World Cup 97 - Rosters Thread

[Huayramarca]

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Federación Huayramarquina de Fútbol



Official Roster for the 97^th World Cup

About Huayramarca:

Quick Facts

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

Huayramarcan Football History:

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

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

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

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

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

Well, coming back to football, Caicedo’s devotion for 4-2-3-1 has been unquestionable, he always loved to boast of having a neat defence, two defending mid fielders that may aim to recover possession when needed, or even having one of them switching to creative duties in support of the team’s brain, Ian Mamani, then, two wingers feeding the sole striker up in the middle of the box. He did demonstrate a lot during the first part of the World Cup Qualifiers, earning some mixed results during it, but it failed for a part of the second half, where the team accumulated an 11 winless game streak added that they weren't capable to snatch a win during their first eight local games. In fact, their first home win came at the 9th home game, after that, they won three out of their four last home games, earning an 8 games unbeaten streak to finish off the Qualifiers, which was a quite impressive recovery after suffering a significant streak of defeats. A similar pattern occurred for World Cup 86^th too.

With investments made by the Huayramarcan Government to the Huayramarcan Football Federation, by multiplying tenfold their budget, the HFF has now sent the managerial staff of the Condors to other nations, to gather new ideas and apply those to build a competent side in tactical terms, with the main purpose to achieve World Cup qualification for the first time as soon as possible and provide that joy to the Huayramarcan folk. That heavy investment provided benefits during the 87^th World Cup Qualifiers, where Huayramarca left behind the label of being an "uncomfortable rival" to take a protagonist role in their group, finishing second behind Audioslavia with a solid 40 points in 18 matches. Things in playoffs might be forgettable as Huayramarca drew at home (1-1) and was thrashed (1-4) in Tikariot.

Despite the downturn in the team's mindset, the team faced struggles at the Cup of Harmony group stage. Being defeated by Mriin at the first game, defeating Garifunya 1-0 and then tying against Ibixa for the second time in the cycle sent the Condors to the Knockout phase of CoH for their first time ever, Xanneria was a hard rival for the Round of 32, Huayramarca's miracle run was about to start with a narrow 2-1 win over them; then two rock-solid performances against Saint Domingue and a well-known foe from the WCQ Group (Sargossa) with a 3-1 and 2-0 respectively, put Huayramarca among the best four sides in the Cup of Harmony. Being defeated by Mriin with a hard-fought 2-3 and then once again a 1-4 against Newmanistan were enough to confirm Huayramarca as the 4^th placed side.

World Cup 88^th would prove to be an interesting situation for the team and fans overall, Huayramarca would have a rather forgettable first half of the qualifiers, with a 6-game winless streak that became a ballast enough to keep the team away from the Top-3 during the entire Qualifier. The team tried to revert the situation with strong performances that, pitifully, weren’t enough to qualify the team for the World Cup. A strong CoH and a decent CAFA helped to compensate.

Life may repeat some of their lessons if people doesn’t manage to learn from them, the Huayramarcan National Team enjoyed their best start ever in a World Cup Qualifier, nine goals for and one against in the four first matches, the team was displaying a defensive strength unknown for many fans, they continued the path by defeating Squornshelan Remnant States and Nephara in important matches. “It was too good for being real” said many fans, and Tumbra proved them right, as they grounded the Huayramarcans at the Estadio Nacional with a painful 0-3, so painful that marked a steady decline of the team for the second half, as the team got a succession of draws and defeats that sent them from the top of the table to the fifth place in a span of four matchdays. From that crisis, it is noteworthy the fact that Omar Caicedo used an alternative XI for the remainder of the cycle and shifted to a more offensive version of “El huayco,” that would prove to be effective for Cycle 90.

With Caicedo’s tenure in a limbo, he decided to take a game-changing decision after hiring Rodolfo Zelaya as an assistant coach; Zelaya’s a former footballer with significant decorations such as Champions Cup with two teams and reaching the World Cup Final twice. Despite being defeated at home by Valanora in the opener, a string of four clean sheets in the next five games would be decisive to consolidate Huayramarca as a contender in her group, then a quick succession of decisive results against Krytenia at home (3-2) and Valanora on the road (2-2) paved the way to keep the team fighting for the first place until the last matchday. Despite defeating Krytenia 1-0 on the road, the Vanorians won their last match and that meant that Huayramarca went to the playoffs, despite possessing the seventh best record of the qualifiers.

Facing Omerica in the playoffs was a tough affair, as they managed to salvage a horrid game when visiting the rivals, a 1-2 that proved to be oxygen for the second leg of the playoffs at Puerto San Carlos. An early goal from the Legend itself, Bryan Tello, and a strong defensive performance from The Condors forced the penalty kicks. The Huayramarcans and Omericans were scoring perfectly fine until the fifth round, where Juan Mamani decided to be the hero and saved the kick, sending Huayramarca to its first World Cup Finals.

El Huayco was now stronger than ever, and the World Cup highlighted it with statement results against Græntfjall (4-3 in debut) and the hosts, Vilita (1-0), despite being defeated by Pemecutan(3-4) and helped the team to reach the Round of 16. The hurdle in the knockouts proved to be the same as the Qualifiers, Valanora appeared for the third time in the cycle and demonstrated their experience with a sound 4-2 victory over The Condors, who did a great debut in the Multiversal Stage.

Said streak continued for the WC 91 Qualifier, one where despite having a bumpy start, Huayramarca managed to recompose things and propel themselves to the pack of nations fighting for automatic qualification, one featuring Sarzonia, Cassadaigua and Electrum. After being defeated by Electrum and Cassadaigua in a row, Huayramarca began an astonishing 15 game unbeaten run where they only conceded 15 goals and scored 48, including five straight clean sheets, even in critical matches where the Condors showed a magnificent performance. Revenge was sweet, defeating the Dagans at home, trouncing Electrum with a resounding 6-0 at Guayaquil (a NT record) and then a 2-0 win against Sarzonia propelled the Huayramarcan side to the top of their qualifier group. A draw against Magnecia complicated things as Sarzonia had a game in hand, Huayramarca had to keep the winning streak and they managed to do so, securing their automatic qualification against Ancherion in a dramatic fashion.

Back in the Group Stage of the World Cup, the Condors were trying to replicate the success achieved last year in the World Cup, not an easy task as they would face Farfadillis, Pasarga and Delaclava. Being defeated twice by narrow 3-2 scores, Huayramarca had to bid farewell to their hopes of replication, still, they had to avoid going with a zero on points, something they managed to do as they defeated Delaclava with a 4-3. Despite the outcome, the Condors were able to make a comeback in the cycle with a decent participation in CAFA 4, winning three matches and barely qualifying for the knockout stages; then, they defeated Legalese in a marathonic penalty kicks session and were edged out by the hosts, Ko-oren, with a 1-2 in extra time. Almost the same can be said about World Cup Cycle 92, where Huayramarca had a great qualifying campaign, recovering a slight disadvantage at mid qualifiers by defeating Pasarga and qualify for the third time. A horrible World Cup performance, added by a sound defeat vs Aleirave at CAFA 5 Quarterfinals, led to the end of the Caicedo cycle.

Now, with the experienced Blâás Âgínsôgnó in the bench, with the support of Hazel van Robben, Huayramarca refreshed its football idea in this World Cup Qualifier, adding some interesting players of the rather successful Di Bradini Cup 54 team, players that are aiming to rejuvenate the team and be a bid for an overall quality level increase. The fan expectation was high and the national team didn’t disappoint, as they took no prisoners through most of the qualifier, managing to keep a seventeen-match unbeaten streak, including decisive victories against Farfadillis, Sargossa, Pyazhnaya and Kimi-Suomi.

Despite the streak, turbulence came across as Bubiyan and Warbah got a surprising victory, then despite a quick recovery vs Sudilia, a cold bucket of water came at La Fantás as Farfadillis avenged the defeat in the first half of the qualifiers with a strong 5-2 win against the Condors. Doubts came, the National Team was shaking, but recovery was swift as they got to the play-offs and silenced any doubts by defeating Sylestone convincingly, the best was about to come.

In a Group featuring Valanora and Vilita, both being five-time World Cup Champions, Huayramarca came victorious and performed the best football in a long time, as they cruised the Group Stage to get an immaculate 3-0-0 shape. Cabo Azure was the rival in Round of 16, after coming back three times during the match and a ten-goal thriller (5-5), Huayramarca was able to force penalties and sealed a decisive berth to Quarterfinals. As of now, Huayramarcans are convinced that they can work hard and get convincing results with a matter of patience and dedication, and they will strive to continue in that path.

Things in World Cup 94 were starting to be as great as in 93, as people expected that Huayramarca could've been able to repeat or improve the past participation in the World Cup. A calm first half, where the Condors were able to secure points from Ko-oren and Jeruselem, saw how things got complicated after being defeated at home by Île de Richelieu and away by Sannyamathland, going down from first place to third in the leaderboard of the Group 2 of said qualifier. The team considered that as a wake-up call in a fashion we have never seen from the Huayramarcan National Team, 34 goals for in 7 games, never scoring less than four goals, including routing Jeruselem 5-2, and what was a defence with only nine goals against in 17 matches, coming from Naixi, being demolished with a 4-0, enough to secure straight qualification... About the World Cup proper, well, Huayramarcans will not talk about it, nobody fancies to talk about a 0-0-3 record I guess? A record they tried hard to wash off at CAFA with some struggles, as they finished second in the group with a 6-3-2 record. The team was aware of the barrier that the knockouts usually were for the Condors, but this time, they decided to soar by eliminating Cardenao and Ko-oren in Quarterfinals and Semifinals in agonic fashion, sending them for their first final ever against the Ochre Islands... With glory at stake, the experience of Bryan Tello was crucial to carry the team to a place they never expected to be, as he scored two goals in the semifinals and the championship goal in the 1-0 victory against the Ochres in the final, immortalising his name even more, and showing up to the world that there is still a lot of Bryan Tello left despite him being now 37 years old.

Let’s better not talk anything about cycle 95, that doesn’t exist in our books, shall we? Well, coming back to actual talk, Huayramarca has gone on a spree of naturalising players from its diaspora in order to have a stronger and younger national team, as some of the best players there are near retirement age. The plan, be able to fight for World Cup honour once again, and with the extra motivation of having the World Cup organisation at home soil, making the mood of the team soar to levels unknown before, as they are eager to make people feel proud of the team once again.

And now, after glory has been achieved in a regional scale, Huayramarcan football is still being distinguishable on how prone are they to do long range shots, due that they are used to play at significant heights, the lack of oxygen may make the ball travel further without applying a lot of strength during the mechanics of kicking the football, that is known as the “Andean Effect” and may cause serious troubles for visiting sides on Huayramarca, a tactic they try to improve as they continue to strive higher in World Cup Football.

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

Starting Eleven



Substitutes

Summary


Nota bene: Only official matches are taken into consideration for current record, caps, and goals – Updated after CAFA 9.

Nickname: Los Cóndores (The Condors).
Current Record: 185-76-86 (W-D-L) – 347 matches played. – 775 goals scored, 570 against.
Most Caps: Gabriel Sayritupac (347).
Most Goals: Bryan Tello (298)
Biggest Win: 6-0 vs. Electrum / WC 91 Qualifiers, MD 16, @ Estadio Metropolitano del Guayas, Guayaquil
Most Important Matches:
5-5 (4-3 PKs) vs. Cabo Azure / WC 93 Finals, Ro16, @Hawk's Nest, Lanar, Chromatika – Qualification to World Cup Quarterfinals.
1-0 vs. Ochre Islands @Stade sur la Bahie, Amahne (Aminey), Ko-oren – CAFA VII Final.

Biggest Defeat: 1-7 (vs. Equestria / AOCAF 61, MD 1)

Captain: Ian Mamani.
Second Captain: Bryan Tello.
Third Captain: Nicolás Allauca.
Most likely to score: Bryan Tello
Most likely to get red carded: Kevin Quispe.
Prone to get injuries: Gabriel Sayritupac.
The genius: Ian Mamani.
The motivating soul: Bryan Tello.
Goal Tune: "The Magic of a Goal" - DJ Chris, ft. Joshua Congo
Victory Song: "Heartbeat"

Manager: Blâás Âgínsôgnó. (63) 
Assistant 1: Hazel van Robben. (53) 
Physio: David Choque (41) 
GK Trainer: Francisco Olmedo (45) 
Doctor: Cynthia Castro. (49) 
Tactical Analyst: Juan Jiménez (38) 
Data Scientist: Carlos Olmedo (30) 
Lead Data Analyst: Dayana Rubio (25)

Team mentality:

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

Costeños and Selváticos (jungle) in the other hand are confident with everybody, even if they might not receive the same treatment by their Serrano fellows. Those two groups conform the rest of the team and might do good societies on field, declining the quality of their chemistry when trying to connect with Serranos, due to the latter shy mood. Physically speaking, Costeño and Selváticos are people who boast being the tallest overall in the team.

Chemistry building has been somewhat complicated for this team during the five cycles they have competed together but has been a rather successful process that consolidated with the 79^th Cup of Harmony, the 88 ^th and 89 ^th World Qup Qualifiers, as they have been together as glue through high and lows. The regional divides topic is now outdated as the players have grown up significantly and have harnessed teamwork.

Although they work nicely as a team, there’s a moment when they can’t do that and that moment is when they have the goal in their sights, when they have a chance to score, they try to do their best to do it by themselves, even if that means avoid passing the ball to a better placed teammate, individualities have been surging from nowhere and this issue has costed valuable results for the team. This was combated successfully by Caicedo and Zelaya and Blâás Âgínsôgnó plans to continue in said route.

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

How We Play Football? Note: Open this spoiler for the formation and game style.

At simple glance, things doesn't seem that had changed a lot after Omar Caicedo left the national team, and so his ideals for the future prospects. Huayramarca has decided to brand her own style of football embracing offensiveness, courage and grit under the label of fulbo total, in an attempt to take Huayramarca back to her roots of football, just making some enhancements that will make this system competitive enough to be a competitive force.

Fulbo is a common mispelling for fútbol in the Huayramarcan dialect of Spanish, also refered as the way that people grow in the streets, neighbourhoods and all places of Huayramarca use to play the sport. In the traditional sense, Huayramarcan football tends to be physical, both in strength, and intensity that is required to perform in an OK level. From the random dusty pitches in the highlands to the state-of-the-art premises that some stadiums boast across the nation, players are asked to never give up, to give everything they can in order to achieve victory; to the point of exploit loopholes in the football rules for their advantage.

Centrebacks are used to be relatively strong, as they will also try to outpace their rivals in physical strength, displaying rudeness and being prone to perform some harsh tackling when needed; there's no fear to get carded, it's a matter of avoiding the rival to score against their team. People in the villages often use an idiom to refer to what they accept as a good centreback "Either the ball or the player, but not both." Another main treat of them is that they tend to provoke or annoy rivals by trash-talking, trying to disconnect them from the match and make their own duties easier. Often, they will play near the midfield in order to force the rest of the team to press the rivals, limiting the playing area to the rival's half.

Sidebacks are one of the most important links of the team, as they don't restrict themselves to defend, they can often liberate pressure from the centrebacks by pushing the ball forward, be it through individuality or large crosses to the midfielder or the wingers. They use to have a nice speed and great spamina, enough to perform box-to-box routines frequently; they also link up with wingers when attacking through the sides, often engaging in a quick pass succession that leads to crossing the ball to the forward or a second-striker awaiting outside the area. Speed is useful for them, as they must be able to retreat and guarantee defensive numeric superiority when the rival tries to do a counter attack.

Midfielders: Although there are two clear roles here, being the destroyer and the playmaker, it can also be said that the role is pretty much indistinctive from who does it, as every one in this zone of the pitch is required to switch roles according to the scenario they might be facing at any moment; that's why this position is the most flexible under the big scheme of things in fulbo. As the name say, the destroyer is in charge to destroy any linking from the midfielders to the attackers when the Condors are protecting themselves from a counter, or avoid connections between defenders and the midfielders while the team is attacking, they can either tackle with clinical finesse or just aim to the rival's ankle, it all depends on how good they consider their rival, the better they are, the harsher will the destroyers act against those players.

The playmakers, in the other hand, can either be completely egocentrical or collaborative, that will depend of the very own personal treats of whoever takes the role in a very specific circumstance. Âgínsôgnó has given freedoms to the players in order to attack freely going in solos if they see a chance through, deliver the ball to a player that might be able to continue the idea of attacking or, simply, hold the ball until an opening appears or switching to destroyer and letting another player to find a gap that they might not notice.

Attackers: Tradition mandates two wingers and a spearhead, a forward that cautiously awaits a pass to slot it home. The wingers are instructed to serve the attacker or go through the defence and force a chance for themselves to score, similar to the defenders but not with the leeway to change sides, no, only instructions to provide enough tools for their decision-making process and promote more diverse ideas rather than focusing in a way to break through brute force. Âgínsôgnó also asks the attackers to bethe first line of defence of the National Team when the rivals commence a play, always through pincer plays or support from the creative midfielder; sometimes, the attackers can drop some metres to help in ball recovery efforts, then to start an attack with the help of the creative attacker.

The new Huayramarcan National Team, under the ideals of Âgínsôgnó, tries to makre sure that the ball can be held in the half of the rival team, as much as possible under Huayramarcan control, trying to create chances to break through the defence and score, or simply move the ball and cause fatigue on their rival as they try to chase the ball in vain. This style requires a lot of concentration from the players, stamina and need to collaborate and decide in a short time span, as dynamism is the name of the game, to never run out of ideas and outsmart the rival, that's the Huayramarcan 4-2-1-3.

Player’s description - Starting XI.

Nota bene: Caps considered after CAFA 9 - For national purposes, friendlies are never taken into consideration for official registries. Player names are clickable, displaying their portraits for visual reference.

N°1 - Juan Mamani - GK - 34 yrs - Team: Rülândéá Kôstä - Height: 1.88 mts - Caps: 328 - Goals: 2

Mamani is an individual that believes he always is right, he tends to be creative when saving balls or creating ideas to take the ball forward, based so much in the fact that he is protective, spontaneous and loves to be independent in his actions, always a dependable guy. Currently, his mood is ecstatic, as pretty much everybody in the team right now, due to the fact of having a chance for vindication, due to the last cycle, at home because of hosting the World Cup.

N°2 - Kevin Quispe - RCB - 29 yrs - Team: Farrenton Athletic - Height: 1.75 mts - Caps: 328 - Goals: 10

An average guy in terms of intelligence that has no life plan, hence he left studies to make a living with football. He is very secretive, doesn't like even to tell his teammates what his next movement will be because he knows we will be wrong, Quispe has serious issues with anger management and may be rebellious, he is cold and ignores what the others might feel or think about him, he doesn't give a fu*k of anything. Anyways, he's in his best form so far with Farrenton Athletic, being nominated as one of the top defenders of the Euran League shows how his discipline and perseverance have taken him where he stands.

N°4 - Aidar Armendáriz - LFB - 24 yrs - Team: Xanark City FC - Height: 1.91 mts - Caps: 10 - Goals: 0

Armendáriz was the first Huayramarcan diaspora player called to the national team. Despite having a pretty decent role in Xanark City, the manager has decided to take his process of adaptation to the Condors slowly, but steady, to ensure the best result possible. A pretty tall and agile defender, with a good set of skills when it comes to positioning and tackling makes Armendáriz a pretty complete and reliable defender; one that might come handy to the renewal process for the Huayramarcan Starting XI.

N°15 – Paolo Manco - RFB - 33 yrs - Team: Pumahuasi FC - Height: 1.73 mts - Caps: 126 - Goals: 2

Paolo Manco has been a silent substitute of the National Team for almost 8 years, although, he has been patiently waiting up for this chance, the one that has opened in front of his eyes after the departure of Omar Caicedo. The new manager has seen Manco’s ability to project himself to attack and be a box-to-box player when needed, he has a great sense of placement and knows to be at the precise place when needed. Speed is Manco’s best attribute, one that he is sure that he can apply to provide the best results for The Condors. He is happy after proving that his inclusion, into the Starting XI, proved to be vital for the current Huayramarcan sporting momentum.

N°14 - Ismael Lobatón - LCB - 22 yrs - Team: Vna-Chuhul Ravens FC - Height: 1.81 mts - Caps: 28 - Goals: 2

Replacing Santiago Chumacero is not an easy task, but Ismael Lobatón has managed to do so by a set of strong performances at the Tikariot Premier League, and Chumacero’s horrific performance from last cycle. Lobatón is another diaspora player, one that offers the National Team more verticality when it comes to attacks, as he can go forward and help in those duties, but he can also sprint back fast and defend, the kind of player that modern football requires. Lobatón is inspired by the fact of being called up to defend Huayramarca at the World Cup, specially this one being hosted at his fatherland.

N°17 - Orlando Mina - CM - 31 yrs - Team: Montréal Koreana - Height: 1.95 mts - Caps: 334 - Goals: 30

One of the two defensive mid fielders of the team and, for sure, one of the best in the multiverse in his position, being the classical Costeño out there, Mina is the tallest and strongest player of the squad. Mina's attitude is being original and stubborn, giving you classical Costeño vibes, consistent in his performance and devoted to God, he cares a lot about what he does, since he tries always to correct his mistakes and not suffering on them, instead, he uses them as feedback to improve his game and abilities. Mina's a notable example on how one can benefit from football, as he helped his mother who was fired from his job when he joined to the Condors and turned her into a real estate tycoon by providing her savings. His mood is extremely positive as of now by the fact of being a key player in Montréal Koreana, for being consistent between team and national duty, and for his current status as a player.

N°11 - Ian Mamani - CF - 31 yrs - Team: Workers Union - Height: 1.65 mts - Caps: 332 - Goals: 80

The youngest of the Mamani brothers in this team, along with Juan, Ian has what Juan might lack sometimes, creativity and brightness, although they play in various positions and roles in the team. This creative mid and captain of the team is one of the grandiose things among this team, a fast-paced and fussy person with lots of potential, euphoria that drives him to perform as what he can do, being the best of the entire nation in his role. Large crosses are his specialty, including long-range shots when playing on the highlands. Right now, his performance has been stellar, mostly because he did some adjustments to his game style, turning his role into something more offensive and smarter.

N°8 - Marcelo Huanca - CF – 21 yrs - Team: Escuela Nacional DCPF - Height: 1.62 mts - Caps: 58 - Goals: 0

Small but a strong player at the same time, Marcelo Huanca has everything to prove everybody that he is the next big thing of Huayramarcan football. A multifunctional midfielder, one that can organise the game and create dangerous chances, but also one that can defend and be a pain for rival midfielders, as he is as sticky as glue while marking rivals. His vision of the events in the field is pretty much unrivaled, being agile and fast but a bit desperate on what he tries to do, something he has to work through patience and experience.

N°7 - Abraham Mendoza - LF - 32 yrs - Team: Pyathora Mariners - Height: 1.63 mts - Caps: 328 - Goals: 52

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

N°21 - Gabriel Sayritupac - RF - 32 yrs - Team: Perce Town - Height: 1.75 mts - Caps: 342 - Goals: 156

Sayri as he's known by many people in his native Tulcán (near the Québécois-Huayramarcan border) is an artistic person in all senses of his life. Usually, he makes a living by painting portraits of people visiting the Chimborazo National Forest Reserve, sometimes working on a local brewery, or doing football for fun. He doesn't stands being alone and might be that easy-going Serrano (which is weird, if we come to think it). He has genetic problems that makes him quite prone to injuries, and when those occur, Sayri decides to get inebriated to let frustration go away. An artistical winger, lover of uncertainty and mess that makes him be either the best or cause problems to settle where he plays. As of now, he has managed to find its way on football, winning a IFCF Champions’ League with Athletik Thessia, some championships in Mytanija and now being in Audioslavia, closer to home, but eager to win more.

N°21 - Bryan Tello - ST - 37 yrs - Team: Metropolis Alligators - Height: 1.86 mts - Caps: 340 - Goals: 299

A decently heighted Costeño as forward is always a neat solution for your goal needs, even more if you consider that he ages like wine; that, combined with good pace, stride, and physic abilities, makes Tello is what every team may need for up front. He's factual since he studied Philosophy at the University of Cumbayá, a committed and self-confident man who might be extremely traditional to his striker role, he might seek for space to go front, use his strength and move towards the goal. Tello is a strong leader among the shadows of the Huayramarcan national team, an outgoing and straight-forward person that could sometimes aggressive since he's prone to be insensitive. Despite that he is the Legend of the team, the striker that is at the right place and moment to push the ball against the net, something that has helped him retain his position as stellar striker of Metropolis Alligators in the Valladar Liga-1.

Substitutes:

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

The Kits:

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Useful Information and Stadia:

You might want to check some maps, as Huayramarca is quite a massive country in terms of surface and distances. Click here for a Biome Official Map and here for a Cities Official Map. Those are still valid, although they don’t feature yet the Southern Expansion Zone, which can be found in the following map

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

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

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

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

Stadia are distributed to have a fair as possible distribution that represents every region and ensures accessibility to every single football fan. Considering that there will be thirty-two local games at Huayramarca. Let aside the efforts made by the government that, in order to properly host the event, made sure to increase the capacity of the stadia and build three more to alleviate pressure on infrastructures and regions. The venues assigned to each team, depending the match, are in the following table.

Nota Bene: the table features regions, so you can click on the spoiler of the region you want to check and find the stadium beneath it. All times in Sierra Time Zone (add one hour for Selva and substract one for Isla and Costa).

Sierra:

Estadio Nacional de Huayramarca - Capacity: 50,000 - Huayramarca Metropolitan District.

Tenants: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Huayramarca.
Built in: 1968.
Altitude: 4,012 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Illimani FC, Real Ebriedad, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Built in 1968, the Estadio Nacional is the jewel in the not so well-shaped crown of the Huayramarcan sport venues, an Olympic stadium that might be a nightmare for visiting teams due to the altitude and weather of the city, which tends to be somewhat hostile every day, even more if it's played at noon due to the sun's radiation at that altitude. Despite being an Olympic stadium, people tend to set significant pressure in it, especially from the neighbouring apartment blocks which tends to be crowded for the matches being held there (they might aim lasers from there, take care!).

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

Estadio de la Universidad Nacional del Altiplano - Capacity: 28,000 – El Alto.

Tenants: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano.
Built in: 1986.
Altitude: 4,525 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Club Universitario del Altiplano, Club Atlético Always Ready, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Behold to what is one of the highest (if not the highest) stadium in the Multiverse. Huayramarcans are known for their impressive resilience to high altitudes, and this is a significant example, El Alto is a satellite city of Chuquiago and home of half a million people that’s located at a highly elevated portion of the Altiplano (4500 m.a.s.l. average). A working-class city, characterised for being the entry point for people settling from the rural areas and the gateway for students into the metropolitan life, El Alto can also prove to be a hostile field as it’s hard to adapt and settle in such conditions.

Home of Club Universitario del Altiplano and Club Atlético Always Ready, this stadium has not been created for the sake of torturing rivals, instead, for the popularity of the sport among the inhabitants of El Alto. People are usually thirsty for sports after a tough day, as people usually work under extenuating labour conditions, hence this is an authentic kettle set to explode in support for the local team.

Selva:

Estadio Olímpico del Oriente - Capacity: 30,000 - Sechura.

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

Estadio de Purmamarca - Capacity: 40,000 - General Vélez.

Tenants: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Huayramarca.
Built in: 1990.
Altitude: 1,550 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: The authentic crown jewel in Huayramarcan infrastructure, the Estadio de Purmamarca is one of the biggest and most modern venues in Anaia and the Multiverse, with a high-quality pitch, 40,000 fully seated fans with a ring-like roof across all the stand zones. As the Government focused on turning Purmamarca into one of the most important cities in Huayramarca, due to the cocoa production, they decided to be serious while building the stadium, ensuring that it will feature state-of-the-art amenities such as bars, lounges and decks for the matches, aside from audio equipment and electric boards for display purposes. Featuring an interesting exterior promenade, intended to be a social meeting place for the city, with malls and hotels, the Estadio de Purmamarca sets apart from almost every single venue in this World Cup, aside from being one of the low alitude venues for the tournament.

Costa:

Estadio Metropolitano del Guayas - Capacity: 65,000 - Guayaquil.

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

Parque del Fiordo - Capacity: 25,000 - Llanquihue.

Tenants: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Huayramarca.
Built in: 1990.
Altitude: 0 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Fittingly named for a stadium built between two fjords, the Parque del Fiordo was meant to create something extravagant for the city of Llanquihue, one of the most important ports in the nation. As a growing city, Llanquihue is being priorised by the Government when it comes to build infrastructure and settling more people in exchange of privileges, this stadium wants to symbolise the creative power of Huayramarquinos to build in places no-other would even dare or imagine to do. Located near the Lautaro and Tehuelche fjords, one of the most visited in the southern coast, the stadium manages to blend nicely with the forest and sea surrounding it, being pretty accessible as there are easy ways to reach to the bottom of the fjords, mostly across the Puente del Sur, a 4-kilometer long bridge that connects with the downtown of Llanquihue and the area around the stadium.

Isles:

Estadio Marítimo - Capacity: 25,000 – Puerto San Carlos.

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

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

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
    Godmod scoring events: N.
    RP injuries to my players: Y - Contact me first, so we can agree.
    Godmod injuries to my players: Y - Contact me first as well.
    Give red cards to my players: Y – Max 3 per match.
    Godmod other events: Y – Contact me, so we can agree.

    Style Modifier: +5

Nota Bene: Do not RP a pandemic on Huayramarcan soil nor involve any of my players on it.

[TJUN-ia]

Name: TJUN-ia
Trigram: TJU
Football Association: FA-TJUN-ia
Nickname: Jaguars (official)/Jags (short form)/Blue and Orange (commonly used informal)/Draw Masters (satirical)
WCC Ranking: 48th

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TEAM
STARTERS
Co-Managers: David Seems (JB TJUN-ia, 55) and Li Xiu Ying (CEA, 48)
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Style Modifier: +1.5
Free Kicks: Mohammad al-Balochi
Corners: Regina McDuff (R)/ Kim Choi-ya (L)
Position: Number Name (Age, Current Region of Residence, Club Side [if applicable])

GK: #1 Ivan Kozovikov (31, CSTO, Birikken Ala-Turgan, Kyzhurkistan)
LB: #2 Dang Thuyet (32, CEA, Colonial Sile, Vilita and Turori)
CB: #3 Alexander Lopez (30, UAC, Clube de Norwegian Wood, Brookstation) (VC)
CB: #4 Ons Moukaddem (32, ArU, Bunyoro RSC, Banija)
RB: #5 Mantfombi Dlamini (31, AU, Cednia Rovers, Vilita and Turori)
CDM: #6 Kendra Robertson (33, UO, Fairfax FC, Cassadaigua)
LM: #7 Mikela Djé-Djé (29, AU, Clayton City Ladies FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
RM: #8 Regina McDuff (33, NAU, Great Northern RR Coed FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
CAM: #9 Kristina Bay (32, UO, Brenville Blue, The Cordian Isles)
ST: #10 Fernandino (32, UAS, Duomji Tigers, StrayaRoos) (C)
ST: #11 Stephan Fiedtkou (29, CU, Cednia Beach AFC, Vilita and Turori)

SUBSTITUTES (Italics indicates new U21 graduates, blue indicates Pokérus player)

Tier 1
GK: #12 Gao Wu Shi (29, CEA, 1830 Cathair, Audioslavia)
GK: #23 Fatemeh Yektaei (27, ArU, New Bremen FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
LB: #13 Harlem Baringer-Tahiri (28, UO, Sutcheth Storm FC, Khantari)
CB: #14 Helena Mikazawa (29, JB TJUN-ia, Louss ANF, Auprussia)
CB: #15 Klara Fernandina (30, UAS, Shiloh Ladies FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
CB: #24 Zune Than Mo Nu (25, CEA, AC Dason, Brookstation)
CB: #25 Jerome Mawae (25, UO, Nuevak Yutak FK, West Kharakia)
RB: #16 Marek Gernát (27, NAU, AFC Westwilm, Atheara)
CDM: #17 Olena Zinchenko (30, NAU, CF Daineri, Audioslavia)
CDM: #22 Alejandro Martin (30, CU, Duomji Tigers, StrayaRoos)
LM: #18 Dakota Monroe (27, JB TJUN-ia, Feyerisk Port, Atheara) (Genderfluid)
RM: #19 Alisha Carlton (30, JB TJUN-ia, Sherwood Forest Ladies FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
CAM: #20 Paek Un-hui (29, CSTO, FREE AGENT)
CAM: #26 Odysseas Issigonis (26, NAU, Alikki-Corra Settlers, Vilita and Turori)
ST: #21 Diana Sharafutdinov (25, CSTO, Veriasod Wolves FC, Tikariot)

Tier 2
GK: #27 Gloria Pon (24, UAC, Destin Easterners, Xanneria)
GK: #37 Imani Tate (22, CU, Regia Columbina, Doubeia)
LB: #28 Jhoseline Davinia Soleto (25, UAS, Alexandria City, Xanneria)
LB: #38 Lorenzo Williams Herzón (22, CU, Pesub Ubung, United Mandaran States)
CB: #29 Zena Fuente Enríqua (23, JB TJUN-ia/Paldean, FREE AGENT)
CB: #39 Choe Hyon-gwan (22, CSTO, Fajar Nike, Doubeia)
CB: #40 Abdelrahman Abu Alkas (22, ArU, Alraune SC, Doubeia)
RB: #30 Amala Vilakazi (24, JB TJUN-ia, FREE AGENT)
RB: #41 Hau Hala'ulaki (22, UO/Alolan, Pesemogan Pemogan, United Mandaran States)
CDM: #31 Stephanie Barrientos (27, UAC, Haskins Blues FC, Commonwealth of Baker Park)
CDM: #32 Mandisa Mxenge (24, AU, FREE AGENT)
CDM: #42 Felicia Alba (22, UAC, UAC Sporting Transvers, Elmyia)
CDM: #43 Jamie Kennedy (22, NAU/Unovan, Ansab FK, Saterun)
LM: #33 Sylvia Usabyimana (23, AU, Fajar Nike, Doubeia)
CAM: #34 Maryam Doutsi (24, ArU, FREE AGENT)
CAM: #44 Andaya Wongsodimedjo (22, UAS, FREE AGENT)
RM: #35 Zaine Bowry (25, CU, Blue-White Gleburgh, Cap Nord)
RM: #45 Nur Syaliza Sazali (22, CEA, FREE AGENT)
ST: #36 Belle Whitewater (24, NAU/Johtoan, FREE AGENT)
ST: #46 Tupu Hau Tapine (22, UO, St. Bernadine Athletic, Taxhavn)

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KITS

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

[Kimi-Suomi]

Name: Kimi-Suomi
Trigram: KIM
Football Association: Football Federation of Kimi-Suomi (Kimi-Suomen Jalkapalloliitto, KSJ for short)
Nickname: The Eagle-Owls [Huuhkajat] (official), Kimi's Army [Kimin Armeija] (unofficial)
Home Kit: White/Dark Blue
Away Kit: All Dark Blue
WCC Ranking: 77th

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TEAM
STARTERS
Manager: Esko Laaksonen (64)
Formation: 5-3-2
Style Modifier: None
Position: Name (Age, Number)

GK: #1 Anna-Leena Outinen (33) - Snowden Capitalizt, Brenecinen [Brenecia]
LB: #2 Awak Koskimies (27) - Alikki-Corra Settlers, Vilita ja Turori [Vilita and Turori]
CB: #3 Kaarlo Karjalainen (32) - Pesjem Jematang, Pemecutan
CB: #4 Amanda Angeldahl (28) - Couziers-Olympiques, Ko-oren
CB: #5 Kimmo Karjalainen (32) - SC. Tabeira, Acastanha
RB: #6 Satu Sinisalo (32) - Kistina Galaxy, Perunanviljelijät [Poafmersia]
LM: #7 Remu Jantunen (27) - Clerisy, Oberour Ar Moro (co-C)
CM: #8 Topias Maxhuni (28) - Alikki-Corra Settlers, Vilita ja Turori [Vilita and Turori]
RM: #9 Karl Leif Svonsson (25) - Shirley Metros FC, Baker Parkin Kansainyhteisö [Commonwealth of Baker Park] (co-C)
ST: #10 Teemu Räikkönen (32) - Pretihouse Pirate FC, Stevenserkku [Stevencousin]
ST: #11 Jyrki Bottas (32) - Kiiarana City, Vilita ja Turori [Vilita and Turori]

SUBSTITUTES
GK: #12 Alexander Ekdal (27) - Clube de Norwegian wood, Brookstation
GK: #23 Shawn Maloney-Pohojnen (21, Mixed Heritage [TJU/KIM]) - Sanino Wanderers, Conaninen [Conania]
LB: #13 Yuri Mironov (19)
CB: #14 Ilya Tsurinov (17)
CB: #15 Jenniina Keisala (23) - Khalgarh Valley FC, Tikariot
CB: #16 Nina Korzhakova (21)
CB: #24 Andrei Mironov (19)
RB: #17 Sergei Mironov (19)
LM: #18 Gustav Brodin (19)
CM: #19 Cajsa Janogy (27) - Vilitan League Club, Vilita ja Turori [Vilita and Turori]
CM: #25 Enni Pajari (17)
RM: #20 Stephania Kexholm (19)
ST: #21 Anne Marie Leppälä (28) - Far Hills Coed FC, Baker Parkin Kansainyhteisö [Commonwealth of Baker Park]
ST: #22 Jason Jenner-Pokka (21, Mixed Heritage [TJU/KIM])
ST: #26 Ebba Persson (21) - Buzena United, Vilwandinen [Vilwandia]

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Stadium 1: The Nest [Pesä]
Location: Kimi Kaupunki, Pääkaupunkialue (Capital Region)
Capacity: 37,000


Stadium 2: Galaktien Colosseum (Colosseum of the Galaxies)
Location: Lumikukkulat, Valonalue
Capacity: 30,000

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

[Mytanija]

RP PERMISSIONS 
If my opponent role-plays first they may:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y, you may comment on severity although I shall have final say
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y, Mytanars are notoriously passionate and prone to gamesmanship so may accumulate these at an extremely high rate
Hand out red cards to my players: Y, see above, although no more than two in one game please unless in the knockout stages of a tournament in which case this could increase
Godmod other events: Y

Style modifier: +1.0

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: MYTANIJA NATIONAL POOL FOR WORLD CUP 97 QUALIFICATION

##  Pos.     Name                           Age  Caps/Goals  Club                         
01  GK       Alekso Vasilevski              23   12/0        1896 Ebor
02  DL       Mumin Jesenko                  24   22/1        Chromatik (CMT)
03  DCL      Bigger Mbala–Ekakia            36   157/13      Atletik
04  DCR      Irfan Vlahovljaković           22   7/0         Atletik
05  DR/DC    Nnamdi Lusamba                 27   34/2        Wirr Tsi (CMT)
06  MC       Nurija Papež                   28   76/8        Lakewood United (TMB)
07  MCL      Potap Vdovichenko              22   0/0         Atletik
08  MCR      Ante Šaranja                   24   20/0        FK Arsika
09  ST       Lacina Issoumou                27   4/2         Kirkenes FC (KSK)
10  AMC      Denis Ovsyannikov              27   81/39       Atletik
11  ST       Goran Papić–Papratović         27   29/11       FK Arsika
12  GK       Semir Besak                    34   152/1       Olympic
13  DL       Idris Beganović                28   19/0        1923 Esca
14  DCL      Alen Mioković–Čiča             27   19/1        Mar Sara (VAL)
15  DCR      Adnan Sulejmanović             33   66/3        Litala 93
16  DR/DC    Lukas Klanac                   23   7/0         FK Arsika
17  DMC      Gavrilo Stojadinović–Srpkinja  22   4/0         Port Rhovanyon (TKT)
18  MCL      Slavko Frantsaliiski           23   4/0         Jaglan Royals (SRS)
19  MCR      Uglješa Gicić                  25   13/0        Rulandea Kosta (FFD)
20  AMC/MCL  Stoja Stanoev                  23   14/2        Atletik
21  ST       Milica Prokopljević            27   32/11       CA Paulinthal (PAS)
22  ST       Blaž Kovačec                   22   12/4        Raven Thöni (TAX)
23  GK       Alexandr Bulgakov              27   0/0         FK Arsika
24  DL       Leon Maček                     27   0/0         Crossroads (CMT)
25  DCL      Filip Mlinarević               27   31/3        Liria
26  DCR      Kemal Bajč–Žohar               26   0/0         1923 Esca
27  DR       Juka Gazibegović               22   0/0         Atletik
28  MC       Sadik Abazović                 22   0/0         Roddens City (KYP)
29  MCL      Mirko Ikodinović               21   0/0         1923 Esca
30  MCR      Zvonimir Vukdelija             24   2/0         Baraldhur AFC (TKT)
31  AMC      Isidora Šuvaković Šepa         20   6/2         Litala 93
32  ST       Aljož Sešlar                   27   18/5        1923 Esca
33  ST       Miljka Yun                     23   2/1         Litala 93
34  DCL      Sajmir Eminić                  23   0/0         Stein-los Turkish (PAS)
35  DCR      Stojan Cherepnalkoski          22   0/0         FK Arsika
36  DMC      Dančo Saev                     21   0/0         Raven Thöni (TAX)
37  AML      Vojihna Mrnjavčević            21   0/0         La + Querida (FFD)
38  AMR/AMC  Muharem Hajdarpasić            27   42/5        West Couno United (TMB)
39  AML/AMR  Luka Vujanović                 27   31/6        West Couno United (TMB)
40  AMR      Filip–Alekso Stojkov           20   0/0         1860 Delénacht (TAX)

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TACTICAL INFORMATION
OUT OF POSSESSION (4-3-1-2): A formation which Ermin Drzic has utilised to good effect at club level with FK Arsika. The back four will remain fairly narrow and rigid out-of-possession, usually no wider than the width of the penalty area. When possession is lost, the central midfield three will quickly hurry back into position just in front of the back four (separated by no more than 5-10 metres) to operate as a screening presence in front of them. The attacking midfielder and strikers will press the opposition after the team has dropped back into their own half of the pitch, attempting to pin the opposition to one side of the pitch to enable the team to get numbers around the opponent in possession and win the ball back as quickly as possible. Mytanija will initially press the ball as high up the pitch as possible following a loss of possession, but once it is clear that the other team have gained control then they will drop back into the 4-3-1-2 shape.

IN POSSESSION (3-2-5): A back three in possession, comprised of the two central defenders and right-back tucking in. The midfield two will be made-up of the deep-lying midfielder or regista (e.g. Nurija Papez, Sadik Abazovic), along with the left-sided central midfielder (e.g. Potap Vdovichenko, Slavko Frantsaliiski, Mirko Ikodinovic). The front five will be made-up of the two strikers, with the attacking midfielder operating either between them or either side, dependent on where the ball is, whilst the left-back will hold the width on the left flank and the right-sided central midfielder (e.g. Ante Saranja, Ugljesa Gicic or Zvonimir Vukdelija) will drift into a position on the right flank to hold the width on that side.


TEAM ROLES
Captaincy: 1. Bigger Mbala-Ekakia; 2. Semir Besak (if starting); 3. Denis Ovsyannikov; 4. Nurija Papez; 5. Adnan Sulejmanovic
Penalties: 1. Denis Ovsyannikov; 2. Nurija Papez; 3. Bigger Mbala-Ekakia; 4. Goran Papic-Papratovic; 5. Blaz Kovacec
Corners: 1. Nurija Papez; 2. Potap Vdovichenko; 3. Mumin Jesenko; 4. Stoja Stanoev; 5. Slavko Frantsaliiski
Short free kicks: 1. Denis Ovsyannikov; 2. Nurija Papez; 3. Potap Vdovichenko; 4. Stoja Stanoev; 5. Isidora Suvakovic Sepa
Long free kicks: Usually one of the wing-backs to put it into the penalty area and take advantage of Mytanija's relatively tall team

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STADIUMS
MD2: vs Indusse at Radnika, Esca (capacity: 60,000)
MD4: vs Kelssek at Novi Atletskistadion, Težia (capacity: 67,000)
MD6: vs CARC at Stadion Cassia, Cassia (capacity: 22,000)
MD9: vs Ile de Richelieu at Stadion Prizren, Prizren (capacity: 84,000)
MD10: vs Britonisea at Olujastadion, Ebor (capacity: 42,500)
MD12: vs Beepee at Novi Zavej Park, Arsika (capacity: 30,000)
MD14: vs Hot-Damn at Trubichino, Vostochnaya Tochna (capacity: 7,000)
MD16: vs Hapilopper at Radnika, Esca (capacity: 60,000)

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NOTES:
• Ermin Držić (aged 48) is a well-respected manager who played for Mytanija during his playing days. He did a remarkable job in getting FK Arsika competitive in the 1. Prvenstvo again, always difficult under the demanding owner Sacha Dobruzhanski, ending a lengthy trophy drought in the 40/41 season by lifting the National Cup with the club in combination with regular qualifications to IFCF competition. He is clever tactically, successful in implementing a complex pressing system which is in stark contrast to the way he actually played. He has called-up a number of players that he is familiar with, with a number of current and former FK Arsika players in the squad. There is also a shift to a younger and more domestic based squad profile. You can learn more about Ermin Držić here.

• Mytanija has qualified to 17 World Cups, most recently World Cup 96, the country's biggest achievement in that competition is reaching the quarter finals in World Cup 68. Mytanija has won the Copa Rushmori once (XVII), to go with two victories in the Cup of Harmony (56 and 59); and a Di Bradini Cup win (DBC40). Some of these achievements were made under the names Mytannion/the Mytanar Region, Mytanija is ICly the exact same place.

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

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

[Pyazhnaya]

The history of the Pyazhnayan national team has been marked by a few ups, a couple of downs and a lot of flatness. The fact they managed to reach the final of two consecutive CAFAs is a sign that the team has a lot of quality, but the fact that they lost both of them also signals that there was more work to be done. Their World Cup campaigns have mostly been a middling affair, too little to live, too much to die, but one thing's for sure, they will never give up the hope.


Aleksandr Zavrashin - 48
Aleksandr Zavrashin has managed to cement his position as Pyazhnayan national coach after two CAFA final appearances and respectable WC qualifying campaigns. He is a proponent of a flexible 4-4-2 formation and an offensive style to surprise the opposing teams!

GOALKEEPER			
GK	Maksimilian Chupov	    29	Pria City (CMT)
DEFENDERS			
LB	Danya Zabolotnaya	    27	Avanaroch White Wings FC (TKT)
CB	Svyatoslav Rastorguyev	    21	Prizrachnaya Brigada Cherniy Zamok
CB	Vladislav Ilyushin	    27	Sturrey Athletic (TMB)
RB	Sergey Kharlamov	    24	Sturrey Athletic (TMB)
MIDFIELDERS			
LM	Danila Terentyev	    27	Parakleion Firebirds FC (TKT)
CM	Aleksandra Novoseltseva	    27	Pria City (CMT)
CM	Misha Retyunskikh	    31	Katashi-Kanatsu (KOR)
RM	Sasha Malykin	            23	FC Conton (SYL)
FORWARDS			
FW	Maksimilian Kartashov	    22	Tovaca Thunder FC (TKT)
FW	Antonina Obnizova	    26	Santraginus (SRS)

GOALKEEPER			
GK	Elisey Moroshkin	    24	Oriannor Mountaineers FC (TKT)
GK	Lana Kulibina	            30	FK Yarkuta
DEFENDERS			
LB	Vsevolod Ilyushin	    27	Torpedo Krasnograd
LB	Snezhana Fedchenkova	    31	FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (CMT)
CB	Dilara Gryaznova	    29	Swangard Athletic (QUE)
CB	Yekaterina Pshenichnikova   31	Straudum VV (KOR)
CB	Miron Skuratov	            27	FK Vselitamak
CB	Snezhana Yermilova	    25	Biristivice (AUP)
RB	Marat Zakharchenko	    27	Kompas Livropol
RB	Evgenia Agliullina	    26	Legion Vostrakhan
MIDFIELDERS			
LM	Timofey Aristarkhov	    27	Alcassar 1896 FC (TKT)
LM	Serafima Lermontova	    23	Sila Saykonur
CM	Taras Rybalkin	            24	Armada Sovran
CM	Sonia Verenichnaya	    25	Shearwater (KSK)
CM	Sergey Bryzgalov	    23	Sanar (CMT)
CM	Raisa Safiullina	    24	FK Vselitamak
RM	Lyubov Reznikova	    26	Tihon United (CMT)
RM	Rostislav Chukreyev	    24	Wanda Island Wanderers (AFT)
FORWARDS			
FW	Danila Mukhametshin	    25	Vna-Chuhul Ravens FC (TKT)
FW	Rostislav Tsaritsyn	    22	Eivora Athletic (TKT)
FW	Marat Tkachev	            28	Riuwiee United (AFT)
FW	Anoushka Dolzhikova	    22	Golubaya Zvezda Ochuromorsk

Home Jersey:


Away Jersey:

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My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes (just please be reasonable)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (again please be reasonable)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (same deal)
Godmod other events: Nope

[Zwangzug]

Style: -2

Manager: Kate DiMarini. Originally from Baker Park and an assistant to the national team there, then of Trebuchet Cham. Named interim manager halfway through WC87 qualifiers, and permanent manager at the start of WC88. Led Zwangzug to the World Cup 92 championship!

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

Goalkeepers:
1. Tandre Vusin-Jacques (102d Jr.s) (m) (first tournament: WC95 Q) laid-back, lanky, amusing
12. Blanche Coogan-Bucknell (Sporting Esper) (f) (first tournament: WC96 Q) distant, artistic, classy
23. Tinn Jejue (FTC United) (m) (first tournament: WC97 Q) cranky, babbles, hypochondriac
26. Frank Olmsted (Rovers United) (m) (first tournament: WC97 Q) absentminded, fidgety, makes easy plays hard

Defenders:
2. Juniper McGovern (102d Jr.s) (f) (2 goals) (first tournament: WC94 Q) evasive, long-winded, chameleonic
3. Eileen Gainsborough (Rovers United) (f) (first tournament: WC96 Q) patient, a mentor, doesn't rack up many steps
4. Sullivan Brecht (FTC United) (m) (first tournament: WC96 Q) wide-eyed, supportive, calculating
5. Ernst Guthnick-Wolf (Trebuchet Cham) (m) (first tournament: WC94 Q) rapacious, unkempt, streaky
13. Gretchen Lavenza (FTC United) (f) (first tournament: WC97 Q) flirtatious, selfless, injury-prone
14. John McDonald (Trebuchet Cham) (m) (first tournament: WC95 Q) muscular, peevish, plainspoken
15. Lorraine Rouwen-Horn (Ephesian FC) (f) (first tournament: WC95 Q) better lucky than good, assertive, good at comebacks
16. Sohini Dravid (Namiri Independent) (f) (first tournament: WC97 Q) judgmental, contrarian, polyglot
25. Diana Schell-Cioban (Excelsior Slogda) (f) (first tournament: WC97 Q) fast, good at headers, camera-shy

Midfielders:
6. Beppo Hegesa (FTC United) (m) (1 goal) (first tournament: WC96 Q) anxious, scrappy, condescending
7. Brian Spand-Maunk (Ephesian FC) (m) (6 goals) (first tournament: WC94 Q) multitasker, fidgety, learns from experience
8. Jubilee McGraw (Sporting Esper) (f) (3 goals) (first tournament: WC96 Q) generous, superstitious, forgive-and-forget
9. Jess McHeran (102d Jr.s) (f) (2 goals) (first tournament: WC95 Q) accommodating, earnest, precise
10. Jude McWaler (Keppal Cosmos) (m) (3 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 15) ambitious, optimistic, hustler
17. Nicholas Palmetto (Rovers United) (m) (first tournament: WC96 Q) punctual, speedy, practices hard
18. Gabriel Istibar (FTC United) (m) (first tournament: WC97 Q) single-minded, aloof, history-minded
19. Harold Carre (Ephesian FC) (m) (2 goals) (first tournament: WC94 Q) showman, iconoclast, insecure
20. Ryuya Kotani (Eintracht Trink) (m) (2 goals) (first tournament: WC96 Q) slow to adjust, combative, easily distracted
21. Chloe Flen-Willis (Ephesian FC) (f) (first tournament: WC97 Q) tall, sociable, rule-bender

Forwards:
11. Stephen Marcus (Ephesian FC) (m) (13 goals) (first tournament: Eagles Cup 15) clever, against-the-run-of-play tactics, prematurely bald [captain]
22. Awidlyon Reed (Keppal Cosmos) (f) (5 goals) (first tournament: WC95 Q): attentive, slight, inscrutable
26. Alyssa Velt-Nansen (Spenson Suburbia) (f) (4 goals) (first tournament: WC95 Q): effusive, giggly, ate some of the pies

Numbers 1-11 are the most likely starting eleven, and 24-26 less likely to see playing time unless there are injuries, but do whatever.

Home stadiums (see here for additional information about these facilities):
MD1 vs. Equestria: Eagles' Club, Forbridge
MD3 vs. Polar Islandstates: Merle Park, Alden
MD6 vs. East Leaf: Eglantine Park, FTC
MD8 vs. Megistos: Palloci Pagoda Park, FTC
MD11 vs. TJUN-ia: Wayr Stadium, Rackham Range
MD13 vs. Sudilia: Simplex 3, 102d
MD16 vs. Valanora: ZS^3, Zwischen
MD18 vs. The Godlands I: Pacific Field, Bassabook

We have a wiki page. (Subpage with player details, subpage with history)

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

Zwangzug officially have no nickname, but are increasingly likely to respond to "Zebras" from other teams' fans (this is the official name of their baseball national team).

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

[Hispinas]

Hispinas National Football Team
Equipo Nacional de Futbol de Hispinas
Pambansang Koponang Pamputbol ng Hispinas
Hispinako Futbol Talde Nazionala

TEAM INFORMATION / INFORMACION DEL EQUIPO
Current Year: 2221
Team Record: GP 120, W 41, D 32, L 47, GF 192, GA 224, WP 34.17%
Consultant: Gorane Iturraspe Zarauz, 60, Female, native of Haranbehera
Head Coach: Casimiro Coro Velasco, 43, Male, native of Felipamerigo
Assistant Coach: Trinidad Quevedo Nepomuceno, 48, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas
Coaches:
Josepe Agerre Norzagarai, 62, Male, native of Vallezul
Ozeano Amunategui Gonzalez De Artaza, 48, Male, native of Vallezul
Captain: Gainko Erroz Martinez De Eulate, 35, Female, native of Seviguio
Vice-Captain:

TEAM ROSTER / LISTA DEL EQUIPO
Goalkeepers
1 - GK - Azkar Baraibar Izcoa, 27, Male, native of Vallezul - 2.03 m, 94.1 kg - Plays for Atletikoa Haranurdina
13 - GK - Fifi Rayos Fernando, 19, Female, native of Felipamerigo - 1.88 m, 67.3 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
23 - GK - Ezikiel Cifuentes Roig, 19, Male, native of Punta de Malklan - 1.8 m, 69.1 kg - Plays for Malklan CF

Centerbacks
5 - CB - Hunfrido Antunez Castellanos, 23, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.98 m, 84.6 kg - Plays for FC Cebuenas
6 - CB/LB - Gabino Arguello Bula, 24, Male, native of Mandrid - 1.83 m, 70.6 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
16 - CB - Jacinto Canizares Bejarano, 23, Male, native of Punta de Malklan - 2 m, 99.4 kg - Plays for FC Cebuenas
24 - CB/LB - Claudeta Pabon Lebron, 20, Female, native of Murosur - 1.86 m, 71.6 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid

Side/Wingbacks
2 - RB - Joanes Mendinueta Arrupe, 30, Male, native of Vallezul - 1.73 m, 64.9 kg - Plays for Atletikoa Haranurdina
3 - LB - Gainko Erroz Martinez De Eulate, 35, Female, native of Seviguio - 1.56 m, 59.8 kg - Plays for Errege Iparekialdeko
17 - LB/CB - Vego Lima Rozario, 29, Male, native of Mandrid - 1.8 m, 72.8 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
19 - RB/CB - Teodoro Hinojos Penalver, 19, Male, native of Piedramarilla - 1.58 m, 62.8 kg - Plays for Gimnastic Vigano

Central Midfielders
14 - CM/DM - Goiz Bidaola Armendarits, 27, Male, native of Vallezul - 1.68 m, 56.1 kg - Plays for Atletikoa Haranurdina
4 - CM - Nazario Mojica Maya, 28, Male, native of Vigano - 1.72 m, 70.6 kg - Plays for Gimnastic Vigano
8 - AM/CM - Luzea Heguy Penagarikano, 23, Male, native of Haranbehera - 1.62 m, 55.5 kg - Plays for Errege Iparekialdeko
18 - AM/LW - Silvia Del Moral Arellanes, 21, Female, native of Mandrid - 1.61 m, 61.5 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
25 - CM/AM - Reinaldo Rosales San Miguel, 17, Male, native of Lirio - 1.67 m, 68.7 kg - Plays for Azucena CF

Side Midfielders
7 - RM/RW - Mira Makarova Romanovna, 35, Female, native of Mascardo - 1.63 m, 62 kg - Plays for FC Cebuenas
11 - LM/LW - Xanti Osa Belaunzaran, 22, Male, native of Haranbehera - 1.68 m, 46.7 kg - Plays for Errege Iparekialdeko
12 - RM/CM - Lola Linares Bargas, 22, Female, native of Mandrid - 1.64 m, 51.8 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
21 - LM/CM - Olga Abdulova Levovna, 21, Female, native of Mascardo - 1.61 m, 61.1 kg - Plays for Dinamo Mascardo

Forwards
9 - RW/CF - Alphonsus Clavijo Frontera, 35, Male, native of Murosur - 1.73 m, 83.2 kg - Plays for Azucena CF
10 - CF/LW - Arcelia Solorzano Mantilla, 27, Female, native of Mandrid - 1.75 m, 62.1 kg - Plays for Royal Mandrid
15 - LW/RW - Fede Velazco Durazo, 26, Male, native of Felipamerigo - 1.75 m, 65.4 kg - Plays for Gimnastic Vigano
20 - LW/LM - Lucilla Rebollar Borjon, 22, Female, native of Piedramarilla - 1.64 m, 56.6 kg - Plays for Azucena CF
22 - RW/RM - Zerlina Mascorro Tano, 17, Female, native of Felipamerigo - 1.71 m, 58.1 kg - Plays for Gimnastic Vigano

FORMATION / FORMACION

STYLE OF PLAY / ESTILO DE JUEGO
Style Modifier: +0.93
Description: Being a defensive stalwart in his playing days, Casimiro Coro slowly reduced the attacking tendencies the national team had during their unpublicized matches. Thus, the mentality of the current squad is more of a balanced side with some semblance of aggressiveness and attacking mentality retained. Coro usually starts with a 4-2-3-1 with both Makarova and Osa acting as side midfielders but can shift as wingers since they can play those positions as well, transitioning to a 4-2-1-3 formation.

Most likely to:
Score penalties: Heguy, Mojica, Solorzano
Score a direct free kick: Mojica, Bidaola, Heguy
Concede a penalty: Arguello, Antunez, Mendinueta
Booked for short temper: Heguy, Osa, Pabon

HOME STADIUM / ESTADIO DE CASA

The national team plays all of their home matches in the 72,000-seater Estadio Nacional en el Castillo in Mandrid. Built in 2193, the stadium's sole purpose is to host national team matches in football and rugby union, and several kingdom events.

OFFICIAL KITS / EQUIPOS OFICIALES
Provided by Libertad Sportswear from Sangti and the Filindo Isles.

ROLEPLAY PERMISSIONS / PERMISOS DE JUEGO DE ROLES

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

ADDITIONAL NOTES / NOTAS ADICIONALES

• IC History with Hispania y Filipinas is expunged and not recognized by the Hispino Monarchy. Thus, any mention of the Hispania y Filipinas name or its stint in the past IBCs will be met with raised eyebrows by the government.
• Spanish naming customs is followed, Given name, then paternal name, then maternal name. Jersey names will be the players' paternal names, in certain exceptions, the known nickname of the player, is used

[Britonisea]

Britonish Roster
for the
97th Football
World Cup

Style Modifier: +2

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

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The Squad & Starting XI

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#9 Gabriel Castello ⭐
#10 Nate Sampson ------- #7 Peter Hogan-Howard ------- #8 Caspar Hosseini
#31 Sam Sydenham ------- #16 Morris Jack [AM]
#2 Damien Amédée ------- #6 Arad Samuels ------- #5 Tomas Martense ------- #3 Thomas Dailey-Harrison
#1 Kameron Clifton [GK]

Main Reserves

Forwards
#28 Kaolin Adair
#19 Anthony Axl

Midfielders
#18 Sylvester Shillingford [W]
#21 Jason Dylan-Boyd

Defenders
#14 Drake Fly
#15 Tion Booth

Goalies
#12 Alexander Norwich
#13 Wardell Denis

Additional Reserves

Goalkeeper - Jacob Bastion
Forwards - Maxence Sammie
Midfielder - Wardell Denis
Midfielder - Sullivan Bertrand
Defender - Kilian Placid
Defender - Scott Salisbury-Blake

Staff

Manager - Thomas Lisseman
Assistant Manager - Kiain Thompson-Keeley
Physio - Jacob Lister

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Tourist Guide: Welcome to Britonisea

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

Map of Britonisea (including cities)

Teams playing in Sports City, Luton
Teams ranked lower than Britonisea
Place du Sport (8,000)

Place du Sport is the largest green area and square in the centre of the city. With it being in the centre, it is a well-connected area and over the course of the weeks in the running up to the final matches, Place du Sport will transform into a small arena where fans can sit on temporary seats (for a capacity of 8,000 people). At the same time, those without tickets will be able to watch on open area side on the grass. Place du Sport hosted the finals of the 20th International Baseball Slam

Teams playing in Aronyk
Teams ranked higher than Britonisea
Arena Aronyk (30,000)

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As always, BTVB will be in charge of broadcasting the World Cup across its channels - BITC, C4:B and IGBK.

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RP Permissions

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

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

Style Modifier: + 2.0

[Siovanija and Teusland]

Siovanija & Teusland National Football Team

Facts

Nation Name: United Republics of Siovanija and Teusland
Short Names: Siovanija and Teusland, the United Republics
Demonyms: Siovanijan, Teus
FA: Siovanija and Teusland Football Association (STFA)
Colours: Blue and gold
Anthem: ‘High Mountain Skies’
Capital City: Borograd
Other Major Cities: St. Jakob, Stelburg, Vlaikograd, Chernovets, Felsenkirchen
Highest Domestic League: Meisterschaft
Nicknames: The Goldhorns
Style Modifier: +3

Manager - Dominik Weismann

Dominik Weismann is the man charged with taking the Goldhorns back into the World Cup qualifiers. Weismann has been a long-time manager in Siovanija & Teusland, spending plenty of years as an assistant at FC Felsenkirchen 1879 in their golden years before steering their cross-town neighbours 1884 Felsenkirchen to a solid position within the Regionalliga Nordkuste. Weismann very much grew under the tutelage of Felsenkirchen’s legendary manager Leonard Wagner, and that specific style was at the forefront of the STFA’s decision making process here. Let’s face it: the Goldhorns have not played international football regularly in nearly a decade, and it is going to be a rough road back to where we once were. That Felsenkirchen mindset of ‘never-say-die’ and a team of fighters is the best possible route, at least in the first few campaigns, of getting back to the top.

Weismann, in addition to his commitment to instilling a hard-working culture in the team, is strongly committed to the 4-3-3 formation. He likes to use full backs who push forward and join in the attack, with distribution short from the keeper and having the centre-backs play the ball out. The two central midfielders usually feature one playmaker and one in a deeper, more defensive role. Up front, the wingers are quick and encouraged to shoot the ball, while the #10 is also encouraged to get forward and shoot where possible in quite an attacking set-up.

Heading into World Cup 97, it’s a bit of a dawn of a new generation for the Goldhorns. Results at the youth level have been excellent in recent years - a bronze and a silver at the Di Bradini Cup. While of course everyone would’ve preferred one of those results turned to a gold, there can be no question that this country is truly preparing a golden generation at the moment. Many of the players in this squad are part of that new generation, and the STFA has encouraged Weismann to integrate as many of them into the squad as possible for this campaign. The long list is thus longer than usual, and several key veteran players - Taras Maksimov for example - have ridden off into the sunset of international retirement.

There is no expectation or pressure on the Goldhorns to qualify for this World Cup. It’s understood that the rise back through the ranks is going to take some time. However, the STFA are certainly hoping for some positive results here and above all else, instilling the right attitudes and mentality within this squad.

Longlist for World Cup Qualifying

Goalkeepers

GK -- Per Holz -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 32y/o -- 6 caps
GK -- Koloman Bodeker -- Raynor City United (VAL) -- 30y/o -- 1 cap
GK -- Kamil Krziz -- Energija Chernovets -- 33y/o -- 8 caps
GK -- Ludwig Gottschall -- TSV Marzig -- 32y/o -- Uncapped
GK -- Sepp Kranz -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 22y/o -- Uncapped

Kamil Krziz has long worn the #1 for the Goldhorns, but it seems like those days are coming to an end. The fight for the top job under the bar is clearly between the Felsenkirchen legend Per Holz and Koloman Bodeker, who joined Raynor City United this summer to become the keeper for the legendary Vanorian outfit. Holz has the experience internationally, while Bodeker at this moment might have the edge in terms of shot stopping ability and fit with the tactic. Krziz is still here, but probably won’t be playing as much as he once did. Ludwig Gottschall has been a huge part of the TSV Marzig story in recent years and is certain to get a few matches between the sticks, while young FC Teussen Stelburg keeper Sepp Kranz is clearly the future of this position and will be integrated into the squad here.

Fullbacks

LB -- Elias Schwefel -- Ibini FC (VAL) -- 26y/o -- 4 caps
LB -- Otto Metzger -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 27y/o -- 10 caps
LB -- Leon Wimmer -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 20y/o -- Uncapped
LB -- Sobeslav Volf -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 29y/o -- 2 caps
RB -- Rolf Reichenbach -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 22y/o -- 4 caps
RB -- Rolf Gellner -- 1912 Stelburg -- 22y/o -- Uncapped
RB -- Jiri Fiser -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 30y/o -- 3 caps
RB -- Matyas Hayek -- Strathcona Internationals (KSK) -- 29y/o -- 9 caps

One area of the team that will be very interesting to follow is the fullback positions. In Dominik Weismann’s system, one fullback moves up into the midfield when the team is in possession, allowing the winger on the same side to drop into the open gap and give more room on the flanks - turning into almost a 3-5-2 in possession. As a result, this position is very key to the Goldhorns’ build-up. On the left side, you really can’t go wrong with either Elias Schwefel or Otto Metzger, both of whom play as attacking fullbacks. Schwefel may get the edge over Metzger due to his better performance last season, which earned him a transfer to the Vanorian Premiership. Leon Wimmer is Schwefel’s replacement at Teussen, was a key part of the Di Bradini Cup, and will be relied on a good amount at this position as well, while Sobeslav Volf is a more defensive-minded back who can be relied on in tougher matches when the Goldhorns will not have a lot of possession. On the right side, it’s the battle of the Rolfs - both born in the same year, in the same month, and in the same city, and now lining up for the Stelburg rivals. They play in a similar manner, too, with both being quite attacking minded. Gellner was key to the Goldhorns’ U21 run, while Reichenbach may have the edge with experience. Matyas Hayek is also going to be involved here, the former Olympia Borograd man having moved to Kelssek this summer and still one of the best fullbacks in the country. Jiri Fiser, meanwhile, serves as the more defensive option - a testament to the style of FK Metropola Borograd that both of their starting fullbacks will play this role for the national team.

Centre Backs

CB -- Paul Steinhausl -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 32y/o -- 11 caps
CB -- Arnold Apel -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 22y/o -- 3 caps
CB -- Erwin Sanner -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 22y/o -- Uncapped
CB -- Sebastian Rosler -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 23y/o -- 2 caps
CB -- Silvio Rodl -- TSV Marzig -- 26y/o -- Uncapped
CB -- Kasper Breslau -- VfL Reinbronn -- 24y/o -- Uncapped

With the retirement of Taras Maksimov, a new veteran leader is needed for the Goldhorns’ back line - luckily, Paul Steinhausl is ready to step directly into that role. The veteran Felsenkirchen man has been a rock for the Goldhorns since the end of isolation, and he’ll be called upon here again. As for who will partner him in the most important matches? It’s a long list of excellent candidates. Club teammate Arnold Apel might be the preferred option, given the chemistry that the two have already, but don’t count out either of the FC Teussen Stelburg partnership of Sanner and Rosler either. Sanner and Rosler can also be expected to often play together during qualifiers as well. Silvio Rodl has been a force for Marzig in recent years, and did earn a call up for the ARC tournament - expect him to get more playing time here. Kasper Breslau, meanwhile, is one who the STFA feel is ready for a chance to wear the gold shirt and should see some playing time here. Each of these defenders fits the typical Teus mold: calm under pressure, physical, and strong at moving the ball around. It is noteworthy that every single CB here is Teus, with no Siovanijan CBs currently, it seems, on the level of their Teus colleagues.

Centre Midfield

CM -- Jesper Porsche -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 30y/o -- 11 caps, 5 goals
CM -- Egon von Stein -- 1912 Stelburg -- 25y/o -- 6 caps
CM -- Hans Gruber -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 22y/o -- 3 caps
CM -- Damir Prekmurje -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 24y/o -- 5 caps
CM -- Josef Kosch-Kovarik -- FK Arsika (MYT) -- 29y/o -- 6 caps, 1 goal
CM -- Sandro Lorenz -- Mar Sara FC (VAL) -- 25y/o -- Uncapped
CM -- Mats Winter -- TSV Marzig -- 19y/o -- Uncapped
CAM -- Dieter Rosberg -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 29y/o -- 13 caps
CAM -- August von Teufelsberg -- Baraldhur AFC (TKT) -- 26y/o -- 2 caps
CAM -- Xôrgé Lé Méjî -- Rulandea Karlsbrunnen -- 21y/o -- Uncapped

Three key positions here: the 6, the 8 and the 10. For the number 6 spot, expect bruising midfielder Damir Prekmurje to have the upper hand. He’s been excellent for both club and country, and is one of the top defensive midfielders in the land - he truly fits into that destroyer role the Goldhorns have always had a spot for, with crunching tackles, but is also quite capable of doing something with the ball too. Sandro Lorenz had an excellent year with Mar Sara and should expect to see plenty of minutes, while the big talk of course will be Mats Winter - look out for him to be the star man for the Goldhorns in this position going forward. These players are a bit more defensive minded - Winter even being capable of dropping into the backline at times - while Josef Kosch-Kovarik is not the typical destroyer. A different role for JKK, who operates as more of a regista.

In the number 8 position, Jesper Porsche is the obvious star of the team and currently the face of the national team. A dominant midfielder who has been the top player in the domestic league for nearly a decade, he has led Felsenkirchen to plenty of success and is the leader of this Goldhorns team. But at age 30, succession always needs to be considered - and that’s where Egon von Stein and Hans Gruber come in. Von Stein was absolutely incredible in 1912 Stelburg’s national title win last season, a great playmaking midfielder with the ability to just run and run and run. Hans Gruber, meanwhile, has developed into an excellent player for FC Teussen Stelburg, and playing under the tutelage of Thorsten Kramer continues to develop the attacking side of his game.

A bit further forward, the number 10 role is crucial to the team - in some matches, this role is used as an advanced playmaker while in some occassions a sort of ‘shadow striker’ is preferred. Dieter Rosberg is the name to watch out for here, the Felsenkirchen midfielder being one of the most talented players in this position the country has ever produced. Behind him is August von Teufelsberg, who moved to Tikariot last summer and proceeded to win the IFCF Associations’ Trophy immediately as part of an excellent season - he can certainly be relied on in that advanced playmaking role here. There was much debate if he would be ready for this step, but Xôrgé Lé Méjî also gets the call. The Goldhorns’ top player at the Di Bradini Cup, he’s very comfortable in that shadow striker role. The dual national Farf/S&T midfielder has a very bright future in the national team setup.

Wingers

LW -- Veljko Vadimic -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 21y/o -- 10 caps, 4 goals
LW -- Jochen Koegel -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 26y/o -- 1 cap
LW -- Dusan Korlikov -- Zvezda Vlaikograd -- 20y/o -- Uncapped
LW/RW -- Alois Heineken -- 1912 Stelburg -- 25y/o -- Uncapped
RW -- Aleksander Kosch-Kovarik -- TSV Marzig -- 26y/o -- 5 caps, 3 goals
RW -- Florian Krukenberg -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 33y/o -- 8 caps, 2 goals
RW -- Reto Zschokke -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 23y/o -- Uncapped
RW -- Steffen Berlin -- Avidë (PAS) -- 21y/o -- 1 cap
RW/LW -- Marjan Trstenjak -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 23y/o -- Uncapped

Here is the position where many of the Goldhorns’ finest talents line up. On the left side, you have Veljko Vadimic, who might just be the best winger in the domestic game right now. Powerful, dynamic, fast - he possesses all the qualities of someone who can take over the game and dominate, and has done so on several occasions for his country at both the senior and junior level. Jochen Koegel is a solid option in reserve, while Dusan Korlikov is a younger player getting his first shot here in the Qualifiers - he plays very similarly to Vadimic. Alois Heineken, meanwhile, plays as a CAM for his club but is capable of playing on both wings and that’s where he will mostly see game time for his country. Heineken is known for bringing a burst of energy onto the field as a substitute, but proved this season for 1912 Stelburg that he possesses an excellent eye for a pass.

On the right side, meanwhile, Aleksander Kosch-Kovarik has blossomed into a true star for TSV Marzig in the last few years and is a key part of their massive rise in fortunes. A dynamic winger, his physical traits are unmatchable, and his knack for a shot from outside the box has created plenty a memorable moment for his club. Florian Krukenberg is the veteran call-up here, likely playing in his last World Cup Qualifiers - but this is no pity swansong, as Krukenberg is clearly still quite capable and can change games in a moment with his crossing ability. Reto Zschokke is the new boy at Teussen and earned a call up here after a great season with FC Kaiserhaven last year, while Steffen Berlin moves from the U21s to the senior squad. Marjan Trstenjak, fresh off his controversial transfer from Olympia Borograd to hated rivals FK Metropola Borograd, is also here and is capable of playing in both wing positions.

Forwards

CF -- Michael Burger -- Anomalies (CMT) -- 27y/o -- 2 caps, 2 goals
CF -- Einar Hackl -- TSV Marzig -- 19y/o -- Uncapped
CF -- Uwe Seidl -- Stahl Sterzing -- 22y/o -- 1 cap, 1 goal
CF -- Blahoslav Zak -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 30y/o -- 9 caps, 3 goals
CF -- Denis Dezelac -- FC Hondo (VAL) -- 33y/o -- 1 cap
CF -- Patrik Hohenlowe -- FK Arsika (MYT) -- 24y/o -- 1 cap

Generations shifting here - Blahoslav Zak began the post-isolation era as Siovanija & Teusland’s leading #9, but he’s had to move that over to Michael Burger for World Cup 97 qualifying. Burger, the former Reinbronn man who has moved to Chromatika after a few excellent domestic campaigns, is a strong forward who has already made 2 goals for his country in just 2 appearances. Behind him is wonderkid Einar Hackl - the son of former national team forward Horst - who has been smashing records and expectations ever since his debut for TSV Marzig, and who will most certainly be getting more than a few caps in these qualifiers. Uwe Seidl is back too, ready for another strong campaign, while Blahoslav Zak has moved down to being 4th choice in the lineup. He’s likely the best forward of the isolation era, but has never fully put things all together for his country. Denis Dezelac is back, too, likely in his final qualifying campaign, while Patrik Hohenlowe earned the final spot in the national team pool.

First-choice Starting XI

Holz; Schwefel, Steinhausl, Apel, Reichenbach; Prekmurje, Porsche, Rosberg; Vadimic, A. Kosch-Kovarik, Burger

(for most important games, however, call-ups will vary by opponent. I will announce a 23-man squad for each pair of matchdays in my RP prior to the cutoff)

Set Pieces:

Free Kicks: Veljko Vadimic, Jesper Porsche
Penalties: Michael Burger, Dieter Rosberg, Veljko Vadimic, Jesper Porsche, Aleksander Kosch-Kovarik

Captains

Captain: Jesper Porsche
Vice Captains: Paul Steinhausl, Veljko Vadimic

Kits

The home kit will be gold with black lettering and a black collar. It will feature black shorts as well as gold and black socks. The away kit will be white with gold lettering and a gold collar. It will feature gold shorts as well as white and gold socks. The goalkeeper kit will be green with gold lettering and a gold collar. It will feature green shorts as well as green and gold socks.

RP Permissions

Choose my goalscorers: Y
Choose Scoring Events: Y
Godmod Scoring Events: N
RP injuries to my players: Y, I determine length/severity
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Y
Hand out Red cards to my players: Y
Godmod Other Events: N (TG me if you want to discuss something, however)

Schedule and Host Stadia

MD1: Audioslavia vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD2: Siovanija & Teusland vs Chrizenia (Nationalstadion, Stelburg, 75,000)
MD3: Delte vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD4: Siovanija & Teusland vs Oclea (Stadion Razdrto, Borograd, 61,000)
MD5: Kronbia vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD6: Bye
MD7: Siovanija & Teusland vs Valentine Z (Volksbankstadion, Marzig, 45,000)
MD8: Abanhfleft vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD9: Siovanija & Teusland vs Cardenao (Olimpski-Stadion, Borograd, 60,000)
MD10: Siovanija & Teusland vs Audioslavia (Mollin Park, Felsenkirchen, 45,000)
MD11: Chrizenia vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD12: Siovanija & Teusland vs Delte (Nationalstadion, Stelburg, 75,000)
MD13: Oclea vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD14: Siovanija & Teusland vs Kronbia (Stadion Ivo Balikov 'Crvenski Grad', Vlaikograd, 40,000)
MD15: Bye
MD16: Valentine Z vs Siovanija & Teusland
MD17: Siovanija & Teusland vs Abanhfleft (Draistadion, St. Jakob, 60,000)
MD18: Cardenao vs Siovanija & Teusland

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Reçueçn Roster & National Information

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National Team Information

Last cycle, with the nation's star player Gerauld Firaut injured and unable to play, les licornes still managed to do the impossible and qualify... despite a ranking far toward the bottom of the KPB. But since then, things have been rocky: the team was handed three solid defeats in the world cup and won only a single match before ignominiously bowing out of the IAC. Is Firaut the weak link? Or can he and the team turn things around to secure a second trip to the world's most prestigious tournament--a trip that the fans, relying on the new 48-team format, are now counting on?

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If L'Équipe Nationale de Reçueçn de Football is known for anything, it would be its defensive style. This is partly due to the large influence of Reçueçn FC on the team; the most popular domestic club in Reçueçn plays about as defensive a game as you can imagine. This is balanced out to some extent by the players from other teams with more attacking philosophies, but the league as a whole tends towards defense, and it shows in the national team. Furthermore, Gerauld Firaut, the team's #1 goalie, is the best player on the team by a solid margin—without a doubt, Reçueçn's first world-class player. He and his defense form the foundation for the team as a whole.

National Team Logo

The team plays in a 4-3-3 formation, but sometimes the wings drop back, almost making it a 4-5-1. In general, the team's strategy and tactics are solid. However, there has always been some tension between the current manager, Bonheur Relié, who would prefer a more attacking style, and the players, who in general are more comfortable on defense. Relié has never managed to make himself as popular with the team as his predecessor, Jacques Tremblay, who was the founding head coach of the team and is a footballing icon for Reçuecians. Relié's inability to build the same relationship is due only to his lack of charisma, not skill, but does make his job more difficult.

The Reçueçian National Team's mascot is the unicorn; thus another name for the team is "les licornes". The fantastical creature has been a symbol of Reçueçn for almost two millennia and is also the national animal, appearing as the supporters in the national coat of arms.

The team's kit represents the colors of the flag in a quite literal fashion. The jersey was redesigned a long time ago, replacing the first one les licornes ever wore, dating back to the 59th Baptism of Fire. Fans thought the old outfit was ugly, but the current one is now also becoming out of favor as the longer it stick around the more tired people grow of it. It was much more professional than the original, but leaves more to be desired.

Stadium
Reçueçn has only one stadium in which its national team plays, located in the capital city (also named Reçueçn). Never having been given an official title, the national stadium is usually simply referred to as just that: le Stade National. (Reçuecian law requires journalists in the nation to use endonyms even when reporting in English or other non-local languages.) Capacity: 30,000.

Coaching Staff
Bonheur Relié: Passionate and motivated, Relié had all the youthful energy you'd hope for in the assistant coach of a side whose manager was pushing three quarters of a century. Sometimes his energy was a bit much and he's had some friction with the players in the past. Ever since his "Spirit of 83" campaign during Cycle 95, he earned his players' trust, and the results since then have spoken to that. His contract for the équipe nationale ends after this World Cup so there is some extra pressure for him to perform well.

Ägidius Heissler: Used to play as a left wing for Itrino. After retiring as a player he signed for the National Team as Paraclete, taking a promotion to Assistant Manager in the wake of Tremblay's resignation. If Relié was the bad cop to Tremblay's good cop, with Tremblay gone, Heissler fills the good cop role.

All-time record: 159-76-99

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Starting XI

1  Gerauld Firaut             goalkeeper    age 34    self-controlled
The face of Reçuecian soccer. Team captain, and a pillar of support for his teammates.
 
2  Emanuele Cutrona              sweeper    age 30    Italian
Young and passionate. Cutrona's friendship with Adams often gets them in trouble.

3  Paulin Bourguignon          left back    age 31    counter-attacking
Pacy and forward-thinking. Loves to make big clears rather than defend more precisely.

4  Lukas Kayserling          center back    age 30    tall
Calm and controlled. German-speaking and has difficulty communicating with the team.
 
5  Eric Konig                 right back    age 20    frail
Tall, skinny, and prone to injury due to how often he collides in mid-air after going up to defend a corner kick.

6  Marco Daecher         left midfielder    age 21    go-doer
Works well with Thériault to execute Lapix' tactical vision.

7  Laurent Lapix    defensive midfielder    age 24    brilliant
Brings spice and life to the midfield. A playmaker who, bringing outside ideas, is shaking things up.

8  Théophile Thériault  right midfielder    age 18    collaborator
The spearhead of the next generation of Reçuecian soccer. Everybody loves a young star.

9  Dirk Trommler               left wing    age 21    penetrating
A high defense's worst nightmare. Has a knack for finding a way through with the ball, whether forward balls or to shoot himself.

10  Franky Adams          center forward    age 29    flamboyant
Reçueçn's most famous player other than Firaut. Good enough to be the center of attention (which he loves).

11  Helibert Wolf             right wing    age 30    level-headed
Quick-thinking and decisive. His ability to make crucial split-second decisions has earned him many assists. 

Reserves

12  Estienne de Chefderue               goalkeeper    age 30    patient
Being second-string goalie for a nation whose best player is their first-string goalie is not easy.
 
13  Rodolphe Trudeau                        sweeper    age 30    persistent
Trudeau's willingness to always make an attack makes him a frustrating opponent. Short and stocky but high-power.

14  Jayson Compton                        left back    age 31    mysterious
We've always said we don't know much about him, but seriously, who is this guy?

15  Quirino Lucian                      center back    age 31    intimidating
Large and physical. Lucian's looming presence isn't an empty threat, he'll mess you up given the chance.

16   Alex Bruguière                      right back    age 29    intuitive
A "diamond in the rough" according to Heissler. The diamond being his play-stopping ability and the rough being his club, Baden Heidelberg.

17  Robert Chéreau                  left midfielder    age 30    visionary
Knows how to use the space in the midfield. Still somehow tends to drift toward the center.

18  Ansquetil de Bethencourt defensive midfielder    age 30    cautious
A real thinker. Meticulously plans every pass. Usually doesn't take too long doing it.

19  Quentin Gouin                  right midfielder    age 28    evanescent
Young and agile. Without the stamina to support his talent, his plays are flashy but brief.

20  Matthäus Behrend                      left wing    age 29    ponderous
It can be hard to find good attackers from a nation of defenders. Matthäus is the best we could come up with.

21  Romain De Lie                    center forward    age 17    energetic
With Thériault, has brought a youthful liveliness to the team locker-room. The pair has a great dynamic but unfortunately De Lie is on the bench for now.

22  Degaré Béranger                      right wing    age 23    angry
Usually the one to yell at the ref or draw a yellow card. His teammates have to keep him under control.

23  Max Winkel                           goalkeeper    age 19    redundant
A young new goalie, just called up for the team. Maybe given his age he will outlast Firaut and someday see time on the pitch.

Reçuecian History and Culture

The nation of Reçueçn was created in the first half of the XIV^th century, when Carl Blancpic, Duke of the Duchy of Reçueçn, launched a breakneck military campaign invading and annexing many of his neighbors to the east. Before this time, Reçueçn had been only a city, built on the heights overlooking the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. These heights had been settled by Carl Blancpic's distant ancestor, Ifheda Rcuecn, near the end of the II^nd century a.d., and had born his name ever since. The area at that time belonged to the Roman Empire, who had established their regional administrative center, Lugdunum, on the other side of the river.

In 197 a.d., a decisive battle was fought near Lugdunum in one of the civil wars for the throne of the empire. The victor, Septimius Severus, razed the city of Lugdunum and destroyed it, stripping from it all imperial privileges in punishment for supporting his rival. This was the end for Lugdunum, but it was the beginning for Reçueçn. Refugees flocked across the river to join the settlement, and the city of Reçueçn grew to become a smallish regional center. Rcuecn's descendants (who changed the spelling to Reçueçn) maintained control over what became the Duchy of Reçueçn for 700 years, until it was inherited by their cousins the Blancpics who reigned for another 300 years.

At the beginning of the XIV^th century, power passed into the hands of Carl Blancpic, who was a megalomaniac and partially insane . Thus he declared his duchy to be a kingdom and singled out weak neighbors who he invaded with audacity. Over an incredibly short period of time beginning in the spring of 1337, he had carved out for himself a sizable dominion.

Carl, who styled himself "Carl III of Reçueçn", was violent, unstable, and petty. He was also wildly unpopular with the populations of the various states he had conquered. Although the central power structure helped the economy of the new Kingdom of Reçueçn to some extent, it did not bring with it all the stability that might have been expected. This was mostly due to the decrees of Carl III, who, among other things, began a campaign to persecute and kill all "heretics" within his new realm. Most historians agree that this was in fact a thinly veiled purge of his political rivals. This and other policies he enacted on his whims finally drove the people into open revolt in the spring of 1352.

Carl managed to hold on to power for a couple years by hiring mercenaries, but in 1354 lost two key battles and was captured by the rebels. By this time, the rebellion was led by feudal lords throughout the country who had sided with the people against their tyrant king. Carl III was executed, and the kingdom dissolved into a mess of tiny, independent feudal holdings.

No sooner had the various states that had been in the Kingdom of Reçueçn won their independence, than infighting broke out among them. The feudal lords squabbled over power and influence, trying vainly to imitate Carl's meteoric rise to power. This new violence, combined with the economic downturn associated with the rebellion and the breakup of the nation, clearly displayed how poorly things were turning out. More sensible minds came to the decision that the solution was to once more unify Reçueçn.

On November 19, 1356, therefore, The Allied States of Reçueçn came into being. The leaders of all the petty states, duchies, bishoprics, free cities, etc., came together and signed what are known as "The Treaties of the Alliance," a document just powerful enough to make Reçueçn a single nation, rather than a group of independent entities. The treaties also established a rough form of democracy, with each state represented (although typically by its aristocracy). Thus Reçueçn lays claim to being one of the oldest democracies in the world.

The treaties defined much of Reçuecian history to come. Provisions were made to establish freedom of religion, in order to avoid another scenario similar to Carl III's persecution of his opponents. The treaties also gave Reçueçn an isolationist bent. The nation had been burned before, and wouldn't soon try to meddle in external affairs, especially when its composite nature made creating a foreign policy so difficult.

Reçueçn, then, has managed to avoid many of the crises of European history. It's darkest moment came when Napoleon invaded, proclaiming himself emperor (although he allowed Reçueçn's government to continue to function under his reign). The allied states have drawn closer together, although cultural differences remain among them; they don't even all speak the same language.

Reçueçian culture has also been shaped by its location, nestled in the center of the Alps. The difficulty of travel among mountain valleys ensured the cultural diversity of the nation and preserved local customs. Although rural communities did center around agriculture—especially dairy production—many Reçuecian were forced by the lack of arable land to find other work. This led to a culture of innovation that continues today: Reçueçn is now known for its luxury products and technological exports. This has additionally led to a focus on science and education. The relatively diverse nature of Reçueçn's culture means that some areas are culturally more time-oriented while others are more task-oriented, but this fusion has given the country a uniqueness, especially in art. Reçueçn, perhaps thanks to its inland, mountainous location, or the fact that it was never a colonial power, has seen little immigration or emigration. Recently, however, the diversity of language spoken in the country has made it attractive to refugees from other areas where those languages are spoken.

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Visiting Reçueçn

Reçueçn is a small nation, but it's got a lot to see. If you're visiting for World Cup qualification, you may want to extend your stay to see the sights.

Travelling to and in Reçueçn
Most travelers to Reçueçn will fly into Reçueçn city. As the capital and largest city, it will definitely have the flight connection you need. Genève, the nation's second city, will also accommodate you in this regard, but all the games will be happening in Reçueçn. If you are travelling from a nearby country, arriving by rail is also a possibility, and many more Reçuecian cities have international rail connections than have international airports.

For travel within the country, taking the train is probably the way to go. Car rentals are fairly expensive, and many cities restrict downtown access to pedestrians and public transport. When travelling through the countryside, you will find that autoroutes have high tolls, and smaller roads are typically wind annoyingly through steep mountain terrain. However, there is an extensive rail and tunnel network, and taking the train is fairly cheap between most places in the nation. Bus routes also connect most larger towns. Within cities themselves, public transport is always very high quality and usually very affordable or in some cities, even free. A few bus lines are temporarily free to travel during the tournament, in a government-led effort to promote tourism and encourage visitors to explore the country beyond just the soccer matches.

What to See
Presumably if you're reading this, the main attraction that has brought you to Reçueçn is World Cup qualification. All the games will be played just a short bus ride away from Reçueçn International Airport at the Stade National in Reçueçn's inner suburbs. But if you want to see a bit more of the nation, consider taking a ride up to a cute alpine village and hiking along a mountain ridge to appreciate the amazing views we have to offer. Or take a swim in a mountain lake and cool off in the shadow of the peaks. If you really are looking to ditch the heat, check out the ice tunnels at the Écho glaciers. Or, if you come during the winter, you can hit the slopes—our skiing's the best in the world.

If the mountains aren't for you, consider visiting our world-famous cheese museum - free samples! Or visit the Genève Cathedral if the culture you're looking for isn't bacterial. Genève, Reçueçn, Zimmerich and other cities each have a beautiful downtown historic district worth the walking tour. Check them out if your idea of a good time means wandering through medieval fortifications or strolling down cobbled alleys. If what's up your alley is shopping, then we've got that too - check out Genève's luxury district for high end jewelry, fashion, watches, and more. Exchanging your money should be no problem: the Reçuecian guilder is very stable and worth just a bit more than the NSD.

Where to Stay, What to Eat
If you are on the search for the perfect hotel for your stay in Reçueçn, worry not. Plenty of all kinds abound in and around each major city, whether you're looking for the four star experience, or just want to save a buck. If you'd rather have the personal, local touch, then we've still got you covered: a quick look online will reveal plenty of family-owned bed & breakfasts, as well as short-term rentals with people trying to make some money off the empty spare room one night or week at a time. Hostels are also very popular in Reçueçn, and are a great way to stay near the city center for a very low cost.

What'll you have for dinner? Reçueçn's food is what will make you want to come back for another visit. We love our cheeses, and our national specialty is raclette, melted cheese scraped over small potatoes, cornichons, and saucisson. Try it at a restaurant where each table is provided with its own small oven so each diner can melt their own. Another local specialty is tartiflette, essentially a casserole of potatoes, onions, and lardon (thick-cut bacon) served with a slab of, you guessed it, more melted cheese cooked right over it.

If rather than in a seat at a fine dining establishment, you find yourself in an alpine pasture hankering for a pique-nique, don't worry. Cheese is great for a basket-lunch too. Bring along a baguette and a saucisson, and you've got yourself a meal.

No meal in Reçueçn is complete without a glass of wine, and the local product is certainly worth the connoisseur's time. Reçuecian wine varies immensely depending on whether you're south, west, or north of the Alps, so try a few varieties and pick your favorite. If you need a pairing for your meal, it just so happens that every single person you meet on the street in the country is a self-proclaimed expert ready with helpful advice. Just don't stop them on their way home for dinner.

Do's and Don't's

Do say "Bonjour" to those you pass in a small town. Don't block the escalator in the metro. Do take your time to enjoy a meal or a conversation in western Reçueçn. Don't be late in eastern Reçueçn. Do greet people with a kiss on each cheek. Don't actually let your lips touch them. Do cheer loudly for your team! Don't go too crazy with the victory party. Do take a selfie with your head on the block at execution square in downtown Reçueçn. Don't miss out on your visit because you're on your phone the whole time. Do rent a bike and pedal around to see the sights. Don't be unprepared to parallel park if you've rented a car. Do make eye contact during a conversation. Don't stare at people. Do be ready to share gossip with perfect strangers. Don't expect people to open up to you right away. Do keep your hands above the table at dinner. Don't yawn during a conversation. Do offer to help your host with cleaning up. Don't ask for seconds until offered. Do speak your mind and be straightforward. Don't bank on too much personal space.

Do have the time of your life.

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Essential Information

RP Permissions

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My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Please (subs too)
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, nothing career-ending
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but never
Firaut or Kayserling
Godmod other events: Yes

Style Modifier: -π | Trigram: RCN

Quick Facts

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Capital: Reçueçn
Official Languages: French, German, Italian
Non-official Languages: Arpitan
Demonym: Reçuecian
Population: 5,252,000 (regional censuses 1999-2011)
Area: 43,116 sq km
GDP: $340 B (2019 Estimate)
Currency: Guilder

All photos taken by me in locations that would be in IC Reçueçn.
All logos and graphics created by me.

Starting XI

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1 - GK - Gerauld Firaut
2 - SW - Emanuele Cutrona
3 - LB - Paulin Bourguignon
4 - CB - Lukas Kayserling
5 - RB - Eric Konig
6 - LM - Marco Daecher
7 - DM - Laurent Lapix
8 - RM - Théophile Thériault
9 - LW - Dirk Trommler
10 - CF - Franky Adams
11 - RW - Helibert Wolf

[The Kytler Peninsulae]

THE KYTLERIAN NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM FOR WORLD CUP 97 QUALIFYING
Manager: Andrew PATTERSON
Assistant manager: Jay JENNINGS

 # Name (SHIRT NAME)			Age  Position  	 Club			2nd nation
 1 Kuno ZEELEN				 26  GK		 Bravin Rangers
 2 Teun DONK*				 25  CB/LB	 FC Alaer
 3 Wecoisus GACKBANG			 29  RB/CB	 FC Alaer
 4 Shrifflu MOCKS			 24  CDM/CB	 FC Alaer
 5 Álfar JVARSSON			 25  RB/RWB	 Zeiven City		GRF
 6 Zachary EDWARDS-HILLIER*		 23  CDM/CM	 Galatica (PAS)
 7 Vicente Bautista Oleandro (VINCENT)	 22  CM/CAM/LM	 Miposojeon (QUE)
 8 Dings MOCKS				 28  CAM/RW/ST	 Bay City United
 9 Danny MARKUSSON*			 23  ST		 Bravin Rangers			 
10 Emrys FLOYD				 29  LW/ST	 Borlfield Town
11 Josip ACEBES Rodriguez		 27  LM/LW/RW	 Real Santa Mordana
12 Jonas JVARSSON			 23  GK		 Zeiven City
13 PARK Si-Woo*				 23  LWB/CDM/CM	 Capitolians		QUE
14 Ceedast BASPAALT*			 24  CM/CDM	 Bay City United
15 Xavier LaMOTTA			 23  CB/LB/CDM	 AFC Edencliff
16 Joanne WALGRAVE			 21  LW/LM/ST	 Evenfar FC (PAS)
17 Joke FELTKAMP			 28  RW/ST	 Eyrods (CMT)
18 Marwin MIKKELSEN*			 28  RM/RW	 Roddens City
19 Rick FLASH				 24  RW/CAM/ST   AFC Edencliff
20 Oliver VANDOME*			 22  CB/RB	 Ranford & Willsbrook
21 Zachary ELLIS-JOHN*			 29  LB/RB	 Capitolians
22 Agnes ODDKELLSDÓTTIR			 23  LW		 AFC Edencliff		GRF
23 Jonathan MURPHY-COATES		 34  GK		 FC Alaer

NOTE: Players with an asterisk* are considered the more aggressive on this team. They are more likely to pick up yellow cards, and are the only players who should pick up red cards.

Potential starting XI (4-2-3-1): Zeelen; Jvarsson, Gackbang, S. Mocks, Donk; Edwards-Hiller, LaMotta; Mikkelsen, Vincent, Floyd; Markusson. Expect some rotation in this side, particularly at the RW, LB, and CDM positions. Vincent, Zeelen, and Gackbang are the three safest starters. Flash and Park are unlikely to start but very likely to appear off the bench.

Kits (all shorts and socks are the primary colour with a thin hoop in the contrasting colour at the bottom of the shorts and top of the socks)

If my opponent RPs our match first, I give them permission to:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but tread carefully and perhaps TG/DM first.
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes, but mostly to the players marked.
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but only to the players marked.
Godmod other events: No

Style modifier: -1.093

Team notes
Patterson typically plays a possession-based 4-2-3-1 and likes to keep to that structure when he does - though he's been known to mix it up at times too. This Kytlerian team is generally on the smaller side anyway, and their biggest physical advantages tend to be in the stamina department. (Bigger-bodied Kytlerian athletes typically end up in baseball, gridiron, or <insert random sport the Kytlerians do well in at the Olympics here>; long-distance running and/or cycling are more popular amongst those of a slighter disposition, and outside of the odd "BFG" the soccer playing pool tends to skew towards these smaller endurance athletes.) Most of this team are far easier to outmuscle than to outplay or (especially) outrun, and they often benefit from strict refereeing.

Individual player notes
The team truly revolves around Vincent; an assist machine with a penchant for the odd long-range strike too, his reputation has grown still further in an impressive first season in the Q-League. (Where he's been referred to as Vicente, his actual first name; he's stated that he "(doesn't) care what name's on the back of my shirt, I play for the front of my shirt"!) He can play either centrally or on the left - typically looking to run into the left half-space either way, where he can play dangerous passes with either foot or potentially take a shot with his right.

When Vincent crosses, the obvious target is Markusson, who would be seen as a BFG were it not for the small pedantic matter of him being from the other Kytlerian Icelander community, the older one tracing their origins to Kura-Pelland (#tbt). He's also modestly bearded by BFG standards, in that he looks like he knows what a shaver looks like. On the left, Floyd and Oddkellsdóttir are both useful options due to their knack for finding pockets of space cutting inside; Floyd should continue to start given a season where he practically carried his Borlfield Town side by himself at times. The same skillset carries Dings Mocks, but it's been hard to pick him over Mikkelsen given the strength of their respective clubs until Chen Hulkeng turned Bay City around last season, and speedy bag of nominative determinism Rick Flash offers an impactful alternative option both on the right and in the middle. Mikkelsen looks to finally be the first choice here, but this position is sure to be rotated.

Defensively, an FC Alaer side that has won two of the three international-era NSL titles remains the primary source of starting talent, with Wecoisus Gackbang proving particularly reliable in his positioning. While Gackbang usually plays right-back and Shrifflu Mocks (no relation to Dings) centre-back for Alaer, the emergence of "SFG" Álfar Jvarsson on the right typically bumps Gackbang to the middle and Mocks to a holding midfield role he has implied he prefers anyway, with fellow Alaer centre-back Teun Donk potentially an option at left-back. That DM position is one where the Kytlerians truly have too many options, to the point that Finn Murphy has gone from being first-choice to not even in the squad following a loss of form and the emergence of multi-position alternatives.

Left-back remains an open question: the fourth member of the Alaer back line, Haley Guo, may or may not choose to represent her birth nation at senior level (having done so at the DBC); tough two-footer Zachary Ellis-John has never quite felt right as a regular starter; Xavier LaMotta and Park Si-Woo can both play there (and in LaMotta's case at CB) but have been deployed as deep-lying midfield playmakers for their clubs last season and looked better for it. Rumour has it Patterson will start with Donk at left-back and LaMotta pairing with Zachary Edwards-Hillier - who benefitted from a move to Pasarga last season after playing his early career at domestic sides that didn't deserve him - in an all-new double pivot, but both of those positions remain up in the air and may remain so throughout this cycle.

[Qasden]

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Like Qad Sisyphus, we start from scratch yet again.

The Tragedy of Kirkham felt like a lifetime ago, yet the scars never seemed like they've faded since that fateful night under the sentient skyline. After the abominable heroics-turned-Anti Marlenean saga that was the Akimbo managerialship, the Qasden Association Football Association (QAFA) sought refuge from the well-wanted wrath of fans by quickly scapegoating to the story of the 'shackled mastermind' they believed Lori Vandelhaar to be. The soft-spoken assistant manager to counteract Rex's flamboyant unchivalry, the end of her time away from the spotlight drew quicker than she had initially planned; but with a nation in dire need of wins after back-to-back playoff misqualifications, it was time to put up or shut up if it meant keeping Qasden's hopes at the forefront. Unfortunately, things weren't going to be so easy.

Despite a shocking 3rd Place performance at the opening Arrosian Regional Championship, the Vans' once brilliant tactics had looked all but exhausted and drab, as horrible showings in the Cup of Harmony, World Cup 96 Qualifiers, and ultimately, the ARC sequel, would kill the Vandelhaar story before it could get to its chapter of success. Once again, QAFA's turn to serve has resulted in a net ball. In a panic, the association made a desperate plea to the one face that could keep the coffers from coughing, a plea that went unheard. So instead, they paged former NT player-turned-actor, Aldous Greene, to play the lead yet another one of Qasden's 29-man soliloquies. Despite leaving the game nearly a decade ago, Greene's name recognition amongst niche cinema gurus gave him the bravado bold enough to undertake an unglamorous endeavor as part of a documentary, one sure to put his post-football career on the line, should it go south. Controversially, the same faces that were walked over in the last qualifiers, were called made their returns to the national frontline despite public yearning for new blood.

With fears of starlets having their primes wasted increasing ever more, the Vans tread carefully into the treacherous waters of yet another qualifying campaign, one serenading like a siren with the promise of an expanded field of 48. The stakes and dangers couldn't be any higher, but can Greene's showmanship be the macguffin to break the titanium veil?

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KPB: 10.34 (76th)
Style: -2
Preferred Formation: 4-4-2
Nicknames: The Vans | Calcio Calico | The Blue-Reds

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Aldous Greene

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Age: 42|Position: Manager|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT
A hire by the ill-fated Sylvia Zimari, Aldous had risen the ranks of Qad football without ever putting his full heart and soul into it. Yet, even with that sentiment, his uncanny talent led him to the starting XI of the great transitionary period of WC87. Despite this, his stint at the top was cut short for a crack on the silver screen, a gambit ultimately proving successful, as Greene's fame as an actor and screenwriter began to exceed his now trivial time in a bicolored shirt. Now, having not touched the sport in years, Aldous looks to be the figurehead to bring Qasden back into the green lights that once blinded it under David Bjarnasson.

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Pace Crawford

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Age: 44|Position: Assistant Manager|Last Known Affiliation: Qasden NT

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The revolving door bringeth, the revolving door taketh away. So was the time of Guillermo Mordecai's tenure as AM, and now the start of fellow former player, Pace Crawford. While never being more than a blip in the past of QAFA history, Crawford's knowledge of the defensive possession game (combined with just enough naiveté to go along with QAFA's sacrifice) brought him back as a counterweight to the personality power of Aldous Greene. How successful will their attempt to outmanage those who studied the pitch for years go is one to be found out, whether we want to or not.

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Zinnia Thurstan

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Age: 35|Position: Goal Keeper|Last Known Affiliation: Hawthorne Kickers
No matter how many times they looked away, Thurstan can never, ever be stopped. Consistently validated with a dedicated career at Xanneria's Hawthorne Kickers, Zinnia's know-how around the net has proven invaluable to the National Team's efforts for as long as we've started counting ages right.

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Substitute Goal Keepers
Justin Allgood|25|Dalton Town FC
Gaunting Norwood|30|WEA

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Cameron Allan

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Age: 29|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Brantisvogan
A fierce and renowned product of the Post-Zimari era, Allan proved his worth as a dominant defender through a multitude of successes found at Brantisvogan. His avant-garde tactics have swooned the blue-red base to a point of becoming what he always wanted to be: trivia night fodder.

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Oliver Paul

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Age: 24|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Champagne Night

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Sang-Hun Noel

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Age: 30|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Galaxy SC
While Noel had always hung around the national team in reserves, his increasingly incredible performances at Kelssek's Passerine were becoming too noticeable to ignore. Formerly co-opting the team with star Ronin Otero, Noel now finds himself a captain abroad, eager to prove himself worthy of the title for the National Team.

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Carl K. Umstroke

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Age: 25|Position: Defender|Last Known Affiliation: Dury FC
From a young age, Umstroke's indescribably exceptional talent at blue balling any attacker's day got him a pair of crosshairs hovering over his contract signing hand. A key factor in the DBC 55 title run, Carl waxed and wow'd during his stay with Quebec's Perce Town, to the extent of even earning dual-citizenship. He now joins Dury FC as the top transfer out from the Q League this past season, becoming the 2nd Qad and 1st player to break into the Poafmersian market.

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Substitute Defenders
Conner Odin|31|Rutland FC
Fatime Desiree|26|Capitol City FC
Mason Bentley|23|Alcassar 1896 FC
Rosephine Thistle|23|Miradela GD
Khasan Kubo|32|Columbia

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Ronin Otero

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Age: 26|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: CF Outineau
In the highly competitive midfield scene, Otero was always just one step away from making the starting XI. Now, he finds himself at the forefront of a formation coded in his honor. An incredible mind and heart, Ronin served much of his domestic career within the track of Kelssek's Passerine before excelling prominently enough to garner the intrigue of one of the nation's giants: CF Outineau. There he helped the club win a fierce cycle, earning 'Young Player of the Season', and finally, after all this time, getting his chance to make a mark on the Vans' starting XI.

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Lor Starcutter

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Age: 24|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Romanopolis United
In a distant life, she was a forgotten face among academy prospects, always behind the next shiny new star to flop on the field. However, her time rising through the ranks of Kelssek football would pay off in massive dividends upon her ascension to Kirkenes FC, where her uncanny ability to win just about anything had alerted more than enough analysts to her value as a player and friend to the Vans. Here she helped the Red Firm secure the coveted IFCF Champions League trophy, and has even helped lead Qasden to a DBC title, it's first addition to the football cabinet since CoH 70. She enters ARC as one of the highest transfers out from the Championship, now a major piece in the rebuilding efforts of Darmen's Romanopolis United.

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Michelle McCracken

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Age: 37|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Brattleboro FC
Regarded as one of the most dominant faces within the Zimari generation of players, McCracken was recruited as part of a shortlist of female players drafted when developing the legendary AOCAF 62 squad. Michelle's personality is professionally competitive, being quick to assert herself as the commanding individual on the field, gaining Darsten's trust in her taking over as Team Captain. Even now, in the twinkling twilight of her career, McCracken's fire still burns white hot as a cornerstone captain for Cassadaiguan giants, Brattleboro.

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Genivieve Orville

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Age: 33|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Aminey CS
An S-Tier graduate of the QAFAcademy, Genivieve's successful leadership at the 2nd Jenna Raven Cup, paired with a stellar performance with Bruul Skewers, established her legacy as she took over the captaincy from McCracken. A well known face in the Vans, Orville's tactile approach to analytically running away with the scoreline has kept her successes high in Ko-oren, netting her a longlist nomination on the Testiculos (now Tornados), an achievement highly celebrated by her partner and former teammate, Scottie Kaestre.

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Substitute Midfielders
Alice Sauvage|29|Mercia Bromham
Marco Bruno|29|Sporting Ittuributa
Cordelia LaRue|30|Victoriaville City
Lana Boreal|23|Damogran
Erroneous Null|26|St. Bernadine Accountants

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Ander Galleon

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Age: 23|Position: Midfielder|Last Known Affiliation: Østad Pillar
The next new thing to hit the block, Ander Galleon's dramatic rise to the spotlight was launched the moment he helped the UnderVans win DBC 55. Known by Qads online as 'The Guy Replacing Jaylyn Bone', the young striker has been making tidal waves abroad in the league of United Hawkland, where his incredible feats at Østad Pillar are prime for him to make the jump to QAFA stardom.

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Cloveria No'Bell

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Age: 29|Position: Forward|Last Known Affiliation: Longwood Lionesses

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Substitute Forwards
Devin Ruby|25|Pale City
Corrine Alter-Silex|30|White Mountain
Lacey Lane|26|Hornchurch
Wayne-Wyatt Ampersandium|24|Arboren FC

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I Give My Opponent Permission To

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

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VENUES

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Royal T.V. Stadium, T.V. City (90,000) - HUElavia

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

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Stade de Solis, Fyre (68,000) - Bears Armed & Myrtle Beach

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While less-so a national symbol, the Stade de Solis remains a firebrand choice in Qad sports, being the only venue able to challenge the Royal's Finals record. Grounded in the mountainside urban landscape that is Fyre, the stadium was once believed to have been constructed for a long forgotten domestic league, though now it serves as the historic center of sports on the west side of the nation.

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Community Greens, Qad City (62,500) - Drawkland & QasCup

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The most recently refurbished of the lot, the once dull New Qad Stadium has evolved into a coliseum for all things local. Community Greens takes the outside shell of the Once Was and crams in all sorts of gadgets and gizmos to make its grounds once of the most high tech in the region. The populated area surrounding it, Qad City, is regarded as the largest city on the riverfront of Qasden's southern coast, though not too far off from TVC itself, leading some to assume it as half of the East Qasden Supermegapolis.

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Merellin Park, Elder (42,000) - Yakk & West Vdara

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Nestled deep within the farmlands of The Interior lies the humble Merellin Park. Named after a mysterious prince who was rumored to have found love in the town, the park serves as the hub for the inland's sports scene, often competing for that title with rival town, Taxson. A large, but modest venue, Merellin Park is equipped with surprisingly modern flavors, including a shopping mall and miniature theme park just outside the pitch's walls.

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Hotchskarth Cabin, Destiny (25,000) - Vaishnavaria & North and South Slavo-Baltia

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The smallest of the presented stadia, Hotchskarth Cabin found itself a unique staple in Qasden's competitions, having been a perennial welcome-site for games against newer opponents and, more recently, the beloved and critically acclaimed Blunder Cup. It's beautiful halls greet attendees to the glitz and glamor not found anywhere in the city surrounding it, Destiny, whose constant, one-sided desire to 1-up their neighbor, Fyre, led to the stadium's arrival in the first place.

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In addition to the standard campaign matches, the Qasden National Team found itself in a desire for more competition and preparation for the never-ending road ahead. As such, the QasCup Charity Match was established to serve as organized friendly competition by the 'QAFA Kids Initiative', a non-profit organization tasked with accelerating interest and improving relations between the youth community and that game their parents keep screaming at the tv for. In the past, the Vans have welcomed the likes of the IceVans' Pro League, social media stars from the platform 'Tabbychat', and most prominently, national teams from Archalit and the Cheetahs and Reptiles Coalison. This edition of the one-match tournament will take place at the end of the qualifying cycle at Community Greens, a star dazzling stadium lit up by the lights and sights of Qad City, the nation's entertainment capital (excluding TVC)! Like always, the winner will be taking home the vividly vibrant "Colorco" trophy as a token of appreciation from the associated associations associated with the contest. QAFA and QAFAKI are currently underway looking for suitable opponents to help support the cause. All interested parties are free to contact QAFA and QAFAKI promotional administrations for participation in the event, regardless of how football-prone they may be. We hope to see you there!

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[Riena]

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Riena Football Association
First-team squad for World Cup (Qualifiers) 97

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For opponents
I give my opponents permission to roleplay anything within reason, save for cycle- or career-ending injury and death of my players. If you think a particular event may be too unrealistic or outlandish, feel free to contact me either via telegram or Discord to discuss. You can also contact me if you need me to furnish further details for your roleplay.

Please do not roleplay anything pandemic-related in relation to Riena or Riennese characters. I will not be recognising the existence of any pandemic in any form whatsoever.

Please also note that I will usually update my records for the Riena national team in the hours following a scorination. I would appreciate it if you could take a minute to check here for the Riena starting XI, goalscorers, and substitutions before beginning work on your posts. In the event that I have not gotten around to updating my records, feel free to roleplay the match as you see fit - given the brand of fluid football Riena plays, as well as the versatility of Riennese players in general - you have a lot of scope to be creative with just about anything football-related!

For hosts (if applicable)
Please apply a style modifier of 0 - thank you.

Players listed in orange are the expected starters in their respective primary positions (the first listed position for a particular player). All statistics are accurate as of the start of this tournament.

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1 • Miku SUZUTSUKI
Goalkeeper; 25; 6 caps; 2 clean sheets

A steady and calming presence in goal, Suzutsuki is a physically imposing goalkeeper who breaks the mould of the conventional Riennese goalkeeper — instead of playing as an aggressive sweeper keeper, she prefers to remain close to her goal, trusting in her keen reflexes, instinctive positioning, and shot-stopping ability to prevent the opposition from scoring. While in possession of the ball, Suzutsuki does not take unnecessary risks unlike some modern keepers; she tends to distribute quickly into her defenders and midfielders, and when under pressure, is not averse to putting the odd agricultural clearance into touch. Her imposing frame allows her to command her own area well, and she often takes on the responsibility of catching or punching balls delivered into her area instead of leaving her defenders to sweep up the danger. Her proactive approach to goalkeeping, especially in her own six-yard box, allows her defenders the peace of mind to focus on tracking opposition runners, safe in the knowledge that she will be there to take care of dangerous crosses floated into the area.

30 • Utaha KAMIKATA
Goalkeeper; 23; 1 cap; 0 clean sheets

Kamikata is an aggressive sweeper keeper who is not afraid to help out her defenders whenever the team are caught short in possession. She possesses the requisite pace and technical ability to thrive in a Riena tactical setup that can place significant demands on the goalkeeper's footwork. Her game revolves around sweeping up through balls and shutting down opposition counterattacks using her anticipation and speed off her line, allowing the team to adopt a higher defensive line than would otherwise be possible, and initiating attacking moves with accurate long range distribution, bypassing high pressing manoeuvres by the opposition. The high risk, high reward nature of her play style means that Kamikata is more susceptible to committing high-profile errors leading to goals. Her particular skillset means she is more likely to see the pitch in matches where Riena are expected to dominate possession, typically against lower-ranked sides favouring a counterattacking style.

35 • Meguru JOUMAE
Goalkeeper; 33; 0 caps; 0 clean sheets

A well-travelled veteran goalkeeper approaching the prime of her career, Joumae serves as an experienced pair of hands that can be relied upon to deputise whenever the need arises. A jack of all trades but master of none, she is about equally as good at handling as she is with the ball at her feet, without being particularly outstanding in either department. Her role is to serve as a capable backup option for the other two keepers in the squad, and she will expect to spend the majority of her time on the bench unless exceptional circumstances arise.

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3 • Akari KISARAGI
Left-back/left wing-back; 23; 5 caps; 0 goals

Kisaragi is a nimble, lithe left-back who follows in the proud Riennese tradition of suicidally-attacking full-backs and wing-backs. She loves attacking and is excellent at it, with her marauding overlapping runs frequently providing thrust and impetus to Riena's play down the left. Despite nominally being a defender, her natural attacking instincts mean that she is often effectively deployed as a wing-back, or an auxiliary winger, rather than a conventional defender. She is athletic enough to perform the demanding role expected of her, but is perhaps slightly lacking in physical strength and defensive nous, and has an unfortunate tendency to become frustrated when targeted by canny opposition. From an attacking perspective, Kisaragi is an accomplished dribbler and crosser. Her finishing is excellent for a defender, especially when she has the ball on her favoured left foot, and she is not averse to hitting speculative efforts from range whenever she picks the ball up in the channels.

6 • Saori SKAMANDROS • Vice-captain
Central defender; 25; 7 caps; 0 goals

Skamandros is a solid, uncompromising pillar in central defence, usually acting as the foil to more technically accomplished defenders alongside her. A robust, physically imposing player who is arguably the best pure defender in the squad, she is particularly strong in the air and in the tackle. While perhaps not as technically gifted as a typical Riennese player, Skamandros more than makes up for her technical shortcomings by contributing the grit and steel to complement her teammates' comparatively adventurous play. Another area in which she excels is in her instinctive reading of the game, often allowing her to be in the right place at the right time to snuff out opposition attacks at source. Her build means that she can be a little slow off the mark, but she is capable of mitigating that particular issue with her excellent positional sense. An excellent header of the ball, Skamandros is also a major threat at set pieces, and opposition defenders would do well not to let her get a free run at a header. Appointed as vice-captain prior to CE38, and is expected to be a mainstay of the Riena national team for many more cycles to come.

12 • Origami SANGOMIYA
Right-back/right wing-back/left-back/left wing-back; 22; 3 caps; 1 goal

An accomplished, versatile defender capable of playing across the Riena defence, Sangomiya is a steady and reliable player capable of popping up with game-changing contributions at both ends of the pitch. While she is on the shorter side for a defender, Sangomiya has the strength and athleticism to play as the left- or right-sided central defender in a back three. From an attacking perspective, Sangomiya is an inexhaustible runner, able to leverage her stamina to bomb ahead in support of the Riena attack, but she can also play a more defensive role by inverting into the midfield, providing solidity and a measure of quality and penetration in possession thanks to her creativity. She also packs a useful delivery from free kicks and corners, and is known to be a penalty specialist. Despite being naturally right-footed, Sangomiya will likely play at left-back in order to accommodate both her and Shiori Mihane in the same starting XI.

15 • Kirara ISHIKARI
Central defender/defensive midfielder; 24; 5 caps; 0 goals

An elegant ball-playing central defender who is equally comfortable stepping into midfield as she is in central defence, Ishikari's main strength lies in her accurate distribution from defence. Comfortable under pressure, her distribution from deep within the defensive third is a potent weapon, especially against opposition seeking to press the team high up the pitch. Ishikari's ability to play in midfield also allows her to move forward and give Riena an extra player in the middle of the park, which is always an option when the team finds itself struggling to maintain control of a game against inferior opposition. Defensively, she can be quite vulnerable; an obvious weakness in her game is a lack of dominance in the air, which often leads to opposition attempting to target her ahead of her central defensive partner. However, her pace and progressive passing makes her an effective option in the heart of a back three, and she can fill in at the base of the midfield if necessary.

16 • Kanata SHIKIMORI
Central defender/defensive midfielder; 21; 3 caps; 0 goals

One of the most promising central defender talents to emerge from Riena in recent years, Shikimori is a technically accomplished player capable of building the play from deep. Similarly to most modern Riennese defenders, she is highly press-resistant and has a good eye for line-breaking passes, which is useful when Riena are playing against opposition eager to press them on the ball. Despite her medium build, Shikimori is also a deceptively strong and athletic player who seeks to impose herself on less physically dominant opposition attackers. Equally comfortable playing as the right-sided central defender in a back four or stepping up into midfield to help Riena exert control over a match, but her average height means that she is susceptible to being targeted aerially when playing in the heart of the defence — although her positioning helps to mitigate this issue to a certain extent.

18 • Leona HAKURA
Left-back/central defender; 19; 1 cap; 0 goals

Originally a central defender, Hakura is one of that rare breed of Riennese defender who can be relied upon to do her primary job of defending well. She is a largely conventional full-back, an atypical departure from Riena's abundance of suicidally-attacking wing-backs/wingers, who is actually better at keeping the ball away from her own goal than she is at forcing it home at the other end. While she is not as adventurous or attacking-minded as other Riennese full-backs, Hakura remains capable of contributing to Riena's attacking play — she has the stamina to patrol her flank for an entire game, as well as a deceptively good eye for a defence-splitting pass or switch of play from deep. A highly-promising prospect who may well upstage one of her more senior colleagues in Riena's defence sooner rather than later, depending on her development with the national team.

24 • Shiori MIHANE
Right-back/right wing-back/defensive midfielder/central midfielder; 22; 7 caps; 0 goals

Despite her tender age, Mihane is already being lauded as potentially one of the best Riennese players of her generation. She is a complete right-back who is outstanding in both the defensive and attacking aspects of the game, easily capable of making game-winning contributions in either half whenever given the chance to do so. Physically robust, blessed with athleticism, defensive nous, creative vision, and technique, Mihane is an important and irreplaceable piece of the squad; she is the only right-back who is capable of inverting into the midfield whenever Riena are playing with an asymmetric attacking structure, providing cover for her central defenders as well as a creative outlet from deep. When on the ball, she tends to avoid overplaying in the final third, preferring instead to head for the touchline and deliver penetrating crosses and cutbacks into the area. Mental fortitude is perhaps not one of her strengths — question marks remain over Mihane's temperament and ability to stay calm under pressure.

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5 • Kanna NAGARA
Central midfielder; 22; 7 caps; 1 goal

The playmaking metronome that keeps the team ticking over, most of the team's build-up play flows through the languid, silky Nagara, who is accomplished at dictating play and controlling a game's tempo from midfield. Nagara's laid back style and demeanour makes her a convenient target for accusations of laziness, but her undeniable ability in possession has helped her secure a spot in this Riena squad. Capable of a wide range of passing, whether it be simple square passes, fizzed cross-field switches, or chipped through balls, Nagara has a keen eye for the defence-splitting pass, an attribute which dovetails well with the speed and attacking flair of Riena's forwards. In possession, the press-resistant Nagara tends to sit deep in midfield, either in front of or alongside a central defender pushing up from defence, to receive and distribute possession as necessary, but she may be given license to drift forwards whenever Riena are losing but dominating possession. Her advanced presence can either leave yawning gaps in the midfield for savvy opponents to exploit, or allow Riena to overwhelm less tactically aware opposition. Likely to start or to be brought on whenever Riena needs a creative spark against opponents happy to sit deep and allow Riena to have the lion's share of the ball.

8 • Ichika KIRIKAZE • Captain
Defensive midfielder/central midfielder; 23; 7 caps; 0 goals

Kirikaze is a powerful, tenacious wolfhound of a midfielder who is excellent at defending, pressing, and recycling possession. Originally a purely defensive anchor player, Kirikaze transitioned to playing as a box-to-box midfielder, and has truly made the role her own. Her positional instincts and athleticism allows her to cover plenty of ground in midfield, appearing just where she is needed to steal the ball from advancing opposition players. From an attacking perspective, Kirikaze tends to arrive late in the area when Riena are on the attack, providing an additional attacking option for the team and potentially causing chaos in the opposition defence. She is not the most precise finisher in the team, but Kirikaze has a powerful shot on her, and will not hesitate to shoot from long range whenever invited to do so by opposition defences. While she has managed to improve her attacking game to meet the demands of her new role, Kirikaze remains adept at the defensive side of the game. There is nothing she enjoys more than a well-timed interception or a crunching tackle, and she is perhaps most infamous for her willingness to commit blatantly cynical challenges to break up play as necessary.

10 • Nagisa NAKIRI
Central midfielder/attacking midfielder; 23; 6 caps; 1 goal

Perhaps the most potent attacking weapon in this Riena squad, and the player most likely to create a moment of magic out of nothing, Nakiri is nominally a central midfielder, but her play style means that she is often driving forward to link up midfield and attack, at times playing off her center forward's shoulder as a trequartista or an auxiliary shadow striker. An unerring eye for goal, a penchant for direct and effective running, as well as her delicate technique means that Nakiri poses a threat to the opposition goal whenever she is given time and space on the ball. She has a fondness for the spectacular; opportunistic efforts from outside the box are a particular favourite. Despite her attacking prowess, Nakiri can be marked out of a game by an attentive defender with the pace to keep up with her. Adept in the high energy pressing style favoured by Riena, she possesses a high work rate and good stamina, and when interchanging with her center forward, is often the first line of defence for the team. Although she is arguably the most naturally talented player in this squad, Nakiri's attacking tendencies mean that she often leaves plenty of space in the midfield for tactically canny opponents to exploit, necessitating the rest of the Riena midfield to work doubly hard to accommodate her. Nakiri's presence, or lack thereof, in the heart of midfield still has the potential to cause severe balance issues for the team, and as a result she can be a tactical weak link that well-coached opponents may look to target.

14 • Erika SHIRASU
Defensive midfielder/central midfielder; 19; 3 caps; 0 goals

A hard-running, tough-tackling midfielder who is sometimes unfairly characterised as a water carrier or a jack-of-all-trades, Shirasu's reputation for being a tenacious player who puts in the hard yards perhaps undersells her a little; she is a well-rounded midfielder who can do just about everything to a decent standard, including, somewhat surprisingly, putting the ball in the back of the net. While Riena does have specialists who can do specific aspects of Shirasu's job better, the central midfielder is potentially the best generalist midfielder currently in the Riennese ranks. But at the same time, Shirasu is also a victim of her own versatility, having thus far failed to nail down a starting spot ahead of her colleagues. Given her tender age, time is on her side — she may well mature to become part of Riena's first-choice midfield in due course, but for now, expect to see her plugged in wherever a hole needs to be urgently filled.

16 • Rui KAZAMAKI
Central midfielder/attacking midfielder/left winger/right winger; 18; 5 caps; 0 goals

Kazamaki is a mercurial attacking-minded midfielder whose favoured position is at the tip of the midfield, just behind her striker, but she is equally adept at playing wide out on either wing. She is a pure creative playmaker that can be an option for Riena against massed defences, but given Riena's relative abundance of attacking talent, she is generally expected to play the role of an impact sub who can be deployed late on against flagging opponents to provide a creative spark. However, her style of play may require more refining to suit into Riena's high energy pressing style. If playing on the wing, Kazamaki favours cutting infield, narrowing the play, which can help overload teams playing with a wider defensive line.

17 • Kaede OWARI
Central midfielder/attacking midfielder; 21; 2 caps; 0 goals

Owari is an attacking-minded central midfielder who relies on her dribbling and turn of pace to break opposition lines. An energetic and press-resistant presence in midfield, she differs from a typical Riennese midfielder in that she prefers to run with the ball and take on opposition defenders whenever afforded the opportunity to do so. Her atypical skillset means Owari is expected to provide a unique tactical option off the bench, and she has the potential to play an important role as an impact sub against massed defences, but she is also likely to be selected in the starting XI against energetic, high-pressing sides for her ability to play past the press.

25 • Illya FROSTFIELD
Central midfielder/defensive midfielder; 19; 1 cap; 0 goals

Frostfield is an accomplished holding midfielder who understands that her job is to provide a platform for her more creative teammates to express themselves, and she does it exceptionally well. Nagamine generally plays in a screening role in front of the defence, covering for her less-defensively inclined colleagues so that the they can focus on attacking the opposition third without worrying about leaving the team short at the back. As would be expected for a holding midfielder, she has the positional intelligence and discipline necessary for her role, using those key attributes to break up play in midfield and quickly recycle possession. While she is fairly decent at tackling, Frostfield has a tendency to dive in when challenging for the ball, and has a particular preference for sliding tackles — a trait that may see her run afoul of card-happy referees. Has a taste for firing off booming long range rockets, though she is more likely to find the stands than the back of the net.

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9 • Emiri NEKODA
Center forward/right winger; 22; 7 caps; 2 goals

A powerful, dominant center forward, Nekoda is the perfect foil for Riena's constellation of technically gifted attackers. Nekoda's physical presence in the opposition penalty area often causes chaos in the ranks of opposition defenders, allowing her teammates to profit in the resulting confusion. She is a highly accomplished advanced forward who is in her element when scoring, whether it be sweeping loose balls home from close range or sending opposition goalkeepers sprawling with thirty-yard missiles. While comfortable scoring goals on her own, Nekoda is also proficient at holding the ball up when receiving possession from deep, which creates opportunities for her teammates to make supporting runs beyond her, although her heading leaves much to be desired for a player of her physical stature. Her natural athleticism, strength, and goalscoring instincts make Nekoda an effective spearhead of the Riena attack.

11 • Reisa YUZURIHA
Right winger/center forward; 22; 4 caps; 0 goals

Yuzuriha is a technical, agile winger, with a dizzying turn of pace that allows her to leave flat-footed opponents for dead. What she brings to the table is a repertoire of attacking skills that help her create an abundance of goalscoring opportunities for her teammates, not least her ability to put the ball on a plate for her teammates to score. Yuzuriha is a proficient dribbler who enjoys nothing more than tying defenders into knots, and will attempt to trick her way right into the opposition area if given the chance to do so. She is a player for the big stage, and tends to turn in her best performances against superior opposition. Yuzuriha can be profligate with her finishing at times, and still needs to work on her composure and decisions if she is to become an elite player. Can play as part of a front two as the creative forward alongside a physically dominant target player.

19 • Iroha SHISHIDO
Center forward; 25; 3 caps; 1 goal

Shishido is an athletic battering ram of a player who is not afraid to get into a physical tussle with her opponents. Like all good center forwards, she possesses the predatory instincts that make her a dab hand at finishing in front of goal, all the while having a decent turn of pace. Highly reliant on her physical attributes to dominate opposing defenders, Shimanto is always a useful target from dead ball situations, and can be deadly if given even the smallest sliver of time and space to attack the opposition six-yard box. Despite her somewhat undeserved reputation as a throwback to agricultural, route one multiversal football, Shishido is a highly competent striker with a well-rounded skillset who can be deceptively skilful, and she has a penchant for scoring spectacular goals. She can also play wide out on the right wing as a wide target player.

20 • Meruto MERCERIAN
Left winger/center forward; 21; 5 caps; 0 goals

Trading on her raw pace and finishing ability, Mercerian is an explosive, direct player whose single-minded running offers a different dimension to Riena's attack. Although possessing decent-to-good dribbling skills, Mercerian tends to thrive whenever there are large tracts of space behind the opposition defence into which she can make her marauding runs, making her an especially potent weapon on the counter against naturally attacking teams. As an inverted winger, Mercerian has a marked preference for cutting infield onto her stronger right foot from the left wing, creating space for her full-back to exploit out on the flank. She is a proficient finisher and, if invited to shoot, can pose a significant threat from close to medium range. She is capable of playing as an orthodox winger on the left wing in a pinch.

21 • Kaoruko MOETA
Right winger/left winger; 22; 2 caps; 1 goals

Moeta received her senior call-up by virtue of being one of the most promising talents in the Riena Football Association's youth development programme. A creative winger with a cultured right foot and good passing range, Moeta is more of a wide playmaker than a direct attacking outlet. She possesses the physical attributes to thrive as an orthodox winger, but she tends to prefer setting up her teammates instead of going for goal herself — a trait that may need to be coached out of her if she is to become an elite winger on the multiversal stage. As with young attacking players, Moeta can be frustratingly inconsistent at times, with a lack of cutting edge being her biggest weakness thus far, but it is obvious that she has all the tools she needs to make a regular starting spot on the right wing her own in future cycles.

27 • Yume WARAKU
Left winger/right winger; 18; 2 caps; 0 goals

An inverted winger who predominantly plays on the left, Waraku is a technical player with a repertoire of dribbling skills under her belt and the pace to match. However, her youth means that she is still a raw diamond, and she struggles to perform consistently at a high level, with a lack of end product a particular weakness. Despite her many obvious shortcomings, her selection represents an invaluable opportunity for her to develop and make an impression on the coaching staff. She is unlikely to be thrown into the deep end for this cycle, but will be given playing time whenever the situation allows to aid her development and integration into the team.

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CH • Cocoa HANEDA
Manager; 40; 1 win, 2 draws, 4 losses, 14.29% win rate; 7 GF, 14 GA; -7 GD

Only the second ever manager to take charge of the Wavelets after the estimable Kanata Shiranami, Cocoa Haneda finds herself in an unenviable position heading into Campionato Esportiva 38 on home soil. The forrmer Riena winger, who made more than 50 appearances for the Wavelets under Shiranami's tutelage before Riena stopped playing in multiversal competitions, is in much the same position as Shiranami did more than twenty years ago, trying to mould a team in her own image from a squad full of disparate parts at desperately short notice following the Riena Football Association's decision to participate in Esportiva's premier football tournament. Her squads for CE38 as well as WCQ97 are proof positive of her credentials as a devoted Shiranami disciple — the majority of her players are young and impressionable, with a handful of relative veterans selected to buttress the squad with experience and pragmatism — and she has also assembled a coaching team that includes several of her former national teammates, including Rinze Ayanami, Yui Narita, her former captain Aya Nakiri, and her former vice-captain Kaede Igarashi.

Yet question marks remain hanging over Haneda and her callow players. Is Haneda, a greenhorn manager whose previous managerial experience amounts to a season and a half's worth of games in the now defunct Riena One League, the best candidate to lead Riena through the gauntlet of multiversal football? Does she possess the tactical nous to outplay vastly more experienced managers with arrays of quality players at their disposal? Is her policy of selecting talented, yet undoubtedly inexperienced and inconsistent players, with a view to developing them into world-class players — as her mentor did ten cycles and change ago — a fundamentally flawed one in the modern era? And, perhaps the most pertinent question of all — does she have the force of personality to deal with the unrelenting pressure of being Riena's manager, all the while overseeing and shaping the development of an entire generation of players? For the sake of the country's footballing future, Riena will hope that Haneda, a skilful operator on the left wing during her playing days, can be equally effective in the dugout instead of on the pitch.

KI • Kaede IGARASHI
Assistant manager/tactical coach; 42

AN • Aya NAKIRI
Attacking coach/set piece coach; 43

AF • Ami FURIHATA
Attacking coach; 33

YN • Yui NARITA
Defending coach; 45

RK • Rei KOMUKAI
Defending coach; 29

CT • Chitose TOGAMI
Goalkeeping coach; 45

MY • Miyu YUNOKI
Tactical coach; 33

RA • Rinze AYANAMI
Technical coach; 41

NK • Nazumi KOSHIMIZU
Set piece coach; 26

HN • Haruka NISHIKORI
Fitness coach; 30

EH • Erina HIJIKATA
Head performance and data analyst; 27

MT • Megumi TERASHIMA
Performance and data analyst; 26

MS • Makoto SONODA
Head physiotherapist; 49

HM • Honoka MIFUNE
Physiotherapist; 32

SH • Saki HANABUSA
Head scout; 65

IS • Iori SASATANI
Scout; 39

MK • Misato KASHIMA
Scout; 28

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Overview
Riena will tend to set up in a highly fluid 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 formation, but they are also adept at playing 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 when the situation necessitates it, primarily against technically superior opposition in which Riena are expected to have less of the ball. The team can and will rapidly transition between different formations when necessary, and Riena's players will, in general, be given freedom to roam from their assigned position as well as exchange positions with other players. The team tends to play in a 3-2-5 formation when in possession, with one of the full-backs inverting into midfield alongside the holding midfielder while the other full-back bombs forward, and the central midfielder pushing forward to join the attack — out of possession, the formation resembles a 4-5-1, with the two wingers dropping into wide midfield to provide defensive cover.

The team's physical shortcomings in terms of height and jumping reach means they will tend to play the ball short on the ground rather than looking to go long when in possession — a notable exception is in the final third, where the comparatively more physical forwards provide a useful focal point for crosses. In attack, the team will look to move the ball vertically at speed, but will also be content to patiently probe the opposition defence if there are no immediate openings. Riena is particularly reliant on their wingers in attack, and if the opposition manages to stifle Riena's wing play, they will inevitably be neutered as an attacking threat. In defence, Riena uses a high defensive line and will try to make use of offside traps. Zonal marking is preferred at corners and free kicks.

Stadia
The Riena national team play their football matches at the Wavelet Arena, in the capital city of Nagato. The pitch dimensions are short, but wide, by multiversal standards for football pitches, facilitating wider play on the flanks. The pitch itself is usually well-watered and slick, allowing the ball to travel at speed across the natural grass surface. For teams who prefer a spot of beach football, Riena's original national sport, Riena maintains the Radiant Sands Arena, also in Nagato, with the same pitch dimensions as the Wavelet Arena, but with a sand surface instead. Riena will usually default to the Wavelet Arena, but opponents are free to specify a stadium preference if they wish to do so.

Set piece assignments
The following set piece assignments are listed in order of priority. Positions are indicated relative to the opposition goal. Central free kicks can be taken by players assigned to either left or right sided free kicks. Indirect free kicks given within the opposition area are counted as direct free kicks for the purposes of this section.

• Indirect free kicks
  
  • Left — Kanna NAGARA, Ichika KIRIKAZE, Saori SKAMANDROS
  • Right — Kanna NAGARA, Shiori MIHANE, Kanata SHIKIMORI
• Direct free kicks
  
  • Left — Meruto MERCERIAN, Nagisa NAKIRI, Origami SANGOMIYA
  • Right — Ichika KIRIKAZE, Emiri NEKODA, Nagisa NAKIRI
• Corners
  
  • Left — Origami SANGOMIYA, Reisa YUZURIHA, Nagisa NAKIRI
  • Right — Shiori MIHANE, Meruto MERCERIAN, Nagisa NAKIRI
• Penalties
  
  • Origami SANGOMIYA, Nagisa NAKIRI, Emiri NEKODA, Ichika KIRIKAZE, Meruto MERCERIAN

[Adab]

Note: In the Adabian timeline, the World Cup qualifiers takes place from October 2050-March 2051, the World Cup proper from June-July 2051. Age is as of October 1, 2050.

Goal tally still from the previous World Cup qualifiers, to be updated soon.

The Adabian National Football Team

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

BACKGROUND
Saad Kaykali finds himself presiding over a rapidly aging staff and squad. The entire coaching staff is in their sixties or beyond; Kaykali himself is 76. A large part of the squad is in their thirties. The mounting calls for regeneration within the national team contrasted with Enlilbani Yargab and Ephraim Orlev’s repeatedly-delayed “retirement”, which has become the stuff of jokes across the country. While most observers will gladly admit that these are some of Adab’s finest-ever players, fears that younger players in the country are not being allowed a chance to shine in the national team may not be entirely unfounded.

KIT

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

STAFF
Manager: Saad KAYKALI - Male – born January 20, 1974 (age 76)
At the peak of his power and popularity following Adab’s recent success on the international stage, some around Saad Kaykali have nevertheless noticed that the manager appears tired and worn out at times, which is not very surprising considering everything that has happened around him. But the idea of retirement has not been floated, at least not publicly. Kaykali insists he is “more than ready and excited to help carry this team forward and achieve even greater success”.

Assistant manager: Rashid ABBAS - Male – born February 15, 1987 (age 63)
Formerly a star player in the island country of Faraby, now an associated state of Adab, Abbas now finally finds himself sole assistant manager to Saad Kaykali. He is determined to do his best in this capacity, all the while refusing to discuss rumors that he has greater aspirations. Currently also manager of the under-21 team.

General coach: Yitzhak BENNETT - Male – born September 20, 1976 (age 74)
Variously described as quiet, active, calm, and attentive, Bennett is very much respected by the players, who admire his work ethic, loyalty to the national team, and willingness to listen to them.

Goalkeeping coach: Faishal AR-RASHID - Male – born August 14, 1978 (age 72)
Regarded, much like Bennett, as a stabilizing influence in the national team and respected by staff and players alike.

Physio: Hamza RIDHA - Male – born January 15, 1983 (age 67)
A longtime friend of Kaykali. Widely respected by fellow staff and players for the understated way by which he performs his job.

PLAYERS
Note: I may reveal the starting lineup and substitutes for the next match(es) in my RPs. Should I not RP or should my RP not contain any information regarding the starting lineup and substitutes, then feel free to decide my lineup. Also feel free to make substitutions. (As a rule of thumb, the first 11 players listed here are the usual starters, but this is not always the case.)

GK: 1 – Satchit CHANDRASEKAR – Male – born February 7, 2015 (age 35) – Colonial Sile (Vilita) – 0 goals
Chandrasekar has now firmly established himself as Adab’s best keeper and, if everything goes right, looks set to retain that status for many years to come. His calm, steady demeanor serves him well as the last line of defense against the team’s opponents.

LB: 2 – Tansu ALTUN - Female – born February 25, 2009 (age 41) - Mosul - 0 goals
Fondly called the "heart of the squad" by her teammates. Kind, polite, smiling, beautiful inside and out, she gets along easily with all the staff and players. Yet her soft exterior hides a hard, relentless, unyielding side to her, which shines through every time she is called to perform on the pitch.

CB: 3 – Shania ENMERKAR - Female – born January 20, 2008 (age 42) - Baghdad City - 3 goals (Vice Captain)
Widely seen as one of the leaders of the “female wave” in Adabian football, observers nevertheless agree that Enmerkar has earned her place in the team by merit, rather than merely by virtue of her gender. The other female players in the squad look up to her as their leader and spokeswoman, and it is she who often goes to Kaykali to communicate the women’s concerns and opinions.

CB: 15 – Sarrugi AKSHAK – Male – born May 29, 2016 (age 34) – Lonngeylin Coast (Vilita) – 0 goals
Made headlines with his unexpected transfer to the Vilitan League, although he has more than proven himself as a capable defender at the Under-18 and Under-21 World Cups. Now Yousif Issou’s international retirement has guaranteed him a place in the starting lineup and he is more than determined to impress.

RB: 5 – Sally THOMAS – Female – born October 5, 2015 (age 34) – Beirut – 0 goals
An instrumental member of the Di Bradini Cup 51 squad, Thomas’ continued good performance with Beirut in the Premier League has earned her an upgrade from the benches to the starting lineup in the national team.

LM: 6 – Emma ARTHUR - Female – born November 18, 2012 (age 37) - Tihon (Chromatika) - 14 goals
A representative of the Anglo-Adabian community, the second-youngest member of the squad. Widely seen as a young prodigy before maturing into one of Adab’s best midfielders. Estranged from her family, traumatized and haunted by what had happened to her and Alulim Sinmuballit, she picked herself up and has impressed many with her performance with Tihon in Chromatika.

CM: 7 – Alulim SINMUBALLIT - Male – born September 15, 2013 (age 37) – Mipojoseon (Quebec and Shingoryeo) - 14 goals
The erstwhile baby prodigy of the squad is now older and much-changed from those halcyon days when he and Emma Arthur were lighting up the midfield and causing controversy with their interfaith relationship off the pitch. Since then… a lot have changed, to put it lightly, but one thing is certain: Sinmuballit is determined to prove he still has a place in the national team.

RM: 19 – Amara EMMITA – Female – born January 19, 2016 (age 34) – Baghdad United – 11 goals
Easily runs circles around her opponents with her slick, graceful style of play. With Ephraim Orlev now in his forties and on the verge of retirement, Emmita has found her way to the starting lineup, providing a fresh reinforcement in the midfield to accompany the likes of Emma Arthur and Alulim Sinmuballit.

LAM/LW: 22 – Kastiliasu AKAPTAHA – Male – born March 27, 2014 (age 36) – Baghdad City – 106 goals
Already widely acclaimed as one of the finest strikers in Adabian football, Akaptaha is expected to lead the offense for many years to come, standing at the forefront the regeneration of the national team as the venerable Enlilbani Yargab enters his forties.

RAM/RW: 10 – Rebekah YISSAKAR - Female – born January 20, 2013 (age 37) - Adab United – 92 goals
Brash, funny, happy-go-lucky, all those words have been used to describe Rebekah Yissakar, but do not let her bubbly, excitable personality distract you from the fact that she is one of Adabian football’s best talents, with a deadly finishing touch that secured her a place at the front three along with the great Enlilbani Yargab and the energetic Kastiliasu Akaptaha.

CF: 11 – Enlilbani YARGAB - Male – born April 21, 1999 (age 51) - Baghdad City – 177 goals (Captain)
Now rapidly approaching his fifties – beyond which he has repeatedly claimed he would not continue playing – Yargab is no longer the threat that he once was, the older striker playing fewer minutes than in previous tournaments before being substituted for Nadje Barzani. With Akaptaha now deployed on the wing, Kaykali now increasingly rotates Yargab and Barzani, if not playing Barzani for entire matches; Yargab understands that the younger players such as Akaptaha and Barzani adapt more easily to the gegenpressing tactics. That Yargab is now slower and more stationary than he used to be is obvious. Nevertheless he still excels in short bursts, conserving his energy for the most pivotal moments of the match and ensuring he remains an important presence in what should be the final years of his career.

GK: 12 – Akurgal SHULGI – Male – born May 15, 2017 (age 33) – Damascus Steelers – 0 goals
Formidable young keeper whose adept, acrobatic defending dragged Adab to the final of the 14th Under-18 World Cup in Xanneria and Starcom.

LB: 13 – Adnan AL-TIKRITI – Male – born July 20, 2015 (age 35) – Damascus Steelers – 0 goals
Dogged defender who brought Adab to the final of the Di Bradini Cup 51. Flies under the radar publicity-wise but prefers to let his achievements on the pitch speak for themselves.

CB: 4 – George HADAD – Male – born February 14, 2005 (age 45) – Assur – 2 goals
Assur’s impressive performance in the Premier League lately has earned its loyal center-back a call-up to the national team, which just a few years ago no one – including the man himself – would have expected. But Hadad is nonetheless glad for this new experience so late into his career, even if he doesn’t see himself being played that much.

RB: 16 – Nadia AL-MALIKI – Female – born October 15, 2011 (age 38) – Baghdad United – 0 goals
Baghdad United’s surprisingly strong performance in the Premier League earned her a call-up to the national team. Al-Maliki’s composure in defense has been widely praised and regarded as an instrumental part in United’s unexpected domestic success.

LM: 17 – Said ANWAR – Male – born April 5, 2014 (age 36) – Beirut – 0 goals
A highlight of Beirut’s rise to the top of the Premier League, Said has now earned himself a call-up to the national team. While he is unlikely to displace Emma Arthur in the pecking order, his presence nevertheless provides a reliable backup should it become necessary for Arthur to be substituted or rotated.

CM: 18 – Naram-Sin SAMANU – Male – born March 29, 2018 (age 32) – Baghdad United – 5 goals
Commands a huge presence at midfield. Alulim Sinmuballit’s return has largely relegated Samanu once again to the benches, but with the staff afraid of overplaying the latter it seems that they will settle on a rotation between Sinmuballit and Samanu, allowing both players roughly equal time on the pitch.

CM: 26 - Kayla KASSAYA - Female - born April 14, 2016 (age 34) - Crossroads (Chromatika) - 2 goals
A late call-up to the national team, Kassaya has impressed with Crossroads in Chromatika's Red League, becoming an integral part of the side and more than justifying their faith in her. The national team's heavy workload has convinced Saad Kaykali and his staff that they need another midfielder and Kassaya is the obvious choice. While primarily a central midfielder, she is a versatile player who can also be deployed as a left and right midfielder, and even in a more advanced role as a winger in emergency situations.

RM: 8 – Ephraim ORLEV - Male – born April 18, 1999 (age 51) – Mosul – 9 goals
That Orlev’s supposed retirement has been constantly delayed is the subject of many a joke in Adab nowadays. But on his good days he is still one of the country’s best – and toughest, not to mention most experienced – midfielders, and his presence is highly valued in the locker room.

LAM/LW: 20 – Dasia KHOURY – Female – born September 15, 2017 (age 32) – Baghdad City – 2 goals
One of Adab’s breakout stars from the Di Bradini Cup 53, Khoury has settled into a starting role at Baghdad City, playing a key part as the great team tries to restore themselves back to the top of the Adabian football world. Her performance continues to impress, convincing Kaykali to call her up to the senior national team.

RAM/RW: 21 – Abdullah SARSUR – Male – born June 11, 2007 (age 33) – Yerushalayim – 1 goal
Yerushalayim’s rise to the upper echelons of the league has brought attention upon its right attacking midfielder/winger Abdullah Sarsur. Brave, unrelenting, and tricky at times, he will provide a reliable addition to the national team.

RAM/RW: 25 – Omar ABBAS – Male – born January 15, 2018 (age 32) – Mosul – 0 goals
Like Khoury he is one of Adab’s players from the Di Bradini Cup 53 that stood out the most, earning legions of fans with his speed and deadly accurate crosses, exuberant attitude on and off the pitch, and unstinting commitment to his profession.

LAM/LW: 9 – Hakim AL-AMIN - Male – born March 27, 2009 (age 41) - Damascus Steelers – 27 goals
With Jushur al-Kufa bowing out of the national team, his Damascus Steelers teammate Hakim al-Amin has been chosen to take his place – albeit it is usually a place on the benches. Al-Amin is one of Adabian football’s best strikers, gaining acclaim for his power, agility, finishing, and calmness under pressure. Everyone agrees he would have found a place in the starting lineup had it not been for the fact that the national team is already overfilled with younger talent at the front.

CF: 23 – Nadje BARZANI – Female – born March 14, 2017 (age 35) – Beirut – 61 goals
Barzani has made a name for herself as one of the Premier League’s best players and one of its most explosive forwards, alongside Kastiliasu Akaptaha, and is making an impact in the national team in a rotation with the seemingly ageless Enlilbani Yargab. But time waits for no one, and as Yargab rapidly approaches his forty-fifth birthday the indication seems to be that Barzani will soon have her spot to herself.

STADIUM

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

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

Goalkeeper Satchit Chandrasekar is secure in his position as first-choice senior team keeper. Shania Enmerkar finds herself leading the defense, her limitless energy and tenacity – which she has demonstrated both on and off the pitch – making her particularly suited for this role.

At midfield, Emma Arthur finds herself paired up with Alulim Sinmuballit and Amara Emmita. Their agility and teamwork allow them increased coverage of the pitch and domination of possession, which they skillfully use to quickly transfer the ball away from the opposing team and to the attacking trio of Kastiliasu Akaptaha, Rebekah Yissakar, and the great Enlilbani Yargab. At age 49, the country’s greatest player now largely avoids ostentatious displays of acrobatics and dribbling skills which marked his younger days in favor of simple runs towards the penalty box. In a further concession to his advancing age, Yargab is now increasingly substituted or even not played at all from time to time in favor of Barzani. Yargab or Barzani will occasionally drop back to serve as a false nine, leaving a hole in the opposition defense to be exploited by the wingers and attacking midfielders.

RP PERMISSIONS
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers Yes
Choose scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
Make substitutions: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No, and I won’t injure your players either
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: No, and I won’t give red cards to your players either
Godmod other events: Yes, just don't injure or kill my players or staff or prevent them from being present in the next match

Style mod: +3.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me via TG or Discord! You may find me on the NS Sports Discord server.

[West Barack and East Obama]

Style Mod: -5

West Barack and East Obama National Football Team

A Brief History of Obaman Football

Football as a sport is prohibited in West Barack and East Obama, along with other team sports such as cricket, rugby and paintball. This is because the prevalence of team sports has a strong correlation to organised crime, violence and political dissidents, so all attempts at forming groups are prohibited. However, West Barack and East Obama has established an official national football team to help promote Obaman values on the international stage.

The West Barack and East Obama National Football Team are slowly becoming World Cup powerhouses, a reality that nobody, not even the most delusional Obama loyalists, could have seen coming. Two straight World Cup qualifications, even if they ended in group stage exits, have shown that the Obamen aren't just here to play around. The Obama Carers will be hoping for a strong qualification performance in a tough group containing Huayramarca and the Kytler Peninsulae to earn a third consecutive ticket to the finals.

The Coaching Team

Head Coach: Buck Obamafinakis
Assistant Coach: Tuck Obamafinakis
Goalkeeping Coach: Chuck Obamafinakis

The Obamafinakis brothers are legendary throughout Southeast Obama. Known for their law firm 'Obamafinakis, Obamafinakis & Obamafinakis', these triplets are known for their expert litigation skills and have reduced countless death penalty sentences to paltry life imprisonment with hard labour and without parole sentences. Now, they're putting their persuasive skills and tactical knowledge to the real test by continuing their role as the coaching staff of the West Barack and East Obama national team for the World Cup. Rumours that they were forced to take the job so that the government can distract them away from practicing law to better suppress dissidents are still false.

The Players

The players of the football team have been selected based on a variety of factors. The team that has been selected is the one that will maximise winning in competitions whilst minimising the possibility of bonds and teamwork being formed.

Goalkeeper: Dwayne Obama, 39

Captain Dwayne Obama is a fighter pilot for the Glorious Obama Air Forces. Known as 'Dwayne, Destroyer of Planes', Obama has taken down more enemy aircraft and blown up more secessionist state hospitals than can be counted. His reflexes and quick thinking helps him to get out of sticky situations, and his incredible muscles from intensive training means he can stop a powerful ball with just his pinky. The perfect goalkeeper candidate.

Left Centre Back: Nossu Obamadamus, 26

Following the retirement of long-time captain and multi-sport legend Trent Vobama, newcomer Nossu Obamadamus had some big shoes to fill. But that's just what he does, as the New Barack City cobbler is one of the best shoe-repairers in the world. Having a scarily intricate knowledge of feet and foot sizes, Obamadamus has legendary football IQ which allows him to predict where opponents will run to or land, allowing him to intercept balls in team and time tackles perfectly. He's also agreed to collaborate with Fred Olibama on the kit and shoes duty with his expertise in diamond-encrusted spikes. Who said defending can't be flashy?

Centre Back: Barack Denovitz, 32

A feared mob enforcer in downtown New Barack City, the Obamafinakis brothers convinced the Obaman courts to let Denovitz out for the competition, and if he succeeds could earn 10 years off his 150 year sentence (with hard labour). The definition of a hard man, he doesn't tackle, he just scares them away. Suspended on all of his debuts and he'd do it all over again.

Right Centre Back: Bark Obamallama, 34

Door-to-door llama salesman Bark Obamallama has really thick skin. You'll need it to if your day was spent dodging llama spit and verbal abuse from disinterested buyers. Described as being devoid of any emotions, Obamallama will have no second thoughts about ending that opponent's career with a devastating (but legal) slide tackle.

Left Wide Midfielder: Jenny Barracki, 30

Being a professional sprinter, Jenny Barracki is the fastest woman alive. In West Barack and East Obama. She can outrun most of her opponents down the wing, delivering crosses to waiting strikers. Also, she's great at fielding in cricket. Is there anything this girlboss can't do?

Left Central Midfielder: Harvey Chobamya, 31

Harvey Chobamya is not your average gym bro. He spends all of his days and nights on the treadmill at Anytime Obama in New Barack City, as well as doing all of the leg and feet exercises. The strongest lower body in the whole of the nation, he can send balls out of the stadium with just a slight tap. Leg day skips this guy.

Central Midfielder: Wolfgang Obamadeus-Mozart, 27

Better known by his pseudonym "DJ Momo" of the rap duo "Momo and the Obamasaurus", Obamadeus-Mozart has very unpredictable movement patterns to match his crazy beats. He can bamboozle, flabbergast and dumbfound any of his opponents to get the ball from one end of the pitch to the other. His rythmnic playing is also pretty nice to watch.

Right Central Midfielder: Charles Obama, 31 (captain)

Royal Butler to The One and Only Barack Horatio Obama, Charles Obama is also a very skilled footballer. A holding midfielder, there's no room for nonsense when this guy's on the pitch. His commanding presence and knack for providing service to his fellow players will come into handy. The captain of the team following the retirement of Trent Vobama, the venerable Obama will now have the challenge of leading his ragtag group of misfits to glory.

Right Wide Midfielder: Brett Pogama, 33

Brett Pogama has a lot of sports experience, participating in one of the most popular sports in the country (since team sports were banned) in greyhound racing. He plays the role of the rabbit, where he has to run as fast as he can to escape a pack of vicious greyhounds. Most of the time he gets out with only a flesh wound or two, showcasing his excellence for evading opponents to bring a ball into the box.

Left Centre Forward: Lily Chobamya, 22

Sister to Harvey Chobamya, Lily is good at free kicks and penalties. Inbetween her courses at Frederick Obamatown National Health University, she practices her set pieces, which aren't technically illegal as there's only one player playing. She can't do much else, but if you foul someone, say bye bye to your fragile lead.

Right Centre Forward: Fred Olibama, 34

Fred Olibama is one powerful forward. He is a cobbler by day, but in his spare time makes some of the best sports shoes known to man. Being both the striker and the kit guy for the team, his experience in bring in the shoes of a footballer will definitely be a big help to the team.

Reserves

1. GK: Walter Oblmao
2. GK: Reagan Jean-Page
3. CB: Bogdan Obammus
4. CB: Yeray Obáma
5. CB: Obama Baker
6. LM: Juan Bama
7. CM: Jimbo Obimba
8. CM: Benjamin Barracks
9. CM: Pal Gore
10. RM: Jean-Marie Ouibama
11. ST: Lasse Sobama
12. ST: Andrew Vobama

Set Piece Takers

Penalties:

1. L. Chobamya
2. H. Chobamya
3. Olibama
4. Obamadeus-Mozart

Left Free Kicks:

1. L. Chobamya
2. H. Chobamya
3. Olibama
4. Barracki

Right Free Kicks:

1. L. Chobamya
2. H. Chobamya
3. Obamadeus-Mozart
4. C. Obama

Left Corners:

1. L. Chobamya
2. H. Chobamya
3. Barracki
4. Obamadamus

Right Corners:

1. L. Chobamya
2. H. Chobamya
3. Obamadeus-Mozart
4. C. Obama

Other Stuff

Nickname: Obamen, The Obama Carers

Stadiums:

Fort Obama Supermax, Obamafalls, East Obama

With a seating capacity of 500, Fort Obama Supermax is currently the largest football stadium in the nation. Converted from a parcel of marsh (mixed in with sewage from the nearby Fort Obama Supermax prison), the stadium is surrounded by ten metre high reinforced concrete walls with barbed wire. Snipers at the towers surrounding the prison will also have additional duties to ensure that no one else gets any funny ideas and tries to break the team sports rule. Of course, this great sense of security will be great for travelling fans, and politicians who will be the only Obamen allowed to attend the matches there. The changing rooms are highly secure with locker doors recycled from scrapped cell doors from the prison, so players' valuables are untouchable.

The Pentagram Underworld, Jakartington WB, West Barack

With a seating capacity of just 100, the Pentagram Underworld may seem small but it is a technological marvel. Built underneath the military HQ of West Barack and East Obama, The Pentagram, the Underworld is highly secure as only those with special clearance will be allowed anywhere near the building. The entire stadium is air conditioned, and the artificial pitch is just sublime. Large lamps illuminate the place so that players and attendees can see what's going on, and there's also a selection of fast food stands from inside the Pentagram in case anyone gets peckish. Of course, travelling fans will need to be vetted and examined for a minimum of 48 days before being declared secure enough to enter. They will also be given a special serum to help them forget everything except the match after it takes place, so be sure to account for these in your plans if you want to attend a match!

Kit:

RP Permissions: inform me before anything particularly ridiculous otherwise do what you like

Style Mod: -5

[Libesia]

Nickname: The Cheetahs
Home stadium: Hasimou Biri Sports Complex, Hayaale (60,000)
Home kit: Deep green, with gold trim
Away kit: White, with gold trim
Goalie kit: Orange, with black shorts and socks
Style modifier: -2.5

Head coach: Gabino Ikeno (49)
Assistant coach: Stephen Mosi (54)
Assistant coach: Mvuseselo Gamalakhe (54)
Fitness and conditioning: Sahl Hamed (50)
Goalkeeping coach: Menzi Mzolisa (51)

Goalkeepers

1. Khanya Ntombizanele (23) FSV Bafaganga
12. Liam Nalder (37) EULI
16. Sibusiso Nkosiphendule (26) Mopilole Peacocks
Cheickna Nomoko (25) Al-Hilal Juhab
Armoni Anton Jagne (28) Bodibor Kenema

Defenders

14. Busar Hamidi (20) CSKA Khaliko
2. Norbert Mboumoua (23) KSL Toreiende
8. Mamoon Mahuroos Saba (22) Baboyer
6. Nino (26) Saint Damian
3. Agour Semaan (22) Vicessinese
5. Florian Kangulu (22) Dabala
21. Hakan Belounis (24) PSEIS Bindan
23. Karim Ghanem (28) Königlicher Adler Akofia
Nick Frenzel (24) Blombeuren Ennegries
Ablie Kah (33) Beauvin
Alpha Ayo (30) NRSB Angels
Trophimus Chilemba (27) Saint Luis United
Chinwendu Uchy (29) Grandsor Red

Midfielders

4. DeShane Robinson (18) Tarmsworth Animus
18. Jehoshua Sarkodie (21) Champinau
15. Abe Mpinganzima (22) RDS Tizrate
7. Sulaimaan Cismaan (C) (31) SV Landnitz
11. Marcel Ceesay (37) Army FC
20. Muhammad Kabba (23) Al Maynah
Oluwafuntan Musoke (18) Saint Damian
Ulwazi Nomvula (28) Ghanjang Vikings
Jombo Condé (30) Neveder
Tewodros Susnios Ezana (28) Fiumirmese
Solocone Rajabu (19) Roargues

Forwards

9. Leon Mzuzi (30) Kocakisla
10. Kwamba Moléngo (24) Wöhler Lions
13. Ramon (24) Maliwal City
17. Gaston Rouanet (29) Osterrefin
19. Hilaal Bangura (28) Al-Ittihad Dendereya
22. Zaahir Attar Tahir (25) Rougny
Sidibeh Sidibeh (30) Libesia National Police

Most likely...
Score from open play: Mzuzi, Moléngo, Cismaan, Ramon, Rouanet
Create an assist: Moléngo, Nino
Set-piece target: Saba
Take penalties: Mzuzi
Take free kicks: Mpinganzima
Take corners: Nino (left), Mpinganzima (right)
Commit fouls/dirty play: Hamadi
Argue with ref: Moléngo
Brilliant skill: Nino
Schoolboy error: Hamidi
Impact sub: Ramon

Gabino Ikeno is a former striker who moved into management with an assistant coach role at CC Vigenevento. He gained his first head coach role at Unità Sportiva, and has subsequently managed sides including Zadannt and Jefi. His first role with the national team was with the Under-17 squad, and upon independence, he was a near automatic selection as head coach as the highest ranking Libesian coach available. His selection was also preferred because he is of Ihlathi descent but has managed Watoto sides, thereby encouraging hopes of bringing a national unity to the new national side. Ikeno is an undemonstrative fellow who prefers to peer over the top of his spectacles at officials with a withering gaze than to engage too directly with words, so he is unlikely to be sent off.

His team is listed as 4-2-2 but will play in something more like 4-2-2-1-1: Robinson and Sarkodie dropping deep into holding midfield roles, and Moléngo slotting in behind as a playmaker to Mzuzi's pure striker role. Selection owes a little to the politics of racial harmony (there is even one white player in the squad, 37 year old second reserve goalkeeper Liam Nalder!) and there will be some suspicion that neither Hamadi nor Cismaan are quite worth their place, but this is still probably the best team available to a country of very limited resources, with Ikeno making an effort to reach out to emigrants and handing a call-up to DeShane Robinson, who was born, raised, and has spent his entire career abroad. The standout players are perhaps pacy left back Nino, metronomic holding midfielder Sarkodie, and super-sub, the ebullient striker Ramon; Moléngo is the fan favourite, a township boy who has thus far resisted offers to play overseas to star for the Lions, and carries a lot of broad-chested swashbuckling ego.

Libesia is a poor, newly independent postcolonial nation. Many facilities will be below those that visitors from wealthier nations are used to. Visitors are recommended to only attend games as part of organised tour packages by recognised operators, and not to travel beyond the capital, Hayaale. Sales of alcohol are restricted and women are requested to dress modestly. Homosexuals should not engage in public displays of behaviour likely to offend. Libesians are nonetheless excited for their entry into international football and will be keen to welcome foreign visitors, show off their vibrant cultures including dance, music, and cooking. A love of football will be evident everywhere.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
I would prefer you choose these scorers: Mzuzi, Moléngo, Cismaan, Ramon, Rouanet... but free to choose anyone you like
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes
Generate stadium happenings: ???

If in doubt, please send a TG, I am happy to collaborate on any roleplays.

[Tanirinthia]

Tanirinthia World Cup XCVII Roster

Style Mod: +2

The Mighty Oaks

Goalkeepers	Defenders	Midfielders	Strikers
Elmer Marshall* Vanessa Burke Jacqueline Cress	Percival Manning* Alma Menzie* Raven Medina* Davy Barrett Regina Newman Nancy Fleming	Ferris Dixon* Viola Wheeler* Sophia O'Brien* Bud Barnett* Edmond Barker Roderick Woolery Jack Bell Derick Burgess	Violet Bacchus* Bridget Payne* Lark Holt* Erin Rodgers Pat Hancock Hayden Bishop Lonnie Wolfe

* - Denotes likely starter

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

To visit Tanirinthia, you'll need to comply with the following regulations:

• Stay within the boundaries defined in your visitor visa during the duration of your trip
• Accommodation must be booked in advance and through one of the approved vendors – see Appendix Visitor: Permitted Accommodation
• Non-humanoids must wear provided holographic device at all times

1. Tanirinthia's knowledge of the multiverse

The general public of Tanirinthia and all other nations on Terra are completely ignorant of the existence of the multiverse, therefore it is of the utmost importance that this is upheld by any visitors. Any activity deemed to be intentionally trying to expose its existence to the general public will result in immediate rescinding of your visitors permit, removal from Tanirinthia and an official complaint being made to your host embassy.

To this end the following in a non-exhaustive list of things that are not seen in Tanirinthia

• Animals are not sentient and are unable to speak
• Furniture is not sentient and is unable to speak
• Magic
• Cube shaped fruit
• Non euclidian geometries and travel
• Reversing the arrow of time
• Speaking to a stranger on public transport

2. Arrival to Tanirinthia

All travel to and from Tanirinthia must be through the main gate located in St Cirith, in the unlikely event of an incident that leaves the main gate inoperational then an alternate gate will be provided for you along with a temporary change to your visa to allow travel to that location. Any attempt to enter Tanirinthia via any other means will be treated as an incursion and you will be indefinitely detained, so please think twice before thinking you can skip the queue.

3. Your cover story

All visitors will be provided with a cover story as part of their visitor package, a reminder that visitors coming as part of a team of representatives for a sport event will be provided with a comprehensive package that will be tested on arrival.

4. Emergencies

In an emergency please dial 101, this number will connect you to a representative with clearance who will be able to deal with any issues you may have.

[Sylestone]

STYLE MODIFIER: -5

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SYLESTONE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

World Cup 97 Qualifiers

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
GK: Ryan Macleay		29		M		71		0		Pesfield Trees 
GK: Luca Yali			28		M		5		0		Betham FC 
GK: Brick Wall			??		M		232		1		Kirkham Sentients 

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
LB: Jade Wettenhall		28		F		62		2		Pesfield Trees 
LB: Harrison Curmi		26		M		10		0		St John's Arsenal 
CB: Hugo Mornington (c)		34		M		117		4		FC Inter Nantwich 
CB: Jake Blackall		25		M		53		1		Couno Rangers 
CB: Ryder Yelverton		25		M		9		0		Avondale Beach 
CB: Alana Faucett		28		F		63		1		CSKA Quebec 
CB: Gabriel Oldaker		26		M		3		0		Viathyn Park AFC 
RB: Holly Statton		25		F		40		1		Perce Town 
RB: Matilda Molineux		27		F		36		1		Urrheddiao 

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
LM: Jack Ryland			28		M		86		9		Serrapince 
LM: Victoria Korner		26		F		18		2		Betham FC 
CM: Jack Lawson			28		M		97		4		Crossroads 
CM: Morgan Gallagher		28		M		31		4		Couno Rangers 
CM: Thomas Hellyer		25		M		36		7		Urrheddiao 
CM: Gemma Rodway		33		F		100		10		Lakewood City 
CM: Noah Smythe			25		M		9		2		Betham FC 
RM: Jack Moseley		25		M		10		2		Dodle 
RM: Abigail Jones		34		F		94		7		Avondale City 

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
CAM: Brett Sarcav-Jones		23		M		77		14		St John's Arsenal 
CAM: Kye White			25		M		25		2		Chalesm FC 

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
CF: Charlotte Eastwood		27		F		72		32		Lakewood United 
CF: Finn Freeling		25		M		7		2		Crossroads 
CF: Riley Strathfield		31		M		67		18		Cleorough 

Located in the far east of Esportiva, Sylestone is an equatorial nation home to roughly 30 million residents and while the vast, vast majority are humans, Sentients and even a small cluster of elves live on specific areas of the island, which has a size of roughly 700,000 kilometres squared. For the very first time in the nation’s history, though, Mytanar football manager Mojmir Anac’s squad to the 34th Campionato Esportiva and following World Cup Qualifiers - marking the return of international football for Sylestone in over half a decade - was composed of both Sentients as well as humans. In ages past, managers would prefer to not mix the two races out of fear for how that would go and with the Sentient sides almost always receiving the opportunity to play in tournaments while the humans sat in front of their televisions and watches, the vast majority of the Sylestonean population began to become distressed about this obvious favouritism. In fact, aside from the one Campionato Esportiva in the Licentian Isles that saw the human side capitulate to one point from three matches, they never actually received an official go.

But upon the heralded return of Sylestone to football and football to Sylestone, the appointment of Mojmir Anac changed all of that. Although a match between a mixed XI against Quebec and Shingoryeo had occurred the year before as part of a friendly series containing some of the multiverse’s biggest names, last year’s 34th Campionato Esportiva marked the very first time the two races shared the same half of a football field in an official game, or larger tournament. Although a mini-cup between the Sentients, Evermark, Tikariot and Quebec and Shingoryeo in Chamberley that saw the hosts’ only points come in a 2-2 draw with Evermark, results ever since have been the exact opposite of disappointing, and culminated in Anac being nominated as one of five nominees for International Manager of the Year in one Testiculos and even more importantly, saw Sylestone qualify for their first World Cup.

In fact, aside from Sylestone’s first foray into the World Cup three years ago in Græntfjall (RIP) and Kelssek, there hasn’t been a single tournament where Mojmir Anac has not impressed. His first tournament with the Sentients was the 34th Campionato Esportiva four years ago, where the team’s only two losses came against eventual champions Tumbra - once in the group stage and a second time in the knockouts after Sylestone had pulled off a massive upset by knocking off Brenecia following an 8-2 triumph over Macbon. The following World Cup Qualifiers are technically Sylestone’s best ever, recording 44 points in 22 games with a single digit in the goals conceded column… until Huayramarca took over Chamberley by storm in what ended up as an 8-4 shellacking over two playoff legs. However, two years later and backed by a fourth place finish in a home Campionato Esportiva alongside another strong World Cup Qualifying campaign, Anac’s side were not about to make the same mistake against Nyowani Kitara. Instead of mimicking their opponents style of football, they held their own as Riley Strathfield’s second half goal proved the difference in Græntfjall, sending the Sentients through to their first World Cup just three years after their return to the international scene.

After four wildly successful campaigns across the regional and multiversal levels, it was about time Mojmir Anac suffered his first failure. And even in this case, it’s still a tournament that ultimately garnered more praise than criticism, particularly internationally. Although they were out after their opening two fixtures, a pair of 1-0 hard fought 1-0 losses to Ko-oren and Eura were hardly anything to laugh about - although the better team won both encounters, either result could have swung the other way and no one would have batted an eye. It was the matchday three loss to the hosts that really hurt, the Sentients conceding six and even with a team composed primarily of second string players, that kind of result still hurts on the big stage.

But two years later, Anac would correct his wrongs. In front of a packed house in Chamberley for the country’s first ever home World Cup, the Sentients would once again face Ko-oren on matchday one and impressively, turn the result from two years before on its head as they walked away with their first ever three points on the biggest stage of all. Although a 3-0 loss to Mertagne in Pesfield complicated things, a hard fought 1-0 triumph over Baggieland would seal a round of 16 berth for the Sentients and send the entire nation into a frenzy.

It would only get wilder, too, when Abigail Jones cemented herself as a fan favourite with a delicate near post finish in the 28th minute to score the only legal goal of the game as Sylestone’s widely reputed back line got the job done the only way they knew how to. The final eight, with just Tumbra in the way of the semifinals and a genuine shot at the title.

Yeah, they couldn’t do it. The main culprits of Sylestone’s lack of success on the regional stage struck again, defeating the hosts 1-0 in a contest between Esportiva’s two best football teams, and two of the best defensive outfits in the modern world.

Then, the search for Mojmir Anac’s inaugural trophy with the Sentients has continued as the side has fallen in both the Campionato Esportiva final to Fhulghamous Peninsula and then in the International Confederations Cup final to Squornshelan Remnant States - a side Sylestone actually beat earlier in the tournament before falling when it mattered most. And so the wait for a trophy would continue, all the way to World Cup 96 as the chance to lift the holy grail of football rose again.

Needing to participate in a qualifying stage for the first time in four years, there were no signs of struggle as the Sentients smashed and bashed their way through the group, winning their first six games of twelve to put them clear and despite away draws to Zenic, Raspotochje and the Commonwealth of Baker Park in the second half, a thirty point haul from just twelve games saw Anac’s side comfortably qualify for the World Cup itself for the third consecutive time, this one being an all-Anaian affair held in Mertagne and Huayramarca. Drawn into a tricky group with nations with plenty of history in Kelssek and Audioslavia alongside plucky regionmates Josifovo, who were making their debut on the big stage after also blitzing their qualifying group, maintaining that unbeaten run would be incredibly tricky - in fact, there was a very real chance the Sentients would flunk out of the groups.

A 0-0 draw to Audioslavia kicked off proceedings, before the Sentients took an advantage thanks to Charlotte Eastwood’s goal over Josifovo to move into second place, with a point all that was needed against a Kelssek side who had recorded two wins from two thus far. Despite Pogbacar putting the favourites ahead in the first half, it was Jack Lawson’s strike in the 85th minute that levelled things up, ensuring Sylestone would progress to the final sixteen, where they would face the world champions in a crunch match they were firm underdogs. Yet, with the experience of two wins over Delte in the International Confederations Cup six months prior, again the Esportivans would triumph as 21-year-old Brett Sarcav-Jones made it 2-1 in the 88th minute to send shockwaves through the footballing world. And then, in the quarterfinals, it happened again - the Sentients came into their encounter with hosts Huayramarca with most expecting them to be on the next flight to Avondale or Chamberley but no, despite several goals being ruled out for offside and Charlotte Eastwood’s missed penalty in the 115th minute of her 50th career match in blue and orange, Sylestone would once again progress, albeit this time on penalties.

And so a group stage rematch against Kelssek awaited the Sentients in the semifinal - a stage no one had them making at the start of the tournament. And yet, here they were, ready to turn things on their head against the likes of Kelssek and Farfadillis - the favourites from here to reach the final. In the end, the footballing world was turned on its head at the shock champion, but it would not be the Sentients who despite a valiant performance, could not score the goal needed to quench Kelssek’s 1-0 lead in the dying stages of the game. They kept going, though, and did end up with the third place finish courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Farfadillis in the third place playoff, Gemma Rodway and Jade Wettenhall scoring to lift the country to honours no one saw them achieving four weeks ago, let alone seven years before. Yet, the wait for the trophy still goes on… and on….

Nickname: The Sentients
Formation: 4-4-1-1 → 4-2-3-1 or 5-4-1


MANAGER

Mojmir Anac (M, 44)
He’s a cult hero in Sylestone, and he fully deserves every skerrick of praise he has received. Not even a year into coaching, to have already been nominated as a candidate for the International Manager of the Year is truly spectacular, and in reality, he’s only just getting started. A former centre back with Olympia Thessia, Anac has already built a reputation for coaching defensive-minded football, with a strong preference for letting opponents dominate and then attacking them on the counter, giving up possession but certainly not giving up goals. Originally, Anac was employed by the Sylestonean Football Association (SFA) to attempt to unify the two races but with the nation’s human footballers beginning to outshine their counterparts from the Sentient city of Kirkham, that’s becoming less and less of a problem each and every day. Anac will push his players to their limits and demand lots of them but at the end of the day, he used to be a player as well, and knows just how hard that can be day in, day out.

GOALKEEPERS

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
GK: Ryan Macleay		29		M		60		0		Pesfield Trees 
GK: Luca Yali			28		M		1		0		Betham FC 
GK: Brick Wall			??		M		231		1		Kirkham Sentients 
GK: Emma Zimpel			25		F		0		0		Melville Celtic 

Arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the modern era worldwide, Ryan Macleay has asserted himself over the past couple of years as far and away the best goalkeeper Sylestone has to offer, having celebrated his 50th international cap with a triumph over Delte in the round of 16 of World Cup 96. At 28 years of age, some even say there’s room for him to improve even more but aside from the international stage, we unfortunately have been unable to see much more of his skills against the best in the world, having played his entire career with his boyhood club, the Pesfield Trees. Despite the interest of reportedly many top clubs, Macleay has made it clear where his loyalties lie - however if the Trees continue to stagnate, he may have no choice but to make the move in the near future. A brilliant shotstopper and good with the ball at his feet, there’s not really much more you could want out of your first choice goalkeeper. Also in the squad is the Brick Wall, whose 231 international caps provide a wealth of experience, even though the vast majority of those came during or before World Cup 89 with an all-Sentient team, while Luca Yali’s recent performances with Betham FC and Emma Zimpel with Melville Celtic have also been good enough to warrant callups, Yali in particular likely to play games as Anac’s expected first choice backup/


DEFENDERS

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
LB: Jade Wettenhall		28		F		48		2		Pesfield Trees 
LB: Harrison Curmi		26		M		4		0		St John's Arsenal 
LB: Alex Llewellyn		23		M		2		0		Clayquot City 
CB: Hugo Mornington (c)		34		M		102		3		FC Inter Nantwich 
CB: Jake Blackall		25		M		41		1		Couno Rangers 
CB: Ryder Yelverton		25		M		3		0		Avondale Beach 
CB: Alana Faucett		28		F		61		1		CSKA Quebec 
CB: Alexander Nutt		30		M		32		1		Tihon 
CB: Gabriel Oldaker		26		M		0		0		Viathyn Park AFC 
RB: Holly Statton		25		F		30		1		Perce Town 
RB: Matilda Molineux		27		F		27		1		Urrheddiao 
RB: Seth Baldwinson		26		M		4		0		Cleorough 

There’s no doubt about it - Eden Holt’s omission from Sylestone’s World Cup 97 qualifying squad has raised more than a few eyebrows, the Ararat wingback’s age catching up to her as Anac opts for some exciting emerging talents in the wings behind Jade Wettenhall. While they’ve played just the six internationals between them, Harrison Curmi and Alex Llewellyn have both impressed whenever they’ve donned the blue and orange and with Llewellyn in particular filling a similar profile to Holt, this might just be the time to give him some minutes. Despite getting rid of Holt, though, Anac has stuck with Hugo Mornington - the only ever human Sylestonean to record over 100 caps for his country - handing the Inter Nantwich man the captain’s armband for yet another year. At the back, Mornington will likely pair up with Jake Blackall as the two have done so regularly over the past few years, although the meteoric rise of Avondale Beach’s Ryder Yelverton may well prove a test to his mettle having been such a cornerstone of the Sylestonean team with his size and physicality. At centre back, there’s plenty of depth - Alana Faucett and Alexander Nutt at fourth and fifth choice have close to a hundred caps between them, while Gabriel Oldaker’s meteoric rise in Tikariot has seen Anac select him for what he hopes might be his chance to debut. On the right, three players of fairly similar profile and versatility will pair up, with Matilda Molineux probably the most aggressive of the three as a result of her freedom at Capitol Athletic in the past, although it would be ridiculous to say that Holly Statton doesn’t have a similar skillset. While those two are expected to tussle it out for the starting spot, Seth Baldwinson’s club form could well and truly see him receive enough game time to create a three-way battle, particularly as he’s probably slightly stronger in the defensive compartment. This may be critical as unless overloading the attack, Anac generally prefers his fullbacks to hang back and protect the counter, but is spoilt for choice considering the pace of each and every one of his six options making that slightly more negligent. Break past this lot and you’ve done a stellar job and even then, Ryan Macleay will stand in your way. And don’t try the set pieces; Blackall and Mornington will have them covered.


MIDFIELDERS

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
LM: Jack Ryland			28		M		72		7		Serrapince 
LM: Cameron Milligan		28		M		29		2		Capitol Athletic 
LM: Victoria Korner		26		F		12		1		Betham FC 
CM: Jack Lawson			28		M		82		3		Crossroads 
CM: Morgan Gallagher		28		M		21		4		Couno Rangers 
CM: Thomas Hellyer		25		M		30		6		Urrheddiao 
CM: Gemma Rodway		33		F		95		10		Lakewood City 
CM: Noah Smythe			25		M		4		2		Betham FC 
CM: Charlotte Woodfull		27		F		12		1		Tihon 
RM: Alexandra Arnold		27		F		36		3		Whitepool 
RM: Abigail Jones		34		F		87		7		Avondale City 
RM: Jack Moseley		25		M		0		0		Dodle 

The wings might be slightly bare, but what the Sentients lack on the attacking flanks is made up for with the sheer depth of their central midfield. Any one of the six Anac has selected as part of his qualifying squad has the ability to start a World Cup knockout, as do about the next five or six in line. However, it looks increasingly likely that the partnership of the more adventurous Morgan Gallagher alongside Jack Lawson will be the Mytanar’s go-to in crunch games over the next year, the two 28-year-olds pairing up well with their respective attributes that see Gallagher take the game on a bit more than Lawson’s more holding style of role. Amongst the reserves, there’s plenty of depth in both roles, with Thomas Hellyer expected to be used as a super sub thanks to his record of scoring at the death, while the likes of Gemma Rodway and Charlotte Woodfull can be used as Lawson’s replacement without too much going wrong other than the Crossroads man’s sheer consistency. Then there’s Noah Smythe, who would be a shoo-in if it weren’t for Gallagher and Hellyer’s existences and will now probably finding himself rotting away on the bench in every game except for those against the lowest of the low, where he will be such a class above it won’t be funny. The wings, though, do not look the best. While Jack Ryland has been a consistent performer on the left for the Hawthorns, he hasn’t been able to go that extra mile to lock that spot in; in fact, he’s probably a bit lucky that no youngster’s come along to steal it from him and instead Cameron Milligan and Victoria Korner are his main rivals. On the right, the situation is worse. Despite breaking out at Whitepool a couple of years ago, Alexandra Arnold has struggled over the course of the past year and a bit and while the talent is obvious, her spot is definitely in question. The experience of Abigail Jones is still there on the bench but she’s past her best, while Jack Moseley is a complete wild card. Sure, he might be a bit too attacking for Anac’s liking, but there’s no doubt the quality is there. If he can prove himself, then there’s no reason why he can’t become Sylestone’s first choice by the end of the qualifiers.


ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
CAM: Brett Sarcav-Jones		23		M		65		13		St John's Arsenal 
CAM: Kye White			25		M		17		2		Chalesm FC 
CAM: Finn Freeling		25		M		2		1		Crossroads 

Filling that pivotal hole between the midfield and the lone striker, the attacking midfielder is such a pivotal role in the 4-4-1-1 formation Anac employs, linking up plays, whether they be on the counter or regularly playing out from the back. For one, once-wonderkid Brett Sarcav-Jones is scarily good at playing his role, with 65 caps already to his name over the past five years - adding in the fact that an entire qualification campaign is taken out of that due to hosting World Cup 95, and that’s a crazy number. Now 23, Sarcav-Jones is already beginning to live up to his lofty potential and only seems to get better with each passing game, each passing year. Despite his fairly small structure, Sarcav-Jones is an absolute workhorse and will help out wherever needed, with excellent physical attributes alongside them in regards to balance and stamina. On the back of a disappointing Campionato Esportiva, though, Sarcav-Jones will certainly have one eye over his shoulder at the performances of Kye White and Finn Freeling; while he’s still certainly Anac’s first choice, that can change very quickly on the international stage. With Noah Smythe, Gemma Rodway and Thomas Hellyer all central midfielders capable in the CAM role, too, there will be plenty of fight for the position going on around him in the games he does not play. While White is more of an out-and-out natural in the position, Freeling is just as capable up top, where he scored against South Newlandia on debut in a friendly last year. Can he make the most of his chance?


FORWARDS

NAME				AGE		SEX		CAPS		GOALS		CLUB
CF: Charlotte Eastwood		27		F		59		26		Lakewood United 
CF: Riley Strathfield		31		M		60		17		Cleorough 
CF: Jayden Hackett		24		M		2		0		FC Conton 

Charlotte Eastwood’s numbers simply do not stop giving. 26 goals in 59 games for one of the most defensive-minded international football outfits in the modern world and considering she didn’t score until her 13th, the conversion rate is impeccable. Of course, her clinical finishing is part of the reason why Anac relies on her so much, sticking her up front as a target forward who can split a defence in two with just one touch. This is unfortunate for second-choice striker Riley Strathfield, who has been forced to make way for the star in recent years and now, the two have almost the same number of caps. And don’t get it wrong - Strathfield was clinical up top, but Eastwood’s just on that next level now, and does not look like diminishing one bit. Could she wreak havoc throughout the qualifying cycle?

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KEY STATISTICS

All-time Record: 154-79-139 (372 games)
First Game: Sylestone 0-0 Pangurstan (BoF 72)
Largest Win: Sylestone 8-2 Macbon (CE 34)
First Win: Sylestone 3-1 Floyssauu (BoF 72)
Largest Loss: Græntfjall 6-0 Sylestone (World Cup 94)
Latest Game: Sylestone 0-1 Tumbra (CE 38)
Most Caps: Fridge (258)
Most Goals: Mixer (69) (nice)

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RP PERMISSIONS

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my lineup: As long as I haven’t provided it in a previous RP
Godmod scoring events: As long as it isn’t too ridiculous
RP injuries to my players: Yes (only minor ones, and I decide the length)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out penalties to my players: Yes (max 4 yellow cards per game)
Eject my players: Yes (max 1 red card per game)
Godmod other events: As long as it isn’t too ridiculous, just ask permission if it’s anything that may not sit right with me (the usual courtesy). I’ll probably say yes

[Saint Eleanor]

Style Modifier: -2.269

Notes

1. Shirts: visualised to your right.
   
2. Nickname: The White Stars is the historically-accepted nickname for Saint Eleanor, owing to the central symbol on their flag. Since their CoH84 win, the use of Falcons or Peregrine Falcons (previously lost in translation by Huayramarca's erstwhile Trome as "Peregrin Hawks") - a homage to the national animal, once avoided for fear of confusion with the Pink Falcons of Nova Aegis - has soared in popularity. Ahem.
   
3. Race, ethnicity and species: taFrexala [ethnically Gladom Newion] and Faleraneta [ethnically Sochean], are black. Hollenberg is white [but half-Tinhamptonian through her mum, half-Atoccian through her dad; never mind that they are almost identical shades of white anyway]. Vickers is white [but half-Tinhamptonian through her dad, half-Prahecqois through her mum]. Matsuda and Fujiwara are Squidroidian [i.e. Japanese]. All others are white [and ethnically Tinhamptonian].
   Matsuda lives in a human body, but he is also one of Squidroidia's six feted Wunderbars, a victim/beneficiary of human experimentation intended - often, if not always, with success - to make the experimentees among the best footballers in the multiverse. Gentle Breeze, manager, is a pegasus (and the image of her linked towards the end of this roster was generously donated by EQS). Reniira Clevinger, co-assistant manager, is half-human, half-satyr. All others are fully human.
   
4. No drama: Eleanorians play football the way they're entirely convinced it's meant to be played. No gloves (goalies excepted), no long-sleeved thermal underthings, no obnoxiously-coloured boots, absolutely no cutting off the bottoms of their socks and sticky-taping a new one on, and no unjustified whinging, moaning or faking: just getting on with the job, having "fun," and trying to win somehow. Some call it non-league standard. Others call it dour, evangelical Christianity (never mind only 70% of the population believes it). We call it one of the best forms of football in the world. You'll note the lack of even a guesstimated number on that this time.
   
5. Additional information: The names of all players and staff in the Biography section are hyperlinks to their interviews with Jamie Rodgers, where available; they should not be treated as part of this roster.
   cica.da accounts of note are also NOT in this roster, as they were in WCQ95; I've moved the list to my domestic newswire. Welcome back, Dantopia!
   
6. Players' languages: All Eleanorians speak Terranean, it is the language of intrasquad communication, and many - including in this squad - will have a Westcountry accent. The vast majority do not know any other languages. Despite this...
   --> Coombe is a de-facto fluent speaker of Azertienne (mostly picked up from her time at Kelssek).
   --> VIckers also has a strong-ish understanding of Azertienne (her mum is Prahecqois and moved to Saint Eleanor between its independence and her birth).
   --> Launceston has a fairly good understanding of Akhdari (out of bona-fide interest... and pressure on her mum's part for her 15-year-old self to learn a second language).
   --> Hollenberg has a decent grasp of Vojovitican (from years playing in front of a highly xenophobic fanbase in the Vojovitica region of Mytanija every other week) and Azertienne (foreign language education actually exists in Atoccian schools).
   --> taFrexala is fluent in Newion (for obvious reasons)... while poor Faleraneta is a second-generation Sochean and can't speak a word of his mother tongue.
   
7. How to read my roster's short list: Every position in the short list has a colour code: goalkeepers are orange; defenders red; midfielders green; strikers blue; managers purple; assistant managers pink. Major palmares (WC, CoH, BoF ----- CAFA, AOCAF, CR, CE, IAC ----- CL/CC, ChC/GC, AT, CWC, LBCT/SBCC, RSC/YC) are in golden yellow, and - for staff - distinguished by whether won as a [P]layer, [M]anager or [A]ssistant manager.
   In a new, desperate, gloriously post-Martin effort to reduce space, takers of setpieces (LCK, RCK, FK, PK) are now in very, very dark green after palmares. Simply because a player is down as the free-kick taker does not mean they take all free-kicks, however: those from wide positions, eighty yards from goal and so on will be taken by those in the best position.
   Dual nationalities go at the end, after any other shortlist tags. Currently these are Vickers ("dual PRH;" Prahecq's national team has never appeared at a major competition); Matsuda ("dual SQR;" appeared at WC91 and won IAC17); and Fujiwara ("dual SQR;" never won a cap as far as SEFA knows).
   
8. Timestamp: This roster was ICly issued on 1st January 2011. Club information is accurate as of 1st December 2009 - just before TW46, which hasn't OOCly been held - and should be taken as an accurate information of the situation on that date.

Roleplay Permissions: Yes, but...

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

THE SAINT ELEANOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

ROSTER FOR THE 97^TH WORLD CUP
To be held in Eastfield Lodge and Pasarga

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

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

UP THE WHITE STARS!

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Short list of players

Typical starting lineup (4-2-3-1):

1. .GK. .CoH84. Arielle RICHARDSON (she/her; Pamuk Trunca [Mytanija]; born 10th March 1981)
   
2. .LB. .VCPT. .CoH84. .LCK. Cathy WINCHESTER (she/her; Independence 1975; born 29th August 1978)
   
3. .RB. .CoH84. Exandra DAVIES (she/her; Jolbonopolis United [Quebec and Shingoryeo]; born 18th June 1974)
   
4. .CB. .dual PRH. Lydia VICKERS (she/her; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 6th September 1987)
   
5. .CB. .CoH84. Esther LAUNCESTON (she/her; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 30th June 1981)
   
6. .CDM. .CPT. .CoH84. .FK, PK. Bridget COOMBE (she/her; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 2nd November 1975)
   
7. .LM. Graham LAWSON (he/him; Athletic Saint Eleanor; born 14th February 1980)
   
8. .CDM. .IAC17. .dual SQR. Kichirō MATSUDA (he/him; Independence 1975; created 1984 [precise date unknown])
   
9. .ST. Rick GOLDSMITH (he/him; Hiyashi Celestia; born 11th August 1980)
   
10. .CAM. .CoH84. Steve PILCHARD (he/him; Occidental Olympic; born 8th September 1977)
    
11. .RM. .RCK. Angelica NORTHEND (she/her; Capital Cove Defense Forces [Capital Cove]; born 23rd July 1981)
    
    
    Substitutes (depth chart):
    
12. .RM. .CoH84. Tim BRANDON (he/him; Grand Beach; born 9th February 1976)
    
13. .GK. .CoH84. Georgia WOOD (she/her; Golden Unicorn; born 15th April 1972)
    
14. .LM. Lily EMMERSON (she/her; Occidental Olympic; born 20th September 1986)
    
15. .CDM. .CoH84. Lydia NICHOLLS (she/her; Heart of Saguenay [Quebec and Shingoryeo]; born 11th October 1980)
    
16. .CB. Katy WILSON (she/her; Independence 1975; born 23rd July 1984)
    
17. .ST. David KEY (he/him; Occidental Olympic; born 28th June 1982)
    
18. .CB. .dual SQR. Daiki FUJIWARA (he/him; Newbanks United; born 19th April 1980)
    
19. .CDM. .CoH84. Sylvia HOLLENBERG (she/her; Atletik Thessia [Mytanija]; born 29th May 1981)
    
20. .RB. Rachel CURRAN (she/her; Occidental Olympic; born 27th May 1982)
    
21. .LB. Tina FALCONER (she/her; Good Hope Club; born 25th March 1982)
    
22. .ST. Tim HART (he/him; Viathyn Park AFC [Tikariot]; born 17th March 1979)
    
23. .GK. Robby ELLIS (he/him; Independence 1975; born 16th October 1984)
    
24. .CB. .CoH84. LCpl. Denise LIVINGSTON (she/her; Army and Navy; born 7th August 1981)
    
25. .CAM. Kavezalea FELARANETA (he/him; Independence 1975; born 19th September 1984)
    
26. .ST. Olympia WOODWARD (she/her; Sword and Shield; born 1st February 1989)
    
    
    Members of staff:
    .MG. .WC83[P]; AOCAF58[P], AOCAF59[P]; CWC49[P], ChC2[P]. GENTLE BREEZE (she/her; Equestrian national; age 46)
    .AMG. .WC87[P]. Reniira CLEVINGER (she/her; Nepharan national; age 42)
    .AMG. .CoH84[A]. Ltn. Stephen MITCHAM (he/him; age 44)

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

1: Arielle Richardson --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 29 (born 10/03/1981) --- club: Pamuk Trunca [MYT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: brown ponytail; not-quite-as-brown eyes --- parental occupations: barista at an independent café in Collegiate district (father); florist (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: permanently booked to live in a library in Tsrvena
You almost certainly read the above mini-file and suspected that Richardson was a bit of a romantic. It would be accurate to call her a bookworm, but she has vouched for falling asleep at the opera, not wanting to follow her (University College) teammates to nightclubs, and - more than almost anything else - wanting to study. Whatever you do, do not hold your conversations with her during the match: she is far more likely to shake you into paying attention, actually pay attention to the proceedings herself, try to grab hold of the ball if the opposition ever thrusts it in her general direction, and move the ball where it makes most sense (rather than just kicking it out... somewhere). Luckily for Richardson, her somewhat self-induced collapse of Sword and Shield has been mostly reversed by Olympia Woodward and company; just don't ask about Crvena Zvezda, how old most of their players are or why she jumped ship to their rivals after exactly one season.

2: Cathy Winchester --- position: leftback --- age: 32 (born 29/08/1978) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 5ft3in (160cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair, but not really that short; blue eyes --- parental occupations: real estate agent (father); housewife (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: working a variety of temp jobs and internships while waiting to inherit the family business
Winchester is, by this point, a cult hero among supporters of club and country alike: a nailed-on starter for the Liberators in both good times and bad, she has also proven her worth for the national team (although some might argue that her winner against Juvencus many moons ago tips the scale well in her favour). Despite only having taken up football as a hobby aged nine, she has proven herself to be strong in making passes, cutting them out, and, of course, stopping them from ever happening. These might look like the fundamentals, but to misquote Derek Pittam, she is "a midfielder in completely the wrong place" - which is a compliment, not an insult. Ignore the fact he tried to change her mind about positions to no avail.

3: Exandra Davies --- position: rightback --- age: 36 (born 18/06/1974) --- club: Jolbonopolis United [née Winnipeg United; QUE] --- height: 5ft8in (173cm)
coffee preference: milk and two sugars --- appearance: long, super-curly, obviously-dyed-peroxide-blonde hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: fuel station attendant (father); call centre operator (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: the guitarist-slash-frontwoman of a punk rock band that's completely unknown beyond Jolbonopolis and the Dockside
Some footballers are sensible enough to be all-rounders. Davies is crazy enough to be an all-rounder. Despite keeping to rightback, she is unquestionably competent at just about everything that could be expected, and unexpected, of her: man-marking, woman-marking, person-marking, tackling, dribbling, passing, shooting... okay, so her idea of some of those concepts might be different to yours. She has her superstitions - most infamously among them the pre-match half-satsuma - but claims "it doesn't matter if I forget about them for whatever reason." Although she does appear to have forgotten about long-time girlfriend and one-time Good Hope Club teammate Charlotte Bryant while in Quebec and is now onto Rachaelle Hernandez, one of the nation's best MMA fighters. Just don't get into too many arguments, okay?

4: Lydia Vickers --- position: centreback --- age: 23 (born 06/09/1987) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm) ~ Prahecqois dual national by birth
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair; green eyes --- parental occupations: decently high-ranking Eleanorian government official (father); cleaner (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: an Eleanorian diplomat of some sort somewhere in the azertophonie world
The Eleanorian centreback crisis is officially no longer. Vickers, the newest face in the starting eleven by far, is tough, somewhat irritating to get up against and almost a pure defender (if not exactly, given that she's been known to get forwards when appropriate) - like the recently-displaced Sam Newbridge, strictly speaking, except better behaved and less vocal. Although privately-educated, firmly religious and softly-spoken off the pitch, there is almost no mistaking either the excellent relationship she has with Launceston or the strong nature of her defending, whether physically or attributionally.

5: Esther Launceston --- position: centreback --- age: 29 (born 30/06/1981) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 6ft2in (188cm)
coffee preference: only drinks water --- appearance: stereotypically blonde ponytail; brown eyes --- parental occupations: regular human resources employee (father); the meteorologist on Channel 4's news bulletin (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a rising small-screen actress with a couple of horribly autotuned hit singles to her name (although she released one in 2004!)
Once upon a rather more uneasy time, Launceston was wrenched into the national team based on what summed up to one or two seasons' knowledge. The scouting must have been pretty good, given that Launceston is now one of the objectively best Eleanorians in any position: one of Athletic's cult heroes, a not-insignificant part in the country's Cup of Harmony triumph and recent World Cup qualifications. While definitely imposing both aerially and on the ground, and (unlike certain other defenders) willing to tackle to win the ball if needs must, it almost feels like she just seems to know where the supporting players are when she does have possession - that and who it's best to give it to. Hardly spectacular stuff - although you would expect someone of her background to be - but it's proven.

6: Bridget Coombe [captain] --- position: defensive midfielder; actually wouldn't be that bad as a centreback --- age: 35 (born 02/11/1975) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm)
coffee preference: green tea with a drop of honey --- appearance: brown ponytail; brown eyes; unshakable glow of positivity --- parental occupations: retired Army sergeant (father); secondary school philosophy teacher (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a science teacher at the Parkside Community School
When people love you, they love you. Coombe is certainly loved in most circles: venerated by Olympic, skippered by Latrobe, well-regarded by Athletic, idolised by the rest of her country and still one of the best midfielders anywhere in the world. Little can be said about her as a player that has not already been said, defined as she still is by her physical strength, defensive solidity, creative proficiency, pure undistilled resilience - and very occasional goals (although they are generally very big ones when they come). Where I can offer novel, substantiative comment is about her leadership abilities: it takes a very, very special person to take a nation of 550,000 that failed to qualify for the previous two World Cups into the last sixteen of the World Cup. But you'd better believe a top-32 finish won't be enough this time...

7: Graham Lawson --- position: left midfielder --- age: 30 (born 14/02/1980) --- club: Athletic Saint Eleanor [EXT] --- height: 5ft8in (173cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: buzzed blonde hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: Eleanorian Power electrician (father); housewife (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: working the afternoon shift at the local bottle shop
Some people know Graham Lawson best for clocking a teenaged Brianna Austen in the face with a wayward penalty. Football aficionados know him best for regularly delivering for Athletic when it was at its pomp (he still does) - and for his preference to cut inside and make his own luck if he can, as the great Jessica Martin would have, rather than simply crossing. His tactical and positional awareness is also a bonus, he isn't a bad shot - he can't be for his own sake - he's a proudly working-class voice in the Chamber of Commerce's club and he's outspoken on football too when the situation demands it. Lawson might not be the new order of things for long - Roanoke and Newcastle will most likely retire in the coming years - but it's incumbent on him as much as it is on us to enjoy it while he can.

8: Kichirō Matsuda [Wunderbar Quatro] --- position: central midfielder, leaning CDM --- age: 26 (created 1984) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 6ft2in (188cm) ~ Squidroidian dual national by birth
coffee preference: black, but with just a little cream --- appearance: almost-perfect black hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: none; created in a lab
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: an engineer for some vehicle manufacturer you've never heard of. But we all know he was doomed to be a footballer
Does this man need any introduction? As it turns out, yes: one of the six Wunderbars who took Squidroidia to such places as the World Cup knockouts and the Independents Cup trophy-lift, Quatro moved to Saint Eleanor shortly after his homeland's withdrawal from international football and has arguably done better for himself than any of his peers. On his best days, he can be one of the best in the world, just as originally advertised: calm, composed, able to shift from attack to defence without a second thought, and proven quality on the highest level (including the knockout stages of both major IFCF tournaments, the Cup Winners' Cup final and the World Cup's last sixteen). On his worst days, though, he can get mad - very mad - and has already clocked up a few red cards for the trouble. It's very likely you'll get the nice Matsuda when it comes to it - but it's absolutely not certain.

9: Rick Goldsmith --- position: striker --- age: 30 (born 11/08/1980) --- club: Hiyashi Celestia [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: relatively "neatly"-cut brown hair; only the slightest of moustaches, blue eyes --- parental occupations: corner shop shelf stacker (father); three part-time jobs (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: organising a local crime gang made out of Eleanorians dedicated to taking down the local crime gangs made out of Farves
Thankfully for Goldsmith, the Farf crime gangs have been decimated by the Army - so he can get on with his real job, which is to hand around in front of goal and snatch as many good opportunities as he can. As of late, he's remained as consistent as ever, being a regular contributor to his club's attack, proving to be an effective asset in both the IFCF and the World Cup, and even demonstrating that his speed can be a serious asset rather than a fancy trinket that doesn't do anything. With the inexorable rise of Woodward to name just one challenger and the occasional doubts about his accuracy still lingering, there are questions about how long he's got left on the team - but as he's spent four of Saint Eleanor's nine cycles as a starter, nobody can seriously question his legacy.

10: Steve Pilchard --- position: attacking midfielder (again... at last) --- age: 33 (born 08/09/1977) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 5ft6in (168cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: short but slightly unkempt blonde hair; brown eyes; almost clean-shaven --- parental occupations: groundskeeper at the Liberators' Park (father); housewife (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: part of the front-of-house staff at a trendy independent café
Now Olympic's best-known current player, Pilchard was at one point as close as you could get to being a nailed-on starter for the national team. I could tell you the story about how this came about through Saint Eleanor's results-forced return to the good old 4-2-3-1 all the way back in 2001 again, but as we're now in 2011, it's probably better to say that he's more of a natural playmaker than just about any other Eleanorian who calls themself one. Secretly, he probably does want to go further forward and become a striker in his own right, and there are good reasons why it's sometimes played out like that: despite being infamously okay at dribbling at a level where you should be good at it, he more than compensates with a good eye for goal (from reasonable distances that might somehow be worthy of an eyeroll) and a well-developed sense of good and bad passing (especially from reasonable distances that actually are reasonable by international standards).

11: Angelica Northend --- position: right midfielder --- age: 29 (born 23/07/1981) --- club: Capital Cove Defence Forces [CPC] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: short dark brown hair; blue eyes --- parental occupations: serving Army lieutenant (father); serving Army sergeant (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a nondescript but nevertheless respected Army officer
Like the newly-retired Katie O'Donnell, Angelica Northend was called up to the White Stars on the basis of suppositions that she had done rather well for her club. Unlike O'Donnell, however, we have a few years of good IFCF performances and regular shows of quality in the Capital Cove to make up for it. Adept at scoring and assisting as you'd expect, she isn't the most noticeable when it comes to speed or power, but is deadly accurate with her passing, will take any chance she gets to push forward, and has attracted notoriety since her schooldays for either getting into shouting matches or plainly dismissing them as a waste of time. She isn't only a good choice; at this point, she's effectively the best choice at right-wing.

12: Tim Brandon --- position: right midfielder --- age: 34 (born 09/02/1976) --- club: Grand Beach [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: extremely average blonde hair; brown eyes; a bit of a moustache but no beard --- parental occupations: operations manager (father); care home worker (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: Grand Beach District Council's in-house intern onboarder
The first thing you need to know about Tim Brandon is that he is fast - and speed is not a card in most Eleanorian footballers' deck. The second thing you need to know about Tim Brandon is that, of Grand Beach's widely-feted front three - Rachel McNamara is now at Newbanks United after what can be described, in short, as some transfer business - he alone has lived up to expectations so far; he survived Julia Atherton's resignation and the Dolphins' relegation. He doesn't have his head in the sand: he knows how to get the ball into dangerous positions and sometimes even fancies a go himself, but his balls fail to receive adequate support far too often. One would hope that, if and when he ever gets dragged onto the pitch for the White Stars, the higher calibre of striker will help him and the entire nation deliver.

13: Georgia Wood --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 38 (born 15/04/1972) --- club: Golden Unicorn [EXT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm)
coffee preference: a lot of milk and no sugar --- appearance: short brown hair; blue eyes --- parental occupations: senior manager at Broadlands' Hiyashi factory (father); local newspaper editor-in-chief (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: an accountant, because of course
Having your dad work for the people who own your club's biggest rivals is definitely one way to tone down the volume on the derby. It's not as if Wood hasn't been doing that for her entire playing career, anyway, as one of the quietest members of perhaps the quietest team in the Saint Eleanor League. Although very slightly error-prone and a smidgen under six foot, she is still somehow heads and shoulders above most of the nation's other goalkeepers, even at this advanced age, by virtue of not getting herself into too much trouble - her reputation as a teetotaller who always happens to go to sleep by 11:30pm (extraordinarily late match finishes notwithstanding) is the stuff of legend in certain Brightway circles. I mean trouble on the pitch. Most Eleanorian footballers' idea of a "party" is to order themselves a pint at the bar, get it done within a few minutes and then go away.

14: Lily Emmerson --- position: left midfielder --- age: 24 (born 20/09/1986) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 5ft6in (168cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: light brown ponytail; darker brown eyes --- parental occupations: OPAL warehouse forklift operator (father); customer service agent (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: delivering government-mandated gun safety training at her local World of Safety firearms store
Recently praised by Naresmet taFrexala as "almost as annoying as she's good" - not a bad compliment from one of the defenders who's gotten to know how she plays best - Emmerson inherited Olympic's left from former captain Samuel Short and has since proceeded to behave almost exactly unlike him. She more than knows how to attack and go for goal with aplomb, she has enough skill in her to really evade defenders, she can be assertive when she has (even physically so, despite her size) and she is generally an extremely creative player in a team and a league that values creativity little. If she can't deliver, hardly anyone in her position can.

15: Lydia Nicholls --- position: central midfielder; now fairly adept at CDM --- age: 30 (born 11/10/1980) --- club: Heart of Saguenay [QUE] --- height: 6ft0in (183cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: short ginger hair with the freckles to match; brown eyes --- parental occupations: line manager at the Hiyashi factory (father); actually-trustworthy car saleswoman (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: working for the First Bank of Saint Eleanor's investment banking division
In the absolutely politest sense possible, Lydia Nicholls has no morals whatsoever. Some of those who have met her insist that she is a rather nice - even wonderful - person who'll most likely leave you alone but has no tolerance for inane bullshit or otherwise veiled threats. This might be true off the pitch (please ignore the fact she has two young children already), but there is very little chance of her leaving you alone on it, especially not if you look like you might be threatening a goal. This is not to say she is indiscriminate or that stopping the opposition at all costs is her only strategy - of course she also knows how the old Eleanorian arts of distribution work, despite not being particularly fond of going forward for the most part - but it is, at least at this moment, what she is best known for. That and her lob from the halfway line against Juventud many moons ago. And maybe what she did in the IFCF.

16: Katy Wilson --- position: centreback, "without apology" --- age: 26 (born 23/07/1984) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 5ft10in (178cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: short but wavy black hair; brown eyes --- parental occupations: primary school headteacher (father); hospital clerk (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: selling tobacco to anyone who needed it, for "a fair price"
Wilson's callup to Indy was a bit of a gamble. It paid off, judging by the fact that her callup here is not. What can easily be said about her is that she is one of the most responsible players this nation has ever seen - she took Matt Morrison under her wing a few years into her career; both now both play for Indy and just about any defender can learn her lessons on how to get the ball cleanly, how to pass it to the right person at the right time, when to co-ordinate the press (if it's necessary)... and, as Avondale City once learned, when it's justified to get out there and latch onto that setpiece. She may be on the bench here, but she will always be one for the future - a cult hero, so to speak.

17: David Key --- position: striker --- age: 28 (born 28/06/1982) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 5ft10in (178cm)
coffee preference: milk and one sugar --- appearance: black hair; brown eyes; unreasonably thick accent --- parental occupations: bus mechanic (father); supermarket cashier (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: doing much-needed housekeeping and other estates-department stuff for Olympic
Every generation has its dynamic, playmaking and somewhat lithe Olympic striker who turns out to be good enough for a spot around the national team - and Key is this generation's striker. A Golden Backpack winner in his 1999 schooldays for getting involved in just about every goal Parkside CS scored on their way to the Charles Trump Shield, he hasn't proven any worse at the higher level of quality, regularly finding the net, working almost in synergy with his more traditionally-minded attacking partners, knowing when to time his dribbles and (unlike certain others of his ilk) being pretty much as squeaky-clean as you can get.

18: Daiki Fujiwara --- position: centreback --- age: 30 (born 19/04/1980) --- club: Newbanks United [EXT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm) ~ Squidroidian dual national by birth
coffee preference: supermarket own-brand energy drink --- appearance: short dark-brown hair; brown eyes; no facial hair whatsoever --- parental occupations: IT technician (father); died in a car crash (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: the international technology correspondent for one of the Eleanorian papers
It's easy to see why Fujiwara is still on the team - he's clean, consistent, an actual full-time centreback, and recently made eligible to represent Saint Eleanor. He's learned well from Kōji Katou, for a decade his older and rasher partner at United (the all-Squidroidian pairing a holdover from the days when it was a plaything of their government) - having earned a firm awareness of when to go into tackles and interceptions, where to move the ball, and how to gauge the needs of his fellow defenders and deeper-lying midfielders. The national team is now a totally different kettle of fish in terms of personnel, but Fujiwara should continue to gel in well with them if he knows how to apply the principles he's learned in the Saint Eleanor League.

19: Sylvia Hollenberg [H.R.H. Princess Sylvia of Atoccia] --- position: defensive midfielder; roughly as good at CM --- age: 29 (born 29/05/1981) --- club: Atletik Thessia [MYT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair ("a break from decades of royal tradition"); blue eyes --- parental occupations: the King and Queen of Atoccia
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: representing the Atoccian royal family on business much less important than the World Cup
Some royals are born into celebrity status. Hollenberg got there through hard work, routine Challengers' Cup heartbreak, lots of coffee and bloody-minded persistence. If you think that sounds quite unlike her, you'd be right: she's more conservative as a player - and perhaps a person - in general, being adept at breaking up play (sometimes perceptively, very occasionally by force) and starting it back up again, staying away from audacious passes and one-in-a-bazillion shots... and quite possibly being tall enough to challenge for headers, too. Her position here, even if now on the bench, is doubly vindicated by a few years as the undisputed best player in the Energija-Nuklearna lineup, if not the one who dragged them to the IFCF's second-tier tournament in her first season there - and triply vindicated by her ongoing service at the one and only Atletik. Sorry, Emma, but looks like someone needed a move to a big club.

20: Rachel Curran --- position: rightback; sometimes a leftback --- age: 28 (born 27/05/1982) --- club: Occidental Olympic [EXT] --- height: 5ft8in (172cm)
coffee preference: milk and two sugars --- appearance: blonde ponytail; blue eyes; a smile, if it's called for --- parental occupations: Eleanorian Transport bus depot mechanic (father); Polytechnic student welfare worker (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: living in her car, drifting from cheer troupe to cheer troupe in some forsaken land elsewhere
It's no secret that Exandra Davies will almost certainly be out of football after this cycle and even less of a secret that Curran is mostly here to tide over the transition to a new, hopefully good generation of rightbacks. A high school cheerleader and Juventud's captain in her most recent past lives, Curran combines a smothering of learned, almost-exciting attacking edge with pragmatic positional flexibility, the ability to hound opposing wingers when it's necessary, and a willingness to get stuck in as a last resort. Her callup feels overdue, almost needlessly so, but anyone with her quality and her skillset has to have one.

21: Tina Falconer --- position: leftback --- age: 28 (born 25/03/1982) --- club: Good Hope Club [EXT] --- height: 5ft6in (168cm)
coffee preference: no milk, one sugar --- appearance: neat brown ponytail; brown eyes --- parental occupations: tree surgeon (father); NLF Club administrator (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: a nurse with the Eleanorian Health Services
Part of one of the best generations of footballers ever raised by the Trident Community School, Falconer has proven herself to be an eager fullback... perhaps too eager. More of a conservative, linehugging sort than most, she has slowly started to gain a reputation for pushing up as needs be when the designated wide midfielder cuts inside (and many of them do, even at GHC), while also proving herself to be hotheaded in her dealings with attacking players from the right flank even when they aren't playing for Grand Beach. Yes, she can be a fun person on and off the pitch - and often is - but her serious side is outrageously driven, even if it's relatively harder to get on the wrong side of it just through your own actions.

22: Tim Hart --- position: striker --- age: 31 (born 17/03/1979) --- club: Viathyn Park AFC [TKT] --- height: 5ft11in (180cm)
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: surprisingly well-kept black hair; clean-shaven; brown eyes --- parental occupations: Polytechnic lecturer (father); charity shop worker (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: illegally selling inordinate numbers of cigarettes on the streets of Buckhead
With long-time Polytechnic hater Aaron Francis out, it would only make sense for a man who loves the Polytechnic so much as to have been Juventud's best-ever striker (back when it was called that) to come into the squad. Despite his reputation here as a Juventud icon and Golden Unicorn benchwarmer, Hart has been no slouch since his move to Tikariot half a decade ago, having banged in the goals first for the Veriasod Wolves and then, after they came down, Viathyn Park AFC - where he has been at his scintillating best so far, taking them to the IFCF on his debut and delivering regularly. He may be a typical pace-and-power striker who learned his stuff in the most depressing circumstances a reasonable Eleanorian can imagine, but he did so anyway, he's been well worth the money, and his presence here instead of a bulkier player may be a sign of tactical things to come (alongside Woodward's introduction).

23: Robby Ellis --- position: goalkeeper --- age: 26 (born 16/10/1984) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 6ft0in (182cm)
coffee preference: "coffee" --- appearance: shorter-than-average black hair; blue eyes --- parental occupations: firefighter (father); Army logistics worker (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: Bill Patrick's assistant manager at the Eleanorian Academy
There are two things that can readily be said about Robby Ellis: he is boring and he had the good fortune to crest a recent wave of excellent finishes for Indy. A solid but nondescript goalkeeper who can handle just about anything that comes towards him, he isn't a man-manager so much as he is someone who can mind his own business and leave the better defenders out of it. When you're with the national team, or the nation's team, you know you'll have good defenders - meaning that he won't have much of a problem beyond getting stuck behind Richardson in the pecking order.

24: Denise Livingston [Army rank: Lance-Corporal] --- position: centreback --- age: 29 (born 07/08/1981) --- club: Army and Navy [EXT] --- height: 5ft10in (178cm)
coffee preference: no milk, one sugar --- appearance: short, if slightly frizzy, brown hair; hazel eyes --- parental occupations: scaffolder (father); serving Army sergeant (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: that one construction worker who thinks that working more than twelve hours a day or so is a good idea
Army and Navy have had its good years (2006 most famously) and its bad years (such as most of the years before that), but Livingston has stayed the course for the past decade and was very recently rewarded with its captaincy... as she was with the Army School when she won the Golden Backpack starring for them in 1998. She was known then, and is still known now, for her ability to chase the ball almost ruthlessly, get strikers off the ball before they could do much with it, and generally just be diligent with everything she does. Although unlikely to get many minutes for the national team for various reasons, none of them have anything to do with her quality; you would not bet against her making a good, if not particularly shouty, impression should she get the time.

25: Kavezalea Felaraneta --- position: out-and-out attacking midfielder --- age: 26 (born 19/09/1984) --- club: Independence 1975 [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: standard-issue black --- appearance: bushy black hair; brown eyes; excessive gesturing --- parental occupations: Eleanorian Telecom engineer (father); retired Army sergeant (mother)
if he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be: the man who does press conferences on behalf of Central district's Major
If you think that Felaraneta is a bit of an obscure player, you have a good reason: he's been overshadowed by pretty much everyone else in the Indy squad. He is a bona-fide playmaker, at least, and one with room for growth at that - fond of feeding the ball into the frontlines and preferring to wait for a good opportunity to make things happen rather than simply push forwards, he can also drop back and work from there if needs absolutely much. He can also be readily exasperated, more so than even Pritchard, and has been known to waft his arms about to express his dismay (or sometimes just to make a simple point he thinks hasn't quite gotten though yet). Eleanorians may have little time for drama but they will probably have more than enough time for the dramatician when they finally get to see him do something here.

26: Olympia Woodward --- position: striker --- age: 21 (born 01/02/1989) --- club: Sword and Shield [EXT] --- height: 5ft9in (175cm)
coffee preference: almond milk, specifically, and no sugar --- appearance: short blonde hair; dark blue eyes, rolled whenever necessary --- parental occupations: professor of history at the University (father); professional pianoist (mother)
if she wasn't a footballer, she'd probably be: the executive director of her own umbrella pro-life charity
Although a firm and politically-engaged idealist off the pitch, to the extent that politics exists in Saint Eleanor, Woodward can be very much pragmatic on it; there's no other way she could have gathered so many admirers at this age. Her years in the Sword and Shield setup have taught her how to effectively move the play on to more well-positioned players, or indeed when to go for it, a skill that seems critically underrated by Eleanorian commentators. She is also good at moving the ball around by herself, something that has taunted opposing defenders throughout time and gotten more than a couple of them in the referee's bad graces - and was recently handed setpiece duties for the club, a job she has discharged well enough so far.

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Manager: Gentle Breeze --- former position: goalkeeper --- age: 46 --- clubs of note: Whitetail Foresters [EQS], Ponyville Galaxy [EQS], Mardi Lopunnies [NSI], Astograth University [ASG], Northbrook Diamonds FK [PIS], Dwile Warriors [APX], Celtic Noviodunum [NGD], AC Izotz Zubia [AUD], Wyvernscrest [MRN], Herzegovina City FC [BNJ] --- height: ~4ft (122cm) on four legs; ~6ft (183cm) on two legs, but would rather fly if needs must --- nationality: Equestrian
coffee preference: would much rather have a cup of tea --- appearance: yellow fur, blue mop; take a guess --- parental occupations: not known to SEFA
The record says it all, and not just because it's exhausting to read out. Priscilla Evans, Saint Eleanor's first manager, ran into one clique too far - she was taken down due to a combination of arguably the most unimpressive qualifiers in Eleanorian history, a widely-criticised failure to properly manage the "Class of 2007" on the field, and the largest player revolt ever at the end of it all. Gentle Breeze - one of the greatest Equestrians ever to play hoofball - handled the transition with rather more dignity in her first cycle-and-a-half after retiring from playing; she's kept the more defensive tilt that the side adopted in Evans' final days, although this doesn't indicate that she's a defensive manager so much as it does that she is a manager with a firm but flexible gameplan of the kind that Evans could lack at times.

Assistant Manager: Reniira Clevinger --- former position: centreback --- age: 42 --- clubs of note: Sabrefell Athletic [NPH], Herzegovina City FC [BNJ] --- height: 6ft8in (203cm) --- nationality: Nepharan
coffee preference: "coffee" --- appearance: blue skin; massive pair of horns up top; otherwise perfectly normal --- parental occupations: also not known to SEFA
Roped into the Eleanorian setup on the behest of the new manager, and almost certainly because they both spent their final days with the Trumpeteers, early indications would appear to suggest that Clevinger's other main purpose on the team is to get it moving again. Something of a goalscoring defender in her time as a player - and I must remind you that she was still playing for Nephara when Saint Eleanor won their Cup of Harmony - Clevinger will broadly be handling the "general outlook" for the team, while Mitcham looks at tactics and Gentle Breeze at the more micro aspects of the system. Whether that means helping to plug gaps in the playbook when necessary, pushing the team to transition between roles more effectively, identifying the best interplay between different positions or telling the press what she's really thinking... well, it means all of those things. Who would I be kidding?

Assistant Manager: Stephen Mitcham [Army rank: Lieutenant] --- former position: none --- age: 44 --- clubs of note: none --- height: 6ft1in (185cm) --- nationality: Eleanorian
coffee preference: milk and no sugar --- appearance: black hair, short back and sides; brown eyes; inappropriately ginormous beard --- parental occupations: President (father); First Lady (mother)
Being Priscilla Evans' assistant was not a fun job. Serving as part of Gentle Breeze's fairly limited experiment in rule by committee has already proven more exciting for Mitcham, who has indicated he will carry on serving the national team until he reaches "an inappropriate age." Having been effectively forced to learn the arts of good communication, better tactics, even higher-quality informal mental healthcare and possibly the best emergency announcements in the world in his first decade on the job, it is the Lieutenant's hope that he will be able to teach the new people the ways of handling a completely unfamiliar squad that may well not be what they're used to. Certainly they will be less stubborn than Evans was...

Hall of Captains
Liam WEST (cycles 89-93)
Bridget COOMBE (cycles 94-date)

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Hall of Managers
Priscilla EVANS [TIN] (cycles 89-95Q)
GENTLE BREEZE [EQS] (cycles 95F-date)

[Yakk]

Yakk Empire National Team for ARC 2

GK

GK Egered Khad (28) - Qasmanbashi Turkic
GK Tsendahk Morgil-Bahk (24) - YEMSC
GK Nygil Ohkmar (22) - Athletic Amaalgaat

DF

LB Tenzig Lhi (30) - YEMSC
LB Orgil Ambat (27) - Ijiang Plateausport
LCB Nije Xi (19) - Lhaskan Dragons
LCB Tsedorgil Naanbagred (33) - YEMSC
DF Zach Umangaat (21) - Fortuna Sigewinne (Doubeia)
RCB Uslan Kirminov (28) - Alaangabat City
RCB Narmandahk Ayil-Orbat (23) - Ijiang Plateausport
RB Nyam-Oyush Sahkmar (25) - Orgingaart
RB Ohk-Nyam Oranbaat (24) - Qasmanbashi Turkic

MF

LDM Nohkmar Ayil-Orbat (35) - YEMSC
LDM Tengza Tibie (25) - Navy
RDM Vitaly Openka (27) - Qasmanbashi Turkic
RDM Gankaat Egered (20) - Athletic Amaalgaat
LOM Mihkeal Boryozov (22) - Qasmanbashi Turkic
LOM Mandahk Agart (31) - Orgingaart
ROM Tsend-Agil Orgaat (27) - Miners SC
ROM Jin Tinpeg (36) - Ijiang Plateausport

ST

LW Tsagaantsoojiin Oryaangabar (27) - Alaangabat City
LW Ki Ninjao (22) - Qasmanbashi Turkic
RW Sohkmaat Tsedinaat (27) - Miners SC
RW Casval-Daikun "Quattro" Presintino (18) - Eyrods Tech (Chromatika)

RP Permissions:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Ask first
Godmod injuries to my players: Ask first
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Ask first

[Drawkland]

DRAWKLAND NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM

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NATION INFO
Region: Sonnel
Trigramme: DRK
Capital City: Metropolon
Largest City: Drawk City

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TEAM INFO
Manager: Ellzidan * (Elstrund Roots)
Assistant: Katrina Brinley (Gelia Nets)
Analytics: Laurie Chaplain (Hessport Pioneers)
S & C: Nicholas Kingston (Elite Eleven)
Formation: 3-3-4
Style Mod: +4

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KICK CORPS ROSTER

Starting Lineup
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##   Pos   Name                Age    Club [NAT]                *
 0   GK    McKenna Reed        29     Gelia Nets                 
 3   LB    Nicole Warren       64     Kayo Queens               *
 1   CB    Sarah Arrowsword    61     Brantisvogan FC [SRS]     *
 2   RB    Rachael Bright      32     Pittsennat Reds            
 6   LM    Carly Aldenburg     34     Raikennax Charge           
17   CM    Macy Butler         33     Bellator Riders            
 5   RM    Emily Tobin         31     Anomalies [CMT]            
 9   WF    Praxis Collingwood  40     Forest City Athletic [QUE] 
10   LF    Riley Fields        33     Drawk Corps                
22   CF    Cam Cross           60     Jaffro Storm              *
25   RF    Cecilia Benbow      21     University of Missomen     
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Reserve Lineup
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##   Pos   Name                Age    Club [NAT]                *
12   GK    Alyssa Hull         28     Missomen Keets             
23   GK    Kelly Blanchett     32     North Point Keepers        
13   DF    Alicia Devlin       27     Kayo Queens               ^
15   DF    Arielle Jervis      28     Ifferdam Blades            
14   DF    Julia Perkins       29     Hessport Pioneers          
18   MD    Jamie Windsor       28     Ducentu Drakes             
 8   MD    Electra Gordon      39     FC Longview [VAL]          
 7   MD    Ellzidan            3405   Elstrund Roots            *
16   FW    Angelina Reader     36     Metropolon Lights          
11   FW    Shelby Rider        40     Sadeg Strikers             
19   FW    Erin Hathway        32     Drawk City Troopers        
24   FW    Cherry Octavia      28     Archifel Surf              
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SQUAD NOTES
* Players marked with * are immortal.
^ Players marked with ^ are making their Corps debut.
Shootout Order: Praxis Collingwood, Cam Cross, Cecilia Benbow, Emily Tobin, Sarah Arrowsword (or Ellzidan, if she's in the lineup)
If a shootout goes past 5, it will progress from unused players, Striker to Keeper.
Take Corners: Praxis Collingwood, Cam Cross
Take Free Kicks: Riley Fields, Cecilia Benbow

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TEAM HISTORY
At long last, the Elite Eleven have been catapulted into the sun, far far away from the Kick Corps. Now, a "real" form of the Kick Corps is back. There's bound to be some growing pains, but all of these players are elite athletes who've been plying their trade in the DLK and abroad for the past few years. Now that the national team is back to normal, they finally have a chance to don the black and red and compete for their nation. A few familiar faces, freshened by the gift of immortality, have returned. Due to her familiarity with Corps play (and no small amount of "aggressive persuasion"), former Corps player/immortal warrior/co-founder of Drawkland/elf Ellzidan will serve as the manager. Her job was in question, until she managed the Corps to their third World Cup knockout appearance in history. Now she's got a bit of a looser leash, though many still consider her an extended interim hire.
The lineup for this IAC is mostly shuffled to give backups and potential future cycle starters a chance to get more playing time, with the immortals riding the bench until a strong second wind is needed. Drawkland will always play to win, but don't be surprised if there's questionable play on display.
Drawkian soccer, and indeed, sporting in general, is mostly offensive-minded. This is reflected in the style indicator and in the formation. Drawkian soccer has not really been exposed to outside influences, and thus may look or feel strange to those used to "normal" football. Nevertheless, the players are still good at what they do, and prize in an enduring game, moving the ball around nearly constantly and keeping energy going, aiming to tire out the opposing team. Of course, Drawkians aren't humans, but you can read about that elsewhere. Drawkian Soccer is a female-only sport. This is because Gridiron Football is all-male, and the other two major sports, Baseball and Basketball, are mixed-gender. If there's anything a Drawkian loves, it's even formats and symmetric paradigms, hence why things shook out like they did.

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TEAM KITS
Beautifully Crafted by ediraf.
From Left to Right: Home, Away, Goalkeeper.

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My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers:              Yes
Choose Scoring Events:          Yes
Godmod Scoring Events:          Yes
RP Injuries to my Players:      Yes
Godmod Injuries to my Players:  Yes
Yellow Card my Players:         Yes
Red Card my Players:            Yes
Godmod Other Events:            Yes

As far as these go, I'm fair game for anything. You should know what is and isn't drastic RP, and if you think your RP is on the drastic side, TG me first. But I'm still basically up for anything.
I'd like to request that injuries or cards don't do anything outside of the scope of a single game or maybe 2. Don't want anything tournament or cycle-ending.

[Kirungabi]

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Kirungabi National Football Team — World Cup 97
-4 Style Mod
See bottom for RP permissions

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Team members

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Manager: Cyril Kamembe (age: 49)

Born in the small transit village of Impangabiyaga on Statehood Day, Kirungan team manager Cyril Kamembe started his football journey as all of Kirungabi has: playing among his peers, on the banks of the twin lakes of his namesake hometown, with bushes and twigs for goals and anything as a ball. Kamembe, an ethnic Fupi, relocated to the Fupi-majority city of Imyuzure in 1985 amid economic hardship and flaring ethnic tensions in rural areas. Playing at the local Garçons du Port athletic club from 1988, Kamembe quickly honed his skills on the pitch to become one of the club's starting midfielders in the national single-level Championnat du Kirungabi de Fut in 1992, at the age of 16. Though the ensuing civil war cut his early playing career short amid the 1995 suspension of the Championnat until 2008, Kamembe returned to football at the ripe age of 34 a year after, playing for two more years before becoming manager of the GdP squad in 2017 after a small hiatus. He oversaw Championnat titles for GdP both as player and manager, including two successful championship defenses as the latter, and was selected by the Kirungabi Itangira Guhera Sporting Commission to spearhead the revival of the Kirungabi National Football Team before the 42nd Copa Rushmori. Three years on from that emphatic breakthrough — and after a couple of uninspiring cycles where his job seemed on the line — Kirungabi reaches the WC97 qualifiers fresh from a historic Copa Rushmori Octofinal run in Yuezhou.

Assistant coach: August Abihayimana (age: 55)

Kamembe's second-hand man Abihayimana played alongside the head coach at Garçons du Port in their primes, completing the opposite midfield flank to his teammate in a near flawless partnership which netted them the 1994 Championnat title. Son of a working-class Barebare couple and born in Imyuzure, the GdP midfield star made his professional football debut three years prior to Kamembe, and the introduction of the fresh-faced Fupi player in 1992 unlocked a new level of performance in the local man. His star status initially had kept him from suffering the first blows of the Fupi genocide of the Barebare, but as the government of the People's Republic of Democratic Kirungabi began to lose its grip on power, the incitement of ethnic violence worsened. Abihayimana and his family successfully sought asylum in Græntfjall in 1996, and it wouldn't be until 2008, the year of the Championnat reboot, that the former #7 would return to the pitch. He shared one year on the field with his former teammate upon his return to football, before sticking beside him ever since in coaching roles at Garçons du Port.

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Players

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Triple-national Didier Garnacho Siboyintore is the only change from Kirungabi's Copa Rushmori group-topping squad, replaced by Amahoro United's teenage Barebare hotshot Mukamwezi Mukwege in the stacked Kirungan midfield. The swap, requested by the Kirungabi Itangira Guhera Sporting Commission, had been contested before the Copa, on a tacit agreement that Mukwege would start in the team's next tournament. However, with such stars as Irakunda, Habimana, Nyirinkindi and Siboyintore waiting on the bench, the midfield is bound to see the brunt of the team's substitutions throughout the World Cup.

Pos #   Name (age)                       Place of Birth Club (City)
GK #1   Théoneste Bugasera (31)	         Imisozi	Garçons du Port (Imy)
DF #16  Jean-Isaac Twakirunga (19)	 Ubuzima	Amahoro United
DF #3   Thomas Gatera (23)	         Abongereza	Macarthur City (TMB)
DF #4   Rugira Rurangwa (24)	         Mwanzibashi	Thousand Hills City (Imi)
DF #5   Patrick Mutoni (21)	         Imisozi	Haligonian (QUE)
MF #8   Mukamwezi Mukwege (17)	         Kawakiyambu	Amahoro United
MF #19  David Byukusenge (26)	         Gusohora	Amahoro United
MF #7   Chitundu Sindikubwabo (27)	 Kawakiyambu	L'Unione (FFD)
MF #9   (C) "Umuku" Nzafashwanimana (29) Mutembe	Royal Boys AC (Abg)
FW #29  Rungayindo Gatabazi (25)	 Ubuzima	AFC Droves (SYL)
FW #11  Munyentwali Niyonzima (25)	 Gusohora	CDSA (MYT)
		
Substitutes:		
		
GK #20  Adrien Bakungu (31)	         Kurimbuka	Amahoro United (V. Am)
GK #21  Isaac Ruzindana (27)	         Abongereza	Royal Boys AC
DF #13  Gaël Mugwaneza (28)	         Gufungura	Flambeau du Mugugu CS
DF #12  Theodore Bizimana (26)	         Imyuzure	Imisozi Ishaje
DF #14  Jean-Pierre Cyuzuzo (24)	 Gusohora	Sport Kawakiyambu
DF #22  Dominique Uwizeye (22)	         Mugugu	        Delta AS
DF #25  Jean-Luc Uzanabiryo (29)	 Mugugu	        CF Liberté (Mwa)
MF #18  Marcus Irakunda (23)	         Imisozi	Royal Boys AC
MF #6   Patient Habimana (23)	         Imyuzure	Clyde Park (TMB)
MF #26  George Nyirinkindi (21)	         Butare	        CF Liberté
MF #17  Alphonse Mugiraneza (29)	 Imisozi	Garçons du Port
MF #23  Didier Garnacho Siboyintore (19) Joblonopolis	Montreal Koreana (QUE)
FW #27  Fred Kitwana (18)	         Mugugu 	Flambeau du Mugugu CS
FW #28  Cyera Umucukuzi (24)	         Butare	        Viathyn Park AFC (TKT)
FW #10  Pascal Mutabazi (22)	         Imyuzure	Garçons du Port
FW #24  Fiston Kabila (23)	         Butare	        Thousand Hills City

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Kits

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Stadiums

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Kirungabi Itangira Guhera Olympic Park Stadium, Ville Amahoro
Capacity: 60,000

The 60-thousand capacity KIG Olympic Park Stadium is the crown jewel of the Olympic Park in the planned city of Ville Amahoro, and the largest stadium by capacity in Kirungabi. The bowl-shaped stadium, surrounded by brand-new athletics facilities, a small natatorium, tennis courts, and modern suburbs, houses grandstands fully covered by PVC tarps laid over a cylindrical structure: a Kirungan architectural passion project. Facilities and amenities at the stadium, as well as hospitality in Ville Amahoro, are brand-new and well-equipped to receive an influx of foreign visitors. Traveling to Ville Amahoro by road is possible via the paved National Routes A 1, A 2, and B 11; by air, the city is accessible by domestic flights from Imisozi, though only Air Kirungabi is authorized to operate commercial flights on domestic routes. Home to Amahoro United.

Stade Inganji, Imisozi
Capacity: 52,000

This colonial-era stadium, located in the heart of Kirungabi's bustling capital is a wide, oval-shaped bowl, with large, yellow, cement grandstands encircling the pitch surrounded by an athletics track. Its facilities were upgraded by home team Thousand Hills City upon its founding in 2003, without sacrificing the building's iconic, decades-old look. Located in the capital, amenities and hospitality services in the city are a non-issue for foreign travelers, as is arriving via air through international flights operated by airlines such as Air Terranea. Not to be confused with Aréne Inganji, home stadium of Imisozi Ishaje and part of the Aréne Inganji athletics complex, host of the Global Athletics Tour.

Stade Mutoni Mwanzilishi, Mwanzibashi
Capacity: 31,000

The home stadium of Club de Fut Liberté is another colonial-style bowl in the bustling port city of Mwanzibashi, the second-largest urban settlement in Kirungabi, with steeper grandstands surrounding the football pitch almost down to the ground; the stadium is renowned for the proximity of the lower stands to the pitch, which is lined with tall chain fences to prevent fans from storming the field during the heated matches between CF Liberté and Sport Kawakiyambu. Its location up in the hills of Mwanzibashi means that the stadium, visible from the city center on a clear day, is an iconic landmark of the port city.

Abongereza Olympic Arena, Abongereza
Capacity: 21,500

Rebuilt in 2004 after sustaining heavy damage in the civil war, the Abongereza Olympic Arena, home to Royal Boys Athletic Club, functioned as a hidden refugee camp — or safehaven — for Barebare persecuted during the ambush of Abongereza in 1988. With its pitch swarmed by internally displaced persons and Barebare hiding from the army's grasp on the city, the leading Championnat club was forced to shutter its doors and dedicate its facilities to their newfound humanitarian purpose. Government forces viciously attacked the Arena in 1993, as the conflict and ethnic tensions flared, and the facilities were plundered for profit. Today, the football stadium of the Abongereza Olympic Arena oversees a public-use multi-sport complex, and serves as a Kirungabi Itangira Guhera focus city for budding athletes in track and field.

Schedule

MD   KIG v. (rank)               Venue (cap. in thousands)         Location
 2   Timlandian Fed. (259)      Stade Inganji (52)                   Imisozi
 4   The Fortem (UR)            Abongereza Olympic Arena (21.5)      Abongereza
 7   Tero al Disco (58)         KIG Olympic Park Stadium (60)        Ville Amahoro
 9   Damukuni (93)              Stade Mutoni Mwanzilishi (31)        Mwanzibashi
12   Yuezhou (7)                KIG Olympic Park Stadium (60)        Ville Amahoro
14   Alexandrianonismo (215)    Abongereza Olympic Arena (21.5)      Abongereza
17   Ochre Islands (66)         Stade Inganji (52)                   Imisozi

Visit www.kirungabi.gov.ki/official-maps/transport and RTK's Understanding Kirungabi: Transportation for more information on travel within Kirungabi

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RP Permissions:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Ask first
Godmod injuries to my players: Ask first
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Ask first

Style mod: -4

TL;DR please write as much detail of our matches as you wish, but unless you wanna ask me about something keep it sensible.

[Josifovo]

Фудбалска репрезентација на Јосифово - Фудбалска репрезентација Јосифова

Josifovo's history in international football is one that could be described with a sudden rise through the ranks. In only 3 cycles, the team has seen itself qualify to the World Cup proper for the first time right after an excellent Campionato Esportiva quarter-finals run, both of which were the first of their kind. Not only that, but it saw Josifovo top its qualifiers group against the likes of Zwangzug and the Squornshelan Remnant States. Josifski players are not known for any particular standout talents and if anything, the nation's known for its ethnic divisions. However, the team work and ethic provided by the coaches to the players have given the team a sense of unity amidst those difficult times and as such, Josifovo is slowly become one of the standout nations in multiversal football.

The team struggled under the newfound pressure during Campionato Esportiva 38 and managed to get a shocking (on paper) group stage elimination. However, entering into the Qualifiers, the system of diversity is being given one last chance to work and shine.

Tactics:

As stated previously, Josifski players are not talented whatsoever. Using their strength and superior height, they tend to win aerial duels and as such crosses are a form of play commonly seen in Josifovo.

The most common lineup is a 4-4-2, with 2 rocking and impossible defenders on the heart of the defence and two side defenders which usually are slightly "faster" than strong. In the midfield, usually there's a central midfielder that supplies to the sides and a central attacking midfielder that supplies crosses and through-balls on the attack, while the side midfielders try to carry the ball forward and then cross it to the two strikers up front. Midfielders are usually the more "unimposing" players but also tend to be the ones most talented with the ball on their feet, so Josifski midfielders tend to be technical. Up front, the two strikers usually form a partnership based on strength and clinical finishing. One tends to be a poacher, while the other tends to be more of a supply finisher than anything. If they get their chances, they have to do the job.

Changes on the team are sensitive due to the strict ethnic division and lack of direct replacement for many of the players.

To be clear and so that it doesn't get missed out THE STYLE MODIFIER IS +1.

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The Team:

Record(WCC-Sanctioned Only): (26W-10D-19L)

The team itself was constructed in a way so that all people groups in Josifovo get an "equal" chance to represent the country. Or at least that was what the ФФЈ(FFJ) said, but due to COMPLICATIONS could not be finalised to the fullest extend? Crazy, right?

Naming conventions are complicated at first, Josifski names are usually ones resembling ethnic Macedonian or Serbian names, Kicuvski names are stricly Serbian names, Juzunski names follow Bosnian naming conventions while Kombetare names resemble Albanian names. Without further ado.

Players listed in italics to be given preferred choice should you RP my lineup before me.

Goalkeepers:

GK: Trajko Popovski-Трајко Поповски (Age 24) (East Franz Athletic)

GK: Tome Budzakoski-Томе Будзакоски (Age 29) (FK Samuilovo)
GK: Aleksa Borisavljević-Алекса Борисављевић (Age 26) (FK Bijelica)
GK: Zlatko Trpeski-Златко Трпески (Age 22) (CSKA Samuilovo)

Defenders:

CB: Milorad Kuzmanović-Милорад Кузмановић (Age 32) (FK Bijelica) (Captain)
CB: Petko Karandzhulov-Петко Каранџулов (Age 27) (Parakleion Firebirds FC)
CB: Alkan Gjoni-Алкан Ђони (Age 23) (Partizan Bijelica)
CB: Kalojan Vuković - Калојан Вуковић (Age 22) (Hajduk Gradsko)

RB: Dušan Vujić-Душан Вујић (Age 30) (Dinamo Pačak)
RB: Željko Milojević-Жељко Милојевић (Age 21) (Spartak Dušangrad)
RB: Mirko Kovačevski-Мирко Ковачевски (Age 23) (FK Bijelica)

LB: Zdravko Kuzmanovski-Здравко Кузмановски (Age 28) (FK Radnički Crnometinci)
LB: Živko Janković-Живко Јанковић (Age 24) (Partizan Bijelica)
LB: Atanasije Rajković-Атанасије Рајковић (Age 25) (FK Samuilovo)

Midfielders:

CM: Nusret Mehić-Нусрет Мехић (Age 34) (FK Radnički Crnometinci)
CM: Stamen Popov-Стамен Попов (Age 28) (Partizan Bijelica)
CM: Brajan Jovanov-Брајан Јованов (Age 21) (Sutjeska Kneževo)

RM: Slaveiko Simonovski-Славеико Симоновски (Age 33) (FK Dobrobar)
RM: Momčilo Cvetković-Момчило Цветковић (Age 26) (Crvena Zvezda Bijelica)
RM: Radojko Muslimovic-Радојко Муслимовић (Age 20) (Spartak Dušangrad)

LM: Jasmin Bajramović-Јасмин Бајрамовић (Age 32) (Hajduk Gradsko)
LM: Iosif Saev-Иосиф Саев (Age 24) (FK Samuilovo)
LM: Кristijan Šarić-Кристијан Шарић (Age 22) (FK Radnički Crnometinci)

CAM: Uroš Tadić-Урош Тадић (Age 23) (Brantisvogan FC)
CAM: Staniša Jović-Станиша Јовић (Age 33) (Rabotnički Filipovac)
CAM: Kirilo Maričić-Кирило Маричић (Age 18) (Dinamo Jisusčevo)

Attackers:

ST: Konstantin Filipović-Константин Филиповић (Age 21) (FK Radnički Crnometinci)
ST: Pece Trajkovski-Пеце Трајковски (Age 23) (Wynleth Flyers)

ST: Ognjen Mitić-Огњен Митић (Age 19) (FK Dobrobar)
ST: Aleksandar Torov-Александар Торов (Age 31) (Rabotnički Filipovac)

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Coaching staff:

The ФФЈ(FFJ) had a deep pool of available coaches to choose from, however ethnic tensions within the board have "forced it" to come to a peaceful "consensus" that there will be 4 coaches, one from each of the major people groups with a first among equals the coach of Josifski descent.

Primus Inter Pares - Josifski Coach: Ljube Dobrudzhanski-Љубе Добруџански
Kicuvski Coach: Teodosije Vukašinović-Теодосије Вукашиновић
Juzunski Coach: Mustafa Jovičić-Мустафа Јовичић
Kombetare Coach: Vermosh Halili-Вермош Халили

Home


Away

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Stadion Ljubco Savevski, Samuilovo (Capacity: 24,000)

To be used against: Pot 1

Ljubomir Hrebeljanović Stadium, Bijeljica (Capacity: 21,000)

To be used against: Pot 3

Arena Josifski Rat, Pačak (Capacity: 14,000)

To be used against: Pots 4, 5

Stadion Ivan Angelov, Crnometinci (Capacity: 8,000)

To be used against: Pots 6, 7, 8

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

[Cardenao]

CARDENAO NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM SELECTION
La Furia Azule--The Blue and Golds

Home Kit (Produced by Dantopia): https://i.imgur.com/QxmVps4.png

Away Kit (Produced by Dantopia): https://i.imgur.com/5p8foTB.png

Goalkeepers

GK1: Kai Chidubem (La Escuela)
GK2: Emi Parodi (Alameda Desperados)

Leftbacks

LB1: Moustir-Yves Almeny (La Escuela)
LB2: Tomás Hilario Ramos (Alameda Desperados)
LB3: Santiago Sarmiento (Kyethas Rivermen FC/TKT)

Centerbacks

CB1a: Humberto Agramunt (Veriasod Wolves FC/TKT)
CB1b: Reagan Phillips (CD Azzada)
CB2a: Anoito Vigaray (Cardonia FC)
CB2b: Vittorino Seve Dioli (Alexandria United)
CB3: Julio Lluís Ji-Yeong (Sporting Club November City)

Rightbacks

RB1: Salva Perez (Club Valentino)
RB2: Eloi Metodija (Ciudad LeBois)
RB3: Philogene Sacko (Alexandria United)

Defensive Midfielders

CDM1: Telmo Andrade (Küsbon Town)
CDM2: Abel Ruiz (Catamulina Catarollas)
CDM3: Sven Garrison (Cardonia FC)

Central Midfielders

CM1: Ricky Delafont (Mayflower FC)
CM2: Francesc Tanega (Alameda Desperados)
CM3: Lonzo Capiatelli (Carathyr Emeralds FC/TKT)

Attacking Midfielders

CAM1: Haritz Larrainzar (Port Rhovanyon AFC/TKT)
CAM2: ChuChu Hernandez (CF Rayuela)
CAM3: Christian Ordóñez (Emerald Coast Raiders FC/TKT)

Left Wingers

LW1: Dani Anselmo (CD Azzada)
LW2: Titus Young (Club Valentino)
LW3: Josão Calavenga (Real Alegria)

Strikers

ST1: Chímo Ventura (Royal PFC/DAR)
ST2: Juanma Saez (Parakleion Firebirds FC/TKT)
ST3: Zorion Zuñiga (Alameda Desperados)
ST4: Kiko Nécib (Ciudad LeBois)

Right Wingers

RW1: Dimitri Micalizo (Cardonia FC)
RW2: Drake Cooper (Sareña FC)
RW3: Htay Koko (Küsbon Town)

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Injury to my players: TG/Discord DM.
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: TG/Discord DM.
Hand out Red cards to my players: TG/Discord DM.
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[Carpathia and Ruthenia]

Carpathia and Ruthenia World Cup XCVII Squad
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Formation of the Starting XI

Staff
Manager: Brelk-Xeral Erv
Assistant Manager: Marisa Novák

Starting Lineup
GK: Federica Antonini (20 caps/0 goals)

DF: Panni Verona (3 caps/0 goals)
DF: Szevér Naldi (20 caps/1 goal)
DF: Delia Alinari (2 caps/0 goals)
DF: Loris Kövér (20 caps/0 goals)

MF: Ottavia Lecce (20 caps/0 goals)
MF: Anastagio Brunetti (20 caps/1 goal)
MF: Lucia Vinci (7 caps/1 goals)

FW: Clara Bassi (c) (20 caps/11 goals)
FW: Róza Crocetti (7 caps/3 goals)
FW: Rebecca Pék^† (20 caps/6 goals)

Substitutes
GK: Marina Voltolini (0 caps/0 goals)
GK: Efisio Rapallino (0 caps/0 goals)

DF: Lazzaro Cino (3 caps/0 goals)
DF: Rosalba Selmone (3 caps/0 goals)
DF: Ermanno Ruzsa (4 caps/0 goals)
DF:Grazia De Marco (0 caps/0 goal)
DF:Fabrizia Buffon (0 caps/0 goal)

MF: Adél Alemagna (20 caps/0 goals)
MF: Giannino Pugliese (3 caps/0 goals)
MF: Salvatore Piccirillo (3 caps/0 goals)
MF: Franciska Büki (5 caps/0 goals)

FW: Annunciate Mondo (3 caps/0 goals)
FW: Gioachino Brunetti (0 caps/0 goals/5 U21 caps/4 U21 goals)
FW: Vida Ildiko (0 caps/0 goal)
FW: Alberto Sabbatini (0 caps/0 goal)

^† Penalty taker

........Home Kit........................Away Kit....................Goalkeeper Kit

Stadia
Stadio dei Sogni, Rivalto - Capacity: 68,700
Cavaliere Campo, San Donato - Capacity: 76,800
Via Torretta, San Donato - Capacity: 68,200
Merse Park, Harkány - Capacity: 68,500
ZTF Aréna, Veszprém - Capacity: 62,700
Városi Stadion, Veszprém - Capacity: 82,000

Other Information
Fan's Temperament: Good-natured (They will not react violently to a loss and lay siege to the host's city)
Team's Temperament: Normal (Every now and again one player might get sent off, but they are not going to hack/beat up the opposing team as a strategy)
Manager's Temperament: Positive and upbeat, they will go to bat for their players anywhere, anytime, any way, all the way.
RP Permissions: No godmodding goals or killing my players