagh have the secret formula on Outineau? Strathcona wins against the Rouge-et-bleu for the second time in three weeks and it’s into the next round for last year’s finalists. Preston Treadwell glanced a header past Seanclair’s near post in the 84th minute as they came back from a goal down. Three days after dropping the ball (literally) and losing their lead in the league, Outineau has crashed out of the Cup too.

GOAL! Burnaby 2-1 Ariddienne (Rory Joseph, 83 min)
The Centurions finally find what will surely stand as the winner after a long slog against a well-structured defence. Far from their best, but they move into the next round.

ASC Arvika 0–0 Kisloups (0–0 AET) (5–3 pen.)
Les Castors 1–0 Kingstown Athletic
AS Concordia 1–0 Novonaya
Latrobe Athletic 7–0 St. David Wanderers
NGSA 0–1 New Scarborough
Delta Sorthern 0–3 Kirkenes FC
Strathcona Intls 2–1 CF Outineau
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Kananzawai
Natanel Royals 1–1 Wickham Warriors (2–1 AET)
CF Saint-Richard 1–0 Port City
Innisfail County 2–1 Vinterhagen
Star of Confederation 8–1 Southbank Mariners
Sunrise Coast 2–2 Bramerleigh Bulldogs (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Coquitlam United 2–2 Ealesgreen United (2–2 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Shearwater 5–1 AS Grands-Sources
Saintsport Heath 2–0 Pembina City
Arlingsdale City 2–0 CF Mirabelle
CS Saint-Rémy 5–1 Gagliano Mariners
Burnaby SC 2–1 Association Ariddienne
Keeleford County 1–1 Wynleth Flyers (2–1 AET)
Ayushirda 3–2 Cradithurgen
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Langlois Océanic (2–2 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Clayquot City 2–0 Franche-Contamine
Passerine 2–2 Fretscray FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Sudbury Rangers 1–3 Rivière-des-Neiges
West Haligonia Spartan 1–0 Redswyth Red Stars
Colwynian Vale 0–1 Châteaufroid
Stade Laneux 1–0 Watermeet
Jeunesse Lunaire 0–1 Breton Pacifica
Áfram Gimli 2–4 Parracuttis
Kawarthas 1–1 Union Lachaîne (1–2 AET)
Racing Mistwygn 0–7 Hamiltonian Cambria

Matchweek 21
This week on Podcast FC...

Of course it had to be Maelle Sarada 7 minutes into injury time! A hat trick for the Coquitlam striker hands Burnaby a last gasp derby loss that piles the pressure on Ryan Potter. It’s two losses in a row for Burnaby which drops them out of the Champions League spots. And with yet another loss in a league match they were winning at the 80 minute mark, it’s raised the volume on criticisms and put Potter’s future as manager in question.
Denig Regnault’s comments that his team deserved to be four positions higher last month were roundly mocked but with Torbay up into 14th place he’s now outdone that with an excellent win against Shearwater.
A better performance by Kirkenes but marred by an absolute clanger by Jenas Maraipu, who fluffed a weak long-range shot by Jordyn Mah into his own net to hand an off-the-boil Océanic side the equalizer.

Coquitlam United 3–2 Burnaby

Cup Winners’ Cup 2nd round leg 2
Latrobe 1-0 Skaggen (2-0 agg.)

Océanic 1–1 Kirkenes
Les Castors 3–1 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 2–1 Wynleth Flyers
Colwynian Vale 1–1 Star of Confederation
Passerine 0–4 Latrobe Athletic
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Outineau
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Novonaya
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Saint-Richard
Torbay Thunder 2–0 Shearwater

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Latrobe Athletic        21   15   4   2    56   20  +36    49 -
 2 Outineau                21   15   3   3    45   20  +25    48 -
 3 Océanic                 21   13   4   4    41   22  +19    43 -
 4 Strathcona Intls        21   12   5   4    38   25  +13    41 -
 5 Burnaby                 21   12   2   7    56   28  +28    38 -
 6 Shearwater              21   10   6   5    42   36   +6    36 -
 7 Clayquot City           21   10   5   6    37   31   +6    35 -
 8 Kirkenes                21   10   4   7    32   24   +8    34
 9 Coquitlam United        21    8   7   6    31   27   +4    31
10 Saint-Rémy              21    8   5   8    30   29   +1    29
11 Hamiltonian             21    7   6   8    34   35   −1    27
12 Star of Confederation   21    6   8   7    29   33   −4    26
13 Saint-Richard           21    6   5  10    24   35  −11    23
14 Torbay Thunder          21    6   4  11    30   36   −6    22
15 Passerine               21    6   3  12    20   35  −15    21
16 Colwynian Vale          21    4   5  12    24   41  −17    17
17 Les Castors             21    4   5  12    26   51  −25    17
18 Novonaya                21    4   5  12    24   49  −25    17 -
19 Saintsport Heath        21    3   5  13    19   39  −20    14 -
20 Wynleth Flyers          21    3   5  13    23   45  −22    14 -

by **Kelssek** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:26 pm

Matchweek 22
The Afterburner on SportsInfo Radio
“...but all this season with Wynleth, it’s been low point, after low point, after low point. Is that all Anith Kehrt’s fault? Probably not, we always knew it was going to be a relegation battle. But this style, the tactics, it’s overcomplicated. And if you can’t teach it to the players then what’s the point? We’re bottom of the league now. We have to do something here. We can’t just sit back and let this happen to us. Where’s all that hope, all that promise gone? New manager, new season, terrible results. That’s undeniable.”
“But don’t you expect, Michael, that professional footballers are going to be adaptable and have the game sense for a 4-4-2 diamond? It’s not really anything all that fancy. And there’s so much more to tactics than the formation, I mean.”
“Anith Kehrt was supposed to take us to the next level, and as things stand we are getting relegated. We’re bottom! Bottom!”
“Well, sure, but it’s pretty early days to be saying that, a lot of things can happen, teams can easily pick up seven points at this stage of the season. Do you really see no hope? A lot of people say Wynleth probably have the best overall play of the teams in the relegation battle.”
“Come on, who says that? People talking about expected goals, possession stats, well, what good’s all that done for us, if we can’t get a result at home in a match where it makes six points of difference?”
“Thanks for the call, Michael. All I can say is, there’s 16 matches to go, a lot can happen, and Wynleth I think are not as bad as their league position says, and good will come out of it if you folks stay the course. Best of luck, anyway. But we’re crossing over live to Kirkenes, where Nadia is with Daniel Archer at Exhibition Place after a match that saw Fyodor Dysuba steal the draw for Coquitlam in the 88th minute...”

Novonaya 2–2 Saintsport Heath

Cup Winners’ Cup quarterfinals leg 1
Fontvielle Impact (VLD) 1-1 Latrobe

Outineau 4–1 Passerine
Clayquot City 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 0–0 Strathcona Intls
Saint-Richard 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Latrobe Athletic 4–1 Colwynian Vale
Star of Confederation 1–5 Océanic
Kirkenes 1–1 Coquitlam United
Burnaby 2–0 Hamiltonian
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Les Castors

Coupe des Patriotes fourth round

Licea and Joseph combine to knock out Latrobe
Burnaby SC picked up their play to book their spot in the last 16 of the Patriotes Cup with Agapeto Licea and Rory Joseph combining for two goals in six minutes to knock down a Latrobe side that fancied themselves as favourites at home.

Dubois left fuming as Châteaufroid scalps Saint-Rémy
CS Saint-Rémy manager Jonathan Dubois lamented a complacent performance by his players and complained of refereeing mistakes after third division Châteaufroid celebrated a remarkable win at Stade Intersat.

Arlingsdale makes Clayquot pay the penalty
Kylia Vukcevic thought the job was done but Arlingsdale City stormed back sensationally to equalize, and ended up upsetting the Championship club when goalkeeper Tom Lewis won the shootout by tipping Donatien Csokonai’s shot onto the upright.

Ayushirda 2–0 New Scarborough

Matchweek 23
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Saint-Richard
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Shearwater
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 Clayquot City
Les Castors 1–3 Burnaby
Hamiltonian 2–0 Kirkenes
Coquitlam United 2–3 Star of Confederation
Océanic 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Colwynian Vale 3–6 Outineau
Passerine 2–2 Novonaya
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Torbay Thunder

Rivière-des-Neiges 0–0 Shearwater (0–2 AET)
Innisfail County 1–2 Union Lachaîne
Strathcona Intls 0–0 Passerine (0–1 AET)
Coquitlam United 5–0 Bramerleigh Bulldogs
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Hamiltonian Cambria (1–2 AET)
Star of Confederation 1–0 CF Saint-Richard
Stade Laneux 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian (2–3 AET)
AS Concordia 1–0 Natanel Royals
Clayquot City 1–1 Arlingsdale City (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.)
CS Saint-Rémy 1–2 Châteaufroid
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Burnaby SC
Les Castors 1–0 Parracuttis
Breton Pacifica 1–1 Saintsport Heath (1–2 AET)
ASC Arvika 2–1 West Haligonia Spartan
Keeleford County 1–4 Kirkenes FC

Kasanga and Habeeb FIRE Hamiltonian to thrilling WIN over Kirkenes
Wins against the downtown city slickers are especially sweet for Hamiltonian, and they took this one in convincing fashion. Jaden Kasanga opened accounts in the 19th minute, leaving Kirkenes reeling, and Rashid Habeeb piled on the misery finishing off a great team move in the 81st minute.

SALTHILL says Kirkenes would be “BARKING CRAZY” to appoint him
Darach Salthill, who captained Kirkenes as a player, has quashed rumours linking him to the manager’s job and gave David Archer a vote of confidence instead. “They’d have to be freaking mad to dump Archer, and especially barking crazy to appoint me.”

Latrobe tightens GRIP on top in BATTERING of Oceanic
The top of the table still looks the same but Latrobe Athletic’s dominant win over third-place Oceanic was a statement of intent. “After losing on Wednesday, this was very important. I’m very proud because it really shows the character we have in this squad, to take a setback and use it to push ourselves onwards,” said Latrobe manager Obey Chidebere.

Matchweek 24
Novonaya 2–2 Colwynian Vale

Cup Winners’ Cup quarterfinals leg 2
Latrobe 2-0 Fontvielle Impact (3-1 agg.)

Outineau 0–1 Océanic
Latrobe Athletic 6–1 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 2–2 Hamiltonian
Kirkenes 5–2 Les Castors
Burnaby 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Clayquot City 3–0 Strathcona Intls
Torbay Thunder 0–2 Saint-Rémy
Shearwater 2–2 Saintsport Heath
Saint-Richard 0–3 Passerine

Solomonson screamer keeps Docklands dreaming - Marten Solomonson’s brilliant volley was the highlight of a night to savour at Macquarie Docklands, as victory against one of the most illustrious clubs in world football sent Latrobe through to the semifinals of the Cup Winners’ Cup.

Matchweek 25
Burnaby 2–2 Clayquot City

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 1
Soldarian (VAL) 2-2 Outineau
Associations Trophy round of 32 leg 1
Latrobe 2-1 Zeal Roos (STR)
Northdale (MYR) 0-2 Kirkenes

Wynleth Flyers 0–3 Kirkenes
Les Castors 0–1 Star of Confederation
Hamiltonian 2–2 Latrobe Athletic
Coquitlam United 0–0 Outineau
Océanic 4–1 Novonaya
Colwynian Vale 3–3 Saint-Richard
Passerine 0–4 Shearwater
Saintsport Heath 0–3 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Rémy 0–3 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 26

STALEMATE at the Ex
Burnaby are clinging to the fourth Champions League spot after a frustrating goalless draw in the Anglian Derby as they couldn’t find a way past Kirkenes, with Rory Joseph’s missed penalty the defining moment. Manager Ryan Potter:

We had this match under control and it’s not an easy feat to do that away against Kirkenes. We let ourselves down in the final third, we made so many chances but always the final pass was not right, we made the wrong decisions with the ball. And of course, Rory will be the most upset about the penalty, he was very unlucky with the post, usually those bounce in. But we can’t dwell on this, we have a lot of work to do to finish as high in the table as we can.”

Bejenari and Breathnach on target as Saintsport STUNS Strathcona
Brilliant moment for Saintsport delivered from the boot of Nanami Bejenari! A vital three points against a team trying to squeak into the Champions League, that gives Saintsport a big boost in their effort to stay in this one.

Pépin brings Océanic tears in Salt Coast Derby
Kaiden Pépin’s free kick steals a point for Saint-Richard in a result that will be a body blow to Océanic’s chances of defending the title.

Torbay Thunder 1–0 Passerine

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 2
Outineau 1-2 Soldarian (3-4 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 32 leg 2
Zeal Roos 2-1 Latrobe (a.e.t., 3-3 agg.)
Zeal Roos wins 5-4 on penalties
Kirkenes 2-2 Northdale (4-2 agg.)

Shearwater 2–1 Colwynian Vale
Saint-Richard 2–2 Océanic
Novonaya 1–2 Coquitlam United
Outineau 1–0 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 1–2 Saintsport Heath
Latrobe Athletic 6–0 Les Castors
Star of Confederation 4–3 Wynleth Flyers
Kirkenes 0–0 Burnaby

                 GD   Pts 
1 Latrobe       +53    62
2 Outineau      +31    58
3 Océanic       +24    53
4 Burnaby       +32    47
5 Strathcona    +12    46
6 Shearwater     +9    44
7 Clayquot       +9    43
8 Kirkenes      +12    42

Despite all the travails of their domestic season, Kirkenes did what the league’s top contenders have failed to do and advanced in the IFCF tournaments. Latrobe were toothless against Zeal Roos, sleepwalking into a penalty shootout that was decided when Kieran McCurdy fired his shot straight at the Roos goalkeeper. Then Outineau blundered out of the Challengers Cup in a weak home performance against Soldarian. With everything to play for at Stade Olympique, costly errors in defence handed the Vanorian visitors a 2-0 lead. Sebastian Ellex-Mar kept things interesting with a headed goal in the 73rd minute, but Soldarian showed their experience and class to shut down the match and take the win on aggregate.

Matchweek 27
Colwynian Vale 0–0 Torbay Thunder
Passerine 2–5 Strathcona Intls
Saintsport Heath 1–0 Saint-Rémy
Kirkenes 2–1 Clayquot City
Burnaby 4–0 Star of Confederation
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Latrobe Athletic
Les Castors 0–4 Outineau
Hamiltonian 0–1 Novonaya
Coquitlam United 1–2 Saint-Richard
Océanic 0–0 Shearwater

Matchweek 28
Strathcona Intls 3–0 Colwynian Vale

Champions League round of 16 leg 1
Herzegovina City (BNJ) 1-0 Océanic
Associations Trophy round of 16 leg 1
Kirkenes 3-3 Straudum (KOR)

Torbay Thunder 1–2 Océanic
Shearwater 3–3 Coquitlam United
Saint-Richard 1–4 Hamiltonian
Novonaya 0–5 Les Castors
Outineau 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Clayquot City 4–1 Saintsport Heath
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Burnaby
Star of Confederation 0–1 Kirkenes

Matchweek 29
On this week’s Podcast FC...

Big games at the top of the table, but it’s as you were in the title race. Latrobe kept their lead at four points as Caspian Garberg put the finishing touch on an excellent team move to ensure they took home the points from Exhibition Place. Outineau kept up the chase with a thrilling win against Burnaby that was cruelly decided by Ingrid Lambert blocking Sebastian Ellex-Mar’s ball through the six-yard box into her own goal. That puts daylight between them and third-place Oceanic, who battled Strathcona to a draw.
Coquitlam’s charge for the Challengers Cup just about stays alive as they beat Torbay with a late flurry of goals to turn around a losing situation in the last 15 mintues. Maelle Sarada’s brace and a stoppage time bonus from Mary Cailbhin keeps them within eight points of Kirkenes.
Shearwater were on a run of five matches unbeaten and were tipped as the ones with the momentum to overtake Kirkenes, but they could not capitalize on the Red Firm’s loss to the league leaders as they fell short against a dogged Hamiltonian side, who grabbed an early lead thanks to Oakleigh Carpenter and refused to let it go.
Novonaya took a big step towards survival as goals from Ludovicus Dagnesses and Carthi Oskar consigned Wynleth to the bottom of the table. It’s all still really close in the relegation zone and Flyers manager Anith Kehrt fulminated at the red card for Brian Spalding that could deal a serious blow to the club’s hopes of staying up.

Hamiltonian 1–0 Shearwater

Champions League round of 16 leg 2
Océanic 0-2 Herzegovina City (0-3 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 16 leg 2
Straudum 0-1 Kirkenes (3-4 agg.)

Star of Confederation 2–3 Clayquot City
Kirkenes 1–2 Latrobe Athletic
Burnaby 2–3 Outineau
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Novonaya
Les Castors 2–4 Saint-Richard
Coquitlam United 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Océanic 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Colwynian Vale 3–2 Saint-Rémy
Passerine 1–1 Saintsport Heath

Issoumou clinches tie for Kirkenes, Oceanic outclassed by Herzegovina - Lacina Issoumou seems to find an easier time of things against presumably tougher opposition in the IFCF tournaments. Despite a ten-match goal drought in the league, the Myantar has now scored four goals in the last four matches of the Associations Trophy, and this one was crucial - the winning goal 7 minutes into a tough away match in Ko-oren. Meanwhile, Océanic are done in the Champions League after a poor outing against Herzegovina City, who snuffed out and silenced any excitement at Stade des Pacifiques with a dominant showing in a 2-0 win.

Matchweek 30
Latrobe Athletic 0–2 Star of Confederation

Coupe des Patriotes quarterfinals
Arlingsdale City 3–3 Kirkenes FC (3–3 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Saintsport Heath
Shearwater 2–0 Passerine
Union Lachaîne 1–8 Burnaby SC

Saintsport Heath 1–0 Colwynian Vale
Saint-Rémy 0–3 Océanic
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 3–3 Hamiltonian
Shearwater 3–1 Les Castors
Saint-Richard 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Novonaya 2–3 Burnaby
Clayquot City 1–0 Passerine
Outineau 0–3 Kirkenes

Arlingsdale fans toast wild underdog victory over Kirkenes
A week after advancing to an international quarterfinal, three days after humiliating their biggest rivals, Kirkenes have been dumped out of the national cup quarterfinals by a second division team. The spotlight’s glare will certainly focus on goalkeeper Jenas Maraipu, who was at least partly culpable for all three goals Kirkenes conceded, though Arlingsdale taking a 3-1 lead through Bleke Durocher’s attempt at a backpass header was also heinous.

Burnaby merciless in breaking of Lachaîne
Annelise Rachelin at Allée des Écluses-Noires
With big names on the treatment table for Burnaby, the home side’s hopes of some Cup magic were quickly turned into a nightmare they’d rather forget. At 3-0 down, Corrine Tremblay was sent off after a dangerous tackle on Rory Joseph that had Burnaby’s substitutes running onto the pitch to confront her, at which point the rest of the Union players just seemed to check out of it mentally and become more concerned with a big promotion race match against Kingstown Athletic on the weekend.

Matchweek 31
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Clayquot City

Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 1
Kirkenes 3-1 Lokomotive Jarnstad (SVJ)
Cup Winners’ Cup semifinals leg 1
Latrobe 0-2 Tanrısal (PAS)

Kirkenes 0–2 Novonaya
Burnaby 1–1 Saint-Richard
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Shearwater
Star of Confederation 0–1 Outineau
Les Castors 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Hamiltonian 2–2 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 1–1 Saint-Rémy
Océanic 5–2 Saintsport Heath
Colwynian Vale 2–1 Passerine

Matchweek 32
Outineau vs. Latrobe: is this the title decider?
View: Highlights / Min-by-min

Kick-off at Stade Olympique
If Outineau are going to grab the championship from under Latrobe’s nose, this is the match they have to win to do it. Four points is the difference between the top two teams, and you have to think that a loss here would unsettle Latrobe enough down the final stretch. Fatigue will certainly be a factor, this is Latrobe’s 50th match this season. But a win here for Athletic and it’s probably as good as wrapped up.

7 mins: Big save by Seanclair!
Caspian Garberg’s shot looked wired to the top corner but the Outineau goalkeeper gets a fingertip to divert it onto the post, where it’s scrambled away by a grateful Tobert Usher, who’d definitely lost track of the Latrobe striker there.

19 mins: GOAL! Caspian Garberg puts Latrobe ahead from the penalty spot
Latrobe has been turning the screw the last ten minutes, and they’re rewarded with a penalty. They work the ball into the box and Martin Solomonson arriving in the box is unmarked and about to take a cutback from Enyinnaya Udegbunam in his stride when the Polarian is scythed down by a desperate Tallin Reed. The referee goes straight to the yellow card, though that probably should have been a red. Caspian Garberg steps up and slams the penalty low, hard, and beyond Thimiscles Seanclair’s mitts.

30 mins: Latrobe make a mess of playing out from the back and Ronin Otero intercepts a wayward pass for Outineau. Sebastien Ellex-Mar spins past a flat-footed Marc Wenger and has a clear sight at goal, but his shot from 15 yards cannons off the post.

43 mins: Chance for Latrobe as Karon Murrell threads a pass across the penalty box through a gaping absence of Outineau defenders that Udegbunam and Garberg are both unable to get the decisive touch on.

Half time: Latrobe had the edge with a shade more possession but the Rouge-et-bleu are very much still in this match.

66 mins: Outineau’s turn to feel aggrieved that their opponents aren’t down to ten players; János rue Belois is in pain after taking a defensive midfielder in the Achilles. And it was a silly tackle by Tessa Locke too, as Marc Wenger had the situation well under wraps. Tallin Reed hits the free kick well but it’s a good save by Alison Troczynski.

77 mins: GOAL! Ytsdan levels the score
Jarno Ytsdan pulls Outineau level! Ronin Otero and Tobert Usher combine to great effect down the right flank, and the Outineau captain’s cross creates all kinds of havoc. The free player finds the loose ball and nudges it through a forest of legs into the net. A fine finish and this is going to be a tense end to the match.

82 mins: GOAL! Obident puts Latrobe back in front
Quick reply from Latrobe! Outineau are trying to win the ball back in Latrobe’s half but Belaj-Rilan Dar, fresh off the bench, breaks the press and finds Tessa Locke with a pass through the lines. Locke chips a pass over the top for Caspian Garberg. Seanclair saves the Vanorian’s powerful half-volley from 20 yards out, but is helpless to stop an unmarked Chike Obident tucking away the rebound!

90+2 mins: GOAL! Outineau blitzed on the counter
Romain Dupuis throws on all the offensive firepower he can, but the situation means Latrobe can afford to be patient. Aidan Caoidheach is lurking upfield waiting for the chance to break, and when Crispin Fremont nicks a loose ball and boots it upfield, the fresh legs of the substitute help him breeze past Lourence Hupe. Seanclair comes out aggressively but Caoidheach shows great composure to take the ball around the goalkeeper and seal the win with a simple finish. This one’s over.

Full time: Outineau 1–3 Latrobe
And that’s got to mean Latrobe are champions-elect. With six matches to go, they’re seven points clear at the top. Outineau will know they had a real chance to seize the initiative at home and turn the title race around, but they threw it all away in the last ten minutes.

Torbay Thunder 2–3 Wynleth Flyers

Associations Trophy quarterfinals leg 2
Lokomotive Jarnstad 1-3 Kirkenes (2-6 agg.)
Cup Winners’ Cup semifinals leg 2
Tanrısal (PAS) 2-1 Latrobe (4-1 agg.)

Shearwater 1–3 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 0–3 Kirkenes
Novonaya 0–1 Star of Confederation
Outineau 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Clayquot City 2–0 Colwynian Vale
Passerine 0–3 Océanic
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Coquitlam United
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Hamiltonian
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Les Castors

                GD   Pts
14 Torbay      −10    32
15 Novonaya    −31    29
16 Wynleth     −28    27
17 Colwynian   −28    26
18 Saintsport  −28    26
19 Passerine   −30    26
20 Les Castors −38    26

ExRatedKFC is live - Archer PROVES the haters WRONG! Red Firm into AT semis!
“This is what it’s all about folks, a big night in Savojarna, a big morning here in Kirkenes, we are through to the semifinals of the Associations Trophy! What a vindication for Daniel Archer, for the players, for the fans, who’ve stuck by this team through all the doubters, in the face of all the negativity, we are going to the semifinals of the Associations Trophy and let me tell you, we are on the way to a third, yes, a THIRD international IFCF final in a row. Can anyone else say that? Who else can say that? We are Kirkenes FC, we are massive! We are top of the world, we are a top top club. That is all there is to say and all of you, who questioned this team, who questioned this manager? I am expecting a full apology in the comments right now. You were wrong, simple as that. Satria Wiradarma, opens the scoring. Simple finish, picked up where he left off, it is 4-1 on aggregate. Hannah Devore puts it on a plate for Lacina Issoumou. 5-1. We are cruising and then Jan Van Dijcke, no stress, no worries, just beats the defender and we are rolling in Jarnstad. Never in doubt, my friends, never in doubt. Okay, here are some superchats...”

Matchweek 33
Les Castors 1–3 Saint-Rémy
Hamiltonian 2–3 Saintsport Heath
Outineau 2–1 Clayquot City
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Novonaya
Star of Confederation 3–3 Saint-Richard
Kirkenes 1–0 Shearwater
Burnaby 4–0 Torbay Thunder
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 1–1 Passerine
Océanic 2–1 Colwynian Vale

Matchweek 34
Torbay Thunder 0–2 Kirkenes

Coupe des Patriotes semifinals
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Burnaby SC
Shearwater 1–0 Arlingsdale City

Clayquot City 2–2 Océanic
Colwynian Vale 2–4 Coquitlam United
Passerine 1–0 Hamiltonian
Saintsport Heath 1–1 Les Castors
Saint-Rémy 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Burnaby
Shearwater 2–2 Star of Confederation
Saint-Richard 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Novonaya 0–1 Outineau

“Joseph with the ball for Burnaby. It’s been much too easy for him down the right flank and it’s another cross thats... oh and Sunsaber has got to it! And pokes it into the net!! Xek Sunsaber has the opening goal! There was only so many times Saintsport were going to get away with letting Joseph run down the right... and everyone here at Admiralty Terrace could feel that was coming. One-nil to Burnaby, after 37 minutes, and really the question is how this took so long!”
***
“Pogbacar spins around his player and it’s opened up in front of the Burnaby midfielder! Sundberg on the volley, blocked! Licea is appealing for handball! It comes loose to Pogbacar...! Goal for Burnaby! What a strike by Titan Pogbacar! Thundered in off the post from 20 yards! Two-nil for Burnaby, and that’s surely sealed the way for the Centurions into the Patriotes Cup final!”
***
“Shearwater still can’t get through this Arlingsdale defence, it’s a long clearance upfield from Drury, and Martin Ferrari is jogging back to get that one again. It’s an impatient mood from the Shearwater fans here at Kingswharf... It’s a testament to how well Arlingsdale have defended.”
“We saw that against Kirkenes, don’t forget. Any team that gets to the Patriotes Cup semifinal, you have to respect. They’ve beaten Clayquot and Kirkenes to get here, all in tight, high-pressure matches that went the distance... There’s eleven minutes left in this match, and the longer this goes on for, Arlingsdale might well think they can steal this in extra time.”
“Shearwater will want to finish this if they can. They’ll need a goal for that... it’s Baudrillart on the ball, looking for an option. Mao. Back to Baudrillart who switches it to the left. Jouppi is making the overlap, but it’s Kokalj with a deep cross into the box, Campanella... and it’s a penalty! Norris Gill is saying he took the ball, but he clearly went through Campanella to get it, and Arlingsdale are now facing a penalty kick after holding out so bravely for 81 minutes.”
“Finally Shearwater are moving the ball quickly, and that’s what happens when you do that. They’ve been too tentative all game, they needed to have that bit of confidence, a bit of arrogance maybe.”
“Jessica Yates is going to be booked for that little bit of gamesmanship there, stomping on the penalty spot... Campanella has the chance to get the goal that she was denied with that foul. IT’S SAVED BY YATES! And it’s another penalty! Sammy Mao was chopped down trying to get the rebound, and this time it’s also a red card! Arlingsdale are down to ten... Justin Kevins is sent off, he just clattered into Mao from behind to stop the Shearwater player there, and... is Campanella going to try again? Arlingsdale are holding on to this draw in the Patriotes Cup semifinal, but it could all be about to change... if Campanella can score the penalty this time!... Campanella for the second time... GOAL! No mistake this time from Larissa Campanella. Yates dives to the side but it’s struck with power right down the middle, and the Shearwater captain finally puts them into the lead!... And at this point Shearwater can probably say, see you at Waterfront Dome for the Patriotes Cup final!”

Matchweek 35
Rouge-et-bleu ROMP to dominant win against St-Richard
Outineau are steamrolling all before them for third week in a row, trying to keep the heat on and hoping anything at all might still get Latrobe to slip up.

Ortega's goal could be CRUCIAL for Wynleth
Diego Ortega scored what could prove to be a crucial goal for Wynleth as they moved out of the relegation zone and put Saintsport in danger of the drop.

Novonaya 1–1 Clayquot City

Associations Trophy semifinals leg 1
Finn Hurps (TRL) 0-3 Kirkenes

Outineau 4–0 Saint-Richard
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Shearwater
Star of Confederation 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Kirkenes 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Burnaby 0–0 Saint-Rémy
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Les Castors 1–1 Passerine
Hamiltonian 3–0 Colwynian Vale
Coquitlam United 0–2 Océanic

Matchweek 36

Latrobe storms Torbay to claim league title
Caspian Garberg’s hat-trick added to an opening goal from Ariana Coulter and Marc Wenger flicked a corner kick into the net to complete a demolition that confirmed Latrobe as this season’s league champions. The club’s 8th championship in its history adds to two Patriotes Cup wins under Obey Chidebere, who has now certainly sealed his place in the club’s history.

Relegation battle report
Roman Torshen came off the bench to fire in a late winner for Wynleth, one that probably has them feeling safe from relegation and now has Passerine worried. Passerine captain Sandy Fisher:

It’s a really frustrating one to concede, we clearly had the better chances, we were front foot for more of the match, that was their one clear chance and it went in. We at least deserved a point and shouldn’t be in this position.”
Elsewhere, shock at Admiralty Terrace, not so much for a loss to Burnaby but the manner of the defeat as Saintsport Heath were clobbered 6-0, dangerously taking down goal difference in a way that could prove decisive in tight relegation battle, one that looks certain to see a gut-wrenchingly unusual case where all three bottom spots could be in play on the final day.

Strathcona Intls 0–0 Star of Confederation

Associations Trophy semifinals leg 2
Kirkenes 1-1 Finn Hurps (4-1 agg.)

Torbay Thunder 0–5 Latrobe Athletic
Shearwater 0–1 Outineau
Clayquot City 2–0 Coquitlam United
Océanic 2–1 Hamiltonian
Colwynian Vale 0–1 Les Castors
Passerine 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Saintsport Heath 0–6 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Kirkenes
Saint-Richard 1–0 Novonaya

Matchweek 37
Star of Confederation 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Kirkenes 3–1 Saintsport Heath
Burnaby 2–2 Passerine
Wynleth Flyers 2–3 Colwynian Vale
Saint-Richard 1–1 Clayquot City
Novonaya 0–1 Shearwater
Outineau 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Strathcona Intls
Les Castors 2–4 Océanic
Hamiltonian 2–1 Coquitlam United

Matchweek 38
Automatic entry to the Champions League group stage is valuable, but for the neutrals whether Outineau (probably) or Océanic (maybe) gets it isn’t a matter of great significance. More important instead is who will get the fourth and final chance to get into the slugfest of the qualifying round league path.

4 Burnaby      +49    69
5 Kirkenes     +23    67
6 Strathcona   +19    64
7 Clayquot     +15    61

And for the bigger drama to watch, it’s all finely poised at the bottom of the table with six clubs set to have their fates decided today. Starting with the bottom side Colwnyian Vale, who need a win to stand any chance. But they’re facing on paper the toughest opponent of the unfortunate six today: Burnaby SC, who want at least a point to clinch a Champions League spot. That will allow them to hold off Kirkenes, who who themselves need a win (and a Burnaby loss) to get into the Champions League. That could be ominous for their opponents Passerine, and a derby loss would be a cruel way to go down – but they will probably be safe with a draw. Saintsport are often in this kind of position, but it doesn’t make it any more fun. They need to better Les Castors’ result to stay in the Championship, while Novonaya must also overcome goal difference.

15 Torbay      −23    32
16 Passerine   −30    32
17 Les Castors −41    31
18 Saintsport  −36    30
19 Novonaya    −37    30
20 Colwynian   −34    29

2 mins: Big miss for Saintsport! – Stefan Curtiz has the goal at his mercy with the keeper stranded, but the shot clanks off the bar!
8 mins: Goal! CWY 0-1 BUR – No mercy from the visitors to Ironworkers Road, as Burnaby takes the lead against Colwynian. Phillip Johnson underlaps his way into the box and leathers it into the net!
9 mins: Goal! TOR 1-0 NOV – Goulwen Baudrillard is unaccountably left unmarked by an accommodating Novonaya defence and duly wires the ball inside the far post.
19 mins: Goal! PAS 1-0 KIR – Passerine seizes the day at Portedowns Park! In their home leg of the Kirkenes derby, gives them the lead against the Red Firm, who as things stand are well out of the Champions League.
22 mins: Penalty missed in Coquitlam! – Les Castors get a reprieve as Maelle Sarada, clattered in the box, steps up and skies the penalty!
33 mins: Goal! COL 0-2 BUR – This is going bad to worse for Colwynian, who can’t lay a glove on a Burnaby team determined to book a place in the Champions League. Titan Pogbacar cannons it in from 30 yards.
39 mins: Red card for Les Castors! COQ 0-0 CAS – It’ll give some hope to the chasers. They’ve been backs to the wall all match and now are down to ten as Mark Rieger dives in with a reckless challenge.
41 mins: Goal! TOR 1-1 NOV – The scores are level at Armidale Plain! Antun Moherovic slides in to get the telling touch on a cutback fizzed across the box by Andrew Liew. Novonaya are buzzing and they’ve got the chance now to push for a goal that’ll save them from the drop.
Half time across the grounds. – As things stand, it's as we started in the relegation race, but Saintsport and Novonaya have the most hope they can overtake Les Castors over the next 45 minutes.
46 mins: Goal! SAI 0-1 SOC – Saintsport come out from halftime and are immediately knocked into the relegation zone as Star of Confederation immediately attack. Irfan Hakemi is slipped the ball in space by John Polito and has a simple finish. A mountain to climb now; they need two goals to overtake Les Castors in 17th.
51 mins: Goal! CWY 1-2 BUR – Burnaby get caught in possession and from nowhere, Senja Niemi has the ball in the net for Colwynian! They know they need to win and that would be a monumental result if they do.
63 mins: Big save! COQ 0-0 CAS – Les Castors hanging on for dear life and Fyodor Dysuba stares in disbelief as Jean-Luc Boisclair denies him a certain goal!
69 mins: COQ 0-0 CAS – Circle the wagons time for Les Castors, down to ten, seeing those below them losing, and hoping a point will save them. This could backfire horribly, but it’s probably all they can do to salvage this match.
70 mins: Goal! TOR 2-1 NOV – Torbay takes the lead again and Novonaya are in big trouble. They have not been up for it and they are desperately needing at least another goal now.
76 mins: Red card for Novonaya! – Absolute madness from Rosalie Laforest, who’s been battling Jeremiah Garland all day and suddenly decides to stamp on the Torbay winger as he goes down a tad easily. This could well seal the team's fate
78 mins: Saintsport goal disallowed! SAI 0-1 SOC – That could end up being a crucial decision! Benjamin Miyamoto thought he’d given his side a vital equalizer, but VAR rules it out for a handball in the build-up!
86 mins: Goal! CWY 2-2 BUR – An astounding turn of events as Colwynian Vale have come back from 2-0 down to tie it up! Burnaby’s players are again much too casual with their passing and Senja Niemi nips in to intercept and send Caroline Doueihey racing downfield.
89 mins: Goal! CWY 2-3 BUR – A rush of blood to the head, but then again Colwynian need all three points and had to go for it. They left themselves open trying to attack and Emily Bradwell punishes them mercilessly on the counter. That’s probably it for the Vale and will ensure Burnaby play in the Champions League.
90+5 mins: Goal! PAS 1-1 KIR – Late drama, to a point. In the moment the Portedowns Park is incandescent and despairing at letting a big victory against their rivals slip, but Bleke Durocher’s goal doesn’t do any more than that. Passerine are safe, Kirkenes will not make the Champions League.
Full time: Any of the six could have ended up relegated, but we end the final day with them in basically the same sequence they started. Going down are Saintsport Heath, Novonaya, and Colwynian Vale, all of whom will be ruing the fine margins today and throughout the season that could have made a world of difference.

Océanic 1–0 Wynleth Flyers
Colwynian Vale 2–3 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–2 Outineau
Torbay Thunder 2–1 Novonaya
Clayquot City 1–1 Hamiltonian
Coquitlam United 0–0 Les Castors
Passerine 1–1 Kirkenes
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 0–0 Saint-Richard

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Latrobe Athletic        38   29   5   4   105   36  +69    92 -
 2 Outineau                38   27   4   7    78   38  +40    85 -
 3 Océanic                 38   25   8   5    80   39  +41    83 -
 4 Burnaby                 38   21   9   8    96   46  +50    72 -
 5 Kirkenes                38   20   8  10    61   38  +23    68 -
 6 Strathcona Intls        38   17  13   8    65   47  +18    64 -
 7 Clayquot City           38   17  11  10    64   49  +15    62 -
 8 Shearwater              38   15  12  11    63   55   +8    57
 9 Star of Confederation   38   14  12  12    55   61   −6    54
10 Saint-Rémy              38   14   8  16    51   51    0    50
11 Coquitlam United        38   12  13  13    53   57   −4    49
12 Hamiltonian             38   12  11  15    59   58   +1    47
13 Saint-Richard           38   10  12  16    45   67  −22    42
14 Torbay Thunder          38    9   8  21    48   70  −22    35
15 Wynleth Flyers          38    9   7  22    40   70  −30    34
16 Passerine               38    8   9  21    36   66  −30    33
17 Les Castors             38    8   8  22    48   89  −41    32
18 Saintsport Heath        38    7   9  22    36   73  −37    30 -
19 Novonaya                38    7   9  22    41   79  −38    30 -
20 Colwynian Vale          38    7   8  23    47   82  −35    29 -

KELSSEK CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
SEASON 78 / 198-99 FE

Team of the Season
GK: Thimiscles Seanclair (Outineau)
DF: Karon Murrell (Latrobe)
DF: Timo Thomsen (Océanic)
DF: Marc Wenger (Latrobe)
DF: Tobert Usher (Outineau)
MF: Ronin Otero (Outineau)
MF: Anke Waecheter (Latrobe)
MF: Jarno Ytsdan (Outineau)
MF: Caspian Garberg (Latrobe)
FW: Xek Sunsaber (Burnaby)
FW: Ariana Coulter (Latrobe)

GK: Alison Troczinky (Latrobe)
DF: Lourence Hupe (Outineau)
DF: Bleke Durocher (Kirkenes)
MF: Kaiden Pépin (St-Richard)
MF: Jordyn Mah (Océanic)
MF: Rory Joseph (Burnaby)
FW: Maelle Sarada (Coquitlam)
FW: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Outineau)

Player of the Year: Anke Waecheter (Latrobe)
Nominees: Caspian Garberg (Latrobe), Ariana Coulter (Latrobe), Tobert Usher (Outineau),
Foreign Player of the Year: Caspian Garberg (Latrobe)
Nominees: Jarno Ytsdan (Outineau), Karon Murrell (Latrobe), Ronin Otero (Outineau)
Young Player of the Year: Ariana Coulter (Latrobe)
Nominees: Xek Sunsaber (Burnaby), Lourence Hupe (Outineau), Louise Efimov-Tremblay (Océanic)

                           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Mazinaw Vanorian         42   23   8  11    80   38  +42    77 -
 2 Kawarthas District       42   23   8  11    68   37  +31    77 -
 3 Kingstown Athletic       42   21   9  12    65   47  +18    72 -
 4 Association Ariddienne   42   19  13  10    58   47  +11    70 -
 5 Union Lachaîne           42   20   8  14    44   42   +2    68 -
 6 Wickham Warriors         42   18  12  12    56   52   +4    66 -
 7 NGSA                     42   19   8  15    62   60   +2    65
 8 Sunrise Coast            42   18   7  17    57   60   −3    61
 9 Port City                42   16  12  14    52   45   +7    60
10 Stade Laneux             42   15  15  12    59   57   +2    60
11 ASC Arvika               42   15  14  13    49   50   −1    59
12 West Haligonia Spartan   42   17   7  18    65   61   +4    58
13 Rivière-Neigeuse         42   18   4  20    53   58   −5    58
14 Pembina City             42   15  11  16    62   56   +6    56
15 St. David Wanderers      42   17   4  21    56   57   −1    55
16 Sudbury Rangers          42   16   5  21    51   63  −12    53
17 Jeunesse Lunaire         42   14   9  19    45   60  −15    51
18 Redswyth Red Stars       42   14   7  21    45   63  −18    49
19 Sitka Valley             42   13   9  20    58   57   +1    48 -
20 Parracuttis              42   12  11  19    46   58  −12    47 -
21 Watermeet                42   13   8  21    50   75  −25    47 -
22 Racing Mistwygn          42    7   9  26    37   75  −38    30 -

Playoff semifinals
Kingstown Athletic 3–3 Wickham Warriors (3–4 AET)
Association Ariddienne 1–2 Union Lachaîne

Playoff final
Wickham Warriors 2–0 Union Lachaîne

   Association North       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Natanel Royals           30   16   7   7    58   39  +19    55 -
 2 Franche-Contamine        30   15   6   9    46   39   +7    51 -
 3 Fretscray FC             30   15   5  10    42   40   +2    50 -
 4 St. Kildera FC           30   14   7   9    36   31   +5    49 -
 5 Hawthorn Elms            30   14   6  10    52   43   +9    48 -
 6 Bramerleigh Bulldogs     30   12   9   9    38   35   +3    45
 7 Ealesgreen United        30   12   7  11    45   29  +16    43
 8 Lancaster Hill           30   11  10   9    33   38   −5    43
 9 Keeleford County         30   11   6  13    38   41   −3    39
10 Vinterhagen              30   10   8  12    37   41   −4    38
11 New Scarborough          30    9  10  11    33   38   −5    37
12 Cradithurgen             30    8  11  11    42   41   +1    35
13 AS Lac-Abitargnais       30    8  11  11    30   42  −12    35
14 Rythwick Tartan          30    7  12  11    34   37   −3    33
15 AS Grands-Sources        30    6   9  15    35   41   −6    27
16 Cache-Crambery           30    6   8  16    25   49  −24    26

   Association South       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Châteaufroid             30   15  10   5    44   30  +14    55 -
 2 Breton Pacifica          30   14  10   6    48   35  +13    52 -
 3 Ayushirda                30   14   7   9    46   31  +15    49 -
 4 CF Mirabelle             30   13  10   7    43   29  +14    49 -
 5 Gagliano Mariners        30   13   9   8    33   34   −1    48 -
 6 Miramichi Lakers         30   13   8   9    42   32  +10    47
 7 Arlingsdale City         30   13   8   9    43   38   +5    47
 8 Delta Sorthern           30   12   7  11    50   36  +14    43
 9 Inniswell                30   12   6  12    36   35   +1    42
10 Kananzawai               30   11   6  13    40   42   −2    39
11 Neíra Alavaria           30   10   8  12    43   48   −5    38
12 Valeartha                30    9   6  15    36   51  −15    33
13 White Rose               30    9   5  16    32   40   −8    32
14 Kisloups                 30    9   5  16    34   44  −10    32
15 Canyon Bar               30    8   7  15    35   63  −28    31
16 Stade Montagnards        30    4  10  16    29   46  −17    22

North semifinals
Franche-Contamine 2–2 Hawthorn Elms (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Fretscray FC 1–0 St. Kildera FC
North final
Franche-Contamine 1–1 Fretscray FC (1–1 AET) (4–1 pen.)

South semifinals
Breton Pacifica 1–1 Gagliano Mariners (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Ayushirda 1–0 CF Mirabelle
South final
Breton Pacifica 1–2 Ayushirda

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Coupe des Patriotes third round
ASC Arvika 0–0 Kisloups (0–0 AET) (5–3 pen.)
Les Castors 1–0 Kingstown Athletic
AS Concordia 1–0 Novonaya
Latrobe Athletic 7–0 St. David Wanderers
NGSA 0–1 New Scarborough
Delta Sorthern 0–3 Kirkenes FC
Strathcona Intls 2–1 CF Outineau
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Kananzawai
Natanel Royals 1–1 Wickham Warriors (2–1 AET)
CF Saint-Richard 1–0 Port City
Innisfail County 2–1 Vinterhagen
Star of Confederation 8–1 Southbank Mariners
Sunrise Coast 2–2 Bramerleigh Bulldogs (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Coquitlam United 2–2 Ealesgreen United (2–2 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Shearwater 5–1 AS Grands-Sources
Saintsport Heath 2–0 Pembina City
Arlingsdale City 2–0 CF Mirabelle
CS Saint-Rémy 5–1 Gagliano Mariners
Burnaby SC 2–1 Association Ariddienne
Keeleford County 1–1 Wynleth Flyers (2–1 AET)
Ayushirda 3–2 Cradithurgen
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Langlois Océanic (2–2 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Clayquot City 2–0 Franche-Contamine
Passerine 2–2 Fretscray FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Sudbury Rangers 1–3 Rivière-des-Neiges
West Haligonia Spartan 1–0 Redswyth Red Stars
Colwynian Vale 0–1 Châteaufroid
Stade Laneux 1–0 Watermeet
Jeunesse Lunaire 0–1 Breton Pacifica
Áfram Gimli 2–4 Parracuttis
Kawarthas District 1–1 Union Lachaîne (1–2 AET)
Racing Mistwygn 0–7 Hamiltonian Cambria

Coupe des Patriotes fourth round
Ayushirda 2–0 New Scarborough
Rivière-des-Neiges 0–0 Shearwater (0–2 AET)
Innisfail County 1–2 Union Lachaîne
Strathcona Intls 0–0 Passerine (0–1 AET)
Coquitlam United 5–0 Bramerleigh Bulldogs
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Hamiltonian Cambria (1–2 AET)
Star of Confederation 1–0 CF Saint-Richard
Stade Laneux 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian (2–3 AET)
AS Concordia 1–0 Natanel Royals
Clayquot City 1–1 Arlingsdale City (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.)
CS Saint-Rémy 1–2 Châteaufroid
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Burnaby SC
Les Castors 1–0 Parracuttis
Breton Pacifica 1–1 Saintsport Heath (1–2 AET)
ASC Arvika 2–1 West Haligonia Spartan
Keeleford County 1–4 Kirkenes FC

Coupe des Patriotes fifth round
Star of Confederation 1–3 Saintsport Heath
Burnaby SC 2–1 Coquitlam United
Hamiltonian Cambria 1–1 Passerine (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.)
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Les Castors
Arlingsdale City 1–1 Châteaufroid (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Ayushirda 0–4 Union Lachaîne
Kirkenes FC 0–0 ASC Arvika (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Shearwater 2–0 AS Concordia

Coupe des Patriotes quarterfinals
Arlingsdale City 3–3 Kirkenes FC (3–3 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Saintsport Heath
Shearwater 2–0 Passerine
Union Lachaîne 1–8 Burnaby SC

Coupe des Patriotes semifinals
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Burnaby SC
Shearwater 1–0 Arlingsdale City

27th Coupe des Patriotes final
It was an even contest until late in the first half, when Shearwater buckled defensively and got punished twice for it. Titan Pogbacar was allowed to dribble unchallenged into the box where he hammered a powerful shot past Mavrik Rowland, and just four minutes later Rory Joseph's cross was misjudged by Martín Ferrari who didn't head it clear convincingly enough. It wasn't easy for Xek Sunsaber to get the right contact with the volley by any means, but it took an unfortunate deflection too and Mavrik Rowland could only slap the turf in disgust as he dived to where it should have gone only to see it loop over him. Olaf Jurtanen must have delivered a paint stripping talk as Shearwater came out guns blazing for the second half, and Larissa Campanella should have scored on 54 minutes when she spun past Ingrid Lambert with the ball only to fire it straight at Megan Woodwell. Lojze Kokalj made sure on the hour mark, leading Phillip Johnson for dead and beating Woodwell from a narrow angle. But Burnaby found their legs again and managed to regain some control and possession, with Alexis Garrison's introduction helping to calm things down in midfield. Burnaby had suffered from bouts of complacency when leading late during the league season but they were not going to let that happen in the cup final. The shoe instead was on the other foot late on as Titan Pogbacar intercepted a loose pass and played Emily Bradwell through on goal. She showed great composure to take on the onrushing goalkeeper and poke it past Rowland at the right moment, ensuring the third Patriotes Cup win in Burnaby SC's history.

SHEARWATER 1 - Kokalj (60')
Mavrik Rowland, James Jouppi, Kurispin Moloses, Martín Ferrari, Sarah Pritchard, Goulwen Baudrillart, Sonya Verenichnaya, Christine van Dusen (Conan Batori 65'), Lojze Kokalj (Turid Bergfalk 77'), Larissa Campanella [c], Sammy Mao (Claire Glass 83')
BURNABY 3 - Pogbacar (38'), Sunsaber (42'), E. Bradwell (84')
Megan Woodwell, Lori Garland (Amelia Clark 78'), Ingrid Lambert [c], Fredrick Kalmikov, Phillip Johnson, Titan Pogbacar, Shaun Bradwell (Alexis Garrison 64'), Minerva Emond (Aleksandra Sundberg 89'), Rory Joseph, Nicole Gillam (Tios Pórmel Mufes 78'), Xek Sunsaber (Emily Bradwell 78')

by **Kelssek** » Wed May 15, 2024 12:28 pm

SEASON 50 / 198 F.E.

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kirkenes Jets          36   28   2   6   338  242  +96    58
 2 Burnaby Thunderbirds   36   25   3   8   330  258  +72    53
 3 Lakeland Storm         36   24   3   9   330  259  +71    51
 4 Kraken d'Outineau      36   23   5   8   317  257  +60    51
 5 CA Langlois            36   20   6  10   319  289  +30    46
 6 Redswyth Marlins       36   18   6  12   315  278  +37    42
 7 Latrobe Dolphins       36   17   7  12   301  278  +23    41
 8 Neorvins Sharks        36   17   7  12   298  285  +13    41
 9 Kirkenes Blues         36   16   5  15   296  280  +16    37
10 Mazinaw Hydras         36   15   4  17   282  301  −19    34
11 Breton Mooseheads      36   13   5  18   290  308  −18    31
12 Laneux Natation 1874   36   13   5  18   267  286  −19    31
13 Dynamo Lupinissia      36   14   3  19   263  299  −36    31
14 Daudard-des-Oiseaux    36   11   7  18   272  294  −22    29
15 Natanel SC             36   12   3  21   273  308  −35    27
16 Clayquot Neptunes      36   10   7  19   275  318  −43    27
17 Fjordlands             36    8   4  24   269  327  −58    20
18 Vickery Tsunami        36    7   5  24   244  326  −82    19
19 Colywn Aquatics        36    6   3  27   250  336  −86    15

Preliminary finals
          Kirkenes Jets  1-2  Kraken d'Outineau     8–7   6-8  9-10
   Burnaby Thunderbirds  1-2  Lakeland Storm        9–10* 9-8  7-17
Qualifying finals
            CA Langlois  2-1  Neorvins Sharks       9–11  9-7  15-6
       Redswyth Marlins  2-1  Latrobe Dolphins     10–8   6-7  14-8

Elimination finals
            CA Langlois  2-1  Burnaby Thunderbirds  8-9*  11-10  7-6
       Redswyth Marlins  1-2  Kirkenes Jets         7-9    8-7   8-10

Semifinals
      Kraken d'Outineau  1-2  Redswyth Marlins      12–10*  4-6   9-10*
         Lakeland Storm  2-0  Kirkenes Jets          8-7    8-6

Championship final
         Lakeland Storm  2-1  Redswyth Marlins      13-5  5-7  9-6

WATER POLO PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

by **Kelssek** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 5:55 am

SEASON 32 / 197-98 F.E.

Northern               Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA Gdif  Pts
 1 Kirkenes Dragons     73  44  14  15  269  179   90  102 Q1
 2 Internationale       73  44  13  16  259  177   82  101 Q2
 3 Olympique Langlois   73  46   9  18  257  161   96  101 Q3
 4 Faucons Saint-Rémy   73  44  10  19  237  165   72   98 Q4
 5 Neorvins Wolves      73  42  12  19  263  164   99   96 Q5
 6 Clayquot Partisans   73  39  16  18  239  196   43   94 Q7
 7 Kingsharbour Royals  73  40  10  23  246  185   61   90 q13
 8 CS Val d'Argent      73  36  14  23  239  201   38   86 q14
 9 Colwyn Thunder       73  33  18  22  230  203   27   84 q15
10 Beaujoire            73  38   6  29  206  199    7   82 q16
11 Redswyth Union       73  35  11  27  242  211   31   81 q17
12 Wynleth Gaels        73  30  13  30  241  235    6   73
13 Red Star Clayquot    73  26  15  32  200  216  -16   67
14 Kirkenes Rangers     73  23  14  36  189  241  -52   60
15 Pingouins Lescure    73  23  14  36  190  240  -50   60
16 Chevalles Champjaune 73  23   9  41  211  262  -51   55
17 Cantons-de-l'Ouest   73  18  12  43  193  265  -72   48
18 Torbay Storm         73  18  11  44  162  248  -86   47
19 Kardinia Cats        73  18  10  45  185  242  -57   46

Southwestern           Pld   W   D   L   GF   GA Gdif  Pts
 1 CH Outineau          73  42  10  21  258  198   60   94 Q6
 2 Vickery Vikings      73  39  13  21  232  188   44   91 Q8
 3 Burnaby Ravens       73  37  15  21  232  191   41   89 Q9
 4 Breton Emeralds      73  39  10  24  229  171   58   88 Q10
 5 Alavarian            73  33  20  20  227  191   36   86 Q11
 6 Ad Astra             73  32  16  25  219  201   18   80 Q12
 7 Olympique Laneux     73  31  17  25  211  215   -4   79 q18
 8 Novanaya Rangers     73  30  17  26  213  217   -4   77 q19
 9 Dinamo Lupinissia    73  30  15  28  218  218    0   75 q20
10 Dartmoor Armada      73  29  12  32  232  226    6   70
11 Mazinaw Knights      73  28  12  33  208  217   -9   68
12 AS Dieppe            73  27  13  33  221  233  -12   67
13 Kalista Renegades    73  22  14  37  198  239  -41   58
14 Natanel Rangers      73  26   6  41  174  231  -57   58
15 Crystal Mountains    73  19  12  42  172  252  -80   50
16 Anciens-Baillages    73  19  10  44  178  237  -59   48
17 Escadron de Dorval   73  18   9  46  182  260  -78   45
18 Grand Falls Halig.   73  16   9  48  184  266  -82   41
19 Pembina Thistle      73  12  15  46  169  274 -105   39

KHL PREMIERS
197-98FE

140th Desjardins Cup
First round

Kingsharbour       7  1
Dinamo Lupinissia  0  0

Val d'Argent       3  3
Novonaya           2  2

Colwyn             2  2
Laneux             1  0

Beaujoire          3  2  3
Redswyth           2  3  4*

Second round

Kirkenes Drgns    4  2  4  2  2  1
Redswyth          3  3  2  4  4  2

Vickery           1  5  2  1  1
Burnaby           2  2  3  4  6

Neorvins          4  5  2  5  3  1  2
Ad Astra          1  3  4  3  6  4  3

Saint-Rémy        1  4  3  3  2
Kingsharbour      5  0  2  1  1

Outineau          5  6  3  5
Alavarian         3  1  2  2

Langlois          4  3  5  6  4
Val d'Argent      5* 2  3  2  2

Partisans         2  1  4  3  2
Breton            5  3  5* 2  3

Internationale    4  1  4  5  5  5
Colwyn            2  3  7  4  2  2

Quarterfinals

Redswyth          4  3  5  4  0  3  2
Burnaby           3  4  3  3  5  4* 3

Ad Astra          1  3  2  2  4
Saint-Rémy        2  4  3* 3* 5*

Outineau          3* 2  4  1  3  2  3
Langlois          2  6  1  4  0  3* 1

Breton            4  4  4  4  2  2
Internationale    3  6  5  3  3  3*

Semifinals

Burnaby           1  2  4  2  3  1
Saint-Rémy        6  5  2  3  2  2

Outineau          4  5  3  4
Internationale    3  4  1  1

Final

Saint-Rémy     3  7  4  1  7
Outineau       1  1  2  4  2

140th DESJARDINS CUP WINNERS

by **Kelssek** » Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:52 pm

SEASON 32

                            Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Latrobe Athletic          32   23   1   8  1294  689 +605    94
 2 Nordiques                 32   23   0   9  1258  666 +592    92
 3 Mazinaw Stallions         32   23   0   9  1145  776 +369    92
 4 Wynleth Cambria           32   21   3   8  1152  647 +505    90
 5 Burnaby Lions             32   21   0  11  1245  815 +430    84
 6 Vickery                   32   20   2  10  1144  760 +384    84
 7 Rotor Novonaya            32   20   2  10  1101  761 +340    84
 8 Bretonnia                 32   20   0  12  1076 1059  +17    80
 9 Neorvins Armada           32   18   3  11  1026  910 +116    78
10 Kirkenes Crusaders        32   17   1  14   931  894  +37    70
11 Hamilton Highlanders      32   17   0  15   904 1004 −100    68
12 Redswyth Rebels           32   14   1  17   933  850  +83    58
13 Alouettes de Champjaune   32   10   0  22   732 1055 −323    40
14 Wenedere                  32    5   1  26   548 1377 −829    22
15 NGSA Ulyanof              32    5   0  27   767 1285 −518    20
16 Union Laneux              32    4   0  28   550 1302 −752    16
17 Clayquot Reds             32    4   0  28   483 1439 −956    16

by **Kelssek** » Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:13 pm

SEASON 79 / 198-99 F.E.

Megan Woodwell [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Amelia Clark [LB/RB], age 21 (KSK)
Iain Vergland [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Ingrid Lambert* [CB], age 33 (KSK) C
Emerald Loudain [RB], age 23 (KSK)
Agapeto Licea [CM/DM], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Titan Pogbacar [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Rory Joseph* [RM], age 29 (KSK)
Vangelis Anagnakis [CAM], age 27 (DEL)
Nicole Gillam [LM/CM], age 26 (KSK)
Xek Sunsaber* [ST], age 23 (CEN)

Eamon Mac Dùbhghlas [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Damien Neusa [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Melissa Gaudreault [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Fredrick Kalmikov [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Phillip Johnson [RB], age 28 (KSK)
Gudmund Stolzman [DM], age 20 (PIS)
Émile Robin [DM], age 36 (KSK)
Aleksandra Sundberg [CM], age 18 (VAL)
Minerva Emond [AM], age 34 (EFL)
Shaun Bradwell [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Ketsia Ventura [AM/CF], age 24 (KSK)
Treszka Kovách [A/MC], age 16 (PAS)
Yara MacEachinn [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Meredith Nishiyaki [LW/RW], age 25 (KSK)
Emily Bradwell [ST], age 20 (KSK)

Burnaby Sport Club
Home ground: Stadium Konueira (60,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training facilities ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★★
Main rivals: Coquitlam United, Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL Championship (16): 4, 13, 16, 25, 29, 44, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 68, 74; runners-up: 56, 63, 67, 76
Coupe des Patriotes (3): 14, 23, 27; finalists: 8, 11, 24
Fanzines: Altitude Sickness, Two O'Clock Gun, Blue Patch Boys
Notable former players: Phillip Lozic, Thamior Liadon, Bernard Despatie, Maiev Feidhlim, Kari Zücker, Pierre Vasseur, Nacuémiró Buené, Andreas Bjerk, Ikra Yonte, Oliver Crossley, Deni Cowler, Olaf Haabjörn
Manager: Ryan Potter, age 59, Asst. manager: Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, age 43, First team coaches: Judith Sturgess, age 51; Bailey Sellwood, age 38; Lori Garland [CDG], age 36

History and records – The most major trophies, the most league titles, the country’s biggest name in soccer, the most productive youth academy. A big club that carefully nurtures its grassroots and community ties, and insistent on bringing though youth, a formula that has certainly worked for them but has sometimes led to persisting with players who just don’t have that extra one per cent.

Burnaby showed they can really put their minds to something when they won a third Patriotes Cup, but in the league they too often let things slip late meaning they were out of the title race much too early. Titan Pogbacar grew into his midfield commander role as the season went on and showed some real progress at the World Cup. Vangelis Anagnakis is the standout among a crop of transfer market acquisitions, hopefully adding some craft and creativity in the final third. Burnaby are always expected to be up for the trophies, and this prospect will depend on the growth of their group since last year.

Last five seasons: 3rd + Cup winner, 4th, 2nd, 3rd + Cup finalist, 1st + Cup winner
Players in: Damien Neusa (youth), Gudmund Stolzman (East Franz Ath), Vangelis Anagnakis (Fontwell Rovers, $1.5m), Treszka Kovách (Lunas), Meredith Nishiyaki (Les Castors, $0.8m)
Players out: Tios Pórmel Mufes (retired), Alexis Garrison (Wynleth, loan), Lori Garland (retired)

Oliver Crossley [GK], age 32 (TKT)
Milan Okumura [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Charles Favre [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Anthony Na [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Alex Llewellyn [LWB], age 22 (SYL)
Artem Baldov [RB], age 31 (KSK)
Karl Kagawa [CM], age 30 (KSK) C
Patrick Phelps [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Jason Dumoulin [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Billie Valls* [RW], age 26 (CNR)
Rachel Vanson* [ST], age 25 (CDG)

Michael Sveyn [GK], age 35 (KRY)
Kaelyn Ianokis [LB/RB], age 29 (KSK)
Ciaran Black [LB], age 31 (KSK)
Georgia Cloutier [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Inga-Lisa Jansson [RM], age 31 (NRH)
Rosalie Bourke [RW], age 29 (KSK)
Alessandro Bella [CM/AM], age 35 (SVG)
Donatien Csokonai [AM], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Emre Massinen [AM/CF], age 23 (KSK)
Toby Roswell [CF], age 18 (KSK)
Kylia Vukcevic [ST], age 23 (KSK)

Clayquot City Football Club
Home ground: Kanard Park (32,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: KFL Championship (2): 10, 26; runners-up: 53
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 10, 11; runners-up: 16
Notable former players: Seamus Wylten, Victor Clinton, Fabio Coimbra, Raizen Saikyomono, Joanna Rigby
Fanzine: Gold Star Republic
Manager: Laurel Tinker-Witt [ZWZ]; Asst. manager: Odveig Wheeler [STL], age 45; Coach: Eva Karven, age 37

History and records. A long track record where they’re usually in the top half but no better has bred a strange mix of frustrated ambition and fatalism. After all the rumours and chatter Margerie Pax has finally jumped ship for Kirkenes, and in comes Laurel Tinker-Witt, a rookie manager with ample experience of ups and downs at Strathcona, along with an overhaul of the playing staff. Preseason has seen some tactical experimentation as the team gets reassembled, with notable signings including Billie Valls who showed his creative threat at World Cup 96, and Oliver Crossley in goal, who knows the Kelssek Championship well.

Last 5 seasons: 7th, 8th, 10th, 4th, 6th
Players in: Oliver Crossley (Fontwell Rovers, ϑ0.37m/$1m), Alex Llewellyn (Emacuton, ϑ0.74m/$2m), Milan Okamura (Coquitlam, ϑ200k), Billie Valls (FC Conton, ϑ0.74m/$2m), Rachel Vanson (Bearden, ϑ280k/$0.75m), Toby Roswell (youth), Jason Dumoulin (Les Castors ϑ250k)
Players out: Dimitrije Azar (contract expiry), Olette Coleyn (retired), Luke Johnson (retired), Sigrun Holgersdottír (contract expiry), Millie McGowan (contract expiry)

Destry Lefranc [GK], age 34 (KSK) C
Wilsrë Quelausé [LB], age 35 (FFD)
Abel Manuko [CB], age 22 (CRN)
Mikko Violette [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Maude-Louise Welsh [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Mary Cailbhin [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Carl Gaudreault* [CM], age 28 (KSK)
Fyodor Dsyuba* [OM], age 26 (SVJ)
Ngakan Ketut Juli Arka [LM], age 28 (UMS)
Fang Chenguang* [RW], age 27 (CMT)
Tara Measley [CF], age 23 (KSK)

Trìona Mercer [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Janet Avila [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Elli Tinkler [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Leïla Desharnais [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Callie Powell [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Artem Paterson [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Callie Ong [RM], age 24 (KSK)
Annamay Hunter [AM/CF], age 19 (KSK)
Adon Johnson [LM/CM], age 32 (KSK)
Andraž Koprivc [ST], age 18 (MYT)

Coquitlam United Football Club
Home ground: Maillardville Park (20,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Main rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 28; runners-up: 51, 52, 66
Patriotes Cup (1): 21; finalists: 14
Fanzine: Bear-Proof Bins
Notable ex-players: Kassel Pokorný, Arjan Singh, Aldo Vocani, Dusty Clement, Pierre-Louis Laishram
Manager: Rachel Schroeder [NPH], age 63; Asst. manager: Mariano Lucio [TEQ], age 41; Coaches: Marietta Tesla [HIN], age 37; Irène Fekete [KSK], age 41

While bearing the name of only one of them, the club represents metropolitan Burnaby's eastern suburbs, and so are often nicknamed the Easties. Their ambitions of matching Burnaby SC have generally exceeded their actual ability to do so.

Although there was finally some upward movement for Coquie last season, losing star striker Maelle Sarada is the big story here and brings worries it could be back to square one. Schroder is leaning into it by going for more of a front four set-up. The team will be looking to Fyodor Dysuba for the creative spark more than ever but finishing them off will be something other players will need to step up to do in this new scheme.

Last five seasons: 11th, 15th, 15th, 17th, 12th
Players in: Abel Manuko (Belport Blasters, ϑ0.37m/$1m), Ngakan Ketut Juli Arka (Parsepidi Sempidi, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m), Andraž Koprivc (Ararat Severyan,free)
Players out: Maelle Sarada (Kirkenes, ϑ1.3m), John Parker (retired), Simon Barisstan (retired), Kâyetá Jírraósôás (Assn Ariddienne), Heidi Hopkins (Southbank Mariners)

Jane Townsend [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Revan Gotte [LB], age 25 (AHR)
Lief McLaren [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Hunter Pollock [DF], age 22 (XAN)
Aja Achilles* [D R/M RC], age 30 (EFL)
Gunnar Biltz [CM], age 20 (PIS)
Abdur Rahmaan Heather [CM], age 34 (EFL)
Cory Fisher [LM], age 22 (MYR)
Gervasio Maito* [RW], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Oakleigh Carpenter* [CF], age 31 (EFL)
Jaden Kasanga [ST], age 25 (SEM)

Lex Krause [GK], age 19 (KSK)
Coleen Brightley [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Markus Kozar [RB/LB], age 21 (KSK)
Danijel Pintarić [D L], age 18 (MYT)
Ian Paquin [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Anton Zivkovic [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Richard MacEwan [M C], age 34 (KSK)
Anni Phelps [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Pauline Chupryna [RB/RM], age 30 (KSK)
Rashid Habeeb [M L], age 34 (HTK)
Sofie Mylonakis [AM/CF], age 23 (KSK)
Vance Sequin [CAM], age 25 (XAN)
İlham Kazimov [ST], age 34 (TMR)
Philip Chan [ST], age 18 (CRN)

Hamiltonian Cambria Football Club
Home ground: B.A. Johnston Field (24,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National Northern (1): 58
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Fanzines: Dragon's Breath Mints
Notable former players: Dario Tule, Tomas Guisao, Roksana Koroleva, Anke Waechter, Mesi Klarlmas
Manager: Hannah Wilton [QUE], age 51 Asst. manager: Ashton Moore [EUR], age 39; Coaches: Kimiko Koizumi [HIN], age 39; John Parker [KSK], age 37

Like its post-industrial home city, Cambria clings to its blue-collar identity as a club even as its present-day reality is globalized, cosmopolitan, and services-oriented, down to the highly foreign coaching staff. And like its city, it has ambitions of proving itself against the bigger clubs while resenting its place in the global football player supply chain as a place where up-and-coming stars come to get final assembly for a few years before being sold on to a bigger, richer team. Such as the one made up of effete big-city folk from Kirkenes. Ugh.

Cambria’s calling card under Wilton has been a positionally fluid style, the adroit use of Eastfielders, and brief spurts of irrational hope they’ll qualify for the IFCF Challengers Cup followed by inevitable sinking into the middle of the table. Trevor Cantwell could be a big loss, Hunter Pollock could be a big gain, but overall this seems like some nice transfer business as they try, once again, to repeat such heady accomplishments, with a vague attempt to get younger talent in: high risk with hope of high reward.

Last five seasons: 12th, 9th, 7th, 11th, 11th
Players in: Lex Krause (Océanic U21, ϑ0.1m), Danijel Pintaric (Liria Prizren), Hunter Pollock (Novonaya, ϑ0.2m), Gunnar Biltz (FC Torshavn), Cory Fisher (Riverboro, ϑ0.1m/$0.3m), Phillip Chan (Crprostran National Football Academy)
Players out: Erica Perez (Kirkenes, ϑ0.4m), Trevor Cantwell (Emberton Reds, ϑ0.75m/$2m)

Lee Allen [GK], age 35 (KSK)
Jens Carlquist* [DL], age 33 (PIS)
Troy Painter [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Nahida Apjohn [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Georgia Blatchford [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Eustaquio Abaya* [CM], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Fredrick Faubert [CM], age 31 (KSK) C
Joseph Kranz* [CAM], age 28 (STL)
Zoé Viggo [RW], age 22 (KSK)
Kathleen Rose [LW/ST], age 26 (KSK)
Alexandra Wilson [CF], age 32 (KSK)

Zoé St-Cyr [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Haran Madjowski [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Andreas Glass [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Joseph Bronson [RB/CB], age 24 (KSK)
Anton Ciar [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Max Batman [RM], age 25 (KSK)
Sophia Hannes [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Josh Bradwell [CM/LM], age 26 (KSK)
Diego McManamon [AM], age 25 (KSK)
Maude Tamiko [LW/CF], age 23 (KSK)
Tanner Young [ST], age 18 (KSK)

Kawarthas District Football Association
Home ground: Redmord Point (16,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National runners-up: 62, 70, 78
Rivals: Redswyth Red Stars, Saintsport Heath
Notable ex-players: Phineas Betteridge, Lojze Kokalkj, Rolf Seyfried
Fanzine: Lakefront Property Guide
Manager: Aleksandr Lukonov [STL], age 46; Assistant manager: Mason Blueman [KSK], age 44; First team coaches: Laurence Malanda [KSK], age 34

Technically speaking the club is the representative team of the three counties of rural-ish idyll between Redswyth and the northern sprawl of metropolitan Kirkenes. As a practical matter it’s in the unusual position of also being the organizing body for non-professional soccer in its region. While careful not to get too distant from this convenient source of fan loyalty, the first team itself is more and more of a separate entity and in the past few years has seen investment and seats on its board taken up by certain Siovanija and Teusland persons who have recreational properties in the area. The club’s professional first team plays in Llandewi, the largest city of a region which is increasingly becoming southern Redswyth. The arrivals of Joseph Kranz and Eustaquio Abaya signal ambition to beat relegation, and not just that. It’s setting up the fight at the bottom of the table to be a riveting one, and putting a lot of clubs that have gotten pretty comfortable coasting along on notice.

Last season: 2nd (National)
Players in: Jens Carlquist (Northbrook Diamonds, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m), Georgia Blatchford (St. David, ϑ0.3m), Eustaquio Abaya (North Laithland), Joseph Kranz (1912 Stelburg, ϑ0.28m/$0.75m), Tanner Young (youth)
Players out: Caleb Breathnach (Mazinaw Vanorian, ϑ0.5m/$1.2m)

Jenas Maraipu* [GK], age 29 (KSK/ARI)
Seosamh Mac Ceallach [LB], age 32 (KSK)
Natalia Konarik [CB/LB], age 28 (KSK)
Bleke Durocher [CB], age 26 (KSK) C
Kweon Hyeok-Joon [RB], age 23 (QUE)
Aurora Merelu* [CDM/CAM], age 25 (SAJ)
Dong Yichun [CM], age 21 (YZH/NZG)
Jan Van Dijcke [LW], age 29 (CNR)
Satria Wiradarma [RM], age 31 (PCU)
Yob Yeyeh Aan* [AM/ST], age 24 (BNJ)
Lacina Issoumou [ST], age 26 (MYT/KET)

Erica Perez [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Brian Kilcullen [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Allison Tucker [LB/CB], age 36 (KSK)
Joseph-Jean Compagnie [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Lazar Soltész [CB/RB], age 16 (PAS)
Colm Lumsden [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Oskari Ross [DM], age 19 (KSK)
Monica Saint-Pierre [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Damien Store [DM], age 22 (KSK)
Sydney Pouliot [CM/LM], age 21 (KSK)
Peter Markov [LM/AM], age 25 (KSK)
Maelle Sarada [CF], age 27 (KSK)
Catheline Matthias [ST], age 37 (NPH)

Kirkenes Football Club
Home ground: Exhibition Place (38,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 9, 18, 37, 42, 75; runners-up: 60, 70
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 19
IFCF Champions League (1): 16; runners-up: 17
IFCF Associations Trophy runners-up: 18
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 14
Rivals: CF Outineau, Burnaby SC, Passerine
Notable ex-players: Darach Salthill, Victor Nyquist, Bors Warwick, Quinten van der Ven, Ceferino Audiol, Hannah Devore, Bastian Wolff
Fanzines: Rubber Pellets Digest, Centre of the Universe
Manager: Margerie Pax [CMT], age 59; Assistant manager: Nigella Daywell [KSK], age 49; Coaches: Irène Fekete [KSK], age 38; Brad Brunelle [KSK], age 42; Areke Shinra [KSK], age 38; Cory Ferguson [KSK], age 36

History and records. The biggest club in Kelssek’s biggest city, and also in the country if you go by subscribing members, until recently the Red Firm tended to hover near the top without getting the trophies they so desperately crave. As a study in contradictions it oozes old money and the liberal cosmopolitan outlook of its city, but harbours ultras with links to organized crime known mostly for fascist salutes and indiscriminate thuggery. If there’s one Kelssek club to base the rich-kid, bullying bad guys of a sports movie for kids on, it’s this one. Also plays at Waterfront Dome sometimes.

In very Kirkenes FC news, they’re kicking out the manager who won them the Champions League, and shattered their own national record for an incoming transfer fee. After three IFCF finals in a row, Daniel Archer has been contract non-renewed. The club’s going for shock therapy with a new manager, another league record signing with Yob Yeyeh Aan coming in for a stunning ϑ3 million (7.7 mn USD!!). Margerie Pax has been given the chance to remould this squad, turning over 17 players in a massive squad renewal, while Lacina Issoumou and Jenas Maraipu are the key foundations that have been retained. Other key additions are Kweon, who will bring much-needed quality in the full-back positions, and Sarada, a deadly finisher who will push Issoumou for more consistent performances. How quickly will this all come together, and how patient will this notoriously fickle fanbase be if this doesn’t deliver straight away? Hard to predict anything but a title challenge – but it’s never an easy task to get a squad to integrate with such huge turnover.

Last five seasons: 5th, 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th
Players in: Erica Perez (Hamiltonian, ϑ0.4m), Lazar Soltész (Real Troubalose), Colm Lumsden (Hamiltonian ϑ0.25m), Kweon Hyeok-Joon (FC Longview, ϑ1.8m/$4.5m), Aurora Merelu (Stormers, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Maelle Sarada (Coquitlam Utd, ϑ1.3m), Sydney Pouliot (CS Saint-Rémy, ϑ0.35m), Oskari Ross (youth), Yob Yeyeh Aan (FK Arsika, ϑ3m/$7.7m)
Players out: Kyle dos Santos (Malabon, ϑ1.8m/$4.5m), Hannah Devore (retired), Bastian Wolff (TSV Sankt Gustaf, free), Cory Ferguson (retired), Solveig Vedmark (FC Torshavn ϑ0.35m/$1m), Alberto Rendon (Anomalies, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Areke Shinra (retired)

Alison Troczynski [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Karon Murell* [LB], age 26 (MRT)
Marc Wenger [CB], age 29 (KSK)
Sasha Stepanov [CB], age 27 (CMT)
Crispin Fremont [RB], age 29 (NPH)
Tessa Locke [CM], age 28 (CDG/QUE)
Neil Ferry [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Akhil Neviud* [RM], age 25 (SRS)
Anke Waechter* [LW], age 28 (VAL) C
Marten Solomonson [AM C], age 27 (PIS)
Caspian Garberg* [AM LC/ST], age 24 (VAL)

Chelsea McLain [GK], age 27 (CDG)
Dominic Tessier [GK], age 19 (KSK)
Jordan Mansbridge [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Ross Vetrone [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Brendan Crawford [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Nicole Boudrias [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Miles Gerry [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Kieran McCurdy [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Belaj-Rilan Dar [LM], age 23 (QUS/SRS)
Kevin Joseph [AM], age 25 (KSK)
Senad Tkalcic [RW], age 23 (MYT)
Émîróînó Üjíkân [OM], age 33 (FFD)
Aidan Caoidheach [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Ariana Coulter [ST], age 23 (KSK)

Latrobe Athletic and Football Club
Home ground: Macquarie Docklands (55,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Clayquot City
Honours: Kelssek Championship (8): 2, 14, 21, 24, 34, 53, 69, 78; runners-up: 55, 64, 65, 74
Coupe des Patriotes (3): 4, 24, 26; runners-up: 1, 12
IFCF Champions League runners-up: 10; IFCF Challengers Cup runners-up: 6
Fanzines: That's Not the Try Line, Lad Romance
Notable ex-players: Ruslan Demetriev, Aleksander Lukonov, Raïf Ducharne, Bridget Coombe
Manager: Obey Chidiebere [BNJ], age 51; Asst. manager: Reeve Sheehan [BRE], age 43; Coaches: Iroha Irei [HIN/KSK], age 38;

History and records. Arguably better-known for its rugby team, this club gets your heart racing in their red and white, be my Docklands dream tonight... Latrobe certainly justified their championship favourites status last year, though they might have liked to have mounted more of a challenge for the three other trophies they were in contention for. It’s more a reflection of how other clubs have strengthened in response than any negative commentary on their off-season moves that it should be closer this year, yet arguably needing only augmentation to the squad rather than the full purge some other contenders have gone for speaks to their strength. For now, Obey Chidebere can do no wrong.

Last five seasons: 1st, 3rd + Cup winner, 6th, 6th + Cup winner, 2nd
Players in: Dominic Tessier (youth), Sasha Stepanov (Inter Nantwich, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Akhil Neviud (Colbrook City, ϑ1.1m/$3m)
Players out: Enyinnaya Udegbunam (Mar Azul, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Lubruose Prape (contract expiry), Chike Obident (Outineau, ϑ1.25m)

Ivan Bantle [GK], age 20 (PIS)
Ariane St-Cyr [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Noémie Hwong [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Blaire Convery [CB], age 29 (KSK) C
Michel Grandpuce [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Aerona Bradwell* [DM], age 26 (KSK)
Nathan Djamena [CM], age 29 (KSK)
Lena Whalen* [RCM], age 27 (DAR)
Giovanna Savogliardi* [RM/AM], age 29 (TKT)
Jason Dumoulin [LM], age 22 (KSK)
Han Ma-Gyo [CF/SS], age 35 (CMT)

Eamon Jensen [GK], age 30 (KSK)
Ellen Troulos [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Cathy Hanselmann [LB/CB], age 36 (KSK)
Corrine Lamoureaux [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Robert Gardijan [LB], age 18 (KSK)
Mathilde Boudjelal [CM], age 19 (KSK)
Jourdain Luthier [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Bruno Boulerice [CM], age 34 (KSK)
Alix-Ambre Destry [RW], age 30 (KSK)
Terence Alder [CM], age 33 (KSK)
Mark Rieger [AM], age 25 (KSK)
Adrian Mearns [ST], age 24 (KSK)

Club de football Les Castors
Home ground: Place Saint-Luc
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (4): 20, 22, 38, 43 runners-up: 54
Rivals: CF Outineau
Notable ex-players: François Saint-Louis
Manager: Léonie Lapierre, age 47, Asst. manager Max Gianco, age 47

In times long past, Les Castors were one of the teams that came to mind when you said “Outineau derby”. But the Brave Beavers have been largely out of the picture since they were relegated from the Championship over two decades ago, and barely even an average National side for the bulk of it. Les Castors have beaten the odds to survive two years in a row, raising the question of whether the odds are just wrong. They’ve had key players poached and are tipped to go down again despite what might otherwise seem to have been an interesting recruitment haul in the transfer market. It’s an experienced lineup which could prove the doubters wrong once again.

Players in: Ivan Bantle (Northbrook Diamonds, free), Ellen Troulos (Mazinaw, ϑ0.2m), Robert Gardijan (NGSA Ulyanof), Giovanna Savogliardi (Crimsonhawke, ϑ0.5m/$1.3m), Bruno Boulerice (Magnaeus City, undisclosed)
Players out: Meredith Nishiyaki (Burnaby, ϑ0.4m), Coleman Marley (Wynleth, ϑ0.25m), Jean-Luc Boisclair (Raven Thöni, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m)

Slaven Bajalica [GK], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Logane Lamoureaux [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Albert Gnaybri [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Graeme Day [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Max Loganach [LB/RB], age 33 (KSK)
Ewan Vespertine* [CM], age 25 (CEN) C
Geraldine Claw [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Kuldeep Lowens* [RM], age 22 (SRS)
Padraig Sielski [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Teja Putra Kusuma [AM/ST], age 27 (UMS)
Cuauhtemoc Mitznahuatl* [ST], age 24 (TLA/TKT)

Estelle Bailey [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Bertrand Paré [D RC], age 36 (KSK)
Colin Steward [CB], age 17 (KSK)
Mandy Longpré [CM], age 29 (KSK)
Estelle Melde [CM/AM], age 32 (KSK)
Sandrine McLeod [LW], age 28 (KSK)
Julius Fournier [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Klaus Larsson [OM], age 36 (FFD)
Tyrone Daly [AM], age 24 (KSK)
Trìona Smith [CF], age 22 (KSK)
Winn Twillmeyer [ST], age 20 (KSK)
Tatjana Pistor [F C], age 36 (KSK)

Mazinaw Vanorian Football Club
Home ground: Crowchilds (18,100)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Strathcona Internationals
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 19; runners-up: 66
Kelssek National (1): 78; runners-up: 68; National South (1): 59
Fanzine: Tricky Trees
Manager: Ren Fang (YZH), age 43; Assistant manager: Annabel Curtis (KSK), age 49; Coaches: Pherem Mutsuga (HIN), age 39

There is no evidence of any historical link between Valanora and this club in the high plains city of Mazinaw. This club’s name instead certainly reflects the long-time popularity of that country’s league and national team among fans in Kelssek in the era when football was a niche sport and real fans watched the games on satellite from Atlantian Oceania.

Mazinaw have won immediate promotion back to the top flight and have overhauled the squad to ensure they won’t be going down again. But that’s also what they said the last time they were in this situation... Ren Fang has gotten the plaudits for firing up the squad again and his first division managerial debut will be a test for him and the squad. It would be a travesty to suffer relegation having brought in players like Melde, Kusuma, and Lowens.

Last five seasons: 1st (Nat’l), 19th, 14th, 16th, 13th
Players in: Estelle Bailey (Burnaby U21), Graeme Day (Watermeet, ϑ0.2m), Colin Steward (Burnaby U18), Estelle Melde (Troubalose, ϑ0.3m/$1m), Kuldeep Lowens (Olympia Arkintoofle, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Julius Fournier (Pembina, ϑ0.25m), Teja Putra Kusuma (Pesub Ubung, ϑ1.1m/$2.7m), Cuauhtemoc Mitznahuatl (Eivora Ath, ϑ0.7m/$1.8m)
Players out: Christophe Violette (retired), Doug Magennis (retired)

Aidan Dupuis [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Cole Chandler [LB], age 30 (KSK)
Putu Satria Wibawa [CB], age 24 (PCU)
Timo Thomsen* [CB], age 30 (KSK) C
Sorcha Cleeves [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Tihomir Misita [DM], age 24 (KSK/FFD)
Eire Saint-Pierre [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Jordyn Mah* [CM], age 32 (QUE)
James Kagawa [ST], age 24 (KSK)
Louise Efimov-Tremblay [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Aurora Nilsen* [ST], age 24 (VAL)

Scotia MacDonald [GK], age 37 (KSK)
Mark Bhàsa [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Lance Atkinson [D L], age 36 (KSK)
Volodymyr Casiraghi [RB/LB], age 19 (KSK)
Nathan Tsacheilidis [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Tessa Dryden [CB/LB], age 24 (KSK)
Sven Fuchs [CB], age 23 (STL)
Oskari Perry [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Issac Lafrenière [M LC], age 36 (KSK)
Stéphanie Desharnais [RW], age 29 (KSK)
Delphine Therrien [AM], age 20 (KSK)
Chevalier Bay [AMF], age 35 (EFL)
Laure-Marie Simon [ST], age 19 (KSK)

Océanic club de football Langlois
Home ground: Stade des Pacifiques (40,280)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: CF Saint-Richard, CF Outineau
Honours: Kelssek Championship (8): 5, 11, 17, 19, 30, 56, 57, 66; runners-up: 49, 71
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 2, 15; runners-up: 13
Fanzines: Coach-marde, Aux larmes salés
Notable ex-players: Kiera Weiram, Zilar Galharretborde, Tyler Hodgson, Puxjodaskar Lohánares
Manager: Brigitte Coppinger [NPH], age 48, Asst. manager: Kiera Weiram [MRN], age 43

History and records.History and records[/url]. Many dispute its claim to be the oldest football club in Kelssek, fewer dispute its history of innovation and excellence in tactical experimentation and training methods. After the meteoric rise to the top, this was a little bit of a come-down. Aurora Nilsen found some limits as defenders learned how to contain her goalscoring the second time around. Océanic haven’t really gone for any flashy signings, leading many to see them as likely to be near the top but also-rans rather than serious challengers.

Last five seasons: 4th, 1st, 12th, 8th, 7th
Players in: Mark Bhàsa (Pembina, ϑ0.25m), Volodymyr Casiraghi (youth), Nathan Tsacheilidis (Saintsport ϑ0.15m), Sven Fuchs (VfL Reinbronn ϑ0.3m/$0.8m),
Players out: Oskari Yamamoto (Fast Car ϑ0.24m/$0.63m), Norue Busokhu (retired), Fioniann Baalbaki (retired), Sara Violette (Passerine, ϑ0.3m)

Thimiscles Seanclair [GK], age 39 (YSP)
Alain-Elric Sauvé [LB], age 27 (KSK)
Errol Tellier [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Lourence Hupe [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Tobert Usher* [RB], age 28 (KSK) C
Ronin Otero [CM], age 25 (QAD)
Jarmo Ytsdan* [CM], age 28 (SRS)
Tallin Reed [RM], age 26 (NPH)
Chike Obident [RW/AM], age 24 (KSK)
János rue Belois [LM/RM], age 34 (KSK)
Sebastian Ellex-Mar* [ST], age 24 (CEN)

Maxime Carrieri [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Sonya Lau [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Connor Magill [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Jason Yuanjunsson REN [RB], age 21 (YZH/GRF)
Milislav Gucetic [LB/RB], age 21 (MYT)
Logane Nordet [DM], age 25 (KSK)
Nadina Popov [CM/DM/AM], age 24 (CMT)
Emmanuelle Authier [CM/AM], age 20 (KSK)
Pierre van der Winkel [AM], age 30 (KSK)
Laurie Rajic [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Boglárka Czakó [LW/RW], age 16 (PAS)
Tomás Guisao [RM], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Mint Leaf [RW/AM], age 33 (CRY)
Éric Pinard [AM], age 20 (KSK)
Phillippe Lavoie [CF], age 26 (KSK)
Rémy Niemi [ST], age 20 (KSK)
Danielle Maradrogba [AM/F RC], age 34 (KSK)

Club de football Outineau
Home ground: Stade Olympique (58,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC, Langlois Océanic, CS Saint-Rémy, CF Les Castors
Honours: KFL Championship (11): 12, 15, 27, 33, 41, 50, 60, 63, 67, 73, 76; runners-up: 59, 75, 77, 88
Coupe des Patriotes (5): 5, 13, 16, 17, 22; runners-up: 21, 25
Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy (1): 18
Icons and legends: Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet, Ashley Douglass, Brigitte Coppinger, Adam Corvin
Notable former players: Blake McDonagh, Gabriel Lapierre, James McDonald, Loïc Maçon-Petrault, Issac Lafrenière
Fan channels: Tourtière congelé, Latte-Sipping Cock Muncher TV
Manager: Romain Dupuis, age 56 Coaches: Jean-Marc Arndeau, age 41; Michael Cabrallo, age 39; Kimiko Koizumi [HIN], age 37

History and records. One of Kelssek football’s traditional powers, they hold the record for the most Patriotes Cup wins and are one of three clubs to have won a domestic double.

The league championship only just eluded them, yet again – they haven’t finished below second in four years, but have only won one title in that time. A little frustrating as they strive to figure out and solve that final piece of the puzzle. In a surprise move, young winger Chike Obident has transferred from reigning champions Latrobe, which could supply some needed flair in the attack. They’ve also secured the services of experienced striker Danielle Maradrogba; everyone will admit she’s peaked, but she’s seen it all, got a World Cup loser medal, and could offer goals as well as a respected veteran voice in the locker room. A team on the cusp, but needing to take a final leap.

Last five seasons: 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 8th
Players in: Rémy Niemi (youth), Chike Obident (Latrobe, ϑ1.25m), Boglárka Czakó (Stilinkeep), Danielle Maradrogba (Coret Hawks, undisclosed)
Players out: Aleksandra Isanovic (Nyva Zvornik, ϑ0.9m/$2.75m)

Zara Ishizaki [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Stéphanie Kouam [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Taras Paulkin [CB], age 20 (PYA)
Christina Grange* [CB], age 26 (MRT) C
Jaya Hadi Gunawan [RB], age 23 (UMS)
Taium Oldauw* [CM], age 28 (SRS)
Guilliame Honoré [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Jordyn Okazawa [CM/AM], age 27 (KSK)
Sara Violette [LW], age 32 (KSK)
Oscar Doeple [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Guiseppe Allegri Gentile* [ST], age 25 (ZEN)

Nathaniel Williams [GK], age 29 (KSK)
Aërgad Becdelièvre [CB], age 20 (GVH)
Jasmine Gallagher [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Tuomas Rajic [RB/RM], age 19 (KSK)
Risteárd McGregers [MF], age 31 (EQS)
Marcus Chatham [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Angéline Ibanez [LM], age 26 (KSK)
Markus Oyvind [AM C], age 35 (KSK)
Martinius Enge [AMC/ST], age 21 (VAL)
Drî Tòr [F C], age 31 (KSK/FFD)

Passerine Football Club
Home ground: Portedowns Park (26,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL National (3): 60, 66, 68
Fan media: Abusive Tweets, Pitchside Hops
Notable ex-players: Zoé Goh-Lemaire, Ronin Otero, Agapeto Licea
Manager: Analor Avalor (KOR), age 52, Asst. manager: Brayden Welland, age 39; Coaches: Sean Clarke, age 40; Lewis Brockton, age 35

Records and history. Has fashioned itself into a football club for those who like to sip an IPA (now supplied by the Terembev conglomerate) from a plastic cup at the stadium and don't mind finishing tenth being considered an accomplishment. Fans look forward to an inevitable mid-table finished followed by the stadium being the site of a summertime concert calendar of electronica raves. If the fans have misgivings about hiring their local rivals’ assistant manager to take the helm, Analor Avalor has yet to hear of them, yet the grumblings will certainly start quickly if things don’t get off to a good start. Notable signings that have them hoping of a top-half finish: Zenic striker picked up at the World Cup, and some Squornshelan big name who can really middle the field, apparently.

Last five seasons: 16th, 10th, 13th, 13th, 10th
Players in: Jasmine Gallagher (youth), Taium Oldauw (Shenmi, ϑ0.8m/$2.1m), Jordyn Okazawa (St. David, ϑ0.15m), Sara Violette (Océanic, ϑ0.3m), Guiseppe Allegir Gentile (FZF, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Tuomas Rajic (youth)
Players out: Sandy Fisher (Tanrısal, ϑ0.75m/$2m), Guilliame Magill (Zvezda Vlaikograd ϑ0.6m/$1.7m), Xaviér Lacroix (retired), Lewis Brockton (retired), Malone Newport (contract expiry)

Li Lindholm* [GK], age 28 (VAL)
Hipolito Cegarra [RB], age 33 (KSK/FFD)
Jôs Ôsgân* [CB], age 24 (KSK/FFD)
Napoléon Lalande [CB], age 22 (CMT)
Chrissy Larmer [RB/LB], age 25 (CDG)
Milan Linden [DM], age 28 (KSK)
Maria Hadjipavlou [CM], age 25 (VDR)
Lydia Gomboult [CM], age 29 (MRT)
Madison Longstaff* [MF], age 21 (CDG)
Hazmar Roger [AMF/CMF], age 25 (EFL) C
Avril Lapierre [ST], age 26 (KSK)

Ruslan Fermier [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Marco Santoro [RB], age 17 (CRN)
Tegan Earrach [LB], age 35 (KSK)
Sarafine Latendresse [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Marilou Groulx [RB], age 21 (KSK)
Cherita Sheikh-Renard [DM], age 36 (EFL)
René Esposito [DM/CM], age 19 (KSK)
Alain Chan [RM], age 30 (KSK)
Anastasia Cederbergh [RM/CM], age 22 (TKT)
Romy Métisser [CM/AM], age 20 (KSK)
Artemios Ostend [LM/LW], age 18 (KSK)
Corrine Bourquette [LW/CF], age 24 (KSK)
Florian Berkut [ST], age 32 (NPH)

Club sportif de Saint-Rémy
Home ground: Stade Intersat (38,263)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 8, 23, 55, 61, 62; runners-up: 57, 58, 72
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 3
Rivals: CF Outineau
Fanzine: Ceux qui mange tous les pogos, Carte-cadeaux de Dieu
Notable former players: Ian Sinclair, Brayden Custworth, Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, Greta Enger, Faragó Aranya, Aneurin Wakering, Denig Regnault, Arsène de Saintyon, Lio Turnau, Charles Linton-Arbour
Manager: Jonathan Dubois [KSK], age 47; Asst. manager: Gary Allard, age 55; Coaches: Gabriel Davies, age 40; Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne, age 38

History and records. The club of a large industrial city that fancies itself as more down-to-earth and friendly in contrast to their self-conceived stereotype of people from Outineau. More than a decade on from the “deux glorieuses” league titles, CSSR are striving to do better than making the Challengers Cup occasionally and aren’t making much headway. On the face of it, they’ve done some marvellous transfer business, but in a season where many teams are also splashing the cash this is probably about enough to maintain their current situation. Yet the fans insist players like Hadjipavlou and Cederbergh bring an certain something, and if it’s based on more than just YourTube compilations, that could have some upside hopes for this season. Jonathan Dubois wants to build a more fluid, fast-paced team to pull them back into the elite, so we’ll see how that goes.

Last five seasons: 10th, 7th, 9th, 7th, 3rd
Players in: Marco Santoro (Veriasod Wolves, $0.65m), Maria Hadjipavlou (Valletta, ϑ0.9m/$2.5m), Anastasia Cederbergh (Fort Viljan Northern, ϑ0.6m/$1.8m), Artemios Ostend (youth), Marilou Groulx (CF Outineau U21), René Esposito (youth)
Players out: Liam Wallace (Xai 1919, free), Rodney Bright (Colwnyian Vale, free), Lio Turnau (Krutenau Kickers, undisclosed), Osman Bennouna (retired), Charles Linton-Arbour (retired), Bruno Silva (retired), Sydney Pouliot (Kirkenes, ϑ0.35m)

Jade Houpert [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Patrice Morin [D LR], age 31 (KSK)
Wisnunanda Adi Putra* [CB], age 27 (UMS)
Sandrine Lalande [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Kaley Harkness [LB/RB], age 29 (TKT)
Alisse Duclair [CB/DM], age 30 (KSK)
Timothée Boisvert [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Anne-Marie Lamoureaux [CM], age 34 (KSK)
Kaiden Pépin* [CM/AM], age 27 (KSK) C
Hektör Sârró [AM], age 22 (KSK/FFD)
Théo Esposito* [CF], age 26 (KSK)

Jolie Gauvreau [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Callie Troulos [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Myriad Yang [CB], age 34 (KSK)
Aaron Dupuis [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Justin Gollander [RB], age 31 (KSK)
Gerry Walsh [CM], age 26 (KRY)
Olivier Lee [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Alec Haruneïta [RM], age 21 (KSK)
Antonina Kazankova [RM], age 24 (PYA)
Noah-Elliot Robins [LM], age 26 (KSK)
Liùsaidh Wojcik [LW/ST], age 18 (KSK)

Club de football Saint-Richard
Home ground: Stade Michel-Beaulieu (19,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (1): 35
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9
Rivals: Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Moules frites
Manager: Maude-Louise Arsenault, age 43; Asst. manager: Kristian Mashtian, age 41; Coaches: Alexandre von Mertens, age 38, Bruno Silva (DRP/HIN), age 37

Les Navigateurs pride themselves on the ethos of being close to the community, and a squad primarily made up of gars de chez nous, youth players from the local area who came up through its academy. The sentimental second-favourite club of many, whose presence in the first division and commitment to its identity confirms the romance of sport is not dead. For a long time they were solid mid-table mainstays, but it just takes a bad year or two and they suffered the indignity of a shock relegation at the hands of their derby rivals Océanic on the final day of season 70, a trauma they’re just starting to put behind them.

Last five seasons: 13th, 16th, 11th, 15th, 12th
Players in: Kaley Harkness (First FC of Avanaroch, ϑ0.4m/$1m), Wisnunanda Adi Putra (Pesetih Titih, ϑ0.2m/$0.5m), Hektör Sârró (Kingstown Ath, ϑ0.25m), Liùsaidh Wojcik (Clayquot U18), Joli Gauvreau (youth)
Players out: Jeanne Makarniz (Traal Athletics), Jason McGwire (retired), Yara Mearns (Union Lachaîne, free), Juan Marc Valdéz (retired)

Mavrik Rowland [GK], age 28 (KSK)
James Jouppi [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Martín Ferrari [CB], age 30 (VLD)
Sarah Pritchard [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Kurispin Moloses* [RB], age 31 (FFD/KSK)
Sonya Verenichnaya [CM], age 25 (PYA)
Goulwen Baudrillart [CM], age 28 (OAM)
Lojze Kokalj* [LW], age 33 (STL)
Turid Bergfalk [AM], age 29 (SRS)
Sammy Mao* [RW/CF], age 21 (KSK)
Larissa Campanella [FW], age 34 (VLD) C

Theoren Lee [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Seamus Kennedy [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Vasily Luzin [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Russell McDougal [RB], age 34 (KSK)
Eoin Mac Dùbhghlas [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Hillary Marconi [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Julius Martineau [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Natalia Drury [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Aaron Lyybeck [AM C], age 31 (KSK)
Christine van Dusen [LW/RW], age 22 (KSK)
Conan Batori [RM], age 30 (KSK)
Claire Glass [ST], age 26 (KSK)
Brandon Soinen [ST], age 26 (KSK)
Bastian Østby [ST], age 16 (VAL)

Shearwater Football Club
Home ground: Kingswharf (40,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Port City, Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Southwest Stand Dispatch, Yellow Brick Road
Honours: IFCF Champions League (1): 11
KFL Championship (4): 36, 40, 70, 71; runners up: 69, 73
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 21
Icons and legends: Shaheen Taleb, Karen, Damien Halliger, Loisé Camserhe, Tara Kreidel, Brion Steinno, Manda Iara, Timurdogan Yerli, Cathal Gallagher
Manager: Jacquéline Lapierre, age 41 (KSK) Asst. manager: Tzevaada Muir (MRN), age 39 Coaches: Hannah Devore (CDG), age 39

History and records. Founded as a sports club for the personnel of a Kelssek Navy base, the club no longer has formal links to the military but does reference this history the club crest’s resemblance to a ship’s badge. Under Olaf Jurtanen, were the first Kelssek club to win the Champions League, or any IFCF/UICA trophy for that matter.

Missing out not just on Champions League but on IFCF entirely – albeit quite narrowly – is the signal things needed some drastic change, and whether Jurtanen jumped or was pushed is all academic. Jacqueline Lapierre’s last managerial experience was saving Star of Confederation from relegation in three weeks as an interim, but if she’s picked up anything from Olaf Jurtanen since then, this will be her chance to show it. Rising star Sammy Mao is going to be carrying more of the attacking load with Larissa Campanella’s ability being increasingly questioned by the fanbase, while Lojze Kokalj has also been a dependable creative force.

Last five seasons: 8th, 6th, 5th, 9th, 4th
Players in: Theoren Lee (Union Lachaine, ϑ0.5m), Seamus Kennedy (Wynleth, ϑ0.25m), Vasily Luzin (Star of Confederation, ϑ0.25m), Bastian Østby (Night Academy), Hillary Marconi (youth), Natalia Drury (youth)
Players out: Cathal Gallagher (retired)

Ross Soderling [GK], age 30 (KSK)
Theo Capella [LB], age 36 (CAD)
Peter Calbert [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Garrett O'Shea [CB], age 34 (KSK)
Almarc deu Rostraire [RB], age 18 (AUP)
Girolamo Alcides [CM], age 34 (MRC) C
Cralt-Zorno Inu* [CM], age 31 (QUS)
Torres Chung [LM/CM], age 20 (KSK)
Irfan Hakemi* [CM/AM], age 32 (KSK)
Annabel Eakins [RM], age 24 (KSK)
John Polito* [ST], age 29 (KSK)

Robert Breacher [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Oregon Lévesque [CB], age 33 (KSK)
Viktor Fløtre [CB], age 16 (VAL)
Remigio Suescun [CB], age 24 (KSK/FFD)
Rhys Remillard [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Bryan Cairns [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Colm Jenkins [AM], age 23 (KSK)
Jan Kabanov [ST], age 24 (KSK)
Cateline Droullin [ST], age 17 (GVN)
Musa Dugalić [ST], age 19 (MYT)

Star of Confederation
Home ground: The Domain (22,565)
Honours: Kelssek National runners-up: 66
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Das Kapital
Manager: Bryce Graughan, age 43; Asst. manager: Ryan Dumont, age 45; Coaches: Miller West (BRE), age 37

The club from the federal capital Neorvins was humming along for decades in the lower divisions until about 15 years ago when it overhauled its staff and built a professional, even technocratic approach to “high performance” and scouting, based more on sports management textbooks than hard won experience slogging through muddy pitches among the concrete towers of the Kirkenes suburbs.

A steady mid-table finish was welcomed last season, even if the dream of the Challengers Cup slipped away in the last two months. But with incoming transfer business consisting mostly of unknown wonderkids, there’s a mix of anticipation from seeing their YourTube skills compilations and fear that they’ll spend the season getting the stuffing kicked out of them by adults. Jason Franke’s breakout season attracted immediate attention on the transfer market and the money waved at them by the Globalists seemed too good to ignore, meaning they’re looking for the future of their midfield all over again. Hopefully, being on the edge of a relegation battle will be the worst case.

Last five seasons: 9th, 12th, 8th, 17th, 16th
Players in: Almarc deu Rostraire (Alexia Academie), Viktor Fløtre (Night Academy), Cateline Droullin (Akademiezh Mell-Droad Gouvanarch), Musa Dugalić (Austin City, ϑ0.3m/$0.9m)
Players out: Vasily Luzin (Shearwater, ϑ0.25m), Jason Franke (Strathcona, ϑ0.5m), Joseph Denham (retired)

Ellen Underwood [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Stuart Markov [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Trifonas Tolakis [CB], age 34 (VDR)
Kim Bo-Ram [CB], age 23 (CMT)
Jason Franke [RB/RM], age 25 (KSK)
Stéphanie Wang* [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Mhara Vera* [CM], age 32 (NYK)
Kite Rocastle [CM/AM], age 32 (NPH)
Lina Gården* [AMR/ST], age 24 (VAL)
Lily Witte [CF], age 23 (KSK)
Carthi Oskar [LM], age 30 (NPH) C

Tyler Anderson [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Efra Soke [LB], age 36 (FFD)
Willow Hunter [LB], age 19 (KSK)
Waleeda Hollis-Park [RB], age 34 (EFL)
Heldon White [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Yves Hassler [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Geoff Prouse [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Simeon Rutvica [DM/CM], age 21 (KSK)
Luka Vodeničarski [MC], age 18 (MYT)
Novio Agregado [AM], age 20 (KSK/FFD)
Ashton McCulloch [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Tom Carrieri [RM/CM], age 23 (KSK)
Preston Treadwell [ST], age 34 (CDG)
Tyoasi Klipark [ST], age 31 (VIL)
Jeanne Gautier [ST], age 21 (SNL)

Strathcona Internationals Football Club
Home ground: Bowreach (34,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Mazinaw Vanorian, NGSA
Honours: Kelssek Championship (2): 59, 72; runners-up: 68
Patriotes Cup (1): 12; Runners-up: 7, 16, 26
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 11/KFL66; Runners-up: 12
KFL National South (1): 53
Notable former players: Bratislav Rukavina, Bryan Hartpoach, Laurel Tinker-Witt, Lynne Crossley
Manager: Blake McDonagh, age 50; Asst. manager: Tenmu Tsu'umutapoa (HIN), age 40; Coaches: Carrie Buchanan, age 36; Nicolas Michel, age 35
Fanzines: To the Ends of the Earth, Mosh Pit of the Bourgeoisie

History and records. Based in Vickery, the capital of Conryia, the club was founded by a group of expatriate workers, and took the name of the industrial quarter south of central Vickery. Nicknamed "The Globalists", originally a piss-take by fans of other clubs over a former club president allegedly saying UICA becoming defunct (causing Strathcona to miss out on its first chance at international club competition) was a conspiracy against them. A shocking lurch into the relegation zone led to a mid-season coaching change, and Blake McDonagh performed brilliantly to steady the ship and get them to the Patriotes Cup final. In the moment fans wanted to forget the thrashing Latrobe delivered there, but the cup run itself was certainly proof the team has the capability to be a top-half team and fight for the IFCF spots.

Last five seasons: 6th, 13th, 3rd, 5th, 9th
Players in: Jason Franke (Star of Confederation, ϑ0.5m), Carthi Oskar (Novonaya, free), Lina Gården (Raynor City United, ϑ1m/$2.5m), Willow Hunter (Kirkenes U18), Kim Bo-Ram (Univ. of the Islands), Luka Vodeničarski (FK Arsika, undisclosed)
Players out: Kelsey Lore (retired), Russ Shaw (Olympia Arkintoofle, ϑ1m/$2.5m), Nicolas Michel (retired)

Vladimir Perunovic [GK], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Micah Hackney* [LB], age 33 (XAN)
Odalis Dequevedo [RB/CB], age 32 (FFD)
Alice Dufour [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Altwidus Aeneas [WB], age 23 (ZEN)
Ronaldo Kaber* [CB/DM], age 23 (EFL)
Colin Na [CM], age 30 (KSK)
David Geoffrion [CM], age 31 (OAM) C
Vanessa Weger* [AM], age 28 (KSK)
Girie Mantou [CAM/LM/RM], age 20 (AUP)
Nayla Culloch [CF], age 25 (KSK)

Evan Peterson [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Lum Brassfield [GK], age 19 (KOR)
Ros deu Mapallier [RB], age 20 (AUP)
Niall Duff [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Jura Weiss-Mescat [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Aurora Östlund [LB/RB], age 21 (KSK)
Jamie Bastien [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Jeremiah Garland [LM], age 29 (BOL)
Simon Grilli [AM], age 26 (KSK)
Simon Kennedy [ST], age 29 (KSK)

Torbay Thunder
Home stadium: Armidale Plain (10,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Hammer Times
Honours: Kelssek National (1): 61
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 17/KFL72, 18/KFL73
Notable former players: Dan Antoninsson [GRÆ], Eoin Bream, Julius Heer, Neil Murphy [KRY]
Manager: Denig Regnault (OAM), age 43, Asst. manager: Hildur Eiríksdóttir, age 44; Coaches: Donnach Ó Ceanndubháin, age 39

Torbay is the urban centre of the scenic, windswept, rocky coastline of the Fjordlands. The Thunder’s rise to the first division has helped them gain popularity despite their region traditionally being more of a rugby culture. They once changed their home jersey’s shade of blue after signing a Krytenian striker, and kept it long enough that some fans complained about betraying the club’s heritage when they changed it back.

Denig Regnault has been upholding the club’s fine traditions of finishing mid-table, helped along by an exciting strategy of having young midfield anchor Ronaldo Kaber win the ball and transition quickly for the team’s quick attackers to get at their opponents. Altwidus Aeneas, who was part of Zenic’s surprise success in World Cup qualifying, is the key signing and could help add a wide dimension to Torbay’s transition tactics. Miller West’s retirement is the only significant departure and that has some hoping that a top-half finish could be on the cards.

Last five seasons: 14th, 14th, 15th, 10th, 15th
Players in: Altwidus Aeneas (FZF, $2m), Lum Brassfield (Civitas Maximum), Niall Duff (Kirkenes U18s)
Players out: Miller West (retired)

Caleigh Markowski [GK], age 30 (KSK)
Mandy Gordan [LB], age 32 (KSK)
Joaquin Santo* [CB], age 31 (JUE)
Damien Marks [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Lara Buchanan [RB], age 34 (KSK)
Erica Croker* [CM], age 26 (KSK) C
Christian Annen [CM], age 29 (KSK)
James Hawkins [RM], age 21 (KSK)
Oddo Márton [LM], age 19 (CRN)
Tom Jernmark [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Shaun Langer* [ST], age 27 (KRY)

June Spalding [GK], age 33 (KSK)
Jérôme Lefebvre [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Artem Battista [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Emily Slater [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Ambre Lefranc [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Cameron Lindsay [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Evan O'Shea [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Leevi Hendry [RM], age 20 (KSK)
Aengus Gosling [LM], age 21 (KSK)
Pennie Sahlberg [LM/AM], age 25 (KSK)
Neil Weatherby [AM], age 32 (KSK)
Rosemary Stubbins [ST], age 33 (KSK)

Wickham Warriors
Home stadium: Tower Chines (7,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★ / Youth recruitment ★
Honours: Association North (2): 68, 71
Manager: Niall Jenkins (KSK), age 66
Wickham is a small city in eastern Lupinissia, at the western end of Beaver Tail Pass. Its main economic activities are 1) hosting tourists who come to enjoy the Boundary Mountains, 2) drilling into/exploding those mountains for the delicious minerals. Promotion to the Championship capped a sensational season for a club whose main accomplishment to date had been winning their region of the third division.

Niall Jenkins took it on the chin when he was sacked from Strathcona but clearly landed on his feet by taking Wickham straight into the Championship. They clung on with their fingernails through sheer grit the whole way, but as exciting as this promotion story has been only the wildest optimists expect anything more than a worthy fight against inevitable relegation for them this year. In an excellent start to their life in the elite, their #ForTheW social media campaign has already been panned as “#cringe” and declared as evidence of civilizational decline forced down the throats of truly masculine omicron wolf-males by the cricket-watching globalist woke-rati.

Last three seasons: 6th (Nat’l) + Playoffs winner, 15th (Nat’l), 13th (Nat’l),
Players in: Joaquin Santo (Kingsbury United), Oddo Márton (Crprostran Nat’l Football Academy), Shaun Langer (Caversham)
Players out: none

Denise Witt [GK], age 35 (KSK)
Cale Rabie [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Brendan Bough [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Guilliame Rocchi [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Sylvia Stensson [LB], age 20 (NRH)
Brian Spalding [DM], age 25 (KSK) C
Linette Aenguson* [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Jack Samuelson [RM/LM], age 33 (KSK)
Diego Ortega* [RM], age 28 (TFS)
Doner Grrhonomó [AM C], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Pece Trajkovski* [CF/FW], age 23 (JSF)

Masaru Édison [GK], age 19 (CRN)
Melanie Fowler [RB/CB], age 35 (KSK)
Dimitri Thomas [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Eamag Orgg [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Adeliz Daussy [CB], age 21 (GVN)
Jonathan Spencer [LB], age 32 (KSK)
Dylan Buday [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Marcon Le Masson [RM], age 19 (GVN)
Cúan Ó Corráin [LM], age 33 (KSK)
Ciorstaidh Pinard [FW], age 25 (KSK)
Luke Mansbridge [CF], age 25 (KSK)
Coleman Marley [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Wynleth Flyers
Home stadium: Cathysceau (cap. 16,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Fanzine(s): Plastic Cup Report
Honours: Kelssek National (2): 70, 74; runners-up: 67
Notable ex-players: Colm Ó Tuathail
Manager: Anith Kehrt (SRS), age 61; Assistant manager: Stephanie Grübling, age 42

Going into the fourth season of this spell in the top flight, Anith Kehrt has ably steered the Flyers towards the upper half of the table. This is where further progress starts to get difficult, and an ambitious number of acquisitions raises hope the club could break through. Target-man and Josifovo international Pece Trajkovski is the big addition, coming in just under the one-million mark. If he’s able to continue the goal-scoring form he’s shown in international matches at this level, this could be key to Wynleth challenging the big clubs. Indeed with Roman Torshen retiring, the pressure is going to be on the young striker from the start and he’ll need to settle in quickly.

Last five seasons: 11th, 16th, 14th, 1st (Nat’l)
Players in: Dylan Buday (Saintsport, ϑ0.18m), Coleman Marley (Les Castors, ϑ0.25m), Pece Trajkovski (Partizan Bijelica ϑ0.9m/$2.5m), Masaru Édison (Crpostown City), Sylvia Stennson (Norrhems Fotbollsakademin)
Players out: Seamus Kennedy (Shearwater), Lucas Shields (retired), Roman Torshen (retired), Roland Shields (retired)

by **Kelssek** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:24 pm

Players in

                       Pos   Age   Nat    From                         To                      Fee
Lina Gården            AMR/ST 24   VAL    Raynor City United    VAL    Strathcona Intls        2.5
Maria Hadjipavlou      CM    25    VDR    Valletta FC           VDR    CS Saint-Rémy           2.5
Sven Fuchs             CB    23    STL    VfL Reinbronn         STL    Langlois Océanic        0.8
Viktor Fløtre          CB    16    VAL    Night Academy         VAL    Star of Confederation   undisc
Bastian Østby          ST    16    VAL    Night Academy         VAL    Shearwater              secret
Marco Santoro          RB    17    CRN    Veriasod Wolves FC    TKT    CS Saint-Rémy           0.65
Cory Fisher            LM    22    MYR    Riverboro FC          MYR    Hamiltonian Cambria     0.3
Oliver Crossley        GK    32    TKT    Fontwell Rovers       TMB    Clayquot City           1
Alex Llewellyn         LWB   22    SYL    Emacuton FC           SYL    Clayquot City           2
Billie Valls           RW    26    CNR    FC Conton             SYL    Clayquot City           2
Kaley Harkness         LB/RB 29    TKT    First FC of Avanaroch TKT    CF Saint-Richard        1
Taium OLDAUW           CM    28    SRS    Shenmi                NIX    Passerine               2.12
Teja Putra Kusuma      AM/ST 27    UMS    Pesub Ubung           UMS    Mazinaw Vanorian        2.7
Ngakan Ketut Juli Arka LM    28    UMS    Parsepidi Sempidi     UMS    Coquitlam United        0.5
Lazar Soltész          CB/RB 16    PAS    Real Troubalose       PAS    Kirkenes FC             0.3
Kuldeep LOWENS         RM    22    SRS    Olympia Arkintoofle   SRS    Mazinaw Vanorian        2
Vangelis Anagnakis     CAM   27    DEL    Fontwell Rovers       TMB    Burnaby SC              1.5
Treszka Kovách         A/MC  16    PAS    Lunas FC              PAS    Burnaby SC              2.5
Altwidus Aeneas        WB    23    ZEN    FZF                   ZEN    Torbay Thunder          2
Wisnunanda Adi Putra   CB    27    UMS    Pesetih Titih         UMS    CF Saint-Richard        0.5
Musa Dugalić           ST    19    MYT    Austin City           XAN    Star of Confederation   0.9
Giovanna Savogliardi   RM/AM 29    TKT    Crimsonhawke FC       TKT    Les Castors             1.3
Cuauhtemoc Mitznahuatl ST    24    TLA    Eivora Athletic FC    TKT    Mazinaw Vanorian        1.8
Boglárka Czakó         LW/RW 16    PAS    Stilinkeep FC         PAS    CF Outineau             undisc
Joseph Kranz           CAM   28    STL    1912 Stelburg         STL    Kawarthas District      0.75
Andraž Koprivc         ST    18    MYT    Ararat Severyan       MYT    Coquitlam United        0
Danijel Pintarić       DL    18    MYT    Liria Prizren         MYT    Hamiltonian Cambria     0
Rachel Vanson          ST    25    CDG    Bearden               XAN    Clayquot City           0.75
Abel Manuko            CB    22    CRN    Belport Blasters      CRN    Coquitlam United        1
Luka Vodeničarski      MC    18    MYT    FK Arsika             MYT    Strathcona Intls        0
Akhil Neviud           RM    25    SRS    Colbrook City         TMB    Latrobe Athletic        3
Guiseppe Allegri Gentile ST  25    ZEN    FZF                   ZEN    Passerine               1.5
Pece Trajkovski        CF/FW 23    JSF    Partizan Bijelica     JSF    Wynleth Flyers          2.5
Danielle Maradrogba    RW/CF 34    KSK    Coret Hawks           NPH    CF Outineau             undisc
Eustaquio Abaya        M C   34    KSK    North Laithland       NPH    Kawarthas District      undisc
Kweon Hyeok-Joon       RB    23    QUE    FC Longview           VAL    Kirkenes FC             4.5
Jens Carlquist         DL    33    PIS    Northbrook Diamonds   PIS    Kawarthas District      0.5
Aurora Merelu          CM    25    SAJ    Stormers FC           SAJ    Kirkenes FC             2
Erin Matysiak          M C   33    KSK    Llewellyn Turnpike    CBP    Mazinaw Vanorian        undisc
Tuomas Nordstrom       RB    34    KSK    VZRH Matov-Uri        ZRH    Passerine               0.5
Bruno Boulerice        CM    34    KSK    Magnaeus City         EOT    Les Castors             0.5
Caleb Breathnach       DM    27    KSK    Kawarthas District    KSK    Mazinaw Vanorian        1.2
Anastasia Cederbergh   RM/CM 22    TKT    Fort Viljan Northern  TKT    CS Saint-Rémy           1.8
Jamie de Monoghela     CM    24    QUE    Parakleion Firebirds  TKT    Torbay Thunder          1
Estelle Melde          A/MC  32    KSK    SC Troubalose         PAS    Mazinaw Vanorian        1.3
Yob Yeyeh Aan          ST/AM 24    BNJ    FK Arsika             MYT    Kirkenes FC             7.7
Sasha Stepanov         CB    27    CMT    FC Inter Nantwich     TMB    Latrobe Athletic        2
Cateline Droullin      ST    17    GVN    Akademiezh Mell-Droad GVN    Star of Confederation        
Sylvia Stensson        LB    20    NRH    Norrhems FotbollsakadeNRH    Wynleth Flyers        
Almarc deu Rostraire   RB    18    AUP    Alexia Academie       AUP    Star of Confederation        
Philip Chan            ST    18    CRN    National Football AcadCRN    Hamiltonian Cambria        
Shaun Langer           ST    27    KRY    Caversham             KRY    Wickham Warriors        
Joaquin Santo          CB    31    JUE    Kingsbury United      TMB    Wickham Warriors        
Masaru Édison          GK    19    CRN    Crpostown City Acad   CRN    Wynleth Flyers        
Oddo Márton            LM    19    CRN    National Football AcadCRN    Wickham Warriors        
Lum Brassfield         GK    19    KOR    Civitas Maximum       KOR    Torbay Thunder        
Gudmund Stolzman       DMC   20    PIS    East Franz Athletic   PIS    Burnaby SC        
Gunnar Biltz           MC    20    PIS    FC Torshavn           PIS    Hamiltonian Cambria        
Ivan Bantle            GK    20    PIS    Northbrook Diamonds   PIS    Les Castors

Players out

Name                 Pos   Age  Nat   From              To                          Fee
Jean-Luc Boisclair   GK    27   KSK   Les Castors       Raven Thöni           TAX   1.5
Lio Turnau           CB    36   STL   CS Saint-Rémy     Krutenau Kickers      STL   0
Bastian Wolff        LW    35   STL   Kirkenes FC       TSV Sankt Gustaf      STL   0
Guilliame Magill     RB    24   KSK   Passerine         Zvezda Vlaikograd     STL   1.7
Sandor Kilkenny      RB    23   KSK   Novonaya          Emerald Coast Raiders TKT   0.8
Antun Moherovcic     LW    21   MYT   Novonaya          Pamuk Trunca          MYT   0.75
Jérôme Nyhof         RB    19   KSK   Langlois Océanic  Eyrods                CMT   0
Jessica Landry       LB    19   KSK   Coquitlam United  Eyrods                CMT   0.5
Oskari Yamamoto      LM    25   KSK   Langlois Océanic  Fast Car              CHA   0.625
Aleksandra Isanovic  CF    25   KSK   CF Outineau       Nyva Zvornik          MYT   2.75
Enyinnaya Udegbunam  RW/LW 31   QUE   Latrobe Athletic  Mar Azul              VAL   4
Trevor Cantwell      LB/CB 24   KSK   Hamiltonian       Emberton Reds         KRY   1.5
Nicholas Knox        RM    35   FVA   Saintsport Heath  Carelton Park Rangers XAN   1.1
Fabian Sirros        CM    22   KSK   Colwynian Vale    Pesepur Pemecutan PuriUMS   0.7
Sandy Fisher         LB    27   KSK   Passerine         Tanrısal              PAS   2
Martin Fenton        LW    22   KSK   Colwynian Vale    Arsenal de Releinthi  AFT   1
Alberto Rendon       CM/AM 26   KSK/FFD Kirkenes FC     Anomalies             CMT   2
Adrian Harris        CF    19   KSK   CF Outineau       Felswyr               CMT   0.5
Jeanne Makarniz      GK    25   KSK   CF Saint-Richard  Traal Athletics       SRS   1
Kyle dos Santos      CM    24   KSK   Kirkenes FC       Malabon SC            AFT   4.5
Alain Germain        ST    28   TFS   Novonaya          Koppen Rig Force      PIS   1
Jenna Wiens          RW    21   KSK   Kirkenes FC       West Couno United     TMB   free
Caroline Doueihey    ST    21   KSK   Colwynian Vale    Clyde Park            TMB   2
Lucian Wright        CB    33   MUR   Saintsport Heath  O.K. Mukladrue        GEE   0
Sorcha Lissade       CF    28   KSK   Colwynian Vale    Evenfar FC            PAS   1
Solveig Vedmark      ST    33   SVJ   Kirkenes FC       FC Torshavn           PIS   1

Champions League 2nd qualifying round

(SYL)                        Betham FC    2–1    Burnaby SC                       (KSK)   1–0   1–1

Champions League 3rd qualifying round

(KSK)                 Langlois Océanic    1–5    Atletik                          (MYT)   1–4   0–1

Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round

(TER)                 Sportivo Escobar    3–1    Clayquot City                    (KSK)   2–1   1–0 
(SAT)                 Futsworth United    4–3    Burnaby SC                       (KSK)   1–0   3–3  (aet)

Bottlers Burnaby back on the agenda? After leading 3-1 on aggregate at half time, they let Futsworth right back into the match and ended up suffering an agonizing home defeat in extra time which sees them fall out of the Challengers Cup.

Matchweek 1
Aan off the mark and Outineau lays down marker in curtain-raiser

The Derby of the Valleys was the big match of the Championship’s opening weekend and it was a merciless rout by the Rouge-et-bleu as they blew away Saint-Rémy in imperious fashion. Outineau have finished second two years in a row and are determined they won’t fall short again, said manager Romain Dupuis.
Clayquot City have some way to go to get all their new players on the same page as a new era dawns at Kanard Park with a stinging defeat against Kirkenes, who must have been pretty happy with their performance. League record signing Yob Yeyeh Aan nabbed a brace on his debut to help the Red Firm to a 3-1 win.
Wickham hosted Hamiltonian for their first-ever Championship match and they’ll have sent the fans home happy with the battling draw they earned there.
It wasn’t hard to tell which team was five matches into their competitive season and who was playing their first. Titan Pogbacar opened the scoring with a howitzer from the corner of the penalty box as Burnaby put Thursday night’s Challengers Cup qualifying shocker behind them in a dominant thrashing of a deer-in-the-headlights Passerine squad.

Shearwater 1–1 Coquitlam United
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Wynleth Flyers
Les Castors 0–2 Latrobe Athletic
Wickham Warriors 1–1 Hamiltonian
Star of Confederation 1–2 Kawarthas
Océanic 3–0 Saint-Richard
Clayquot City 1–3 Kirkenes
Outineau 5–0 Saint-Rémy
Burnaby 4–0 Passerine
Torbay Thunder 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 2

Kirkenes MAJESTIC
Kirkenes draws first blood in the War of the Crowns! Aan showing straight away why he’s the league record signing, and that’s certainly how to endear yourself to the Red Firm fans in record time. Outineau brought down to earth just a week after a big win and now have to refocus to get back on track.

Lambert struggles with national SHAME
Controversy after fans at Stade Intersat booed and taunted Ingrid Lambert throughout the match, whose own goal in the World Cup final was a low point for the Burnaby and national team captain. Burnaby got the win in a scrappy and unimpressive showing.

Hamiltonian 1–1 Star of Confederation

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round leg 1
Alyatju (GEE) 0-2 Océanic

Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Wickham Warriors
Wynleth Flyers 3–1 Les Castors
Shearwater 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Passerine 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Burnaby
Kirkenes 2–1 Outineau
Saint-Richard 0–1 Clayquot City
Kawarthas 1–1 Océanic

Matchweek 3
There was fury from fans when Kirkenes were scheduled to face two of their biggest rivals on consecutive weeks. Kirkenes got through the first test but has now suffered its first defeat of the season as Rory Joseph slotted home a cool finish in the 48th minute to give Burnaby the win in the Anglian Derby. Back to the phone lines on the Afterburner after another weekend in the Kelssek Championship.

Strathcona Intls 2–0 Coquitlam United

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round leg 2
Océanic 2-1 Alyatju (4-1 agg.)

Les Castors 1–1 Shearwater
Wickham Warriors 0–2 Wynleth Flyers
Star of Confederation 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Océanic 3–3 Hamiltonian
Clayquot City 1–4 Kawarthas
Outineau 4–1 Saint-Richard
Burnaby 1–0 Kirkenes
Torbay Thunder 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Passerine

Matchweek 4
Coquitlam United 3–2 Passerine
Saint-Rémy 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Kirkenes 4–1 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Richard 2–0 Burnaby
Kawarthas 1–2 Outineau
Hamiltonian 0–2 Clayquot City
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Océanic
Wynleth Flyers 4–0 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 3–0 Wickham Warriors
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Les Castors

Matchweek 5
Outineau 2–0 Hamiltonian

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 1
Bearden (XAN) 3-1 Océanic

Burnaby 4–1 Kawarthas
Torbay Thunder 3–2 Saint-Richard
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–4 Kirkenes
Passerine 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Les Castors 1–2 Coquitlam United
Wickham Warriors 0–4 Strathcona Intls
Star of Confederation 0–3 Shearwater
Océanic 4–1 Wynleth Flyers
Clayquot City 1–1 Latrobe Athletic

Matchweek 6

Cassie Mrythe – @Number1Cass
Disciplined, dogged performance from Passerine. Shows Kirkenes can’t just rely on individual brilliance of Aan – when he’s shut down, this team somehow loses any gameplan. Big result for Avalor on a return to his former club and Passerine’s local derby

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Stalemate in Latrobe-Outineau. Fair result but deserved some goals. Ellex-Mar scoring drought continues. Just all around poor!

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
Shocking away performance from Burnaby, second time a row! ROFL out of the title race before it’s even started! #failsauce #ded #disasterbation

Les Castors 1–1 Wickham Warriors

Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round leg 2
Océanic 1-0 Bearden (2-3 agg.)

Coquitlam United 2–3 Saint-Rémy
Kirkenes 1–1 Passerine
Saint-Richard 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Kawarthas 0–1 Torbay Thunder
Hamiltonian 2–4 Burnaby
Latrobe Athletic 0–0 Outineau
Wynleth Flyers 1–4 Clayquot City
Shearwater 0–3 Océanic
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 7
Outineau 4–1 Wynleth Flyers
Burnaby 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Torbay Thunder 2–1 Hamiltonian
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–0 Kawarthas
Passerine 1–1 Saint-Richard
Saint-Rémy 1–3 Kirkenes
Wickham Warriors 2–3 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 3–2 Les Castors
Océanic 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Clayquot City 1–1 Shearwater

Matchweek 8
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Burnaby

Champions League group stage MD1
D | Latrobe 2-1 Tupí (YGZ)
E | Brattleboro (CDG) 0-0 Outineau
Challengers Cup group stage MD1
G | Felsenkirchen (STL) 1-2 Kirkenes
J | Hoima Warriors (BNJ) 1-1 Strathcona

Coquitlam United 1–4 Kirkenes
Saint-Richard 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Kawarthas 0–2 Passerine
Hamiltonian 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Latrobe Athletic 7–2 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 2–1 Outineau
Strathcona Intls 1–3 Clayquot City
Les Castors 1–3 Océanic
Wickham Warriors 1–2 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 9

CAPTAIN’S PICK
Outineau captain Tobert Usher nets winner from the penalty spot as Strathcona faltered late, panicking under pressure to concede twice in the last 10 minutes.

St-Remy cheers CEDERBERGH show
Cederbergh gets off the mark for Saint-Rémy to get them off the mark against Kawarthas

AAN brilliant AGAIN in Kirkenes win
Kirkenes found themselves in a sticky situation on the Salt Coast after falling behind against Saint-Richard, but Yob Yeyeh Aan bailed them out with two moments of magic that saw them taking a lucky three points and staying in touch with Latrobe at the top.

Manager Obey Chidebere after Latrobe’s win put them clear the top of the table and stretched their unbeaten run to ten in all competitions.

The sense of teamwork and accountability in this group, I can’t ask for anything more. We’ve had a lot of buy-in and we have to just keep pushing the envelope. If we keep up this effort we can do something special this year.”

Star of Confederation 1–2 Coquitlam United

Champions League group stage MD2
D | Litala 93 (MYT) 2-1 Latrobe
E | Outineau 2-0 Chromatik (CMT)
Challengers Cup group stage MD2
G | Kirkenes 1-2 FTC Utd (ZWZ)
J | Strathcona 1-1 Lil Boo Thang (CHA)

Océanic 2–0 Wickham Warriors
Clayquot City 1–0 Les Castors
Outineau 4–3 Strathcona Intls
Burnaby 2–1 Shearwater
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Passerine 1–4 Hamiltonian
Saint-Rémy 3–0 Kawarthas
Kirkenes 2–1 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 10
Star of Confederation 1–2 Océanic

Champions League group stage MD3
D | Ath St Eleanor (EXT) 2-1 Latrobe
E | Outineau 3-2 Mâ Âlâmëómë (FFD)
Challengers Cup group stage MD3
G | Montreal City (QUE) 1-2 Kirkenes
J | Strathcona 1-2 Bavingtor (FVA)

Coquitlam United 1–1 Saint-Richard
Kawarthas 0–4 Kirkenes
Hamiltonian 1–3 Saint-Rémy
Latrobe Athletic 4–1 Passerine
Wynleth Flyers 2–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Shearwater 2–0 Torbay Thunder
Strathcona Intls 1–2 Burnaby
Les Castors 1–3 Outineau
Wickham Warriors 2–1 Clayquot City
A seeming reversal of their domestic form as Latrobe suffered a second straight loss in the Champions League, while a misfiring Outineau made it two wins in a row against two big opponents.

Matchweek 11

Cassie Mrythe – @Number1Cass
Trying too hard is a thing. When things get tough everyone wanting to be a hero, but Latrobe players have to get back to the team mentality that worked so well in the beginning.

OpticBob - @OpticBob
Latrobe: 6 long shots attempted, 0 on target. Shite.

Great Sourness - @GSourness_NSN
Everyone is going to talk about Kirkenes getting the win against the odds but if people get sent off for a little kick in the ankle our civilization is going to collapse!!

Océanic 1–1 Coquitlam United
Clayquot City 1–0 Star of Confederation
Outineau 3–0 Wickham Warriors
Burnaby 3–2 Les Castors
Torbay Thunder 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Shearwater
Passerine 4–0 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Latrobe Athletic
Kirkenes 2–0 Hamiltonian
Saint-Richard 2–1 Kawarthas

Matchweek 12
All square in top-of-table THRILLER
A key match as the season reached the one-quarter mark as league leaders Kirkenes went to Latrobe to face the team in second. Fired up Athletic had the Docklands rocking when they led 2-0 at half time on goals from Akhil Neviud and Caspian Garberg. Aurora Merelu hit back for Kirkenes on 50 minutes but it was a needless penalty given away by Crispin Fremont which allowed Yob Yeyeh Aan to equalize from the spot. Kirkenes were tightly marking Garberg but it was his ability to squeeze the ball out of a situation where three Kirkenes players converged on the Latrobe striker that set up Martin Solomonson to put them 3-2 up. Maelle Sarada was on the mark to equalize for Kirkenes to salvage a result, but both teams will have gone away disappointed at having missed their chances today. The result also lets Burnaby, on a run of five matches unbeaten, sneak back into the title race as they finish the weekend in second place. Three points now separates the top three.

Océanic 1–0 Clayquot City

Champions League group stage MD4
D | Latrobe 2-2 Ath St Eleanor (EXT)
E | Mâ Âlâmëómë (FFD) 0-2 Outineau
Challengers Cup group stage MD4
G | Montreal City (QUE) 1-2 Kirkenes
J | Strathcona 1-2 Bavingtor (FVA)

Coquitlam United 3–0 Kawarthas
Hamiltonian 0–0 Saint-Richard
Latrobe Athletic 3–3 Kirkenes
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Saint-Rémy
Shearwater 2–0 Passerine
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Les Castors 2–0 Torbay Thunder
Wickham Warriors 0–3 Burnaby
Star of Confederation 2–1 Outineau

1 Kirkenes     +20    29
2 Burnaby      +14    28
3 Latrobe      +19    27
4 Outineau     +17    25
5 Océanic      +13    25
6 Saint-Rémy    +3    24
7 Shearwater    +9    22

Matchweek 13
On this week’s PODCAST FC...

Hamiltonian are having a torrid season, some will say tempting fate by boasting about their 20th anniversary of promotion to the Championship. And this win against Kawarthas was a crucial three points as they try to drag themselves away from the drop zone.
Analor Avalor faces tough scrutiny as Passerine continues to struggle, scraping the relegation zone with this loss against Strathcona – are they getting unlucky or is the former Kirkenes assistant just not cut out for life as the main man?
Kirkenes marches on, with a dominant 5-0 win over Wynleth putting them three points clear at the top.
Burnaby off the boil and nearly suffered a pratfall at home to SoC, with Rory Joseph rescuing a point in injury time. Their title challenge looks like a brief one if this is how it’s going to go.
Jamie de Monoghela’s goal was the controversial winner for Torbay as Wickham completely lost their heads over VAR refusing to rule it offside and were lucky to only lose by one goal. They’re looking overawed in the first division and not winning any sympathy with displays like that.

Kawarthas 0–1 Hamiltonian

Champions League group stage MD5
D | Latrobe 1-0 Litala 93 (MYT)
E | Chromatik (CMT) 5-1 Outineau
Challengers Cup group stage MD5
G | FTC Utd (ZWZ) 3-0 Kirkenes
J | Lil Boo Thang (CHA) 3-0 Strathcona

Clayquot City 1–0 Coquitlam United
Outineau 1–1 Océanic
Burnaby 2–2 Star of Confederation
Torbay Thunder 1–0 Wickham Warriors
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Les Castors
Passerine 2–3 Strathcona Intls
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Shearwater
Kirkenes 5–0 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Richard 1–1 Latrobe Athletic

IFCF latest
Outineau comes apart against Chromatik
An uncharacteristic collapse as CF Outineau suffered a 5-1 thrashing in Chromatika. The result doesn’t make a difference in terms of qualifying for the next round, which was already assured, but you do still have to show up and they didn’t.

Latrobe’s hopes up with win against Litala
Advancement is out of their hands as they need Athletic Saint Eleanor to drop more points on the final matchday, but Latrobe have done all they can as Anke Waechter’s 50th-minute goal gave them the win against the team at the top of the group.

Matchweek 14
Coquitlam United 1–1 Hamiltonian

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 1
Avidë (PAS) 2-2 Burnaby

Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Kawarthas
Wynleth Flyers 1–4 Saint-Richard
Shearwater 2–1 Kirkenes
Strathcona Intls 0–1 Saint-Rémy
Les Castors 2–2 Passerine
Wickham Warriors 1–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Star of Confederation 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Océanic 3–3 Burnaby
Clayquot City 1–2 Outineau

Lambert fined for obscene gesture
Burnaby’s Ingrid Lambert has been fined half a month’s wages, the maximum allowed by the Kelssek Championship’s league rules, in the aftermath of the 3-3 draw away in Langlois on Sunday. She continues to be hounded by taunts from opposing fans after her own-goal in the World Cup final and it escalated when she scored at Stade des Pacifiques and responded to the fans with two middle fingers. Thankfully Pasargans don’t seem to particularly care about Kelssek’s national team and it was just the normal hostility in their midweek fixture as Burnaby put themselves in a good position to advance in the Cup Winners’ Cup.

Matchweek 15

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
Everyone’s all fawning over Aan but here you have Cuauhtemoc Mitznahuatl getting things done for Mazinaw! Why can’t the league’s record signing score every week? It’s a failure when your teammates deliver and you’re taken off at 70 minutes #failure

Kirkenes 3–2 Strathcona Intls

Champions League group stage MD6
D | Litala 93 (MYT) 2-1 Latrobe
E | Outineau 1-0 Brattleboro (CDG)
Challengers Cup group stage MD6
G | Kirkenes 0-3 Felsenkirchen (STL)
J | Strathcona 1-1 Hoima Warriors (BNJ)

Saint-Richard 1–4 Shearwater
Kawarthas 0–3 Wynleth Flyers
Hamiltonian 0–1 Latrobe Athletic
Outineau 1–0 Coquitlam United
Burnaby 1–1 Clayquot City
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Océanic
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–0 Star of Confederation
Passerine 0–0 Wickham Warriors
Saint-Rémy 2–0 Les Castors

IFCF latest
Full time: Kirkenes 0 Felsenkirchen 3
This was quite frankly embarrassing. A completely clueless performance by Kirkenes against the champions of Siovanija and Teusland, and surprisingly so as their stars basically seemed to take the night off on the big stage. A point would have put Kirkenes through to the next round, instead they are dropping into the Associations Trophy.

Strathcona holds off Hoima for third place
Lily Witte with the equalizer at Bowreach in the meeting between two clubs that’ve had disappointing campaigns in the Challengers Cup, but a draw will do for Strathcona leaving them to try their luck for the Associations Trophy. Blake McDonagh simply shook his head and walked away from the microphone when asked whether he thinks this is a more winnable trophy.

Matchweek 16
Coquitlam United 2–3 Latrobe Athletic

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 2
Burnaby 2-0 Avidë (4-2 agg.)

Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Hamiltonian
Shearwater 1–0 Kawarthas
Strathcona Intls 2–3 Saint-Richard
Les Castors 1–6 Kirkenes
Wickham Warriors 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 2–1 Passerine
Océanic 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Clayquot City 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Outineau 0–0 Burnaby

Matchweek 17

Great Sourness - @GSourness_NSN
No way through for Coquie. Ingrid Lambert needs to stop whining about getting fan abuse and put in more performances like that!
@ZeroGeeNev I stand by my words 100%! Fans are never wrong even when they’re shouting slurs

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–4 Clayquot City
Passerine 2–5 Océanic
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Star of Confederation
Burnaby 2–0 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 2–2 Outineau
Kirkenes 3–1 Wickham Warriors
Saint-Richard 2–0 Les Castors
Kawarthas 2–5 Strathcona Intls
Hamiltonian 3–1 Shearwater
Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 18
FT | CLAYQUOT 1-1 PASSERINE
“...and it’s been a problem, whether it’s something systematic that’s wrong with how Avalor has set up Passerine I don’t know, but this would have been a huge win for them. And they could easily be about 8 or 9 points better off if not for those small margins with totally farcical things happening. So I think there’s a case that this team’s better than the results they’ve been getting and Avalor deserves the chance to have these things even out, at least over the course of the season.”
“Well, look, the whole point is that with him in charge they’re on course for relegation now. You can’t get away with that, and even if you write off that own goal as an absolute freak today, you’re three points out of the relegation zone rather than one. The problem is the gap to 16th place, it’s 8 points...”
“Turning now to our online poll and ‘Out of his depth, sack him!’ leading with 59% of votes and 33% of you say ‘He’ll come good, back him!’. That... doesn’t add up to 100. Look there’s only two options, so what...”
“Well, there you go, that’s a devastating verdict... If he hadn’t got a result away to Kirkenes, I tell you he’s already sacked.”

Wickham Warriors 2–2 Saint-Richard
Star of Confederation 2–4 Kirkenes
Océanic 2–2 Saint-Rémy
Clayquot City 1–1 Passerine
Outineau 3–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Burnaby 5–0 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Shearwater 0–1 Latrobe Athletic
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Hamiltonian
Les Castors 0–1 Kawarthas

Matchweek 19
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Clayquot City

Cup Winners’ Cup round of 16 leg 1
Burnaby 1-2 Fontvielle Impact (VLD)

Kirkenes 1–3 Océanic
Saint-Richard 1–1 Star of Confederation
Torbay Thunder 3–2 Coquitlam United
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–4 Burnaby
Passerine 1–2 Outineau
Kawarthas 0–3 Wickham Warriors
Hamiltonian 5–1 Les Castors
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Strathcona Intls
Wynleth Flyers 3–3 Shearwater

Matchweek 20

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Of course both managers were going to rue poor finishing after a 0-0 draw but it’s a big question mark when Avalor and Potter both thought they could have won this one when you think about the gulf between club stature of Burnaby and Passerine.

Cassie Mrythe – @Number1Cass
Never thought you’d see Latrobe fans saying thanks Clayquot! Tinker-Witt’s subs pull some magic to score twice in 10 minutes take the win against Kirkenes. Latrobe 3 points clear!

OpticBob - @OpticBob
Zara Ishizaki: 15 shots against, 15 saves, 1 clean sheet. But Passerine needed to score too and with Kawarthas getting a win, they’re now into the drop zone! Danger.

Saint-Richard 2–1 Océanic

Cup Winners’ Cup round of 16 leg 2
Fontvielle Impact 0-0 Burnaby (2-1 agg.)

Kirkenes 2–3 Clayquot City
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Outineau
Passerine 0–0 Burnaby
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 1–1 Shearwater
Wynleth Flyers 1–3 Strathcona Intls
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Les Castors
Hamiltonian 3–0 Wickham Warriors
Kawarthas 3–0 Star of Confederation

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Latrobe Athletic        20   14   5   1    45   18  +27    47
 2 Kirkenes                20   14   2   4    57   26  +31    44
 3 Outineau                20   13   4   3    42   18  +24    43
 4 Burnaby                 20   12   6   2    44   20  +24    42
 5 Océanic                 20   11   7   2    44   25  +19    40
 6 Shearwater              20   10   6   4    33   21  +12    36
 7 Clayquot City           20   10   5   5    31   22   +9    35
 8 Saint-Rémy              20   11   2   7    27   23   +4    35
 9 Strathcona Intls        20    9   4   7    37   28   +9    31
10 Saint-Richard           20    7   6   7    28   30   −2    27
11 Hamiltonian             20    6   7   7    31   28   +3    25
12 Torbay Thunder          20    7   4   9    26   39  −13    25
13 Mazinaw Vanorian        20    7   2  11    28   41  −13    23
14 Coquitlam United        20    5   6   9    28   34   −6    21
15 Wynleth Flyers          20    5   5  10    26   42  −16    20
16 Star of Confederation   20    5   5  10    23   39  −16    20
17 Kawarthas               20    4   1  15    17   42  −25    13
18 Passerine               20    2   6  12    21   38  −17    12
19 Wickham Warriors        20    2   4  14    15   40  −25    10
20 Les Castors             20    1   3  16    18   47  −29     6

by **Kelssek** » Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:31 am

Coupe des Patriotes third round

20:11 / FT
Clayquot staves off Ariddienne attack
This had upset written all over it when Ryan Teokotai equalized for Association Ariddienne late in regulation time, but a goal for Rachel Vanson on 100 minutes makes sure Clayquot are into the next round.

19:49 / FT
Wickham pay the penalty
A free-scoring, pedal-to-the-metal match ends in an upset as AS Grands-Sources wins what was surely the most inept penalty shootout of the year.

16:41 / 81’
Pogbacar breaks the deadlock
Burnaby SC finally found a way past Li Lindholm as Titan Pogbacar strokes a long rebound into the net from the edge of the box – their eleventh shot on a Saint-Remy keeper left out to dry by ghost-like defending.

16:22 / 67’
McTavish gets one for Rythwick!
One to remember for Morgan McTavish! The rest of fourth tier semi-professional side Rythwick Tartan will have to be content with their VIP tour of Macquarie Docklands, there’s absolutely no chance they’re coming back from 6-1 down against the reigning national champions.

16:02 / 90+3’
Obident finishes off Strathcona
A second goal for Chike Obident as CF Outineau snuffs out Strathcona’s valiant comeback attempt.

15:53 / 59’
Casiraghi opens account
Teenage full-back Volodymyr Casiraghi puts Océanic 3-0 up with his first senior goal. An all-business performance from Océanic to see off their lower-league opposition.

15:11 / 11’
St-Richard stunned by Sorthern’s quick strike
Uncharacteristic error as Jill Toohey robs Kaiden Pépin and sends Michael Sarkeesian through to score! A delirious afternoon in Delta as Sorthern goes 2-0 up against the Championship side!

Franche-Contamine 0–0 Bramerleigh Bulldogs (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Torbay Thunder 1–0 Arlingsdale City
CF Outineau 2–0 Strathcona Intls
Neíra Alavaria 1–3 Coquitlam United
Latrobe Athletic 7–1 Rythwick Tartan
Rivière-Neigeuse 1–2 Ealesgreen United
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 ASC Arvika
Saintsport Heath 4–0 Racing Mistwygn
Miramichi Lakers 1–1 Port City (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Burnaby SC 2–0 CS Saint-Rémy
Redswyth Red Stars 1–1 Hamiltonian Cambria (1–2 AET)
Kingstown Athletic 3–1 St. Kildera FC
Pembina City 2–1 Gagliano Mariners
Canyon Bar 3–1 Ayushirda
Áfram Gimli 1–2 Novonaya
Kawarthas District 2–4 Shearwater
Association Ariddienne 1–1 Clayquot City (1–2 AET)
Vinterhagen 1–1 Sitka Valley (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)
AS Lac-Abitargnais 2–3 Watermeet
Kananzawai 1–2 Breton Pacifica
West Haligonia Spartan 2–4 Stade Laneux
Jeunesse Lunaire 2–1 CF Mirabelle
Châteaufroid 1–1 St. David Wanderers (3–1 AET)
AS Grands-Sources 3–3 Wickham Warriors (4–4 AET) (2–0 pen.)
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–0 Parracuttis
Fretscray FC 2–2 Passerine (3–4 AET)
Les Castors 1–0 Hawthorn Elms
Delta Sorthern 2–1 CF Saint-Richard
Kirkenes FC 4–1 Star of Confederation
NGSA 1–0 Union Lachaîne
Langlois Océanic 3–0 Sunrise Coast
Natanel Royals 2–0 Keeleford County

Matchweek 21
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–2 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 2–0 Passerine
Burnaby 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Outineau 1–2 Kirkenes
Clayquot City 1–0 Saint-Richard
Océanic 3–0 Kawarthas
Star of Confederation 2–2 Hamiltonian
Wickham Warriors 0–3 Latrobe Athletic
Les Castors 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Strathcona Intls 0–4 Shearwater

Matchweek 22
Kawarthas 1–3 Clayquot City

Coupe des Patriotes fourth round
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Mazinaw Vanorian (1–1 AET) (1–2 pen.)
Delta Sorthern 1–0 Pembina City
Passerine 5–2 Canyon Bar
Novonaya 3–0 Breton Pacifica
Kingstown Athletic 1–1 Burnaby SC (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Saintsport Heath 1–5 Kirkenes FC
Coquitlam United 1–1 Stade Laneux (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Langlois Océanic 2–0 AS Grands-Sources
Watermeet 2–2 Vinterhagen (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Jeunesse Lunaire 1–3 Les Castors
Torbay Thunder 1–3 Miramichi Lakers
Shearwater 2–4 Latrobe Athletic
Clayquot City 4–0 Natanel Royals
Hamiltonian Cambria 3–1 NGSA
Ealesgreen United 2–0 Franche-Contamine
Châteaufroid 2–5 CF Outineau

Saint-Richard 1–2 Outineau
Kirkenes 2–1 Burnaby
Saint-Rémy 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Passerine 5–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Coquitlam United 2–2 Strathcona Intls
Shearwater 2–0 Les Castors
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Wickham Warriors
Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Star of Confederation
Hamiltonian 1–2 Océanic

* LIVE UPDATES Patriotes Cup
Kingstown slays the giant in intra-Konueira clash
There’s going to be a new name on the trophy as Burnaby are knocked out in a sensational upset! Kingstown came from behind twice, and finally goalkeeper Simon Chatham saves the weak shot by Ketsia Ventura to put them past the Centurions in the shootout.

Shearwater lets it slip as Latrobe powers through
Shearwater tried on sit on their 2-1 lead after a red card for Kurispin Moloses... but Latrobe’s comeback was inexorable. Akhil Neviud equalizes with low drive, Caspian Garberg puts them ahead from the penalty spot, and Aidan Caoidheach putting icing on the cake.

Matchweek 23
Burnaby 0–1 Saint-Richard

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 1
Herzegovina City (BNJ) 0-2 Latrobe Ath
Associations Trophy round of 32[/b] leg 1
Bearden (XAN) 1-2 Strathcona Intls
Jerez (SGN) 4-2 Kirkenes

Outineau 2–1 Kawarthas
Passerine 2–2 Coquitlam United
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–0 Saint-Rémy
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Kirkenes
Clayquot City 2–1 Hamiltonian
Océanic 0–0 Latrobe Athletic
Star of Confederation 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Wickham Warriors 1–3 Shearwater
Les Castors 1–3 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 24
“And that’s the final whistle at Macquarie Docklands and this crowd are despondent! A meek loss in the Battle of Etnier has put Latrobe on the rocks and sent Kirkenes top of the table...”
“Outmatched in the middle of the park. That’s been the weakness Latrobe’s had, they’d overwhelm you with wide and direct play, but this year teams are learning to exploit it. Veteran display by Alessandro Bella today, the skill level of him and Patrick Phelps was just something Latrobe couldn’t match. Clayquot squeezed the play and forced the play into the narrow areas. And then, Emre Massinen, what a finish to clinch the three points.”

Coquitlam United 3–2 Les Castors

Challengers Cup round of 32 leg 2
Latrobe Ath 2-0 Herzegovina City (4-0 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 32[/b] leg 2
Strathcona Intls 2-2 Bearden (4-3 agg.)
Kirkenes 1-3 Jerez (3-7 agg.)

Strathcona Intls 4–0 Wickham Warriors
Shearwater 2–0 Star of Confederation
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Océanic
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 0–4 Outineau
Kawarthas 0–3 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 1–2 Torbay Thunder
Kirkenes 6–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saint-Rémy 0–1 Passerine

Matchweek 25
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–4 Saint-Richard
Torbay Thunder 1–1 Kawarthas
Burnaby 2–2 Hamiltonian
Outineau 1–0 Latrobe Athletic
Clayquot City 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 1–2 Shearwater
Star of Confederation 0–1 Strathcona Intls
Wickham Warriors 2–2 Les Castors
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Coquitlam United
Passerine 0–3 Kirkenes

Matchweek 26

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Timo Thomsen is PotM, pocketing Aan for the 90 minutes to earn St-Rémy a deserved point in Kirkenes. They’re not so concerned it helps Outineau pull within 2 points are they?

Cassie Mrythe – @Number1Cass
Kokalj pulls the strings today, creating both the goals for his side, and with six straight wins Shearwater have elbowed their way into the Champions League spots.

Matt Lister - @Mlister_TV12
Burnaby continues to be such an enigma, games like that they show they can beat anyone, but only if they’re, like, in the mood, man

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
Important win for Passerine! Real distance now from the relegation zone after a good run of results. Always backed Analor Avalor

Les Castors 1–3 Star of Confederation

Coupe des Patriotes fifth round
Hamiltonian Cambria 1–0 Delta Sorthern
Miramichi Lakers 1–2 Coquitlam United
Kirkenes FC 3–0 Ealesgreen United
Langlois Océanic 2–1 Vinterhagen
Clayquot City 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian (2–2 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Passerine 0–4 Latrobe Athletic
CF Outineau 2–2 Les Castors (2–3 AET)
Kingstown Athletic 2–2 Novonaya (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)

Strathcona Intls 0–1 Océanic
Shearwater 2–1 Clayquot City
Wynleth Flyers 2–4 Outineau
Latrobe Athletic 0–1 Burnaby
Hamiltonian 1–0 Torbay Thunder
Kawarthas 1–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saint-Richard 1–2 Passerine
Kirkenes 0–0 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 4–0 Wickham Warriors

GD   Pts 
1 Kirkenes     +43    60
2 Outineau     +32    58
3 Latrobe      +30    54
4 Shearwater   +24    54
5 Burnaby      +27    52
6 Océanic      +23    51
7 Clayquot     +13    48

Matchweek 27
Océanic 4–0 Les Castors

Champions League round of 16 leg 1
Outineau 4-1 Myana (CMT)
Challengers Cup round of 16 leg 1
Latrobe 2-3 St. John’s Arsenal (QUE)
Associations Trophy round of 16[/b] leg 1
Jerez (SGN) 2-0 Strathcona Intls

Star of Confederation 2–2 Wickham Warriors
Passerine 3–2 Kawarthas
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–2 Hamiltonian
Torbay Thunder 2–4 Latrobe Athletic
Burnaby 1–2 Wynleth Flyers
Kirkenes 5–2 Coquitlam United
Saint-Rémy 1–0 Saint-Richard
Outineau 3–1 Shearwater
Clayquot City 3–2 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 28
Les Castors 0–2 Clayquot City

Champions League round of 16 leg 2
Myana 0-1 Outineau (1-5 agg.)
Challengers Cup round of 16 leg 2
St. John’s Arsenal 1-4 Latrobe Ath (4-6 agg.)
Associations Trophy round of 16[/b] leg 2
Strathcona Intls 0-0 Jerez (0-2 agg.)

Strathcona Intls 0–1 Outineau
Shearwater 0–1 Burnaby
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Hamiltonian 1–1 Passerine
Kawarthas 1–3 Saint-Rémy
Saint-Richard 0–3 Kirkenes
Coquitlam United 2–2 Star of Confederation
Wickham Warriors 2–2 Océanic

Matchweek 29

Yob Yeyeh Aan can’t stop scoring and with four goals today he reaches the 30-goal mark.

Océanic 1–0 Star of Confederation

Coupe des Patriotes quarterfinals
Langlois Océanic 0–1 Clayquot City
Latrobe Athletic 2–0 Kirkenes FC
Kingstown Athletic 1–1 Coquitlam United (1–3 AET)
Les Castors 1–1 Hamiltonian Cambria (1–3 AET)

Saint-Richard 3–1 Coquitlam United
Kirkenes 6–1 Kawarthas
Saint-Rémy 3–4 Hamiltonian
Passerine 3–2 Latrobe Athletic
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Torbay Thunder 0–1 Shearwater
Burnaby 0–0 Strathcona Intls
Outineau 3–0 Les Castors
Clayquot City 3–1 Wickham Warriors

Matchweek 30
Wickham Warriors 0–3 Outineau
Les Castors 0–5 Burnaby
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 0–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 4–1 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 0–0 Océanic
Star of Confederation 1–1 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 1–3 Kirkenes
Kawarthas 1–0 Saint-Richard

              GD   Pts
1 Kirkenes   +56    72
2 Outineau   +41    70
3 Latrobe    +36    63
4 Burnaby    +32    59
5 Océanic    +28    59
6 Clayquot   +18    58
7 Shearwater +20    57

Matchweek 31

CF Les Castors relegated from the Kelssek Championship
Sadly, Les Castors were simply never in it as a squad many thought would struggle was only further weakened with injury problems and in-fighting. They’re still on track to avoid the league’s worst points total in 20 years, at least.

Valls on the MARK for CLAYQUOT
Billie Valls grabs the winner in a crucial match in the race for the fourth Champions League spot! Clayquot’s victory over Oceanic puts them as the top contender to pry it away from Burnaby.

Stars ALIGN but all SQUARE
Kirkenes had a real chance to cement their position at the top after Outineau dropped points yesterday, but were left frustrated when Caspian Garberg’s equalizer cancelled out Lacina Issoumou’s 15th goal of the season.

Burnaby 4–0 Wickham Warriors

Champions League quarterfinals leg 1
Raynor City Utd (VAL) 0-1 Outineau
Challengers Cup quarterfinals leg 1
Cerro Pintado (YGZ) 1-1 Latrobe Ath

Kawarthas 0–0 Coquitlam United
Outineau 4–4 Star of Confederation
Clayquot City 3–2 Océanic
Saint-Richard 3–1 Hamiltonian
Kirkenes 1–1 Latrobe Athletic
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Wynleth Flyers
Passerine 0–2 Shearwater
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Strathcona Intls
Torbay Thunder 4–1 Les Castors

Matchweek 32
“This is Burnaby Is Wonderful, I’m Owyn McGrath with the match review, he’s Stewart Crotton. Star of Confederation 2, Burnaby 1. An absolute mess in the nation’s capital as we go two goals down in the first 25 minutes. Xek Sunsaber gets a goal back in the 67th minute but too little too late in the end. Stewie, what did you make of that match?”
“We’ve been saying for two, three years now. They’ll come good, it’s a young team, they need time. How much longer are we going to keep saying that? Is their best always in the future? The future is now, fellas, wake up! We had so much buzz about this squad, finalists in the Rising Stars Cup, world-class talents, but guess what, they lost that final. Was that the warning sign?”
“You’re talking as if this is a defining loss. Is this a sign we need a shake-up, is that what you’re saying?”
“I’m tired of having this jump scare horror movie. We take down Latrobe and we’re cooking. Next week we lose to Wynleth. We get a run going, smash a couple of teams, nine goals in two games, yeah we know how to score now, and we go and do that against SoC! Big picture too. We win the Patriotes Cup, this is the team that won the Cup last year, all right, things have clicked, and then here we are going nowhere fast and probably out of the Champions League places for good now.”
“Ingrid Lambert’s been under the spotlight since the World Cup final... I know this wasn’t one of those matches but there’s been a clear decline this season for her, is that affecting the team too?”
“I one hundred percent back Lambert and would like anyone caught chanting or sending hate mail and other stuff to be executed by firing squad. I’m sort of joking, it’s a form of treason, to be abusing your national team captain, and you think this isn’t going to affect Kelssek when the World Cup qualifiers start up again?... Like the treatment of Lambert by the rest of the country’s so-called fans is disgusting.”
“I think personally just forced labour in the mines or something would be good enough.... Someone’s gotta build the new subway line y’know.”
“...But at the same time it’s not an excuse. You’re a professional, Ingrid. She’s a strong character, you don’t get named captain for club and country if you aren’t. But it’s not the older players who are the problem, we’re seeing that we have holes in the first eleven, we haven’t got enough depth of skill and talent, a lot of the squad are not up to the right standard. We need to see the writing on the wall that this isn’t a new golden generation that’s going to conquer all before them. We’ve got to stop hoping some of these youngsters have got some hidden potential we just need to unlock. At some point, being young isn’t the reason you’re turning in poor performances in pressure situations. At some point, it’s not a mental thing they’ll get over and mature out of. At some point, inconsistency is just because that’s part of the package. At some point what you see is what you get.”
“Okay but about this particular match, we saw Emerald Loudain just getting wrecked by Annabel Eakins constantly and that led to the first goal...”
“Out. Sorry. Mistakes are not a one-off with this player. Iain Vergland too, if the idea is that he’ll pick up a frickin’ aura of confidence by osmosis from Lambert, that’s clearly not happening. I’d even put Agapeto Licea in the shop window. We need to look past them now. I want to see more of Aleksandra Sunberg – remember the last time we had a promising young Vanorian midfielder?”
“ANDREAS BJERK, SUPERSTAR!”
“Bring on Fredrick Kalmikov, Gudmund Stolzman, it’s time to move on to the next crop...”

Hamiltonian 0–0 Kawarthas

Champions League quarterfinals leg 2
Outineau 2-2 Raynor City Utd (a.e.t., 3-2 agg.)
Challengers Cup quarterfinals leg 2
Latrobe Ath 2-1 Cerro Pintado (3-2 agg.)

Coquitlam United 0–2 Clayquot City
Océanic 0–3 Outineau
Star of Confederation 2–1 Burnaby
Wickham Warriors 1–0 Torbay Thunder
Les Castors 0–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Strathcona Intls 2–0 Passerine
Shearwater 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Wynleth Flyers 0–2 Kirkenes
Latrobe Athletic 2–2 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 33
On a high after an emotional midweek win against RCU, or maybe feeling the fatigue of going the distance in an extra-time epic, Outineau stumbles against Clayquot City. But they still gained a point in the title race as Kirkenes were beaten by Shearwater!

Hamiltonian 2–0 Coquitlam United
Kawarthas 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Saint-Richard 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Kirkenes 1–3 Shearwater
Saint-Rémy 0–4 Strathcona Intls
Passerine 2–2 Les Castors
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–0 Wickham Warriors
Torbay Thunder 3–1 Star of Confederation
Burnaby 3–2 Océanic
Outineau 1–1 Clayquot City

Matchweek 34
On this week’s Podcast FC...

Kirkenes suffers a stunning collapse in Vickery as the Globalists run rampant, grabbing three goals in the first ten minutes! Are they cooked now?
This was probably the last chance Kawarthas had to close the gap to Wynleth, but the reality of relegation is to all intents and purposes confirmed now.
Burnaby are making a belated charge for the fourth Champions League spot, making it two wins in a row against the other contenders. It’s out of their hands but they’re doing their bit now at least.

Wickham Warriors 0–2 Passerine

Coupe des Patriotes semifinals
Clayquot City 0–2 Coquitlam United
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Hamiltonian Cambria

Les Castors 0–4 Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 6–2 Kirkenes
Shearwater 3–2 Saint-Richard
Wynleth Flyers 1–1 Kawarthas
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Hamiltonian
Coquitlam United 0–4 Outineau
Clayquot City 1–2 Burnaby
Océanic 1–0 Torbay Thunder
Star of Confederation 1–1 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 35

Kawarthas RELEGATED with loss against Shearwater
Kirkenes survives SCARE against Les Castors
ELLEX-MAR slips and so does Outineau’s title shot...

Kirkenes 1–0 Les Castors

Champions League semifinals leg 1
CA Paulinthal (PAS) 0-1 Outineau
Challengers Cup semifinals leg 1
Latrobe Ath 2-0 Capitol Ath (SYL)

Saint-Rémy 3–1 Wickham Warriors
Passerine 1–1 Star of Confederation
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–2 Océanic
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Clayquot City
Burnaby 0–0 Outineau
Latrobe Athletic 2–2 Coquitlam United
Hamiltonian 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Kawarthas 1–2 Shearwater
Saint-Richard 3–2 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 36
Océanic 0–0 Passerine
Star of Confederation 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 1–2 Burnaby
Outineau 3–1 Torbay Thunder
Clayquot City 2–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Wickham Warriors 0–4 Kirkenes
Les Castors 2–0 Saint-Richard
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Kawarthas
Shearwater 3–0 Hamiltonian
Wynleth Flyers 1–2 Latrobe Athletic

Straight Red - @OFFINABUSCover of CF Outineau fanzine Tourtière surgelée ahead of CL semi. Big anticipation as they have a 1-0 lead from away leg. “For those who believe, dreams can...”

Dreams can what, guys, dreams can WHAT?!?

Illustration generated via Midjourney

Matchweek 37
Hamiltonian 0–2 Strathcona Intls

Champions League semifinals leg 2
Outineau 1-1 CA Paulinthal (a.e.t., 2-1 agg.)
Challengers Cup semifinals leg 2
Capitol Ath 1-2 Latrobe (1-4 agg.)

Kawarthas 0–0 Les Castors
Saint-Richard 4–2 Wickham Warriors
Kirkenes 3–2 Star of Confederation
Saint-Rémy 0–3 Océanic
Passerine 1–1 Clayquot City
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Outineau
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Burnaby
Wynleth Flyers 1–0 Coquitlam United
Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Shearwater

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
Capitol just didn’t show up today! Latrobe going into the Challengers Cup final! Second time’s the charm?

Matchweek 38
This is it. It’s been a while since we’ve had final day drama like this – a point between the top two and the championship on the line. Only a win will do for Outineau, or they’ll finish runners-up for a third painful year in a row. Kirkenes must match or better Outineau’s result, but they’ll prevail on goal difference even if they lose and Outineau gains a point. Ironically, they’re playing against each other’s rivals. Outineau hosts the uptown hipsters Passerine, while Kirkenes travel to the other side of the Battle of Beaulac. On paper, that’s a trickier match-up for Kirkenes, but Océanic will finish seventh no matter what so they might be a tad less motivated.

A belligerent Océanic fan confronts a YourTuber asking a naïve question. “Should we want to lose so Kirkenes wins and not Outineau? Are you drunk? CFO, they’re our rivals, but because we’re of the same nation. It’s like you want to fight your brother, and give him a hard time, but he’s your brother. Kirkenes FC are royalists, imperialists, and skinhead thugs. Revolutions and wars, but they’ve never accepted that we’re equal human beings. Outineau, Langlois, we’re all the same in their eyes, why should we give those scum the satisfaction? Besides, wanting your team to lose, what kind of loser mentality is that, anyway?”

Meanwhile in Kirkenes, cameras are also in a bar on Passerine Road where fans are waiting for the match against Outineau to come on. Should Passerine deliberately lose to give the Rouge-et-bleu the best chance of denying the downtown club the title?

To laughter one of the fans replies: “I’d say yes, just so when we do in fact get battered, I can say we lost on purpose.”

1 Kirkenes                37   27   5   5   102   40  +62    86
2 Outineau                37   26   7   4    83   32  +51    85

As for who goes into the Champions League or Challengers Cup, that’s also up for grabs. Laurel Tinker-Witt has the chance to deliver a sensational achievement in her first year at the helm if Clayquot can hold on to fourth place, for which a win against CS Saint-Rémy will probably be necessary. Latrobe’s place is a bit more secure and a draw against Strathcona will be enough to clinch it. Burnaby and Shearwater have to go guns blazing here, each facing relatively straightforward home matches against Mazinaw and Wynleth, respectively.

3 Latrobe Athletic        37   22   9   6    77   39  +38    75
4 Clayquot City           37   21  10   6    62   39  +23    73
5 Burnaby                 37   21   9   7    72   35  +37    72
6 Shearwater              37   22   6   9    63   38  +25    72
7 Océanic                 37   17  13   7    68   45  +23    64

2 mins: Océanic [1]-0 Kirkenes. Jordyn Mah takes advantage of some casual defending to arrive unmarked in the box. A shaky start for the Red Firm, and definitely not what they want on this final day.
9 mins: Shearwater [1]-0 Wynleth. Simple finish for Larissa Campanella as Lojze Kokalj threads a pass through a crowded penalty box. It’s the first shot fired in the Champions League race.
14 mins: Burnaby 0-0 Mazinaw. A shocking miss for Burnaby as Rory Joseph puts a tap-in wide of the post!
19 mins: Shearwater [2]-0 Wynleth. A well struck penalty as Wynleth are simply being overrun here. Burnaby had better take notes, Clayquot better make some moves – right now it’s Shearwater who will finish fourth.
23 mins: Strathcona [1]-0 Latrobe. Horror for Sasha Stepanov, who deflects Mhara Vera’s shot past her own goalkeeper.
27 mins: Clayquot [1]-0 Saint-Rémy. Billie Valls cuts inside and beats Lindholm from a sharp angle! This puts Clayquot third, something they’d have scarcely dared to dream of at the start of the season!
35 mins: Wickham 0-[1] Kawarthas. They’re both going down anyway, but Joseph Kranz gives them something to think about over the off season I guess.
39 mins: Clayquot 1-[1] Saint-Rémy. Maria Hadjipavlou with a powerful strike as the Quatre-lettres create an overload on the right. Back to square one for Clayquot, who need the three points to make it into the Champions League as things stand.
45 mins: Outineau [1]-0 Passerine. Sebastian Ellex-Mar tucks in a cross by Tallin Reed. On the stroke of half time, Outineau takes the lead at Portedowns and the advantage in the title race! A cruel blow for a dogged Passerine side who deserved to be level halfway through.
Half time: And we’re all waiting for the other shoe to drop. Outineau sits in first right now, and the Champions League spots are held, precariously, by Latrobe and Shearwater.
46 mins: Océanic [2]-0 Kirkenes. Aurora Nilsen scores 25 seconds after kickoff! It’s happened again, even faster! This is a gut punch for the Kirkenes supporters, as TV4 cameras helpfully show. Their fate is in the hands of Passerine now.
53 mins: Outineau 1-[1] Passerine. Guiseppe Allegri Gentile gets the Angry Birds level. A cheer for everyone in Kirkenes! There’s plenty of football to be played yet, but as it stands KFC wins the title on goal difference.
56 mins: Outineau [2]-1 Passerine. Jarno Ytsdan is just not having this and dribbles right past two Passerine players to set it on a plate for Laurie Rajic. Outineau back in front, and Kirkenes needs to dig deep. This could all still turn in an instant.
57 mins: Strathcona 1-[1] Latrobe. Belaj-Rilan Dar pounces as a miscommunication in the Globalists’ defence gifts the winger a loose ball. Latrobe are back in this fight for third place!
59 mins: Red card! Passerine’s Taium Oldauw has gone in dangerously and been sent off, it’s never a good look if your mitigating factor is that the studs were up so high the victim’s knees were safe. As it is, it’s left Chike Obident on the deck and bleeding from where those boots raked his thigh.
62 mins: Strathcona [2]-1 Latrobe. Jeanne Gautier is the scorer but it was made by Lina Gården with a spectacular run that cuts through Latrobe’s defence like butter. Is this the chance for Clayquot to overtake their regional rivals?
64 mins: Outineau [3]-1 Passerine. Ellex-Mar has a second goal! The hope rises for the Rouge-et-bleu. Clinical as Outineau exploits the extra-player advantage immediately. Passerine haven’t even had time to sub someone on to adjust to the gap in the midfield.
69 mins: Wynleth down three goals and now one player too. Simply unable to cope with Sammy Mao’s pace, Guilliame Rocchi clatters him for about the fifth time and gets a second yellow card.
73 mins: Clayquot 1-[2] Saint-Rémy. Florian Berkut finds one this all too easy, and Clayquot’s Champions League dream is crumbling before their eyes. Shearwater could now steal this one from them.
76 mins: Outineau [4]-1 Passerine. Tobert Usher picks up a poor clearance and smashes it in from 25 yards. Stop, stop, they’re already dead.
76 mins: Océanic 2-[1] Kirkenes. Yob Yeyeh Aan gets Kirkenes into the match! This came well against the run of play and Kirkenes have been asleep all match. Do they have time for a sensational comeback?
84 mins: Burnaby 0-[1] Mazinaw. Ryan Potter will be wondering how got through Burnaby’s defence so easily. If they can hold on to this, it will cap a brilliant season for manager Ren Fang who deserves all the plaudits for their first season back in the top flight.
87 mins: Burnaby get on the attack immediately and win a penalty as Sunsaber’s shot is blocked by Geraldine Claw’s arm. Sunsaber steps up confidently but Slaven Bajalica saves it! Sunsaber buries his face in his hands – there goes any chance of a top four finish.
87 mins: Océanic [3]-1 Kirkenes. In a scramble off a corner, Tihomir Misita puts it in at point-blank range! VAR is looking for an offside but I’d be very surprised if this gets disallowed.
90+1 mins: Outineau [5]-1 Passerine. What happens when you leave Danielle Maradrogba loitering in acres of space. There’s no scenario where Outineau could win the title on goal difference, but Passerine basically gave up about 10 minutes ago. Meanwhile, it’s not quite over yet, but TV4 cameras have found a crying Kirkenes-supporting child.
90+4 mins: SoC [1]-1 St-Richard. Girolamo Alcides with a last gasp equalizer that will deny St-Richard a top-half finish.
90+5 mins: Final whistle at Stade Olympique! Outineau have done all they can to win the Kelssek Championship...
90+7 mins: Full time at Stade des Pacifiques and this loss for Kirkenes confirms that Outineau are the champions! This final day drama is complete, to the despair of the Red Firm. Outineau are champions of Kelssek for the twelfth time, and march on to their date with destiny in Raynor City...

Coquitlam United 1–3 Torbay Thunder
Burnaby 0–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Outineau 5–1 Passerine
Clayquot City 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Océanic 3–1 Kirkenes
Star of Confederation 1–1 Saint-Richard
Wickham Warriors 0–1 Kawarthas
Les Castors 0–2 Hamiltonian
Strathcona Intls 2–1 Latrobe Athletic
Shearwater 5–0 Wynleth Flyers

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Outineau                38   27   7   4    88   33  +55    88 -
 2 Kirkenes                38   27   5   6   103   43  +60    86 -
 3 Latrobe Athletic        38   22   9   7    78   41  +37    75 -
 4 Shearwater              38   23   6   9    68   38  +30    75 -
 5 Clayquot City           38   21  10   7    63   41  +22    73 -
 6 Burnaby                 38   21   9   8    72   36  +36    72 -
 7 Océanic                 38   18  13   7    71   46  +25    67 -
 8 Saint-Rémy              38   20   3  15    55   51   +4    63
 9 Strathcona Intls        38   18   8  12    69   48  +21    62
10 Torbay Thunder          38   15   5  18    55   63   −8    50
11 Saint-Richard           38   13   9  16    54   57   −3    48
12 Mazinaw Vanorian        38   14   5  19    50   77  −27    47
13 Hamiltonian             38   11  12  15    54   59   −5    45
14 Star of Confederation   38    8  13  17    47   72  −25    37
15 Coquitlam United        38    8  12  18    51   67  −16    36
16 Passerine               38    8  12  18    44   66  −22    36
17 Wynleth Flyers          38    8  12  18    42   71  −29    36
18 Kawarthas               38    6   8  24    33   76  −43    26 -
19 Wickham Warriors        38    4   8  26    29   83  −54    20 -
20 Les Castors             38    2   6  30    31   89  −58    12 -

KELSSEK FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
SEASON 79 / 198-99 FE

Player of the Year: Yob Yeyeh Aan (Kirkenes)
Nominees: Tobert Usher (Outineau), Chike Obident (Outineau), Lacina Issoumou (Kirkenes)
Foreign Player of the Year: Yob Yeyeh Aan (Kirkenes)
Nominees: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Outineau), Lacina Issoumou (Kirkenes), Lojze Kokalj (Shearwater)
Young Player of the Year: Sammy Mao (Shearwater)
Nominees: Titan Pogbacar (Burnaby), Dong Yichun (Kirkenes), Belaj-Rilan Dar (Latrobe)

Team of the Year
GK: Jenas Maraipu (Kirkenes)
DF: Tobert Usher (Outineau)
DF: Ingrid Lambert (Burnaby)
DF: Errol Tellier (Outineau)
DF: Karon Murell (Latrobe)
MF: Lojze Kokalj (Shearwater)
MF: Sammy Mao (Shearwater)
MF: Chike Obident (Outineau)
FW: Lacina Issoumou (Kirkenes)
FW: Yob Yeyeh Aan (Kirkenes)
FW: Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Outineau)

GK: Oliver Crossley (Clayquot)
DF: Sasha Stepanov (Latrobe)
DF: Bleke Durocher (Kirkenes)
MF: Billie Valls (Clayquot)
MF: Aurora Merelu (Kirkenes)
FW: János rue Belois (Outineau)
FW: Caspian Garberg (Latrobe)

                           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Novonaya                 42   26  10   6    80   38  +42    88 -
 2 Saintsport Heath         42   22  13   7    73   43  +30    79 -
 3 West Haligonia Spartan   42   19   9  14    80   59  +21    66 -
 4 Union Lachaîne           42   19   9  14    58   48  +10    66 -
 5 St. David Wanderers      42   17  14  11    66   59   +7    65 -
 6 Red Stars                42   18   9  15    63   50  +13    63 -
 7 ASC Arvika               42   17  10  15    61   58   +3    61
 8 Colwynian Vale           42   18   7  17    57   55   +2    61
 9 NGSA                     42   16  12  14    59   52   +7    60
10 Port City                42   15  13  14    54   57   −3    58
11 Kingstown Athletic       42   15  13  14    51   55   −4    58
12 Stade Laneux             42   14  14  14    62   60   +2    56
13 Rivière-Neigeuse         42   15  11  16    51   55   −4    56
14 Franche-Contamine        42   16   6  20    53   58   −5    54
15 Sudbury Rangers          42   14  11  17    56   64   −8    53
16 Natanel Royals           42   15   6  21    54   72  −18    51
17 Sunrise Coast            42   13  11  18    44   58  −14    50
18 Châteaufroid             42   14   8  20    56   78  −22    50
19 Pembina City             42   13  10  19    49   55   −6    49 -
20 Ayushirda                42   13   9  20    47   63  −16    48 -
21 Jeunesse Lunaire         42   11  12  19    49   67  −18    45 -
22 Association Ariddienne   42    7  13  22    52   71  −19    34 -

Playoffs semfinals
West Haligonia Spartan 1–1 Red Stars (1–2 AET)
Union Lachaîne 2–2 St. David Wanderers (3–2 AET)
Playoffs final
Red Stars 3–1 Union Lachaîne

   Association North       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Parracuttis              30   14  10   6    48   30  +18    52 -
 2 Cradithurgen             30   15   6   9    49   37  +12    51 -
 3 St. Kildera FC           30   13  10   7    45   34  +11    49 -
 4 AS Grands-Sources        30   13   9   8    39   35   +4    48 -
 5 Ealesgreen United        30   12  10   8    49   33  +16    46 -
 6 Fretscray FC             30   12  10   8    44   32  +12    46
 7 Vinterhagen              30   11  10   9    38   32   +6    43
 8 Lancaster Hill           30   11   8  11    41   39   +2    41
 9 AS Lac-Abitargnais       30    7  15   8    40   46   −6    36
10 Hawthorn Elms            30    9   9  12    41   53  −12    36
11 New Scarborough          30    9   9  12    39   51  −12    36
12 Racing Mistwygn          30    8  11  11    34   38   −4    35
13 Keeleford County         30    9   8  13    34   44  −10    35
14 Rythwick Tartan          30    9   7  14    37   50  −13    34
15 Bramerleigh Bulldogs     30    8   9  13    33   37   −4    33
16 Cache-Crambery           30    5   9  16    32   52  −20    24

   Association South       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sitka Valley             30   23   2   5    61   27  +34    71 -
 2 Breton Pacifica          30   16   4  10    44   40   +4    52 -
 3 CF Mirabelle             30   15   6   9    35   28   +7    51 -
 4 Arlingsdale City         30   13  10   7    46   32  +14    49 -
 5 Miramichi Lakers         30   13   9   8    47   36  +11    48 -
 6 Inisír Valley            30   13   8   9    44   32  +12    47
 7 Delta Sorthern           30   13   7  10    40   35   +5    46
 8 Gagliano Mariners        30   11   9  10    37   37    0    42
 9 Watermeet                30   11   8  11    40   39   +1    41
10 Neíra Alavaria           30   11   5  14    44   47   −3    38
11 Stade Montagnards        30    9   6  15    33   47  −14    33
12 White Rose               30    9   6  15    28   43  −15    33
13 Kananzawai               30    8   7  15    27   37  −10    31
14 Canyon Bar               30    8   7  15    27   43  −16    31
15 Valeartha                30    7   8  15    31   40   −9    29
16 Kisloups                 30    6   6  18    23   44  −21    24

North semifinals
Cradithurgen 1–3 Ealesgreen United
St. Kildera FC 2–2 AS Grands-Sources (3–2 AET)
South semifinals
Breton Pacifica 1–1 Miramichi Lakers (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.)
CF Mirabelle 0–0 Arlingsdale City (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
North final
Ealesgreen United 0–1 St. Kildera FC
South final
Breton Pacifica 1–2 CF Mirabelle

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28th Coupe des Patriotes final

Latrobe are going to the final for the third time under manager Obey Chidebere and looking to make it three for three. This is the second time Coquitlam have made the final – the first time, Chidebere was playing and it was the second of a painful pair of defeats against their derby rivals which handed them the double. In the end, Coquie were never really in this match, characterized by Latrobe not getting much done in the first half and then simply holding off a team unable to get much of a punch in once Marten Solomonson broke the deadlock by capitalizing on a loose clearance. An efficient and effective performance and played with one eye on another cup final once the second goal was volleyed in by Karon Murrell off the wing.

Latrobe Athletic 2 – Solomonson (47’), Murrell (74’)
Alison Troczynski, Sasha Stepanov, Karon Murrell, Marc Wenger, Crispin Fremont, Tessa Locke (Ross Vetrone 81'), Kieran McCurdy (Neil Ferry 79'), Akhil Neviud, Anke Waechter (Senad Tkalcic 81'), Marten Solomonson (Belaj-Rilan Dar 72'), Caspian Garberg (Aidan Caoidheach 81')
Coquitlam United 0
Destry Lefranc, Wilsrë Quelausé (Leïla Desharnais 77'), Abel Manuko, Mikko Violette, Maude-Louise Welsh, Mary Cailbhin (Artem Paterson 84'), Carl Gaudreault (Annamay Hunter 63'), Fyodor Dysuba, Ngakan Ketut Juli Arka, Fang Chenguang, Tara Measley (Andraž Koprivc 63')

19th Challengers Cup final - Adam Antwerp Arena, Daxler, Saterun

Expected to be a much more even contest, Latrobe struggled to get into this match and were seen off imperiously by their opponents in the end. This is something like what Coquie must have felt on Sunday; Latrobe's cautious optimism rocked hard after FTC scored twice in the first 20 minutes. Caspian Garberg sought to rally the team with a goal struck with venom just before half time. FTC were not going to be perturbed however and they restored a two-goal lead on 56 minutes. Docklands dreamers can take some grievance and rambling rants about what it really means to be "gaining an advantage from being in an offside position" and what might have been had the VARs seen Anke Waechter's positioning differently as Latrobe had a goal chalked off for offside in the 70th minute. In the end they just didn't do enough.

Latrobe Athletic (KSK) - 1
Alison Troczynski, Sasha Stepanov, Karon Murrell, Marc Wenger, Crispin Fremont (Nicole Boudrias 67'), Tessa Locke, Miles Gerry (Neil Ferry 78'), Akhil Neviud (Senad Tkalcic 78'), Anke Waechter, Marten Solomonson (Émîróînó Üjíkân 69'), Caspian Garberg
FTC United (ZWZ) - 3

WAD LAD - @crymoreloser
Don’t let Latrobe losing another IFCF final distract you from Latrobe losing all three IFCF finals they’ve played #ded #fail

19th IFCF Champions League final - The Battleground, Raynor City, Valanora

“...defended well by Lourence Hupe and it’s once again the same story in this match. Both sides defending well, not giving up very much, and finding it hard to create anything themselves. Tobert Usher moves it forward quickly. That’s going to find Chike Obident on the right flank and he’s going to try and beat Mumin Jesenko with speed here. Obident!... and Stephen Kerr is going to get a yellow card as he just clattered into the Outineau winger there.”
“A bit harsh I thought, the booking, but Obident had just a bit of a path to goal opening up there, so the captain’s taking no chances.”
“Free kick, 35 yards out and Obident is going to try and swing this into the mixer... a lot of pulling and pushing in the box, as that comes and IT’S A GOAL FOR OUTINEAU!! Jarno Ytsdan on the volley, it skitters into the bottom left corner of the goal, and Medusa Strand couldn't get there! A well-placed pass, a bit of confusion in the defence, and CF Outineau have broken the deadlock in the Champions League final!!”
"You could hear everyone in the stadium gasp as that ball seemed to move in slow motion across the line! I had the feeling it was going to take something like that, a dead ball situation and a bit of luck. And now, here we go, this match should open up now. It feels like that's not going to be the only goal."

CF Outineau 1 - Ytsdan (55')
Thimiscles Seanclair, Alan-Elric Sauvé, Errol Tellier, Lourence Hupe, Tobert Usher [c] (Jason Yuanjunsson Ren 88'), Ronin Otero, Jarmo Ytsdan (Nadina Popov 73'), Tallin Reed (Tomás Guisao 73'), Chike Obident, János rue Belois (Mint Leaf 81'), Sebastian Ellex-Mar (Danielle Maradrogba 88')
Chromatik 0
Medusa Strand, Ami Coulibaly, Stephen Kerr (Lambertus Jacquemin 83’), Vilhelmi Hudson, Mumin Jesenko, Trudy Harrison (Kierra Axel 83’), þorgríma Vigdis Ástþórsdóttir, Arel Jenkins (Sophie Singh 56’), Lynne Crossley, Dénes Robineau, Quarto Bevilacqua (Fredo Bärfuss 79’)

by **Kelssek** » Sun Sep 08, 2024 8:50 pm

SEASON 51 / 199-200 F.E.

                         Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lakeland Storm         38   32   5   365  253 +112    65
 2 Latrobe Dolphins       38   28   8   356  279  +77    58
 3 CA Langlois            38   26  11   340  295  +45    53
 4 Kraken d'Outineau      38   25  11   346  277  +69    52
 5 Burnaby Thunderbirds   38   24  12   349  291  +58    50
 6 Kirkenes Jets          38   22  13   322  299  +23    47
 7 Daudard-des-Oiseaux    38   22  13   323  302  +21    47
 8 Neorvins Sharks        38   21  15   325  296  +29    44
 9 Redswyth Marlins       38   21  16   339  322  +17    43
10 Kirkenes Blues         38   20  16   324  311  +13    42
11 Breton Mooseheads      38   18  19   322  314   +8    37
12 Clayquot Neptunes      38   17  20   305  325  −20    35
13 Natanel SC             38   16  21   288  315  −27    33
14 Mazinaw Hydra          38   15  22   295  343  −48    31
15 AC Novonaya            38   13  25   314  338  −24    26
16 Laneux Natation 1874   38   12  25   275  321  −46    25
17 Dynamo Lupinissia      38   11  25   278  346  −68    24
18 Colywn Aquatics        38    9  29   263  345  −82    18
19 Fjordlands             38    7  29   260  338  −78    16
20 Vickery Tsunami        38    6  30   279  358  −79    14

Qualifying finals
        Lakeland Storm  2–0  Kraken d'Outineau    10–7   5–4
      Latrobe Dolphins  2–0  CA Langlois           9–8  11–9
Preliminary finals
  Burnaby Thunderbirds  2-0  Neorvins Sharks      14–10  9–8
         Kirkenes Jets  2-0  Daudard-des-Oiseaux   8–7   9–6

Elimination finals		 
     Kraken d'Outineau  2–0  Kirkenes Jets          12–4  9-8
           CA Langlois  1–2  Burnaby Thundebirds     9–8  9-10  8–10

Semifinals
        Lakeland Storm  2–0  Burnaby Thunderbirds   17–9 7–6
      Latrobe Dolphins  1–2  Kraken d'Outineau       7–5  6–12  9–10

Championship final
        Lakeland Storm  0–2  Kraken d'Outineau       6–8  6–7

WATER POLO PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
SEASON 51

by **Kelssek** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:21 am

SEASON 33

Northern League       P   W   D   L   GF   GA  Dif  Pts
Internationale       73  52  11  10  268  175   93  115 Q1
Olympique Langlois   73  48  13  12  262  163   99  109 Q2
Neorvins Wolves      73  44  17  12  256  169   87  105 Q3
Kirkenes Dragons     73  42  15  16  241  167   74   99 Q6
Faucons Saint-Rémy   73  37  20  16  219  166   53   94 Q7
Colwyn Thunder       73  40  12  21  222  176   46   92 Q8
Clayquot Partisans   73  39  14  20  244  181   63   92 q13
Redswyth Union       73  36  13  24  222  177   45   85 q14
Red Star Clayquot    73  38   7  28  228  211   17   83 q15
Wynleth Gaels        73  34  14  25  233  214   19   82 q16
CS Val d'Argent      73  32  11  30  208  192   16   75 q17
Beaujoire            73  29  13  31  204  216  -12   71
Kirkenes Rangers     73  26  15  32  209  220  -11   67
Kingsharbour Royals  73  25  10  38  199  223  -24   60
Pingouins de Lescure 73  21  14  38  196  246  -50   56
Chevalles Champjaune 73  20  10  43  172  229  -57   50
Cantons-de-l'Ouest   73  19   9  45  179  253  -74   47
Kardinia Cats        73  13  11  49  162  290 -128   37
Torbay Storm         73  10  10  53  155  255 -100   30

Southwestern League   P   W   D   L   GF   GA  Dif  Pts
CH Outineau          73  44  14  15  248  170   78  102 Q4
Ad Astra             73  43  14  16  235  168   67  100 Q5
Breton Emeralds      73  37  18  18  226  186   40   92 Q9
Vickery Vikings      73  38  15  20  242  198   44   91 Q10
Dartmoor Armada      73  37  14  22  235  199   36   88 Q11
Burnaby Ravens       73  33  14  26  222  211   11   80 Q12
Alavarian            73  30  15  28  219  194   25   75 q18
Olympique Laneux     73  32  10  31  228  235   -7   74 q19
Dinamo Lupinissia    73  32   9  32  214  192   22   73 q20
Mazinaw Knights      73  26  15  32  215  218   -3   67
Novanaya Rangers     73  26  14  33  194  200   -6   66
AS Dieppe            73  27   9  37  200  224  -24   63
Kalista Renegades    73  22  13  38  188  229  -41   57
Escadron de Dorval   73  22  10  41  184  245  -61   54
Crystal Mountains    73  18  18  37  200  260  -60   54
Natanel Rangers      73  17  20  36  179  227  -48   54
Grand Falls Haligoni 73  20  12  41  188  236  -48   52
Anciens-Baillages    73  21   9  43  186  256  -70   51
Pembina Thistle      73   9  14  50  150  261 -111   32

KHL PREMIERS
199-200 FE

Desjardins Cup
First round

Partisans        4  0  4  5
Dinamo           1  1  3  4

Redswyth         6  4  1  3  2
Laneux           4  5  2  2  7

Red Star         4  4  3  3
Alavarian        5  1  5  2

Wynleth          3  4  3  4
Val d'Argent     7  2  4  8

Second round

Internationale   3  2  1  4  3  3* 6
Laneux           1  3  2* 1  5  2  3

Colwyn           5* 4  4  2  3  5  1
Breton           4  6  5  3  2  3  2

Ad Astra         0  4  3  2  2
Burnaby          2  3  1  1  1

Outineau         3  4  3  7  2  1
Partisans        2  3  4* 3  3  0

Kirkenes Drgns   3  2  4  4  4
Dartmoor         1  5  1  2  1

Neorvins         4  4  5  4* 5
Red Star         5  1  0  3  4

St-Remy          6  6  6  0  4
Vickery          2  4  3  5  2

Langlois         5  2  3  3  4
Val d'Argent     2  1  2  4* 2

Quarterfinals

Internationale    3  2  0  2
Breton            4  3* 6  3*

Ad Astra          5  1  2  2  1  5* 6*
Outineau          1  2  1  3* 3  4  5

Krk Dragons       6  4  6  3*
Neorvins          2  3  2  2

St-Remy           4  6  3  2  2  2
Langlois          6  3  1  4  5  3*

Semifinals

Breton        3  3* 3* 2*[/b]
Ad Astra      1  2  2  1

Krk Dragons   3  4  5  3  3  4[/b]
Langlois      4  3  2  1  4  3

Final

Breton        3  3  6  3  5
Krk Dragons   1  4  2  2  3

by **Kelssek** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:23 am

SEASON 33 / 198-199 F.E.

                            Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts
 1 Wynleth Cambria           32   25   0   7  1310  779 +531   100
 2 Nordiques                 32   24   0   8  1222  682 +540    96
 3 Latrobe Athletic          32   24   0   8  1183  730 +453    96
 4 Burnaby Lions             32   22   1   9  1237  899 +338    90
 5 Mazinaw Stallions         32   22   0  10  1215  784 +431    88
 6 Vickery                   32   20   1  11  1107  853 +254    82
 7 Kirkenes Crusaders        32   19   1  12  1152  865 +287    78
 8 Neorvins Armada           32   17   1  14   946  912  +34    70
 9 Rotor Novonaya            32   17   0  15   984  904  +80    68
10 Bretonnia                 32   16   1  15   953  977  −24    66
11 Hamilton Highlanders      32   16   0  16   931  909  +22    64
12 Redswyth Rebels           32   16   0  16  1010 1001   +9    64
13 Alouettes de Champjaune   32   13   0  19   855  890  −35    52
14 NGSA Ulyanof              32    8   0  24   754 1117 −363    32
15 Clayquot Reds             32    5   1  26   626 1416 −790    22
16 Union Laneux              32    3   0  29   622 1448 −826    12
17 Wenedere                  32    2   0  30   599 1540 −941     8

by **Kelssek** » Sat Sep 28, 2024 10:01 am

SEASON 80 / 199-200 FE

Megan Woodwell [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Amelia Clark [LB/RB], age 22 (KSK)
Ingrid Lambert [CB], age 34 (KSK) C
Zétény Szatmári* [CB], age 26 (PAS)
Phillip Johnson [RB], age 29 (KSK)
Agapeto Licea [CM/DM], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Titan Pogbacar* [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Vangelis Anagnakis [CAM], age 28 (DEL)
Meredith Nishiyaki [LW/RW], age 26 (KSK)
Rory Joseph [RM], age 30 (KSK)
Xek Sunsaber* [ST], age 24 (CEN)

Eamon Mac Dùbhghlas [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Damien Neusa [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Melissa Gaudreault [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Fredrick Kalmikov [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Gudmund Stolzman [DM], age 20 (PIS)
Aleksandra Sundberg [CM], age 19 (VAL)
Minerva Emond [AM], age 35 (EFL)
Alexis Garrison [AM/CM], age 21 (KSK)
Shaun Bradwell [CM], age 28 (KSK)
Fabián Casias [AM], age 17 (TER)
Treszka Kovách [A/MC], age 17 (PAS)
Yara MacEachinn [RM], age 23 (KSK)
Marius Leonīds [LW], age 16 (CRN)
Nicole Gillam [LM/CM], age 27 (KSK)
Ketsia Ventura [AM/CF], age 25 (KSK)
Emily Bradwell [ST], age 21 (KSK)

Burnaby Sport Club
Home ground: Stadium Konueira (60,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training facilities ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★★
Main rivals: Coquitlam United, Kirkenes FC
Honours: Kelssek Championship (16): 4, 13, 16, 25, 29, 44, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 68, 74; runners-up: 56, 63, 67, 76
Coupe des Patriotes (3): 14, 23, 27; finalists: 8, 11, 24
Fanzines: Altitude Sickness, Two O'Clock Gun, Blue Patch Boys
Notable ex-players: Phillip Lozic, Thamior Liadon, Bernard Despatie, Maiev Feidhlim, Kari Zücker, Pierre Vasseur, Nacuémiró Buené, Andreas Bjerk, Ikra Yonte, Oliver Crossley, Deni Cowler, Olaf Haabjörn
Manager: Ryan Potter, age 61, Asst. manager: Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, age 45, First team coaches: Judith Sturgess, age 53; Bailey Sellwood, age 40; Lori Garland [CDG], age 37

History and records – The most league titles, the country’s biggest name in soccer, the most productive youth academy, but notably no IFCF trophies. A big club that carefully nurtures its grassroots and community ties, and insistent on bringing though youth, a formula that has certainly worked for them but has sometimes led to persisting with players who just don’t have that extra one per cent.

Is this a squad that’s fundamentally a title challenger and just needs some patching, or a project coming apart at the seams that needs a full reboot? Everyone at the club is fervently hoping it’s the first one, as they all wait for the Rising Stars Cup runners-up to fulfill their potential as senior players – or be slowly sold off to other clubs, as is starting to happen with Iain Vergland and Emerald Loudain being shipped out. Defence was an important problem that let Burnaby down at key points last year, and Szatmári is supposed to fix all that. Shuffling the lineup around was also evident in preseason, and this season is going to be a key one for players like Agapeto Licea and Meredith Nishiyaki to cement a spot as the first choices, and for Xek Sunsaber to show if he’s just another decent striker or the real deal.

Last five seasons: 4th, 3rd + Cup winner, 4th, 2nd, 3rd + Cup finalist
Players in: Zétény Szatmári (Sterling Heights, undisclosed), Marius Leonïds (Crposotwn City)
Players out: Iain Vergland (Sivolvia Capitalizt, ϑ1.5m/$4m), Emerald Loudain (Club de Pruxxé, ϑ1.2m/$3.1m), Lori Garland (retired), Émile Robin (retired)

Oliver Crossley [GK], age 33 (TKT)
Alex Llewellyn* [LWB], age 23 (SYL)
Milan Okumura [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Charles Favre [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Artem Baldov [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Karl Kagawa [CM], age 31 (KSK) C
Patrick Phelps* [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Jason Dumoulin [LM], age 23 (KSK)
Billie Valls* [RW], age 27 (CNR)
Joseph Kranz [CAM], age 29 (STL)
Kylia Vukcevic [ST], age 24 (KSK)

Michael Sveyn [GK], age 36 (KRY)
Kaelyn Ianokis [LB/RB], age 30 (KSK)
Ciaran Black [LB], age 32 (KSK)
Georgia Cloutier [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Anthony Na [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Mathias Hertzog [RB/CB], age 19 (PAS)
Inga-Lisa Jansson [RM], age 32 (NRH)
Alessandro Bella [CM/AM], age 36 (SVG)
Jamie Phaneuf [LM], age 21 (KSK)
Emre Massinen [AM/CF], age 24 (KSK)
Rosalie Bourke [RW], age 30 (KSK)
Rachel Vanson [ST], age 26 (CDG)
Toby Roswell [CF], age 19 (KSK)

Clayquot City Football Club
Home ground: Kanard Park (32,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (2): 10, 26; runners-up: 53
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 10, 11; runners-up: 16
Notable former players: Seamus Wylten, Victor Clinton, Fabio Coimbra, Raizen Saikyomono, Joanna Rigby
Fanzine: Gold Star Republic
Manager: Laurel Tinker-Witt [ZWZ]; Asst. manager: Odveig Wheeler [STL], age 46; Coaches: Eva Karven, age 39; Areke Shinra [HIN], age 40

History and records. A long track record where they’re usually in the top half but no better has bred a strange mix of frustrated ambition and fatalism.

By any measure Laurel Tinker-Witt’s first season in charge was one worth celebrating as Clayquot ended fifth with automatic entry into the Challengers Cup group stage. But the squad seems beset with questions about their quality, with pundits talking so often about the team being more than the sum of the parts, implying they don’t really rate the parts themselves. Have they overperformed and are now due to fall back to earth, or is there more to come, then?

Last 5 seasons: 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 4th
Players in: Matias Hertzog (Troubalose, ϑ0.5m/$1.4m), Jamie Phaneuf (youth), Joseph Kranz (Kawarthas, ϑ0.37m/$1m)
Players out: Donatien Csokonai (retired)

Destry Lefranc [GK], age 35 (KSK) C
Wilsrë Quelausé [LB], age 36 (FFD)
Abel Manuko [CB], age 23 (CRN)
Mikko Violette* [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Maude-Louise Welsh [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Mary Cailbhin [DM], age 25 (KSK)
Carl Gaudreault [CM], age 29 (KSK)
Fyodor Dsyuba* [OM], age 27 (SVJ)
Ngakan Ketut Juli Arka [LM], age 29 (UMS)
Fang Chenguang* [RW], age 28 (CMT)
Tara Measley [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Trìona Mercer [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Suzanne Pilote [RB], age 22 (PTR)
Janet Avila [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Elli Tinkler [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Leïla Desharnais [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Mark Sullivan [DM], age 20 (KSK)
Artem Paterson [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Callie Ong [RM], age 25 (KSK)
Adon Johnson [LM/CM], age 33 (KSK)
Petra Ayres [LM], age 20 (TKT)
Marc Lundberg [RW/LW], age 19 (KSK)
Annamay Hunter [AM/CF], age 20 (KSK)
Andraž Koprivc [ST], age 19 (MYT)

Coquitlam United Football Club
Home ground: Maillardville Park (20,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Main rivals: Burnaby SC
Honours: KFL Championship (1): 28; runners-up: 51, 52, 66
Patriotes Cup (1): 21; finalists: 14, 28
Fanzine: Bear-Proof Bins
Notable ex-players: Kassel Pokorný, Arjan Singh, Aldo Vocani, Dusty Clement, Obey Chidiebere, Pierre-Louis Laishram, Maelle Sarada
Manager: Rachel Schroeder [NPH], age 64; Asst. manager: Mariano Lucio [TEQ], age 42; Coaches: Marietta Tesla [HIN], age 39; Irène Fekete [KSK], age 42

Wiki article. The club of the eastern side of metropolitan Burnaby, their ambitions of matching their downtown derby rivals have long exceeded their actual ability to do so. Rachel Schroeder has them playing a counter-attacking style, currently relying on Dsyuba getting the ball deep and launching balls for a front five/six to chase.

League form was meh, but the magic of a run to the Patriotes Cup final suggests Coquie coped relatively well with their star striker’s departure, and they are now moving swiftly into the fanbase polarizing around whether Koprivc or Measely should play up front. On the terraces, a strange schism between supporter groups has opened up with the founding of the “Coqed Up” group amid disputes over, if you can believe it, sticker design copyright. At least the players seem cohesive enough to cruise into another mid-table finish.

Last five seasons: 15th + Cup finalist, 11th, 15th, 15th, 17th
Players in: Suzanne Pilote (Belleriviere Wanderers, ϑ0.3m/$1m), Petra Ayres (Parakleion Firebirds, free), Mark Sullivan (youth), Marc Lundberg (youth)
Players out: Adon Johnson (Novonaya, ϑ0.2m), Callie Powell (Star of Confederation, ϑ0.25m)

Jane Townsend [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Revan Gotte [LB], age 26 (AHR)
Lief McLaren [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Hunter Pollock [DF], age 22 (XAN)
Aja Achilles* [D R/M RC], age 31 (EFL) C
Gunnar Biltz [MC], age 20 (PIS)
Abdur Rahmaan Heather [CM], age 35 (EFL)
Gervasio Maito* [RW], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Sofie Mylonakis [AM/CF], age 24 (KSK)
Jaden Kasanga* [ST], age 26 (SEM)
Oakleigh Carpenter [CF], age 32 (EFL)

Lex Krause [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Coleen Brightley [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Markus Kozar [RB/LB], age 22 (KSK)
Danijel Pintarić [D L], age 19 (MYT)
Ian Paquin [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Anton Zivkovic [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Anni Phelps [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Roibéard Ó Cuinneagáin [RM/CM], age 20 (KSK)
Rashid Habeeb [M L], age 35 (HTK)
Cory Fisher [LM], age 23 (MYR)
Vance Sequin [CAM], age 26 (XAN)
Philip Chan [ST], age 19 (CRN)
Anna Cook [ST], age 17 (SFD)

Hamiltonian Cambria Football Club
Home ground: B.A. Johnston Field (24,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Honours: KFL National Northern (1): 58
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Fanzines: Dragon's Breath Mints
Notable former players: Dario Tule, Tomas Guisao, Roksana Koroleva, Anke Waechter, Mesi Klarlmas
Manager: Hannah Wilton [QUE], age 52 Asst. manager: Ashton Moore [EUR], age 40; Coaches: John Parker [KSK], age 38

Wiki article. Like its post-industrial home city, Cambria clings to its blue-collar identity as a club even as its present-day reality is globalized, cosmopolitan, and services-oriented, down to the highly foreign coaching staff. And like its city, it has ambitions of proving itself against the bigger clubs while resenting its place in the global football player supply chain as a place where up-and-coming stars come to get final assembly for a few years before being sold on to a bigger, richer team. Such as the one made up of effete big-city folk from Kirkenes. Ugh.

Last season was much more of a slog than it needed to be, the fans are grumbling. They recovered from a bad start to the season, but the narrative has shifted and there’s a sense of a downward trend in the team that’s making hopes of climbing the ladder elusive. Key players are aging out of their prime and so is the squad. This is not so much a pivotal as a pivoting season, and they have some exciting youngsters like Phillip Chan and Gunnar Biltz set to break out, although there’s always the danger of total pratfall.

Last five seasons: 13th, 12th, 9th, 7th, 11th
Players in: Roibéard Ó Cuinneagáin (youth), Anna Cook (Sanford Falls South Patriots)
Players out: İlham Kazimov (Passerine, ϑ250k), Pauline Chupryna (Novonaya, ϑ150k), Richard MacEwan (retired)

Jenas Maraipu* [GK], age 30 (KSK/ARI)
Joseph-Jean Compagnie [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Colm Lumsden [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Bleke Durocher [CB], age 27 (KSK) C
Kweon Hyeok-Joon [RB], age 24 (QUE)
Aurora Merelu* [CDM/CAM], age 26 (SAJ)
Dong Yichun [CM], age 22 (YZH/NZG)
Jan Van Dijcke [LW], age 30 (CNR)
Liljan Álfarsdottír ZHOU [RW], age 23 (YZH/GRF)
Yob Yeyeh Aan* [ST/AMC], age 25 (BNJ)
Lacina Issoumou [ST], age 27 (MYT/KET)

Erica Perez [GK], age 27 (KSK)
Allison Tucker [LB/CB], age 37 (KSK)
Seosamh Mac Ceallach [LB], age 33 (KSK)
Lazar Soltész [CB/RB], age 17 (PAS)
Oskari Ross [DM], age 20 (KSK)
Natalia Konarik [CB/LB], age 29 (KSK)
Monica Saint-Pierre [RB], age 27 (KSK)
Damien Store [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Sydney Pouliot [CM/LM], age 22 (KSK)
Peter Markov [LM/AM], age 26 (KSK)
Satria Wiradarma [RM], age 32 (PCU)
Quirino Naoise [RW], age 17 (CRN)
Maelle Sarada [CF], age 28 (KSK)

Kirkenes Football Club
Home ground: Exhibition Place (41,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 9, 18, 37, 42, 75; runners-up: 60, 70
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 19
IFCF Champions League (1): 16; runners-up: 17
IFCF Associations Trophy runners-up: 18
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 14
Rivals: CF Outineau, Burnaby SC, Passerine
Notable ex-players: Darach Salthill, Victor Nyquist, Bors Warwick, Quinten van der Ven, Ceferino Audiol, Hannah Devore, Bastian Wolff, Brian Kilcullen, Catheline Matthias
Fanzines: Rubber Pellets Digest, Centre of the Universe
Manager: Margerie Pax [CMT], age 60; Assistant manager: Nigella Daywell [KSK], age 50; Coaches: Brad Brunelle [KSK], age 43; Areke Shinra [KSK], age 39; Cory Ferguson [KSK], age 37

History and records. The richest club in the country, the one with the most subscribing members, and genuinely trying to stop its ultras from doing fascist salutes all the time. If there’s one Kelssek club to base the bullying bad guys of sports movies for kids on, it’s this one. Also plays at Waterfront Dome sometimes.

The league title slipped through their fingers on the final day, leading to an aftermath of anguished recriminations. Now the fanbase has had time to cool off from that, they can feel good about even better prospects in the championship race this year. Coming so close despite a big churn in the squad, they’ve now had with the benefit of a year to gel, the certainty that the immediate success of record signing Aan is only the beginning, and that this time nothing will stop them. Well, there’s the small matter of the other teams, but other than that.

Last five seasons: 2nd, 5th, 5th, 4th, 1st
Players in: Liljan Álfarsdottír Zhou (Steinaux, ϑ0.7m/$2m), Quirino Naoise (Brugstadt Utd, ϑ0.4m/$1.1m)
Players out: Brian Kilcullen (Energija Chernovets, ϑ0.6m/$2m), Catheline Matthias (retired)

Alison Troczynski [GK], age 28 (KSK)
Karon Murell* [LB], age 27 (MRT)
Sasha Stepanov [CB], age 28 (CMT)
Marc Wenger [CB], age 30 (KSK)
Crispin Fremont [RB], age 30 (NPH)
Neil Ferry [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Tessa Locke [CM], age 29 (CDG/QUE)
Senad Tkalcic [RW], age 24 (MYT)
Anke Waechter* [LW], age 29 (VAL) C
Marten Solomonson [AM C], age 28 (PIS)
Caspian Garberg* [AM LC/ST], age 25 (VAL)

Chelsea McLain [GK], age 28 (CDG)
Matt Tierney [RB/LB], age 21 (KSK)
Ross Vetrone [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Brendan Crawford [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Nicole Boudrias [RB], age 33 (KSK)
Kieran McCurdy [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Kevin Joseph [AM], age 26 (KSK)
Belaj-Rilan Dar [LM], age 24 (QUS/SRS)
Rónán Mills [AM], age 18 (KSK)
Akhil Neviud [RM], age 26 (SRS)
Émîróînó Üjíkân [OM], age 34 (FFD)
Aidan Caoidheach [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Ariana Coulter [ST], age 24 (KSK)

Latrobe Athletic and Football Club
Home ground: Macquarie Docklands (55,700)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Clayquot City
Honours: Kelssek Championship (8): 2, 14, 21, 24, 34, 53, 69, 78; runners-up: 55, 64, 65, 74
Coupe des Patriotes (4): 4, 24, 26, 29; runners-up: 1, 12
IFCF Champions League runners-up: 10; IFCF Challengers Cup runners-up: 6, 19
Fanzines: That's Not the Try Line, Lad Romance
Notable ex-players: Ruslan Demetriev, Aleksander Lukonov, Raïf Ducharne, Bridget Coombe
Manager: Obey Chidiebere [BNJ], age 51; Asst. manager: Reeve Sheehan [BRE], age 43; Coaches: Iroha Irei [HIN/KSK], age 38;

History and records. Arguably better-known for its rugby team, this club gets your heart racing in their red and white, be my Docklands dream tonight...

What a mixed bag of a season. The Patriotes Cup victory made it three in six years, but they fell far short in the Challengers Cup final, and went through a spluttering defence of their league title that left fans cursing repeatedly the choice to let Chike Obident leave as they time and again lacked just the flair and incisive play the winger was supplying for Outineau. Eyes and expectations are now on Tkalcic and Neviud to fill that role, and whether they can take that step will be determine whether more prizes are to follow for this team.

Last five seasons: 3rd + Cup winner, 1st, 3rd + Cup winner, 6th, 2nd
Players in: Rónán Mills (youth), Matt Tierney (Port City, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Dominic Tessier (Viltvodle, loan), Jordan Mansbridge (Laureles, loan), Miles Gerry (Capital FC, ϑ1.1m/$3m)

Slaven Bajalica [GK], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Logane Lamoureaux [LB], age 22 (KSK)
Albert Gnaybri [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Graeme Day [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Max Loganach [LB/RB], age 34 (KSK)
Ewan Vespertine* [CM], age 26 (CEN) C
Geraldine Claw [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Kuldeep Lowens* [RM], age 23 (SRS)
Padraig Sielski [LM], age 25 (KSK)
Teja Putra Kusuma [AM/ST], age 28 (UMS)
Cuauhtemoc Mitznahuatl* [ST], age 25 (TLA/TKT)

Estelle Bailey [GK], age 21 (KSK)
Hipolito Cegarra [RB], age 34 (KSK/FFD)
Cadie Greenfield [RB], age 20 (KSK)
Colin Steward [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Mandy Longpré [CM], age 30 (KSK)
Estelle Melde [CM/AM], age 33 (KSK)
Sandrine McLeod [LW], age 29 (KSK)
Joëlle Lozina [DM], age 20 (KSK)
Oliver Harris [LM], age 18 (KSK)
Julius Fournier [RM], age 23 (KSK)
Klaus Larsson [OM], age 37 (FFD)
Tyrone Daly [AM], age 25 (KSK)
Winn Twillmeyer [ST], age 20 (KSK)
Trìona Smith [CF], age 22 (KSK)

Mazinaw Vanorian Football Club
Home ground: Crowchilds Road (18,100)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Strathcona Internationals
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 19; runners-up: 66
Kelssek National (1): 78; runners-up: 68; National South (1): 59
Fanzine: Tricky Trees
Notable ex-players: Tegan Earrach, Amber Docherty, Laura Adler, Pfander Oresund, Clodio Noya
Manager: Ren Fang (YZH), age 44; Assistant manager: Annabel Curtis (KSK), age 50; Coaches: Pherem Mutsuga (HIN), age 40, Osman Bennouna (KSK), age 37

There is no evidence of any historical link between Valanora and this club in the high plains city of Mazinaw, which has stumbled through the last few years in contrast to their rivals on the other side of Conryia. This club’s name instead certainly reflects the long-time popularity of that country’s league and national team among fans in Kelssek in the era when football was a niche sport and real fans watched the games on satellite from Atlantian Oceania.

Mazinaw have firmly planted themselves back in the first division, and showed no fear of the bigger teams throughout the season. Perhaps a bit idealistic, their intent to attack and keep attacking did leave them with some pretty harsh scorelines when they came up against top opposition, even as they managed some majestic wins against the bigger clubs too. So while a comfortable 12th place was above expectations, this is the new normal now and Ren Fang will need to deliver even more than last year. Helpfully though, the team is young and seen to be improving.

Last five seasons: 12th, 1st (Nat’l), 19th, 14th, 16th
Players in: Oliver Harris (youth), Cadie Greenfield (West Haligonia Spartan, ϑ0.25m), Joelle Lozina (youth), Hipolita Cegarra (CS Saint-Rémy, free)
Players out: Bertrand Paré (retired), Tatjana Pistor (retired)

Mêrrlínô Sôdô [GK], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Luke Harris [LB], age 27 (KSK)
Ross Saint-Pierre [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Ronán Spalding [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Pauline Chupryna [RB/RM], age 31 (KSK)
Jourdain Luthier [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Sasha Corbeth* [CM], age 28 (NPH)
Adon Johnson* [LM/CM], age 33 (KSK)
Mary Massinen [RW], age 32 (KSK)
Christian Stipic [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Sean Thompson* [AM/ST], age 26 (KSK) C

Nathan Mitten [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Ryan Yaiters [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Emma Lefranc [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Laskin Kapotsis [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Raphaëlle Frégnac [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Martin Miliken [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Luca Gleiss [DM], age 23 (KSK)
Ashton Thelen [AM], age 33 (KSK)
Amina Caoidheach [LW/AM], age 36 (KSK)
Alejandra Lunney [RW], age 26 (KSK)
Cillian Mac an Fhinntain [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Ryan Hartzell [ST], age 21 (KSK)

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Football Club of Novonaya
Home ground: Griffin Park (39,200)
Honours: KFL National (1): 79 runners-up: 61
Rivals: NGSA Ulyanof
Fanzine(s): The Grand Gallop
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Notable former players: Anne-Marie Roux
Manager: Darach Salthill (age 65)

Once a rising power with ambitions to qualify for IFCF, they are now riding the yo-yo between the first and second divisions. Darach Salthill is an old-school mean-ager who has put in plenty of hustle and grit in the team’s style. Once, he was hanging on to the job because the club can’t afford the severance payments even as they hungered for a dashing, charismatic tactician, now the fanbase are resigned to the notion that he’s the best they can attract to the job. Having won the club its first actual trophy, if he can see out his contract by keeping them in the Championship he can retire happily to his beach condo on the Salt Coast.

Last five seasons: 1st (Nat), 19th, 6th (Nat), 20th, 3rd (Nat)
Players in: Pauline Chupryna (Hamiltonian, free), Jourdain Luthier (Les Castors, ϑ0.2m), Adon Johnson (Coquitlam Utd, ϑ0.2m)
Players out: none

Aidan Dupuis [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Taylor Stasiak [LB], age 31 (KSK)
Sven Fuchs [CB], age 24 (STL)
Timo Thomsen* [CB], age 31 (KSK) C
Sorcha Cleeves [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Tihomir Misita* [DM], age 25 (FFD/KSK)
Jordyn Mah [CM], age 33 (QUE)
Christian Lange-Parker [LM], age 27 (SNL)
Sabazio Ragone [RW/AM], age 25 (JUE)
Louise Efimov-Tremblay [CF], age 24 (KSK)
Aurora Nilsen* [ST], age 25 (VAL)

Mark Bhàsa [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Cole Chandler [LB], age 31 (KSK)
Tessa Dryden [CB/LB], age 25 (KSK)
Volodymyr Casiraghi [RB/LB], age 20 (KSK)
Nathan Tsacheilidis [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Putu Satria Wibawa [CB], age 25 (PCU)
Eire Saint-Pierre [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Oskari Perry [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Issac Lafrenière [M LC], age 37 (KSK)
Stéphanie Desharnais [RW], age 30 (KSK)
Delphine Therrien [AM], age 21 (KSK)
Chevalier Bay [AMF], age 36 (EFL)
James Kagawa [ST], age 25 (KSK)
Laure-Marie Simon [ST], age 20 (KSK)

Océanic club de football Langlois
Home ground: Stade des Pacifiques (40,280)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Main rivals: CF Saint-Richard, CF Outineau
Honours: Kelssek Championship (9): 5, 11, 17, 19, 30, 56, 57, 66, 77; runners-up: 49, 71
Coupe des Patriotes (2): 2, 15; runners-up: 13
Fanzines: Coach-marde!, Aux larmes salés
Notable ex-players: Kiera Weiram, Zilar Galharretborde, Tyler Hodgson, Puxjodaskar Lohánares
Manager: Brigitte Coppinger [NPH], age 48, Asst. manager: Kiera Weiram [MRN], age 43, Coaches: Jonathan Vaukhonen, age 39

History and records. Many dispute its claim to be the oldest football club in Kelssek, fewer dispute its history of innovation and excellence in tactical experimentation and training methods. Océanic were adrift last season, suffering injury trouble and struggling inconsistent results – it was always a guess any given match if you were going to see an imperious title-contending side swatting aside Kirkenes at their best or a disjointed mess more resembling a hung-over Sunday morning rec team, ready to implode in a derby match. Two good additions to the lineup in Lange-Parker and Ragone could help to solidify the team, but this year could also end up demonstrating that a bigger and deeper overhaul is needed. Prediction: high variance, could be in the Champions League hunt, could just as easily be scrapping for ninth.

Last five seasons: 7th, 4th, 1st, 12th, 8th
Players in: Taylor Stasiak (Sterling Heights, undisclosed), Christian Lange-Parker (Orchideeën, ϑ0.8m/$2m), Sabazio Ragone (Montreal Koreana, ϑ0.35m/$1m)
Players out: Scotia MacDonald (retired), Lance Atkinson (retired)

Maxime Carrieri [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Tobert Usher* [RB], age 29 (KSK) C
Errol Tellier [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Lourence Hupe [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Alain-Elric Sauvé [LB], age 28 (KSK)
Ronin Otero [CM], age 26 (QAD)
Jarmo Ytsdan [CM], age 29 (SRS)
Laurie Rajic [LM], age 24 (KSK)
Tallin Reed [RM], age 27 (NPH)
Chike Obident* [RW/AM], age 25 (KSK)
Sebastian Ellex-Mar* [ST], age 25 (CEN)

Thimiscles Seanclair [GK], age 40 (YSP)
Sonya Lau [CB], age 28 (KSK)
Connor Magill [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Jason Yuanjunsson REN [RB], age 22 (YZH/GRF)
Milislav Gucetic [LB/RB], age 22 (MYT)
Logane Nordet [DM], age 26 (KSK)
Nadina Popov [CM/DM/AM], age 25 (CMT)
Emmanuelle Authier [CM/AM], age 21 (KSK)
Pierre van der Winkel [AM], age 31 (KSK)
Boglárka Czakó [LW/RW], age 17 (PAS)
Mint Leaf [RW/AM], age 34 (CRY)
Éric Pinard [AM], age 21 (KSK)
Phillippe Lavoie [CF], age 27 (KSK)
Rémy Niemi [ST], age 21 (KSK)
Danielle Maradrogba [AM/F RC], age 35 (KSK)

Club de football Outineau
Home ground: Stade Olympique (58,600)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★★ / Training ★★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC, Langlois Océanic, CS Saint-Rémy, CF Les Castors
Honours: Kelssek Championship (12): 12, 15, 27, 33, 41, 50, 60, 63, 67, 73, 76, 79; runners-up: 59, 75, 77, 78
IFCF Champions League (1): 19
Coupe des Patriotes (5): 5, 13, 16, 17, 22; runners-up: 21, 25
Ad'ihan Challenge Trophy (1): 18
Icons and legends: Jean-Phillippe Auiloquet, Ashley Douglass, Brigitte Coppinger, Adam Corvin
Notable former players: Blake McDonagh, Gabriel Lapierre, James McDonald, Loïc Maçon-Petrault, Issac Lafrenière
Fan channels: Tourtière congelé, Latte-Sipping Cock Muncher TV
Manager: Romain Dupuis, age 61 Coaches: Jean-Marc Arndeau, age 46; Michael Cabrallo, age 42; Kimiko Koizumi [HIN], age 40

History and records. One of Kelssek football’s traditional powers, they hold the record for the most Patriotes Cup wins, are one of three clubs to have won a domestic double, and one of three to have won the Champions League.

Where to start, and where to end about a year the Rouge-et-bleu enjoyed as they became champions of Kelssek and the world? Oddly, it was a shaky start to the season, and it was really close until the end, but in retrospect everything seems like a glorious haze of accomplishment. Chike Obident found another gear, and Tobert Usher was instrumental so much so that the key grievance for fans who must find something negative is the narrative that he was robbed of the Player of the Year award. Looking past the elation of a superlative season there’s some reasons to be cautious. After all, it was Kirkenes that seemed to have the league wrapped up and the outcome was maybe more of their rivals faltering than Outineau really winning it on their own merits. So they’ll certainly be up there at the end of the year, but defending the title will not be easy.

Last five seasons: 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 2nd
Players in: Renée Batori (youth), Artem Pelletier (youth)
Players out: János rue Belois (CF Saint-Richard, free), Tomás Guisao (Kawarthas, free)

Zara Ishizaki [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Stéphanie Kouam [LB], age 23 (KSK)
Taras Paulkin [CB], age 21 (PYA)
Christina Grange* [CB], age 27 (MRT) C
Jaya Hadi Gunawan [RB], age 24 (PCU)
Jenessica Wright [DM], age 21 (XAN)
Taium Oldauw* [CM], age 29 (SRS)
Jordyn Okazawa [CM/AM], age 28 (KSK)
Giovanna Savogliardi [RM/AM], age 30 (TKT)
Martinius Enge [AMC/ST], age 22 (VAL)
Guiseppe Allegri Gentile* [ST], age 26 (ZEN)

Nathaniel Williams [GK], age 30 (KSK)
Aërgad Becdelièvre [CB], age 21 (GVH)
Jasmine Gallagher [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Tuomas Rajic [RB/RM], age 20 (KSK)
Risteárd McGregers [MF], age 32 (EQS)
Marcus Chatham [CM], age 23 (KSK)
Angéline Ibanez [LM], age 27 (KSK)
Sara Violette [LW], age 33 (KSK)
Oscar Doeple [RM], age 23 (KSK)
Guilliame Honoré [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Markus Oyvind [AM C], age 36 (KSK)
Drî Tòr [F C], age 32 (KSK/FFD)
İlham Kazimov [ST], age 35 (TMR)

Passerine Football Club
Home ground: Portedowns Park (26,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Kirkenes FC
Honours: KFL National (3): 60, 66, 68
Fan media: Abusive Tweets, Pitchside Hops
Notable ex-players: Zoé Goh-Lemaire, Ronin Otero, Agapeto Licea
Manager: Analor Avalor (KOR), age 52, Asst. manager: Brayden Welland, age 39; Coaches: Sean Clarke, age 40; Lewis Brockton, age 35

Records and history. Has fashioned itself into a football club for those who like to sip an IPA (now supplied by the Terembev conglomerate) from a plastic cup at the stadium and don't mind finishing tenth being considered an accomplishment. Fans expect a mid-table finish followed by the stadium being the site of a summertime concert calendar of electronica raves, but only the second part is really certain... They do not want another relegation knife-fight but this is what they’re probably going to be in for, if Gentile and Enge don’t find a way to click and get on the same wavelength.

Last five seasons: 16th, 16th, 10th, 13th, 13th
Players in: Jenessica Wright (Univ of Delano), Giovanna Savogliardi (Les Castors, ϑ0.5m/$1.4m), İlham Kazimov (Hamiltonian, ϑ0.1m)
Players out: none

Javier Brune [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Tegan Jones [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Aurélie Maertyn [CB], age 26 (KSK)
Olivier Sansouci [CB], age 20 (KSK)
Bernlef van Eikland* [RB], age 23 (KOR)
Rónán Kennedy [DM], age 20 (KSK)
Aidan Pryce [CM], age 28 (KSK) C
Sorcha Mac Niadh* [CM], age 18 (KSK)
Cinall Bexford* [LM], age 24 (KOR)
Heidi Jeffries [RM], age 28 (KSK)
Morwenna Parten [ST], age 30 (KSK)

Franklin Lucent [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Jordan Jenkins [RB/CB], age 23 (KSK)
Natalie Winstell [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Rhonwen Bennett [LB], age 26 (KSK)
Daniel Lewis [CB], age 31 (KSK)
Franklin Lucent [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Anthony Jones [RB], age 24 (KSK)
Colin May [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Paige Burnwood [CM/AM], age 28 (KSK)
Ava Greenwood [LM/RM], age 28 (KSK)
Sébastien Gagnon [AM/LW], age 20 (KSK)
Elise Richards-Ross [CF], age 22 (KSK)
Sam Forester [ST], age 23 (KSK)

Red Stars FC
Home ground: Brithfeir Dell, Redswyth (26,700)
Honours: Patriotes Cup (1): 1
Kelssek National (1): 79 runners-up: 61
Rivals: Saintsport Heath
Fanzine(s): Sailor’s Delight
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
In theory, the oldest and biggest club in Redswyth, but in reality their long spell in the second division and the (relative) rise of their upstart neighbours Saintsport Heath has meant they’ve become seen as irrelevant by a whole generation in their own city. The first winners of the Patriotes Cup, they certainly helped establish the national cup’s early reputation for upsets by winning it at the expense of Latrobe Athletic shortly after clinching relegation to the second division. Many are surprised they’re even here; winning the promotion playoffs was a shock, staying here seems just a bridge too far, and former Strathcona legend Ryan Dumont is just lapping it up from the manager’s chair.

Manager: Ryan Dumont; Coaches: Kathy Eowins, Cormac Ó Coneely
Last season: 6th (Nat’l)
Players in: Cinall Bexford (Berkton, free), Bernlef van Eikland (Silva Stellarum, free), Isabell Kraemer (unaffiliated), Sorcha Mac Niadh (Wynleth, free), Sébastien Gagnon (Union Lachaîne, ϑ0.1m)
Players out: none

Li Lindholm* [GK], age 29 (VAL)
Chrissy Larmer [RB/LB], age 26 (CDG)
Jôs Ôsgân [CB], age 25 (KSK/FFD)
Yvonne Lawson* [CB/LIB], age 28 (TMB)
Sarafine Latendresse [LB], age 27 (KSK)
Milan Linden [DM], age 29 (KSK)
Maria Hadjipavlou [CM], age 26 (VDR)
Lydia Gomboult [CM], age 30 (MRT)
Hazmar Roger* [AMF/CMF], age 26 (EFL) C
Romy Métisser [CM/AM], age 21 (KSK)
Avril Lapierre [ST], age 27 (KSK)

Ruslan Fermier [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Marco Santoro [RB], age 18 (CRN)
Napoléon Lalande [CB], age 23 (CMT)
Tegan Earrach [LB], age 36 (KSK)
Marilou Groulx [RB], age 22 (KSK)
Cherita Sheikh-Renard [DM], age 37 (EFL)
René Esposito [DM/CM], age 20 (KSK)
Madison Longstaff [MF], age 22 (CDG)
Alain Chan [RM], age 31 (KSK)
Anastasia Cederbergh [RM/CM], age 23 (TKT)
Artemios Ostend [LM/LW], age 19 (KSK)
Corrine Bourquette [LW/CF], age 25 (KSK)
Florian Berkut [ST], age 33 (NPH)

Club sportif de Saint-Rémy
Home ground: Stade Intersat (38,263)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (5): 8, 23, 55, 61, 62; runners-up: 57, 58, 72
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 3
Rivals: CF Outineau
Fanzine: Ceux qui mange tous les pogos, Carte-cadeaux de Dieu
Notable former players: Ian Sinclair, Brayden Custworth, Adrian Tremblay-Fillon, Greta Enger, Faragó Aranya, Aneurin Wakering, Denig Regnault, Arsène de Saintyon, Lio Turnau, Charles Linton-Arbour
Manager: Jonathan Dubois [KSK], age 48; Asst. manager: Gary Allard, age 56; Coaches: Gabriel Davies, age 41; Jérémie Chasseur-Ardenne, age 39

History and records. The club of a large industrial city that fancies itself as more down-to-earth and friendly in contrast to their self-conceived stereotype of people from Outineau. More than a decade on from the “deux glorieuses” league titles, CSSR are striving to do better than making the Challengers Cup occasionally and aren’t making much headway.

Jonathan Dubois wants to build a more fluid, fast-paced team to pull them back into the elite, and on the basis of the past season there’s room for cautious optimism. After last year’s transfer churn, this off-season was relatively quiet and Yvonne Lawson’s addition is intriguing and promises a new dimension of playing out from the back which could make a real difference in Saint-Rémy’s quest to make itself an IFCF mainstay once again.

Last five seasons: 8th, 10th, 7th, 9th, 7th
Players in: Yvonne Lawson (St. John’s Arsenal)
Players out: Hipolita Cegarra (Saint-Richard), Cherita Sheikh-Renard (contract expiry)

Jade Houpert [GK], age 22 (KSK)
Kaley Harkness [LB/RB], age 30 (TKT)
Wisnunanda Adi Putra* [CB], age 28 (UMS)
Sandrine Lalande [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Aaron Dupuis [RB], age 28 (KSK) C
Timothée Boisvert [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Gerry Walsh [CM], age 27 (KRY)
Olivier Lee [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Hektör Sârró* [AM], age 23 (KSK/FFD)
Théo Esposito* [CF], age 27 (KSK)

Vladimir Perunovic [GK], age 35 (KSK/FFD)
Jolie Gauvreau [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Myriad Yang [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Callie Troulos [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Jérémie Gibson [CB/RB], age 18 (KSK)
Justin Gollander [RB], age 32 (KSK)
Alisse Duclair [CB/DM], age 31 (KSK)
Mathilde Boudjelal [CM], age 20 (KSK)
Alec Haruneïta [RM], age 22 (KSK)
Antonina Kazankova [RM], age 25 (PYA)
Noah-Elliot Robins [LM], age 27 (KSK)
János rue Belois [LM/RM], age 35 (KSK/FFD)
Liùsaidh Wojcik [LW/ST], age 19 (KSK)

Club de football Saint-Richard
Home ground: Stade Michel-Beaulieu (19,400)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★★
Honours: Kelssek Championship (1): 35
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 9
Rivals: Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Moules frites
Manager: Maude-Louise Arsenault, age 44; Asst. manager: Kristian Mashtian, age 42; Coaches: Alexandre von Mertens, age 39, Bruno Silva (DRP/HIN), age 38

Les Navigateurs pride themselves on the ethos of being close to the community, and a squad primarily made up of gars de chez nous, youth players from the local area who came up through its academy. The sentimental second-favourite club of many, whose presence in the first division and commitment to its identity confirms the romance of sport is not dead.

Star player and captain Kaiden Pépin is off to Sylestone for a club record transfer fee, raising anxieties about how the club will adjust to this. Everyone knew this day would come and it just tells you that all that is good about football is dead after all. There is no way CFSR can come back from this. They might as well relegate, sell the stadium, collapse into the sea. Ok but seriously, they should probably finish safely in the bottom half like usual and think carefully about how they spend the transfer money.

Last five seasons: 13th, 16th, 11th, 15th, 12th
Players in: Mathilde Boudjelal (Les Castors ϑ0.2m), János rue Belois (CF Outineau, free), Vladimir Perunovic (Torbay, free), Jérémie Gibson (youth)
Players out: Patrice Morin (Pembina ϑ0.1m), Anne-Marie Lamoureaux (retired), Kaiden Pépin (Chamberley City, ϑ1.9m/$5.5m)

Julian Tanner [GK], age 25 (KSK)
Ariane Thomas [LB], age 28 (KSK)
Maya Shayilan* [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Nathan Tsacheilidis [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Julian Freyburn [RB], age 26 (KSK)
Porter Besharah [CM/DM], age 29 (KSK)
Dylan Buday* [CM], age 25 (KSK) C
Mathieu Lewis [CM], age 22 (KSK)
Ailbhis McGuinty [AM], age 20 (KSK)
Claudia St. Andre [RM], age 22 (KOR)
Nanami Bejenari* [ST], age 25 (CMT)

Eirnín Mac Airt [GK], age 20 (KSK)
Cillian Lafontaine [LB], age 29 (KSK)
Cody Lungitt [CB], age 18 (KSK)
Kayevn Bredd [RB], age 21 (KSK)
Russell Gilbert [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Ella Patterson [RM], age 23 (KSK)
Isabelle Guindon [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Nathan Wood [CM/RM], age 21 (KSK)
Maxime Hywel [RM/LM], age 29 (KSK)
Susanna Mellish [CF], age 19 (TKT)
Kerry Abermein [CF], age 25 (KSK)
Caleb Greening [F C], age 34 (KSK)

Saintsport Heath Football Club
Home ground: Admiralty Terrace (11,200)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzines: Sacred Sheep
Honours: Kelssek National (3): 65, 73, 77; runners-up: 63, 71, 75, 79
Notable former players: Joni Lindegaard, Tom Sloan, Liang Wei

The pride of the rusty port city that gets between the city of Redswyth and the open ocean. Well, pride of the soccer fans at least; metropolitan Redswyth is rugby country and round balls are looked upon with suspicion and disdain. Their rise to the level of a Championship-ish club has gotten them a lot of attention and supporters in the region, especially as the Redswyth area’s younger population gets more football-curious. As the terrace chant favourite goes, how s*** are you, we’re relegated every week, how s*** are you. A definitive yo-yo club – they have gotten promoted and relegated between the first and second division for nine straight years. Collecting Kelssek National trophies is nice I guess.

It’s been some strange times when many of their supporters get called glory-hunters for supporting Saintsport rather than the older club that hasn’t been relegated every two years, but that’s virtue-signalling sports masochism for you. And this gets even stranger now that both Sainstport and Red Stars (which wants to say they are the local club for most of the younger Redswythians who rightfully belong to them but traitorously support Saintsport) have been promoted to the Championship. Let’s cut to the chase: every time they’ve been here, they’ve been relegated, and it would be an achievement if they managed to break that streak.

Manager: Cory Greenwood, age 47; Asst. manager: Giorsal Ó Connaíl, age 44
Last five seasons: 2nd (Natl), 18th, 1st (Natl), 18th, 2nd (Natl)
Players in: Cody Lungitt (youth), Susanna Mellish (Avanaroch White Wings FC Academy), Claudia St. Andre (Etouillle Football Academie)

Mavrik Rowland [GK], age 29 (KSK)
James Jouppi* [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Martín Ferrari [CB], age 31 (VLD)
Sarah Pritchard [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Kurispin Moloses [RB], age 32 (FFD/KSK) C
Julius Martineau [CM], age 24 (KSK)
Sonya Verenichnaya [CM], age 26 (PYA)
Goulwen Baudrillart [CM], age 29 (OAM)
Lojze Kokalj [LW], age 34 (STL)
Sammy Mao [RW/CF], age 22 (KSK)
Claire Glass [ST], age 27 (KSK)

Theoren Lee [GK], age 26 (KSK)
Seamus Kennedy [LB], age 21 (KSK)
Russell McDougal [RB], age 35 (KSK)
Samuel Derry [RB], age 19 (KSK)
Eoin Mac Dùbhghlas [CB], age 25 (KSK)
Hillary Marconi [CB], age 22 (KSK)
Natalia Drury [CM], age 21 (KSK)
Aaron Lyybeck [AM C], age 32 (KSK)
Christine van Dusen [LW/RW], age 23 (KSK)
Turid Bergfalk [AM], age 30 (SRS)
Conan Batori [RM], age 31 (KSK)
Sarah Levesque [ST], age 20 (CDG)
Larissa Campanella [FW], age 35 (VLD)
Bastian Østby [ST], age 17 (VAL)

Shearwater Football Club
Home ground: Kingswharf (40,500)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Rivals: Port City, Langlois Océanic
Fanzines: Southwest Stand Dispatch, Yellow Brick Road
Honours: IFCF Champions League (1): 11
KFL Championship (4): 36, 40, 70, 71; runners up: 69, 73
Coupe des Patriotes (1): 21
Icons and legends: Shaheen Taleb, Karen, Damien Halliger, Loisé Camserhe, Tara Kreidel, Brion Steinno, Manda Iara, Timurdogan Yerli, Cathal Gallagher
Manager: Jacquéline Lapierre, age 42 (KSK); Asst. manager: Tzevaada Muir (MRN), age 40 Coaches: Hannah Devore (CDG), age 40

History and records. Founded as a sports club for the personnel of a Kelssek Navy base, the club no longer has formal links to the military but does reference this history the club crest’s resemblance to a ship’s badge. Under Olaf Jurtanen, were the first Kelssek club to win the Champions League, or any IFCF/UICA trophy for that matter.

Speedy and creative Sammy Mao has been the breakout youngster of this side, earning a Kelssek call-up, and Lojze Kokalj has also been a dependable creative force. On the down side, finishing those chances has been a distinct problem; they lack a quality striker as Campanella’s clearly on a decline and it’s becoming a bit awkward because no one wants to take the armband from someone who’s both a club legend and determined to keep it – except Kurispin Moloses.

Last five seasons: 4th, 8th, 6th, 5th, 9th
Players in: Samuel Derry (youth), Sarah Lévesque (youth)
Players out: Vasily Luzin (Club Stein-los), Brandon Soinen (Torbay)

Ross Soderling [GK], age 31 (KSK)
Rhys Remillard [LB], age 24 (KSK)
Peter Calbert [CB], age 24 (KSK)
Remigio Suescun [CB], age 25 (KSK/FFD)
Valentin Féret* [RB], age 25 (CMT)
Bryan Cairns [DM], age 24 (KSK)
Girolamo Alcides [CM], age 35 (MRC) C
Lena Whalen [RCM], age 28 (DAR)
Cralt-Zorno Inu* [CM], age 32 (QUS)
John Polito* [ST], age 30 (KSK)
Musa Dugalić [ST], age 20 (MYT)

Robert Breacher [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Almarc deu Rostraire [RB], age 19 (AUP)
Garrett O'Shea [CB], age 35 (KSK)
Oregon Lévesque [CB], age 34 (KSK)
Viktor Fløtre [CB], age 17 (VAL)
Theo Capella [LB], age 37 (CAD)
Callie Powell [CM], age 27 (KSK)
Torres Chung [LM/CM], age 21 (KSK)
Irfan Hakemi [CM/AM], age 33 (KSK)
Colm Jenkins [AM], age 24 (KSK)
Jan Kabanov [ST], age 25 (KSK)
Cateline Droullin [ST], age 18 (GVN)

Star of Confederation
Home ground: The Domain (22,565)
Honours: Kelssek National runners-up: 66
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Das Kapital
Manager: Bryce Graughan, age 44; Asst. manager: Ryan Dumont, age 46; Coaches: Miller West (BRE), age 38

The club from the federal capital Neorvins was humming along for decades in the lower divisions until about 15 years ago when it overhauled its staff and built a professional, even technocratic approach to “high performance” and scouting, based more on sports management textbooks than hard won experience slogging through muddy pitches among the concrete towers of the suburbs like proper clubs for the people.

Bryce Graughan was part of the Shearwater team that won the Champions League and the club’s continued faith in him is still firm, though they’d certainly have liked more upward momentum. There was some relegation danger last season but the youngsters found their legs, to an extent, and it was relatively comfortable for SoC in the end. The challenge now is to get back into the top half of the table and build something upon that.

Last five seasons: 14th, 9th, 12th, 8th, 17th
Players in: Valentin Féret (Alexandria City, ϑ0.6m/$1.75m), Lena Whalen (Les Castors, ϑ0.25m), Callie Powell (Coquitlam, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Annabel Eakins (Evenfar, ϑ0.5m/$1.5m)

Ellen Underwood [GK], age 29 (KSK)
Stuart Markov [LB], age 25 (KSK)
Kim Bo-Ram [CB], age 24 (CMT)
Rosephine Thistle [CB], age 24 (QAD)
Matyas Hayek* [RB], age 29 (STL)
Simeon Rutvica [DM/CM], age 22 (KSK)
Mhara Vera [CM], age 33 (NYK) C
Ashton McCulloch [LM], age 25 (KSK)
Novio Agregado* [AM], age 21 (KSK/FFD)
Lina Gården* [AMR/ST], age 25 (VAL)
Jeanne Gautier [ST], age 22 (SNL)

Tyler Anderson [GK], age 23 (KSK)
Efra Soke [LB], age 37 (FFD)
Willow Hunter [LB], age 20 (KSK)
Trifonas Tolakis [CB], age 35 (VDR)
Heldon White [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Yves Hassler [CB], age 21 (KSK)
Waleeda Hollis-Park [RB], age 35 (EFL)
Geoff Prouse [RB], age 25 (KSK)
Jason Franke [RB/RM], age 26 (KSK)
Stéphanie Wang [CM], age 26 (KSK)
Kite Rocastle [CM/AM], age 33 (NPH)
Luka Vodeničarski [CM], age 19 (MYT)
Carthi Oskar [LM], age 31 (NPH)
Tom Carrieri [RM/CM], age 24 (KSK)
Preston Treadwell [ST], age 35 (CDG)
Tyoasi Klipark [ST], age 32 (VIL)
Lily Witte [CF], age 24 (KSK)

Strathcona Internationals Football Club
Home ground: Bowreach (34,900)
Facilities: Ground ★★★★ / Training ★★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Rivals: Mazinaw Vanorian, NGSA
Honours: Kelssek Championship (2): 59, 72; runners-up: 68
Patriotes Cup (1): 12; Runners-up: 7, 16, 26
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 11/KFL66; Runners-up: 12
Kelssek National South (1): 53
Notable former players: Bratislav Rukavina, Bryan Hartpoach, Laurel Tinker-Witt, Lynne Crossley
Manager: Blake McDonagh, age 50; Asst. manager: Tenmu Tsu'umutapoa (HIN), age 40; Coaches: Carrie Buchanan, age 36; Nicolas Michel, age 35
Fanzines: To the Ends of the Earth, Mosh Pit of the Bourgeoisie

History and records. Based in Vickery, the capital of Conryia, the club was founded by a group of expatriate workers, and took the name of the industrial quarter south of central Vickery. Nicknamed "The Globalists", originally a piss-take by fans of other clubs over a former club president allegedly saying UICA becoming defunct (causing Strathcona to miss out on its first chance at international club competition) was a conspiracy against them.

Failing to make it into the Challengers Cup was a serious disappointment and a black mark to end any honeymoon for Blake McDonagh’s reign as manager. Scrutiny is sure to pick up as fans start to grumble that Niall Jenkins did better. Kim Bo-Ram’s aerial presence could help to shore up a middling defence that leaked at bad times last season, and Lina Gården has developed into an important player for the Globalists – but remains a high-variance team that could both improve or painfully regress. The words “island of lost toys” have been derisively mentioned.

Last five seasons: 9th, 6th, 13th, 3rd, 5th
Players in: Matyas Hayek (Olympia Borograd, ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Rosephine Thistle (Miradela, ϑ/$4m), Olivier Sansouci (youth)
Players out: none

Lum Brassfield [GK], age 20 (KOR)
Ros deu Mapallier [RB], age 21 (AUP)
Odalis Dequevedo [RB/CB], age 33 (FFD)
Jura Weiss-Mescat [CB], age 33 (KSK)
Altwidus Aeneas* [WB], age 24 (ZEN)
Jamie Bastien* [DM], age 25 (KSK)
David Geoffrion [CM], age 32 (OAM) C
Felix Kalimuendo* [CM/AM], age 25 (QUE)
Girie Mantou [CAM/LM/RM], age 21 (AUP)
Nayla Culloch [CF], age 26 (KSK)
Simon Kennedy [ST], age 30 (KSK)

Evan Peterson [GK], age 24 (KSK)
Alice Dufour [CB], age 27 (KSK)
Niall Duff [CB], age 19 (KSK)
Micah Hackney [LB], age 34 (XAN)
Aurora Östlund [LB/RB], age 22 (KSK)
Colin Na [CM], age 31 (KSK)
Romy Mills [AM], age 18 (KSK)
Simon Grilli [AM], age 27 (KSK)
Jeremiah Garland [LM], age 30 (BOL)
Brandon Soinen [ST], age 27 (KSK)
Simon Kennedy [ST], age 29 (KSK)

Torbay Thunder
Home stadium: Armidale Plain (10,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★
Fanzine(s): Hammer Times
Honours: Kelssek National (1): 61
Vilitan Cove Invitational (1): 17/KFL72, 18/KFL73
Notable former players: Dan Antoninsson [GRÆ], Eoin Bream, Julius Heer, Neil Murphy [KRY], Ronaldo Kaber [EFL]
Manager: Denig Regnault (OAM), age 44, Asst. manager: Hildur Eiríksdóttir, age 45; Coaches: Donnach Ó Ceanndubháin, age 40

Torbay is the urban centre of the scenic, windswept, rocky coastline of the Fjordlands. The Thunder’s rise to the first division has helped them gain popularity despite their region traditionally being more of a rugby culture. They once changed their home jersey’s shade of blue after signing a Krytenian striker, and kept it long enough that some fans complained about betraying the club’s heritage when they changed it back.

Finishing tenth was a great result, but in a perennial problem for clubs of Torbay’s stature, a key player has gone on the transfer market and secured a big move elsewhere. Despite Kaber’s departure this remains a quick team that can catch you out on the break, the problem now is likely going to be how they get into transition in the first place.

Last five seasons: 10th, 14th, 14th, 15th, 10th
Players in: Felix Kalimuendo (Zenit Attawapiskat ϑ0.6m/$1.5m), Romy Mills (youth), Brandon Soinen (Shearwater, ϑ0.25m)
Players out: Ronaldo Kaber (Yassaca, ϑ1.1m/$3m), Vladimir Perunovic (CF Saint-Richard), Vanessa Weger (Wynleth Flyers, ϑ0.3m)

Masaru Édison [GK], age 20 (CRN)
Cale Rabie [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Brendan Bough [CB], age 23 (KSK)
Adeliz Daussy [CB], age 22 (GVN)
Sylvia Stensson [LB], age 21 (NRH)
Brian Spalding [DM], age 26 (KSK) C
Linette Aenguson* [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Dylan Buday [CM], age 25 (KSK)
Ciorstaidh Pinard [FW], age 26 (KSK)
Coleman Marley [CF], age 25 (KSK)
Pece Trajkovski* [CF/FW], age 24 (JSF)

Denise Witt [GK], age 36 (KSK)
Melanie Fowler [RB/CB], age 36 (KSK)
Dimitri Thomas [RB], age 30 (KSK)
Gwynn Mitrovic [RB], age 19 (KSK)
Guilliame Rocchi [CB], age 33 (KSK)
Eamag Orgg [CB], age 32 (KSK)
Jonathan Spencer [LB], age 33 (KSK)
Caleb Breathnach [DM], age 27 (KSK)
Jack Samuelson [RM/LM], age 34 (KSK)
Diego Ortega [RM], age 29 (TFS)
Marcon Le Masson [RM], age 20 (GVN)
Cúan Ó Corráin [LM], age 34 (KSK)
Peter Davies [CM/AM], age 18 (KSK)
Vanessa Weger [AM], age 29 (KSK)
Luke Mansbridge [CF], age 26 (KSK)

Wynleth Flyers
Home stadium: Cathysceau (cap. 16,300)
Facilities: Ground ★★ / Training ★★★ / Youth system ★★★ / Youth recruitment ★★★
Fanzine(s): Plastic Cup Report
Honours: Kelssek National (2): 70, 74; runners-up: 67
Notable ex-players: Colm Ó Tuathail
Manager: Anith Kehrt (SRS), age 62; Assistant manager: Stephanie Grübling, age 43; Coach: Roland Shields, age 36

Located in the capital of Noua Cymru, a small city more known for retirees, civil servants who slink off to Kirkenes any time they can, gangs of drunk university students, and ice hockey, rather than footballing tradition. Though it did produce one of Kelssek's best-known players. Anith Kehrt had ably steered the Flyers towards the upper half of the table, but last year it was a big step back for Wynleth, who flirted with relegation and did not look cohesive with the supply to target-man Pece Trajkovski getting cut off too easily and too often. While some midfield depth has been brought in after the injury crisis of last year, and Kehrt has been clever in adapting with different midfield configurations – necessity is the mother of invention as some might say – the prospects are dim for Wynleth. They may have to really rely on there being three teams worse than them this time around.

Last five seasons: 17th, 11th, 16th, 14th, 1st (Nat’l)
Players in: Vanessa Weger (Torbay, ϑ0.3m), Gwynn Mitrovic (youth), Peter Davies (Union Lachaîne)
Players out: Doner Grrhonomó (retired)

by **Kelssek** » Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:15 am

Champions League 3rd qualifying round leg 1

Champions League 3rd qualifying round leg 2
Tanrisal 3-2 Shearwater (4-5 agg.)
Latrobe 0-1 Romanopolis Utd (3-5 agg.)
Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round leg 2
Océanic 2-2 Pasargad Manitgoro (2-3 agg.)

Shearwater 3-1 Tanrisal (PAS)
Romanopolis Utd (DAR) 4-3 Latrobe
Challengers Cup 3rd qualifying round leg 1
Pasargad Manitgoro (OOZ) 1-0 Océanic

Matchweek 1
Saint-Richard 4–0 Red Stars

Champions League playoff round leg 1
Shearwater 1-0 1923 Esca (MYT)
Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round leg 1
Standard Lily (TAX) 4-2 Latrobe

Shearwater 2–2 Clayquot City
Coquitlam United 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Star of Confederation 0–2 Latrobe Athletic
Kirkenes 2–2 Saint-Rémy
Saintsport Heath 0–3 Hamiltonian
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Novonaya
Océanic 0–1 Burnaby
Passerine 1–5 Outineau
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Mazinaw Vanorian

Matchweek 2
On this week’s Podcast FC...

Early troubles for Kirkenes as they dropped a lead again, falling victim to a late equalizer in the federal capital. SoC fans were grumbling that Alcides wasn’t doing much to merit being left on all match but the captain repaid his manager’s faith by slipping in a silky through ball for John Polito to smash past a despairing Jenas Maraipu – who probably should’ve done more. It’s early days but already a sour mood at Exhibition Place for the title favourites.
Saint-Rémy and Saint-Richard fought to a draw in a spirited showing for both these sides. Our Beaulac correspondent is here to chew over which club could break out of the mid-table logjam.
Yes, they’ve played two of the best teams to start, but are the danger lights flashing at Passerine after they conceded nine goals in two matches?

Latrobe Athletic 3–0 Mazinaw Vanorian

Champions League playoff round leg 2
1923 Esca 4-2 Shearwater (4-3 agg.)
Challengers Cup 4th qualifying round leg 2
Latrobe 2-2 Standard Lily (4-6 agg.)

Outineau 2–0 Wynleth Flyers
Burnaby 4–0 Passerine
Novonaya 1–2 Océanic
Hamiltonian 0–4 Strathcona Intls
Torbay Thunder 3–2 Saintsport Heath
Clayquot City 4–0 Coquitlam United
Red Stars 0–2 Shearwater
Saint-Rémy 2–2 Saint-Richard
Star of Confederation 3–3 Kirkenes

Matchweek 3

KBC Sport - @KBC_Sport
Latrobe manager Obey Chidebere was disappointed with a draw against Kirkenes: “Maybe before the game I’d have said an away draw to Kirkenes is a result, but no, when I looked at how the game went, this is two points dropped today. We had the chances to win and we really should have made our hard work count.”

Great Sourness - @GSourness_NSN
Matches like this are where Yob Yeyeh Aan needs to lead the way, not disappear! This season is going to slip away from Kirkenes if they don’t find goals quickly! What a failure this has already been

Kirkenes 1–1 Latrobe Athletic
Saint-Richard 3–1 Star of Confederation
Shearwater 3–0 Saint-Rémy
Coquitlam United 1–1 Red Stars
Saintsport Heath 0–2 Clayquot City
Strathcona Intls 2–2 Torbay Thunder
Océanic 1–1 Hamiltonian
Passerine 2–1 Novonaya
Wynleth Flyers 2–4 Burnaby
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–2 Outineau

Matchweek 4
On this week’s Podcast FC...

The Greater Redswyth derby comes to the top flight and it’s gone Saintsport’s way. With both sides likely to be battling relegation this was a big result that could set the tone for their respective seasons.
The big match of the weekend saw a slow start for Latrobe do all the damage as they went 2-0 down within ten minutes, allowing Outineau to cruise the rest of the way.
With attention starting to focus on Yob Yeyeh Aan after the Kirkenes striker fluffed numerous chances in the opening month, he finishes it with a hat-trick to sink a hapless St-Richard side.

Torbay Thunder 1–2 Océanic

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 1
Shearwater 2-1 Betham (SYL)

Clayquot City 1–0 Strathcona Intls
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Outineau
Burnaby 3–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Novonaya 1–1 Wynleth Flyers
Hamiltonian 1–0 Passerine
Red Stars 0–2 Saintsport Heath
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Coquitlam United
Star of Confederation 2–3 Shearwater
Kirkenes 5–1 Saint-Richard

Matchweek 5
“This is football on SportInfo Radio and we’re coming to you live from Outineau for an early top-of-the-table clash in the Kelssek Championship. And one which, with the other title challengers adrift in the early going, really could have implications at the end of the season. CF Outineau welcomes Burnaby SC to Stade Olympique.”

36:22 OUT 1-0 BUR: “Cross was floated in by Usher and headed clear by Ingrid Lambert... Burnaby immediately on the back foot again... Otero’s been beaten to the ball by Pogbacar, but it comes loose. Collected by Chike Obident who comes forward and Obidennnnnttt!!!! GOAL FOR OUTINEAU! It’s two goals in four minutes for the home side, and Burnaby are in a lot of trouble now!”
“Lambert is just absolutely laying in to her teammmates. There was no support in the midfield and the effort to regain possession just not there at all. They have to sort this out or it’ll be a long day ahead of them.”

61:09 OUT 2-0 BUR: “...and Pogbacar rattles the crossbar!! Oh that was so close but it’s still live for Burnaby here, and Xek Sunsaber finds Joseph!! Rory Joseph pulls a goal back for Burnaby!! They’re back in this match now...!”
“Much improved since half time. They’ve finally been able to put Outineau under pressure and this is the reward. Outineau’s players are ball-watching as this comes off the bar, they’re not picking up the movement. Good awareness from Sunsaber and quality finish by Joseph...”

73:00 OUT 2-1 BUR: “Outineau want that as a foul, but referee’s not having it! Stolzman went in hard on Ytsdan... it’s going the other way though. In deep for Joseph, who’s cut inside... plays it to the edge of the box for Anagnakis!!! WHO PUTS IT IN THE NET! Burnaby have equalized with 73 minutes on the clock!”

84:55 OUT 2-2 BUR: “It’s been fantastic this last ten minutes. A real battle of will. Outineau have responded and a lot of teams would have crumpled giving up a two-goal lead like this...”
“Milislav Gucetic down the right flank. Some great energy from the substitute since coming on... Otero, searching for Ellex-Mar...! And he goes down under the challenge, is that a penalty? It is! The referee took a long think about that one, but it’s a big chance for Outineau to win this match!

87:01 OUT 2-2 BUR: “I can’t understand what they’re still looking at. Are they trying to say that Ellex-Mar was the one who ran into Kalmikov? Are they trying to find a way to say that? It’s utterly stupid. I’m sorry but it’s utterly... and VAR confirms the penalty. Good God.”
“And it looks like Jason Yuanjunsson Ren is going to take the penalty. The full-back’s just come off the bench for Outineau and is being given the task of deciding this match, basically... Well... I’m not sure about this, but the coaches must know better than me. Ren with a very short run-up... and scores! Placed it into the bottom right corner as cool as you like, and Outineau lead with three minutes left in regulation time!”

Saint-Richard 0–4 Latrobe Athletic

Challengers Cup playoff round leg 2
Betham 0-1 Shearwater (1-3 agg.)

Shearwater 0–2 Kirkenes
Coquitlam United 0–0 Star of Confederation
Saintsport Heath 2–5 Saint-Rémy
Strathcona Intls 4–1 Red Stars
Océanic 2–0 Clayquot City
Passerine 2–3 Torbay Thunder
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Hamiltonian
Mazinaw Vanorian 2–0 Novonaya
Outineau 3–2 Burnaby

Matchweek 6
Latrobe Athletic 0–1 Burnaby
Novonaya 2–4 Outineau
Hamiltonian 2–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Torbay Thunder 0–1 Wynleth Flyers
Clayquot City 2–0 Passerine
Red Stars 0–5 Océanic
Saint-Rémy 1–1 Strathcona Intls
Star of Confederation 3–0 Saintsport Heath
Kirkenes 3–1 Coquitlam United
Saint-Richard 0–1 Shearwater

Matchweek 7
Shearwater 1–2 Latrobe Athletic
Coquitlam United 1–4 Saint-Richard
Saintsport Heath 1–2 Kirkenes
Strathcona Intls 3–3 Star of Confederation
Océanic 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Passerine 2–0 Red Stars
Wynleth Flyers 0–5 Clayquot City
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–0 Torbay Thunder
Outineau 2–0 Hamiltonian
Burnaby 1–1 Novonaya

Matchweek 8

Strathcona BLITZES Kirkenes
Kirkenes goes further adrift despite dominating possession at home; the Red Firm were left with their heads in hands as Strathcona smashed, grabbed, and then grabbed some more. Aan and Sarada were nullified and might complain about the referee turning a blind eye to the rough treatment they got all game. Full credit to the Globalists, though, as wily veteran Trifonas Tolakis tormented the Kirkenes forwards with a full high-definition shithousing experience, while Lily Witte and Lina Gården teamed up for some devastating transition play.

Obident AT THE DOUBLE as Outineau CRUISE in Torbay
Whale-watching is a big tourist attraction in Torbay and the home side could have used a bit more jump and a bit less lumbering. Outineau cruised to a thumping win here and Chike Obident had a brace to set them on their way, ensuring they maintained a five-point lead at the top of the table.

Star of Confederation 1–2 Océanic

Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Novonaya
Hamiltonian 3–1 Burnaby
Torbay Thunder 0–4 Outineau
Clayquot City 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Red Stars 2–2 Wynleth Flyers
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Passerine
Kirkenes 0–2 Strathcona Intls
Saint-Richard 3–2 Saintsport Heath
Shearwater 1–1 Coquitlam United

               GD   Pts
1 Outineau    +18    24
2 Océanic     +10    19
3 Clayquot    +11    16
4 Latrobe      +9    16
5 Burnaby      +8    16
6 Kirkenes     +7    15
7 Shearwater   +4    14

Matchweek 9
Coquitlam United 2–0 Latrobe Athletic

Saintsport Heath 3–3 Shearwater
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Saint-Richard
Océanic 1–2 Kirkenes
Passerine 1–1 Star of Confederation
Wynleth Flyers 3–3 Saint-Rémy
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–2 Red Stars
Outineau 4–3 Clayquot City
Burnaby 3–2 Torbay Thunder
Novonaya 0–4 Hamiltonian

Matchweek 10

Straight Red - @OFFINABUS
Red Stars was not the top candidate anyone had in mind to break Outineau’s win streak, and they were duly squashed in front of their supporters’ rueful eyes. Hat-trick for Ellex-Mar and that’s ten straight wins. Can anyone stop Outineau?

Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Hamiltonian
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Novonaya
Clayquot City 1–1 Burnaby
Red Stars 0–4 Outineau
Saint-Rémy 3–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Star of Confederation 1–0 Wynleth Flyers
Kirkenes 0–0 Passerine
Saint-Richard 0–2 Océanic
Shearwater 2–0 Strathcona Intls
Coquitlam United 2–3 Saintsport Heath

Matchweek 11
“Georges is a Saint-Rémy fan.. You’re sounding like you’re in a good mood, for someone who just sat through a nil-nil draw in the rain?”
“Yeah, hello guys, love the show. I think everyone at Intersat was braced for the worst. We’ve been pretty up and down ourselves, you know? We’ve struggled to put away chances and the only match that I’d say was really comfortable, we’re clearly better type of situation, was against Saintsport, who are newly promoted this year. So the mood was really that we expected to lose, and when you get a point out of the match against a team that’s just won ten in a row, well, you feel like you’ve... not won, but, you know...”
“So you’re the first team not lose against them this season, but can anyone actually beat Outineau? Who do you think can do it?”
"I don't know. I thought Kirkenes or Burnaby could match them, but you saw what happened for Burnaby, bad luck for them maybe, but a win is a win. And who knows what Kirkenes are up to this year. Maybe losing the title on the final day last year has just broken their minds or something. I don't know if anyone can. You're fighting to stay in it against them for, like, 75 minutes, and then they go, okay, we're bringing on players like Nadina Popov and Danielle Maradrogba off the bench! How we survived the last stretch, well, Li Lindholm was just fantastic with some saves to earn us the point, but if we'd gone on for another five minutes I think we'd have been done... So yeah! I don't know how anyone's going to win against Outineau this year..."

Saintsport Heath 0–5 Latrobe Athletic

Strathcona Intls 2–1 Coquitlam United
Océanic 4–1 Shearwater
Passerine 3–1 Saint-Richard
Wynleth Flyers 2–7 Kirkenes
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Star of Confederation
Outineau 0–0 Saint-Rémy
Burnaby 4–0 Red Stars
Novonaya 1–1 Clayquot City
Hamiltonian 2–2 Torbay Thunder

IFCF latest
As the group stage hits the halfway mark, it’s Clayquot who surprisingly are enjoying life in the international spotlight, leading their group with three wins from three. Although indifferent in the domestic league, they were sparkling against Bay City United today and are looking solid picks for the knockout rounds. Kirkenes are up and down but have ground out three draws, and Yob Yeyeh Aan rose to the big occasion to equalize against Raynor City United to keep the Red Firm’s hopes of moving through alive.

Matchweek 12
Burnaby embraced the chaos and rallied back from 2-0 down to pole-axe a Saint-Rémy team who came out from half time certain they were going to deadbolt the defence and see it out. Instead they were caught on their heels with manager Jonathan Dubois’s screaming about the open player in the channel AGAIN audible from the commentary booth. Bradwell, Sunsaber, and Pogbacar each pretty much scored the same goal, three times.

Latrobe Athletic 1–1 Torbay Thunder
Clayquot City 2–3 Hamiltonian
Red Stars 1–2 Novonaya
Saint-Rémy 2–3 Burnaby
Star of Confederation 2–5 Outineau
Kirkenes 1–0 Mazinaw Vanorian
Saint-Richard 1–0 Wynleth Flyers
Shearwater 0–1 Passerine
Coquitlam United 1–3 Océanic
Saintsport Heath 0–3 Strathcona Intls

Matchweek 13
Wynleth Flyers 0–0 Shearwater

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–3 Saint-Richard
Outineau 2–2 Kirkenes
Burnaby 4–1 Star of Confederation
Novonaya 2–1 Saint-Rémy
Hamiltonian 1–1 Red Stars
Strathcona Intls 0–2 Latrobe Athletic
Océanic 1–0 Saintsport Heath
Passerine 2–4 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 1–2 Clayquot City

Exhibitionists (Kirkenes FC fan channel)
“We have just absolutely collapsed today. We couldn’t put a glove on RCU. That’s a club we’ve got to be on their level, where are we going when they show up and smack us around on home ground? People are taking an away draw at Outineau as ‘success’ now? Please for the love of god. We were up there, and now...”
“Pax needs time. Now look, a big part of the problem in Kirkenes is, it’s like we combine Burnaby and Outineau together and think we ought to be doing as much as both of them. Yeah, it’s gonna feel like everything is inadequate and a failure when you do that. One or the other is going to be doing well at any given time, but the reality is, clubs have ups and downs. Like, fine, Outineau are having an all-time level of success right now, but there was a big lean spell just like four years ago... we’ve won the same number of trophies as Burnaby in the last five or six years... and we’ve got a Champions League! Do they?”
“You’re telling me, you’ll be happy with just being in the top four? Do we get a trophy for just reaching the Champions League? That’s the mentality that sees this club always stuck in mediocrity. You can’t tell me that’s good enough. If a manager can’t win the title, we have to move on. And I don’t see anything in how Margerie Pax goes about coaching this team that makes me think she’s capable of delivering...”
“Where is Yob Yeyeh Aan in all of this? What is he doing? He was so good last year, now the goals are just dried up. That’s a big part of where this team is, and if you’re the most expensive transfer in the league’s history, you’ve GOT to be showing it...”

Matchweek 14

Bradwell STEALS the Anglian Derby!
Emily Bradwell’s 88th-minute header from point blank range sinks Kirkenes! Three matches without a win in a tough sequence for the Red Firm, and frustration was evident at Exhibition Place; a lengthy delay followed as drink cans rained onto the pitch, one of them hitting Phillip Johnson as he goaded the home fans with entirely mature thrusting motions.

WASTEFUL Ellex-Mar bags brace
Final whistle at the Michel-Beaulieu, the score looked close but Outineau cruised to this win on the Salt Coast, with Chike Obident terrorizing the full-backs and only Ellex-Mar’s wastefulness to blame for there not being a bigger scoreline.

Latrobe Athletic 2–1 Clayquot City

Red Stars 0–2 Torbay Thunder
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Hamiltonian
Star of Confederation 2–2 Novonaya
Kirkenes 0–1 Burnaby
Saint-Richard 1–2 Outineau
Shearwater 2–1 Mazinaw Vanorian
Coquitlam United 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Saintsport Heath 0–0 Passerine
Strathcona Intls 0–1 Océanic

Matchweek 15
Passerine 1–0 Strathcona Intls

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 1
Latrobe 1-0 CDSA (MYT)

Wynleth Flyers 2–0 Saintsport Heath
Mazinaw Vanorian 1–3 Coquitlam United
Outineau 0–1 Shearwater
Burnaby 3–1 Saint-Richard
Océanic 1–3 Latrobe Athletic
Novonaya 1–5 Kirkenes
Hamiltonian 2–1 Star of Confederation
Torbay Thunder 2–2 Saint-Rémy
Clayquot City 2–1 Red Stars

              GD   Pts
1 Outineau   +26    38
2 Burnaby    +20    35
3 Océanic    +16    34
4 Latrobe    +19    32
5 Kirkenes   +17    29

IFCF latest
Garberg puts Latrobe in front against CDSA
Caspian Garberg produced a moment of pure quality in an otherwise poor match-up to ensure Latrobe will take a 1-0 advantage to the away leg. The Vanorian striker linked-up with Marten Solomonson to get in behind the defence and slide the ball past Ambrosio Gomez. Don’t bother storing the video of this match, it’s a waste of good magnets.

Matchweek 16

Quick-firing Coquitlam STUNS Outineau
Schroder’s penchant for counter-attacking has never looked so deadly as Coquie threw a spanner in the title race. They were clinical to catch Outineau on the break as Fang Chenguang tucked away Fyodor Dsyuba’s searching ball to take the early lead, and then did it again off Outineau’s corner with teenager Andraž Koprivc capping a brilliant day at Maillardville Park in the 74th minute. Suddenly, Outineau have lost two in a row.

Oceanic LOOMS in second place, CLOSING the gap to ONE point
With Outineau’s loss it was a chance for Océanic to put some chasing pressure on. The Langlois club looked jittery to begin their match but found their feet to make Aurora Nilsen’s goal stick for a 1-0 win over Passerine, with Burnaby dropping points in Breton that allowed them to climb within one point of the leaders.

Lowens WINNER gives Mazinaw lifeline, SINKS Saintsport
Kuldeep Lowen’s strike from the edge of the penalty area found the roof of the net and gave a much-needed boost to Mazinaw Vanorian. Pressure has built up on manager Ren Fang after they conceded thrice in the last ten minutes against Coquitlam last week, pitching them into the relegation zpne after leading 1-0 at 82 minutes. It’s far from over but this win gets their heads above water.

Latrobe Athletic 4–3 Red Stars

Saint-Rémy 1–4 Clayquot City
Star of Confederation 3–2 Torbay Thunder
Kirkenes 1–1 Hamiltonian
Saint-Richard 2–1 Novonaya
Shearwater 2–2 Burnaby
Coquitlam United 2–0 Outineau
Saintsport Heath 2–3 Mazinaw Vanorian
Strathcona Intls 3–1 Wynleth Flyers
Océanic 1–0 Passerine

Matchweek 17
On this week’s Podcast FC...

Red Stars have their first WIN in the Championship since... well it was at least twenty years ago, that’s for sure. The fact that it’s come nearly halfway through the season and with them rooted to the bottom of the table is a reality to ponder another day.
Coquitlam battled hard trying to hang on to a goalless draw, but then Rory Joseph’s injury-time goal gave the Centurions a crucial three points in their local derby, allowing Burnaby to keep pace with an Outineau team that breezed past Saintsport this weekend.
“Sometimes you do everything right and you get smacked in the face with a trout”. Brigitte Coppinger’s odd choice of metaphor was probably meant to distract from a listless effort from her team. Wynleth’s young guns were firing on all cylinders as raw youth broke through Océanic’s well-drilled structure to deal repeated damage. Océanic had been leading the challenge to Outineau at the top, this result sees them slip agonizingly to fourth.

Hamiltonian 3–1 Saint-Richard

Cup Winners’ Cup first round leg 2
CDSA 0-0 Latrobe (0-1 agg.)

Passerine 2–3 Latrobe Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 3–1 Océanic
Mazinaw Vanorian 4–3 Strathcona Intls
Outineau 5–1 Saintsport Heath
Burnaby 1–0 Coquitlam United
Novonaya 1–4 Shearwater
Torbay Thunder 0–3 Kirkenes
Clayquot City 0–1 Star of Confederation
Red Stars 3–2 Saint-Rémy

Matchweek 18
Latrobe Athletic 1–2 Saint-Rémy
Star of Confederation 5–2 Red Stars
Kirkenes 1–0 Clayquot City
Saint-Richard 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Shearwater 1–2 Hamiltonian
Coquitlam United 4–0 Novonaya
Saintsport Heath 2–4 Burnaby
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Outineau
Océanic 3–2 Mazinaw Vanorian
Passerine 0–2 Wynleth Flyers

Coupe des Patriotes 3rd round

Kirkenes are out!
A shock result at Exhibition Place, where the fans just can’t quite believe this. Fretscray have done it! They’ve knocked out Kirkenes in extra time, a famous victory for this small and scrappy Etnierian club. The Red Firm definitely took their opponents lightly here, and paid the price.

Dequevedo puts Torbay through over shorthanded Latrobe
Full time at Armidale Plain, and the home fans are celebrating a big win in the Cup! Latrobe were hanging on and biding their time. But a poorly-cleared corner was snatched up by Odalis Dequevedo, who took a step forward and rifled a 20-yard strike into the net!

FRETSCRAY TAKES THE LEAD!!
Michaelle Theirdrine at Exhibition Place

74 seconds into extra time and Leigh Helgon has put Fretscray into the lead! A terrible miscommunication between Bleke Durocher and Erica Perez and Helgon was quick off the mark to steal the ball and score. Now can they hold on to this for 29 minutes?

Pogbacar puts Burnaby 2-0 up
Andy Latt at Stadium Konueira

Surely that settles it with 11 minutes to go, an excellent showing from the Centurions as lacklustre Shearwater just never showed up for this one. Shearwater seemed to have choked off that attack but Titan Pogbacar arrives in space on the second wave and puts it beyond reach.

Red card for Belaj-Rilan!
You have to say that’s a bit harsh, but the Qusmi gave the referee a decision to make with that dangerous lunge for the ball. With the score at 1-1 Latrobe will have to dig deep now and find some way to get through this.

Aan is on for Kirkenes
Michaelle Theirdrine at Exhibition Place

The crowd at the Ex expected a stroll and are restless as time ticks down with the score 1-1. Kirkenes are sending on the league’s record signing to try and break a deadlock against second-division Fretscray. Yob Yeyeh Aan replaces Lacina Issoumou, who squandered at least two certain goals today and will not have staked much of a case to stay in the first eleven tonight.

Union Lachaîne 3–2 Novonaya
Kirkenes FC 1–1 Fretscray FC (1–2 AET)
Sitka Valley 2–1 Inisír Valley
Wickham Warriors 1–1 ASC Arvika (2–1 AET)
Hamiltonian Cambria 2–1 AS Lac-Abitargnais
St. Kildera FC 1–2 Kawarthas District
Kingstown Athletic 3–0 Hawthorn Elms
Passerine 4–0 Rythwick Tartan
Neíra Alavaria 2–1 Keeleford County
Strathcona Intls 1–0 Parracuttis
Breton Pacifica 0–1 NGSA
Jeunesse Lunaire 0–0 Watermeet (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Gagliano Mariners 0–1 Port City
West Haligonia Spartan 1–2 Les Castors
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Ayushirda
White Rose 1–3 Wynleth Flyers
Cradithurgen 0–1 Natanel Royals
Valeartha 0–4 Association Ariddienne
CF Mirabelle 2–2 Sunrise Coast (2–4 AET)
Torbay Thunder 2–1 Latrobe Athletic
Sudbury Rangers 4–0 Lancaster Hill
Burnaby SC 2–0 Shearwater
Coquitlam United 1–0 Clayquot City
Kananzawai 1–2 Racing Mistwygn
CF Outineau 4–0 Delta Sorthern
Saintsport Heath 0–1 Ealesgreen United
Châteaufroid 0–2 Star of Confederation
Red Stars 2–1 Vinterhagen
Colwynian Vale 1–3 CS Saint-Rémy
CF Saint-Richard 2–0 New Scarborough
AS Grands-Sources 1–7 Langlois Océanic
Kisloups 0–2 Canyon Bar

Matchweek 19
The Afterburner on SportsInfo Radio
“This is happening?!? Burnaby are top of the league, but it’s also a story of a shocking stumble as Outineau have lost a four of their last five matches in the league... Océanic were looking just as cohesive as Outineau were not.

That’s on top of a lacklustre showing last week when Outineau started poorly and found themselves behind after 6 minutes in Vickery. Mhara Vera came up right through the middle and found an unmarked Lina Gården who took it in stride and placed an inch-perfect shot at the near post. A team that looked unbeatable is suddenly unable to put three passes together. Alun, surely Tobert Usher’s injury can’t be having this big an impact?”

“Well, as important as Usher is as the captain, it’s not a team built on or around him. Missing one player isn’t the difference here, they have just switched off too often in recent matches, and there’s been a build-up of negative energy that’s growing and getting worse. They need to stem this but we’re talking about a team that were world champions a few months ago, some of that energy might be tailing off a bit, that said I think the winning mentality they’ve clearly got will shine through and CF Outineau are going to bounce back even stronger from this blip.”

“We’re standing by for the coaches but first we go to your calls. Norten is a Burnaby fan, have your team got what it takes to win the league now, Norten?”

“Well it’s about time we saw some evidence this team has got the calibre to do that. Or rather, we’ve finally brought in players who have the quality to move the club forward. I still think we’re getting very lucky. People are giving a lot of credit to guys like Vangelis Anagnakis, Titan Pogbacar, Xek Sunsaber, Emily Bradwell, and sure I can agree they’re playing well now, but I don’t see much of a difference I have to say. They’re the same mediocre players they always were.”

“Okay, that is a very pessimistic outlook when these are the players who’ve gotten your team on top of the league, Norten.”

“This won’t last, mark my words. They’ll revert to the mean, and we’ll be scrambling in hope for the Champions League qualifiers soon enough. I don’t see us beating Langlois next week, but even if I’m wrong, there has to be a big wake-up call in the club’s executives that this current situation has run its course and we need a revamp sooner rather than later.”

Wynleth Flyers 2–0 Latrobe Athletic
Mazinaw Vanorian 0–1 Passerine
Outineau 1–2 Océanic
Burnaby 3–2 Strathcona Intls
Novonaya 4–0 Saintsport Heath
Hamiltonian 2–3 Coquitlam United
Torbay Thunder 0–3 Shearwater
Clayquot City 1–2 Saint-Richard
Red Stars 2–6 Kirkenes
Saint-Rémy 2–1 Star of Confederation

Matchweek 20

Océanic comes from BEHIND to win FRANTIC five-goal finale
A stunner at Stadium Konueira as Océanic seized its chance to go top of the league in a match that ended in a frenetic 14 minutes. It seemed like Vangelis Anagnakis’s early goal was going to be the only one in this as Burnaby seemed to have deadbolted the defence. But Sabazio Ragone levelled the scores in the 76th minute, and the home fans could barely believe their eyes as substitute Chevalier Bay nipped past Ingrid Lambert to put Océanic in front just two minutes later. Then Aleksandra Sundberg was clumsily felled in the box, allowing Xek Sunsaber to equalize from the spot. Burnaby probably felt they could see out the last 5-and-so minutes and take the point, but Ragone had other ideas, chipping the ball in behind for Aurora Nilsen to put away. Tihomir Misita got in on the action deep into stoppage time as a speculative effort was fumbled by Megan Woodwell to put the icing on the cake. For the Centurions meawhile, it's a stunning loss that sees Burnaby lose its grip on the top spot fail just as they’d got there...

Clayquot City 3–2 Shearwater

Cup Winners’ Cup round of 16 leg 1
Latrobe 0-1 Scott City (DAR)

Torbay Thunder 2–3 Coquitlam United
Hamiltonian 2–1 Saintsport Heath
Novonaya 0–3 Strathcona Intls
Burnaby 2–4 Océanic
Outineau 2–1 Passerine
Latrobe Athletic 3–1 Star of Confederation
Saint-Rémy 1–3 Kirkenes
Red Stars 2–1 Saint-Richard
Mazinaw Vanorian 3–1 Wynleth Flyers

Matchweek 21
Strathcona Intls 1–1 Hamiltonian

Cup Winners’ Cup round of 16 leg 2
Scott City 2-0 Latrobe (3-0 agg.)

Mazinaw Vanorian 0–4 Latrobe Athletic
Wynleth Flyers 0–1 Outineau
Passerine 1–5 Burnaby
Océanic 3–2 Novonaya
Saintsport Heath 2–1 Torbay Thunder
Coquitlam United 2–2 Clayquot City
Shearwater 3–1 Red Stars
Saint-Richard 0–3 Saint-Rémy
Kirkenes 2–2 Star of Confederation

Cassie Mrythe - @NumberOneCass
Painful to see Latrobe their CWC chance in this way. Better execution and it would have been a very different story. Hope the players keep their chins up and learn from this setback

WAD LAD - @CryMoreLoser
LOL now who wouldve thought Clayquot would get further in IFCF than Latrobe? Aw yisss i love wehn big clubs #FAIL

                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Océanic                 21   16   1   4    43   23  +20    49
 2 Burnaby                 21   15   3   3    53   27  +26    48
 3 Outineau                21   15   2   4    50   22  +28    47
 4 Latrobe Athletic        21   14   2   5    46   22  +24    44
 5 Kirkenes                21   12   7   2    51   24  +27    43
 6 Hamiltonian             21   10   6   5    35   27   +8    36
 7 Shearwater              21   10   5   6    37   27  +10    35
 8 Clayquot City           21    9   4   8    40   29  +11    31
 9 Strathcona Intls        21    8   6   7    36   26  +10    30
10 Saint-Rémy              21    8   6   7    39   38   +1    30
11 Coquitlam United        21    8   5   8    36   35   +1    29
12 Saint-Richard           21    9   2  10    33   38   −5    29
13 Star of Confederation   21    6   6   9    37   42   −5    24
14 Wynleth Flyers          21    5   6  10    23   37  −14    21
15 Passerine               21    6   3  12    21   37  −16    21
16 Mazinaw Vanorian        21    6   2  13    24   43  −19    20
17 Novonaya                21    4   5  12    26   46  −20    17
18 Torbay Thunder          21    3   6  12    27   42  −15    15
19 Saintsport Heath        21    3   2  16    23   56  −33    11
20 Red Stars               21    2   3  16    22   61  −39     9

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