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by **Chromatika** » Mon May 05, 2025 8:24 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Preview

Red League Part 1

Sponsored By:

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R5 ALNIO

MG /Rachel BYRNE (68)

GK Hugo DUBOIS (30)
RB PARK Hyun-Jung (29)
CB Józefa GRANAT (28)
CB /Claudia LETHBRIDGE-ANTONIO (22)
LB/CB Zakaria WEBBER (27)
RM VARĐA Vígsteinsdóttir (28)
CM /Jayla LETHBRIDGE-ANTONIO (22)
CM Christopher HILL (26)
LM MYEONG Myung-Ok (31) CAPTAIN
ST Cormac MEYER (26)
ST Billie Blue HAMISI (30)

GK Noémie BAUDELAIRE (28)
RB Isil Patil (29)
CB Marie DUVOIS (26)
CB Huded MEIKHEM (33)
LB YANG Wuying (28)
RW/RM JÚLIA Szalai-Kim (27)
CM Erna STRITTMATTER (24)
CM Arin LUOFF (26)
LM Émilie JACQUES-CARTEAUX (24)
ST /Jake McGHEE (31)
ST /Shannon CUNNINGHAM (28)
ST Rafael TATE (31)

Trending: Back Up

Nickname: Brewers
Fans: Union, Brewers
Location: Alnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Luuk Aart
Stadium: RCK Field (Cap. 100,400; 32,000 Seats)
Manager:

/

Rachel Byrne (68), 21st Season with Team
Captain: LM Myeong Myung-Ok
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) –

Dubois; Park - Granat –

/

Lethbridge-Antonio, C. -

Webber;

Varða–

/

Lethbridge-Antonio, J. –

Hill – Myeong;

Meyer -

Hamisi.

Transfer Impact: With Jasno Skenderovic calling it a career, the Brewers went and obtained one Christopher Hill from the World Cup-winning Flavovespian national team. Add in Billie Blue Hamisi to be the third striker with Shannon Cunningham and Cormac Meyer, and Alnio are ready to go once again.

You Might Be an Alnio Fan if... You're a techie, you like the Red and White theme, you like supporting a Capital District team not based in Chromia, you like a team that stays true to its town, or you like a team owned by Luuk Aart.

Background: Located thirty-one miles east of Chromia, Alnio is the technological capital of Chromatika, and almost dead center of the Capital District. Home of Black Raven Technologies, Alnio was sold prior to Season 1 of the Rainbow League System by the Alnio Labor Union, one of the biggest Labor Unions in Chromatika, to Lammerton Lager of Schottia, making it the first foreign-owned team in Chromatik history. Luuk Aart, retired Anomalies player and husband of the Premier, bought half the club after the fifth season, and all of the team by the ninth season, though they’ve kept the Brewers name. RCK Field is the heart of Alnio, surrounded by shopping malls and a huge food court. RCK Field seats 32,000 comfortably, though it can hold 100,400 in times of emergency. It's a fun town, it's a sleek town, and it's a fascinating town.

Fan Support/Club Culture: The recent success brought on by the Brewers under Rachel Byrne has only helped an already blossoming fanbase grow even bolder, establishing themselves as a name to watch alongside the likes of Tihon, Crossroads, and Urrheddiao (besides the big two). They do remain cognizant of their place - Alnio doesn't have the backfield needed to put up a title challenge against the likes of Chromatik and Myana - but if they can score in the seventies, the fans will be entertained, playing consistent international football, and constantly cementing their place as one of the best teams in the Red League. With the new-look Red League, there are hopes of consistently finishing in the top six, at least.

With the purchase of the club by one Luuk Aart, the club's culture has only grown to be better and tighter knit together. As the ownership is someone who used to be a player, they know and understand what it takes to win; Alnio is known around the league as a great place to play at and for - not too far away from the limelight, but far enough away from the consistent pressure that playing for Myana, Chromia, or Tihon may bring.

The Lynchpin of Alnio's Season:

Will Hamisi's addition be the deciding piece?
Meyer, Hamisi, Cunningham. Three strikers that can all score from any angle - with Varða and Myeong feeding them the ball. Throw in the fact that both Jayla Lethbridge-Antonio and Christopher Hill aren't ready-made playmakers, and it's going to be all about the strikers showing up. They should be fine, though.

Predicted Finish: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)
They continue to have enough firepower to hang around without breaking the top four. If they get a great season out of Dubois and the defense, they can absolutely surprise - but that's a lot to ask. Still, Byrne and Alnio will continue to play devastatingly effective offensive football.

Did You Know... Alnio is the original team to have made a deep run in the LBCT in the season that they returned to the Red League - something that teams like Tihon United, Eyrods, and Omnio have followed up to replicate to a lesser extent. To those that say that the Red League is too high on established names, look no further than where Alnio was not that long ago. Alnio is a giant that's starting to settle in.

R10. ANOMALIES

MG Jari ALONPAA (59)

GK Jessika ANISTON (29) CAPTAIN
RB Avelaine AUBIN (21)
LB/CB Ghislaine BARBIERI (26)
CB Benjamin LEFEVRE (32)
LB /Kee TIAN (28)
RM Viola WHEELER (30)
CM Miriam BARTLETT (24)
CM/AM /Alberto RENDON (29)
LM Tanya ZHUKOVA (30)
ST Michael BURGER (29)
ST Rhiannon AODHAN (25)

GK Kateryna Leontiyivna ZAKHARCHENKO (27)
RB /Astrid SWAIN (30)
CB/CDM/CM /Adam SEEKAMP (31)
CB Marcel WIĄCEK (26)
LB LUO Kun (33)
RM Rarrumizsh TOTHYENGARA (33)
DM Dundar KOBAL (27)
CM Douglas PERRIWEATHER (26)
CM Adèle LEROY (24)
LM/LW Yaropolk SOLOVEV (30)
ST Yubkina Celestyna GENNADIEVNA (28)
ST Teagan MOORE (24)

Trending: Getting Back Up

Nickname: Anomalies
Fans: The True Anomalies, Clubbers
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owners: SunTree Foundation
Stadium: Anomaly Tower (Cap. 110,320; 42,350 Seats)
Manager:

Jari Alonpaa (59), 2nd Season with Team
Captain: GK Jessika Aniston
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Aniston;

Aubin –

Barbieri -

Lefevre -

/

Tian;

Wheeler -

Bartlett -

/

Rendon - Zhukova;

Burger -

Aodhan.

Transfer Impact: Alonpaa trusts the process, and with the team improving four places last season, they only went to get Avelaine Aubin to start 60% of the time ahead of Astrid Swain. That partnership will pay dividends as the team stays fresh; Everyone else is staying put as they continue to gel.

You Might Be an Anomalies Fan if... You like rebelling against the city's aristocracy, you are a patriot and want to support a team that has the same name as the national team, you like pentagrams, you support the Rainbow Party in Chromia, or you really like the black and white theme.

Background: Always considered the "Other Chromia Team", Anomalies Football Club, or "AFC" for short, is located in the southern part of the city, away from the political center and more in the economic one. The Anomaly Tower is a stadium built on top of a five-star restaurant that closes during the matches. The more blue-collar workers support the team and call themselves "The True Anomalies". It is a club seeped in history - as they still keep the old moniker of "Anomaly" - and a bitter rivalry with the Chromatik Capitalizt. They have had success in the Red League era, becoming the third team in Chromatik history to accomplish the three-peat from Season 2 through Season 4 before falling on more challenging times in Seasons 5 through 9. Having been through hell in the recent past, they're trying to get back on the rise.

Fan Support/Club Culture: While it is true that Anomalies share a lot of the same fans with Crossroads, as Chromia based citizens who don't like the Capitalizt. AFC have fallen on hard times as of late when compared to their biggest hated rivals, Chromatik.

Jari Alonpaa says that his calling card is getting the most out of his players to form a greater whole. Having returned to midtable, they will trust him to continue their climb.

The Lynchpin of Anomalies' Season:

Will Alonpaa's plan work?
Wringing out every ounce of potential out of his players is the way that Alonpaa runs the ship; having only brought in one more piece, this will be the year where he's supposed to take that next step with his squad. Burger and Aodhan's goalscoring ability will decide their fate - along with Bartlett and Rendon getting the ball to them. Everyone else will continue to do their job.

Panel's Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)
Is it possible for Anomalies to move up the table? Yes, especially given the state of their defense. However, the quality of the league remains strong, so they won't find it easy. Aniston and the defense will keep them in every game, though.

Did You Know... The Chromia Derby continues to sell out every season, regardless of the power disparity between the two clubs. Anomalies may be a bit lower in the power level compared to their rivals, but they continue to play hard.

R3. CHROMATIK

MG Jannick KONTIOLA (69)
GK Ronan PHARLAN (24)
RB /Ami COULIBALY (31) CAPTAIN
CB Paul AMOS (30)
CB Cylie NODIS (33)
LB/LWB /Mumin JESENKO (26)
CDM John FLETCHER (23)
CM/AM /ÞORGRÍMA VIGDIS Ástþórsdóttir (31)
CAM Rebecca Anne WAWANOLETT (32)
RW Eric FORSBERG (21)
ST Dénes ROBINEAU (30)
LW/CAM Quarto BEVILACQUA (28)

GK Filipp MIKHAILOV (30)
RB /Jan-Jaap MENNEKEN (31)
CB Omar CINNE (26)
CB /Vilhelmi HUDSON (29)
LB Léon BARTHÉLEMY (28)
CDM Lambertus JACQUEMIN (33)
C/DM /Algirda CURRAN (28)
CM Gheorghe BIRCA (27)
AM Arel JENKINS (33)
RW Mars STOVEN (23)
ST Ladia PORRIN (23)
LW Fredo BÄRFUSS (27)

Trending: Contending

Nickname: Capitalizt
Fans: Capitalizt, CC, Caps
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owners: Henza Architecture
Stadium: Capitalizt Dome (Cap. 144,000)
Manager:

Jannick Kontiola (69), 18th Season with Team
Captain: RB Ami Coulibaly
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-2-3) –

Pharlan;

/

Coulibaly –

Amos – Nodis –

/

Jesenko;

Fletcher;

/

Þorgríma Vigdis –

Wawanolett;

Forsberg –

Robineau –

Bevilacqua.

Transfer Impact: Hit the hardest by the Tumbran exodus - losing club legends Stephen Kerr and Trudy Harrison in the process - Chromatik had some work to do. Getting Rebecca Anne Wawanolett back from Myana is a huge plus, as is the acquisition of a pair of Flavovespians fresh off of winning the World Cup - Paul Amos and John Fletcher. Add in a young Eric Forsberg to add some spirit, and it's a new-look team that still revolves around one of the best strikers in the world in Dénes Robineau. Jannick Kontiola has this team in the right place to continue to thrive.

You Might Be a Chromatik Fan if... You are in the political center of Chromia, you are a fan of Henza Architecture, you are a fan of Chromatik history, you like a club with money, you like to follow the media, you like contending every season, you like being part of a youth movement, or you like being a fan of the biggest club in Chromatika.

Background: One of the main football teams of the Capitol, Capitalizt is located in the government/business center of the city, using the national stadium as their own. They have a huge following - though Anomalies and other clubs had won over many of their fans due to their inability to win a title. Capitalizt comes from a term used by the Chromatik Party in the days of old to talk about their businessmen. It took a while for Kontiola to come true with his promise, but the Capitalizt are really revving now, and are in the prime of their contending period.

Fan Support/Club Culture: The Capitalizt are a rowdy, loyal fan group that are in their heyday. It took them forever to win a title, but then they reeled off so many in a row. They think that as long as the core of Harrison, Kerr, and Singh are present, they can win any season - and with Kontiola at the helm, why not? Their biggest historical rivals are the Anomalies, but they are starting to form an even bigger one with Myana, their fellow contenders for the title. The emergence of Crossroads is a new threat, but they'll be in the mix regardless.

To play for Chromatik is to bask in the glory of it all while understanding it is a double edged sword. Excellence is expected, and falling short is not an option. To Kontiola's credit, he's established a professional yet loose atmosphere - it's a close-knit club, even if it's one that's used to success.

The Lynchpin of Chromatik's Season:

How much more will Robineau have to do?
Forsberg is a good player to add on the wing - and Quarto Bevilacqua is quite good - but Robineau is the main piece of Chromatik's attack. Ronan Pharlan will be fine with the four defenders in front of him - with Þorgríma Vigdis now having a capable partner in Rebecca Anne Wawanolett, the Capitalizt will continue to fire away. If Bevilacqua scores in the thirties, Chromatik will have won the title.

Panel's Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)
Turning over so many starters would be a challenge for many, but not for Kontiola and the machine he's built. Anyone who thinks that this team won't finish in the top four are severely misguided.

Did you Know... Replacing the Tumbran duo with a Flavovespian duo has set a precedent that Chromatik will try to follow for a long time.

R1. CROSSROADS

MG Gunnar SKEGGESTAD (72)

GK Jill SWANSON (29)
RB/RWB Matija GVARDJANCIC (29) CAPTAIN
CB Rowan HARRY (31)
CB /Alice WESTON (29)
LB /Leon MACEK (29)
CM /Simon CARSTENSEN (29)
CDM/CM /Jack LAWSON (30)
CM /Brynjólfur Zhenyasson ZHANG (27)
DM/AM Paisley LYSANDER (30)
ST/CAM /Finn FREELING (27)
ST /Elaine HOWARD-DAWES (28)

GK Natalia KOŚCIÓŁEK (28)
RB Gulnara ZIRNE (31)
CB Dietrich KOPP (26)
CB Yan Jun CONG (29)
LB Candy YSERAVICH (28)
CM Niko POLAND (28)
CM Gong RONG (28)
CM Julian WANG (23)
CM Henzo HURAMI (23)
CM/AM Namba KATAI (28)
ST Annett SOLANO (31)
ST Marlijn LANTINK (23)

Trending: Cloud Nine

Nickname: Crusaders
Fans: Knights, Roaders
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: ChromatikAir
Stadium: Chromatik City Field (Cap. 100,000; 32,200 Seats)
Manager:

Gunnar Skeggestad (72), 5th Season with Team
Captain: RB/RWB Matija Gvardjancic
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Swanson;

/

Gvardjancic - Harry -

/

Weston -

/

Macek;

/

Carstensen -

/

Lawson -

/

Zhang;

Lysnader –

/

Freeling;

/

Howard-Dawes.

Transfer Impact: Trying to keep the momentum going, Crossroads became the unlikely winner of the Elaine Howard-Dawes sweepstakes after the Chromatik National Team player was let go from playing football in Tumbra. The switching of Freeling to the ST/CAM position gives the Crusaders the opportunity to play with two strikers up top if they need to; otherwise, Elaine will work with Paisley and Freeling to keep the goals flowing. The rest of the team is proven, and there is so much trust in what they've overcome.

You Might Be a Crossroads Fan if... You like flipping off Anomalies and Chromatik, you're a college kid, you like the underdog story, you like the knight motif, you like watching exciting wingers with a poaching forward, you're a fan of the iconic Justtina Dannysdóttir or you like being the least likely titleholder in Red League history.

Background: Considered the "Third Club" of Chromia (then Chromatik City), Crossroads bears the moniker of having shared a field with Chromatik for the longest of time. Now they share a field with Chromia Central College University, the Crusaders building up their own brand. CCCU fans have started to gravitate toward this club, them being rebels that don't like being tied to AFC and CC. Crusaders remain the rebel club that fans of other teams tend to root for among the squads based in Chromia; whenever they are doing well, fans outside of the Capitol rejoice. They’re known for iconic strikers – Justiina Dannysdóttir, Kate Archer, Finn Freeling, and now one Elaine Howard-Dawes.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Crusaders fans are some of the most beleaguered in the league - they don't have the financial support of Chromatik nor the pedigree of Anomalies. Instead, they are mostly young adults who simply don't know better than to support the underdog. They may be the smallest club based in Chromia in the Red League, but they play some entertaining football - and with the mean streak that is being introduced by Skeggestad, it should be fun - especially since now they've surprisingly won the title.

Skeggestad's system will be far more hardworking and hardnosed than ever, and that will end up with the Crusaders looking more like the Anomalies. It will be fascinating to see just how having an iron hand will shape a team that was so long defined by finesse and pretty goals. They've surprised everyone by winning the title, and then grabbed a Chromatik National Team striker. This is a new age for Crossroads.

The Lynchpin of Crossroads's Season:

What will having a second goalscoring threat do?

Panel's Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)
They kept everyone and then added Howard-Dawes. This is the best team that Crossroads has had in their team history, and the rest of the league is reeling from the departure of the Tumbrans. The time to pounce is now.

Did you Know... Crossroads has always had a one-striker formation. Justiina was the most famous, Archer was the mainstay for a while, Freeling did well to fill in, and now everything hinges on Elaine Howard-Dawes.

by **Chromatika** » Wed May 07, 2025 7:49 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Preview

Red League Part 2
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif
new signings in italics

R16. HANAI BREAKERS

MG gaius PONTE (42)

GK /Enrico GIRELLO (22)
RB /Elsie HOUSTON (30)
CB Lyosha ORLOV (30)
CB MO Liwei (31)
LB /ÁSTRIĐUR Arndórsdóttir (24)
RM Maurice DOLUKHANOV (29)
DM/CM /Kimberley ZHAO-ZAJIC (24)
CM/LM /Ania BROD-ÉTIENNE (23)
CM Donna HEINZ (26)
ST Lonnie WOLFE (30)
ST /Tyler PICKETT (30)

GK Liam BERGIUS (23)
RB Eder COUCHAIN (23)
CB Fuse JOTARO (25)
CB Pierce JACKSON (29)
LB Laurent DUCHEMIN (27)
RM /Meghan TANSEY (33)
CM XUN Meng (31)
CM Stela VUK (27)
LM Alicia SOLDADO (27)
CM/AM TANG Zhelan (28)
ST Theodore ISAN (24)
ST Leonora DAHLQUIST (28)

Trending: Down and Back Up

Nickname: Breakers
Fans: Breakers, Clubbers
Location: Hanai, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: BGA Foundation
Stadium: Breakers' Rest (Cap. 7,800)
Manager: Gaius Ponte (42), 2nd Season with Team
Captain: CB Mo Liwei
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) –

/

Girello;

/

Houston - Orlov - Mo -

/

Ástriður;

Dolukhanov -

/

Zhao-Zhajic -

/

Brod-Étienne; Heinz;

Wolfe -

/

Pickett.

Transfer Impact: Being drug down by the reduction of the league to sixteen teams, the Breakers clawed their way back; Elsie Houston joins as a veteran, while Kimberley Zhao-Zajic and Ania Brod-Étienne will finally get a chance to shine on the big stage.

You Might Be a Hanai Breakers Fan if... You like a good vendetta story, you love watching suffocating defense, you are a fan of James Masterson’s antics, you are from Hanai, you like seeing players from interesting nations around the world, or you like supporting the underdog.

Background: Known as a defensive powerhouse no matter what tier of football that they played in, the Breakers are a yo-you club that have had a bit of a hiatus from the red League. They are the best team from Hanai, which was a city better known for its baseball. What makes this team interesting is their suffocating style of play and Gaius Ponte, the heir apparent to James Masterson that's carried the no-nonsense style.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Breakers fans know they are in for the long haul - their club isn't the richest club out there, the infrastructure isn't the best, and their tight-knit nature is their best feature. Being drug down to the Orange League by the restructuring, they only needed one season to return back, and will hope to maintain their position.

Learning from James Masterson, Gaius Ponte has added his own twist to it - allowing Wolfe and Pickett the freedom to really press up the field. The Breakers trust that their defense is good enough to hold, and buy goals at a premium. He's a hard-working Manager who expects excellence from his charges.

The Lynchpin of Hanai Breakers's Season:

What will be the result of leaning on unproven talent?
When you're projected to be the worst team in the league, you have to take some gambles - especially when you don't have the most money. Bringing in two Mytanar-Chromatiks to be the center of your midfield is bold, but that's what the Breakers have done. Zhao-Zajic is tall, broad, muscular, and rather unapologetic, while Brod-Étienne is fast with a wicked left foot. Wolfe and Pickett can carry a lot of the scoring up front, but this team needs this duo to thrive if they have any chance of surviving at all.

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (13th-16th)
They are the weakest team in the Red League - and they know that. With this in mind, they won't go down without a fight - which is exactly why they may just pull this off.

Did you Know... With the LPB folding in Hanai, the Breakers are now the major sports attraction of the city, for better or for worse. They should try to make the most out of that.

R13. KNETYOHAI CITY FC

/MG Kurtis ROUGH (62)

GK Adnot LANGLAIS (30)
RB Naomi KLANG (25)
CB SHA Jian (31)
CB Olga HRVATIN (27)
LB DYNOM-WANAT Ban (32)
RM Anssi DAHLER (25)
CM Richard SZALKAI (25)
DM Afonassei VINOGRADOV (28)
LM/RM Daisi HACKETT (28)
CM/AM Sergey BRYZGALOV (26)
ST Aomoca AENENOLIN (25)

GK Georgine HYATT (30)
RB Liesbeth SAMSEN (23)
CB Nevin MYASI (27)
CB Elena SAMARA (26)
CB Arnaline SAMUEL (30)
LB Hippolyte AUVRAY (24)
RM Samuel HODGES (23)
CM Ana JANICE (26)
CM/AM /Page SIEVIER (33)
LM Wisława STOLARCZYK (23)
CM/AM Anja KORONVA (25)
ST Alexia CONDE (27)

Trending: Surviving

Nickname: KCFC, K-City
Fans: KCFC, Keesfer
Location: Knetyohai, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owners: Tobias Akinobo (Marvelous Agusi Studios)
Stadium: KCFC Arena (Cap. 8,500)
Manager:

/

Kurtis Rough (62), 7th Season with Team
Captain: GK Adnot Langlais
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-1-1) - Langlais;

Klang -

Sha - Hrvatin -

Dynom-Wanat;

Dahler -

Szalakai - Vinogradov -

Hackett;

Bryzgalov;

Aenenolin.

Transfer Impact: Having barely secured safety once more, Rough decided to get one Aomoca Aenenolin to be the new striker, with Sergey Bryzgalov being the key playmaker. The rest of the squad remains intact - and they're ready to do battle once more.

You Might Be a Knetyohai City FC Fan if... You like small teams playing tough defensively, you like watching Polarian talent develop, you don't mind games that have more fouls than shots on goal, and you like the fact that the Rainbow District has another representative - and it's not the Warriors from Knetyohai.

Background: Another Anaian-owned team to be up so high in the Rainbow League System, the investment into KCFC by Tobias Anikovo of Cobrio has taken some time to yield results. Knetyohai, the headquarters of the Chromatik Army, is more used to Knetyohai the club being here than KCFC; this is their chance to upend their rivals. Located in the 30% of the city that isn't directly near the Army Base, this club balances the influences of the Chromatik Armed Forces along with civilian life very well.

Fan Support/Club Culture: KCFC fans are well aware of the lifestyle of being a fan of a small club. This is their first time back into the Red League in over five years, after all. The fans are loyal, they don't demand much, and they love supporting their team. Now that this club is doing better than Knetyohai, the fans are having a lot more fun.

Kurtis Rough's introduction to Chromatik football raised some eyebrows a decade ago due to his gruff nature. However, that nature and the Chromatik mindset of playing football has clicked; his teams play hard, know how to maintain defensive shape, and are as tough as nails. This will not be an easy team to face for any of the top end teams of the Red League - and if they falter, this is definitely a team that can pounce.

The Lynchpin of Knetyohai City FC's Season:

Can the core reach a new level?
Only replacing two players in the front of the pitch can indicate that they keep on believing in the others that they have. This core of players - including the three Polarians - need to take a next step if they are to get up to midtable or further. With four players that are twenty-five, youth is the way forward for KCFC.

Panel's Prediction: Relegation Battle (13th-16th)
Another year, another chance for the team to prove they belong. They don't have the most money to spend, but they continue to put together results - and with Aenenolin being the new player up front, they may have struck gold.

Did You Know... KCFC has been approached by seven different chicken brands to be their ambassador due to the "FC" being able to be used as "Fried Chicken". They've taken none of it, of course - that would be too humiliating.

R9. LANAR

MG Sandra SYBILL (54)

GK Laurens RINO (29)
RB //Adama "MOUDRIKI" Ou-Drake (23)
CB August WÖLFFLIN (28)
CB Margo SZÔTS (30)
LB Ryosei NAGATOMO (27)
CM /Saskia DRUPPELMANDEL (29)
CB/DM /HRÚTUR Melkíorsson (27)
RW Mairead COLSTON (30)
CM/AM /Matthis VYNTRA (31)
LW Ruby VANDERLEY (29) CAPTAIN
ST Vesper BENEDETTI (26)

GK Sulo MOILANEN (31)
RB/RWB Amel LE SUEUR (23)
CB XUN Zhi (28)
CB Karson DUNN (27)
LB /JAN Játmundsson (32)
CM/DM Afonassei VINOGRADOV (28)
DM Jasmin CARREL (33)
RW Chris ACKERMANN (26)
AM Samuel LARAKHAI (28)
LW Sofietje BANNIER (23)
ST Lene HAMBRO (33)
ST Liese AVET (23)

Trending: Middling

Nickname: Red Hawks
Fans: Falconeers, Nesters
Location: Lanar, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Blue Collection
Stadium: Hawk's Nest (Cap. 112,000; 44,200 Seats)
Manager: Sandra Sybill (54), 7th Season with Team
Captain: LW Ruby Vanderley
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) –

Rino;

/

Moudriki – Wölfflin –

Szôts –

Nagatomo;

/

Druppelmandel –

/

Hrútur;

Colston –

/

Vyntra –

Vanderley;

Benedetti.

Transfer Impact: Sandra Sybill got the go ahead to spend some money this window, and did so by bringing in four players. Saskia Druppelmandel has been waiting for a while for a starting job, Moudriki is the young budding star, Nagatomo is the reliable centerpiece, and Wölfflin is a capable cog. It's mostly on the defensive end, which is to nobody's surprise - Benedetti and the other three will be ready to go.

You Might Be a Lanar Fan if... You are a Lanar resident who likes to be Sanar's rival, you like the black and red theme, you like players from Quebec and Shingoryeo, you like what's been a lost cause, or you like supporting Sandra Sybill.

Background: Located at the Western side of the Rainbow district, Lanar was founded before Sanar and Pelar, and is the oldest brother. Lanar is known for producing most of the nation's vehicles, as Viper Motors (previously Imhar Automotive) has a huge factory here. Being by the coast means a lot of foreign cars come through here as well. They're rabid about their Hawks, and used to underachieving as a team, but passionate nonetheless. The Red Hawks barely survived in Season 17 before finishing in eighth place in Season 18, making the IFCF CC Playoffs. They then finished smack midtable the last two seasons.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Lanar fans take one aspect of their club more seriously than others - outperforming their rivals, Sanar. if one is in a league and the other isn't, it's an automatic forfeiture; whenever they're both present, the Derby is something else to behold. Now, Sanar is all the way in the Yellow League - and the Red Hawks are undeniably the best team in their District.

Sybill as a club Manager, it turns out, is a bit of a tactician who tries to outsmart the other team. She's got the ear of her players, and they play hard for her - even if it's been to the result of a lot of defeats by conceding goals in recent seasons. Her way of play is starting to really click.

The Lynchpin of Lanar's Season:

Will these new signings come through?
The hardest part of the game for Lanar has been and always will be on the defensive side. The moment that Sybill and the brass solve that even a quarter of the way, they'll be smack dab in the middle of contending. Moudriki is the exact mold of a defender that they need, Nagatomo is an exciting addition, and everyone is excited to see what Druppelmandel can do. They should be fun to watch.

Panel's Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)
Until a crop of defenders show that they can step up to the level needed to be above midtable, Lanar will always be here. Not above, and not below.

Did You Know... The unquestioned leaders of their District now, Lanar look for bigger and better prey.

R7. LHOR

MG Zahi CASTILLAS (65)

GK MANGJEOL Eun-Kyung (31)
RB/CB Behai GRIFFIN (27)
CB Regina NEWMAN (27)
CB Jasmin CONSTANTINOU (19)
LB Sonja SHIBEN (26)
RM Noryu WULLYU (27)
AM Xavier MOREAU (25)
LW/LM Kari MUSTONEN (30)
RW FU Xiaoxi (33)
ST/RW AMINA Salihamidzic Beckie (27)
LW /LÍNDÍS Végeirsdóttir (32) CAPTAIN

GK Pam CORR (27)
RB Klara MICHALCZYK (33)
CB Myaki SUNDORR (26)
CB Rhea ANAMI (25)
CB Youri Kleine SCHAARS (28)
LB Twilight MIXON (33)
RM Ilbert LESTRANGE (26)
CM Godefroy CARTIER (28)
LM Edouard BERTILLON (33)
RW Wim DE DONCKER (23)
ST Bradley OTTAWA (31)
LW Shishido NATSUMI (31)

Trending: Almost There

Nickname: Orcas
Fans: Lhorites, Orca-Watchers
Location: Lhor, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Adama Sowe
Stadium: The Cove (Cap. 51,265; 28,000 Seats)
Manager:

Zahi Castillas (65), 8th Season with Team
Captain: LW Líndís Végeirsdóttir
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) – Mangjeol; Griffin –

Newman –

Constantinou –

Shiben;

Wullyu –

Moreau –

Mustonen;

Fu –

Amina –

/

Líndís.

Transfer Impact: So close yet so far once again, Lhor bring in a veteran on the right back position in Behai Griffin, and then a wild card in Amina to be the replacement striker, with Leona Tsang leaving to go to Myana. This remains Líndís's club - they'll go as far as she carries them.

You Might Be a Lhor Fan if... You're a fan of Banijan investors in Chromatika, you like new money, you love Orcas, you are in the Coastal District, you are excited for a rebuilding project, you like the gold color palette, or you don't mind things being up and down from season to season.

Background: Located in the northeast corner of Chromatika, right by the ocean, Lhor was historically a whaling town, and now a place that is famous for its whalewatching tours. Otherwise, Lhor is famous for being the fashion Capital of Chromatika - although most of the modeling still happens in Chromia. A lot of young people live in Lhor because it's a small yet fashionable town. Sowe spent a lot of money to try to build this team into a contender, but his efforts were unsuccessful; now, Castillas has been given the long-term task of building this team from the ground up, to mixed success.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Orcas fans have been burned in the past - they just couldn't get going in the previous era. Castillas, though, has breathed new life into this club - and the fans are responding once again. As the predominant team in the Coastal District, they feel a sense of rivalry against the teams from the islands - namely Myana, Tihon, and Urrheddiao. It helps to be performing better than Pria City, too. They didn't have the best of seasons, but it was still in the top half of the table.

Castillas is a tactical genius through and through, and as he's becoming more used to the pieces he has, the players are adapting to his style as well. The days of the Orcas being an also-ran seem to be over. He needs to return to the IFCF CC in order to build upon his success, though - and Tsang should help in that.

The Lynchpin of Lhor's Season:

What will Leona's absence bring?
There is a reason why Myana went for the Yueren striker; she's been the biggest contributor to Lhor's attack since joining the league. Now, the Orcas turn to Amina - who toiled away at Tihon United the last few seasons. Moving to this role where she'll be the lone striker, she will have more opportunities - and the ability to have Líndís play with her. Can they keep up the level of scoring of the past few seasons?

Panel's Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)
Yes, they lost Leona, but Líndís is ready to pick up the slack, and Amina shows promise. Mangjeol is one of the better keepers in the league, and the Orcas are ready to get back to the promised land of international football.

Did you Know... Thankfully, all the hubbub in Myana Island hasn't impacted the orca watching tours. Every season, there's pictures of The Cove with a surfacing orca in the background, as is tradition.

by **Chromatika** » Sun May 11, 2025 7:52 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Preview

Red League Part 3
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif
new signings in italics

R2. MYANA

MG ZHAXI Nanlei (65)

GK Radoslav BLAHA (32)
RB /Dzafer MYTNJAK (24)
CB JI Wenwei (24)
CB /Foma KOSHKIN (31)
LB /Tanith XU (31)
CAM Zahida THAKKAR (24)
AMC/ST Laborious HAWK (Elf)
CM Eden GUNDSDORF (23)
RW/ST /Bogdan MERINO (20)
ST /Leona TSANG (26)
LAM/LW Edith FILLAR (28) CAPTAIN

GK Paul GROB (23)
RB Curtis SANDY (30)
CB Aikaterini RAPTA (26)
CB Jevyn DAPPLEGEM (33)
LB Marget SCHOFIELD (32)
CM Drilethemne FULLREACH (33)
CM RIM Myung-Hee (31)
CM Noguchi KOHAKU (26)
A/MC Arashi SUBARU (27)
CM/AM Markus WACHTER (24)
A/ML Bati TUNA (27)
ST Nazariy KOVALEV (28)

Trending: Contending

Nickname: Islanders
Fans: Islanders, Myaners
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Myana Fishermen Collective
Stadium: Island Dome (Cap. 133,000; 35,000 Seats)
Manager:

Zhaxi Nanlei (65), 1st Season with Team
Captain: LW Edith Fillar
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

Blaha;

/

Mytnjak -

Ji -

/

Koshkin -

/

Xu;

Thakkar -

Hawk - Gundsdorf;

/

Merino -

/

Tsang - Fillar.

Transfer Impact: With the Tumbran recall, Myana ended up having to replace a lot, starting with their Manager. Spreading their net far and wide, Zhaxi Nanlei got the call, and the Yueren came in. He inherits a defense that already ranks among the top of the league, though he has now lost Xuen-Zhukov. Getting Leona Tsang was a good move, and then replacing Rebecca Anne Wawanolett with a defensive stalwart of Eden Gundsdorf may be an even better one. This should still be a team contending for the title.

You Might Be a Myana Fan if... You like being a historical powerhouse, you like contending for the title every season, you like the Islander Dome, you like a cannon going off very time the home team scores a goal, you are a fan of goalscoring, you like Mytanar talent, you like Laborious Hawk, or you like being by the ocean.

Background: Biggest port city in Chromatika. Second biggest city in Chromatika. Naval headquarters of Chromatika. Second biggest fishing town of Chromatika. Tourist attraction. What isn't Myana? Winners of the first three titles of the now-defunct League Chromatiks, they remain one of the best sides in the league, and tied with Tihon and now Chromatik as the only team to win five titles in the history of Chromatik domestic football. Islanders have one of the biggest fan bases as well, and their tradition of firing a cannon every time a goal is scored by the home team is one of the most unique in the league. They've gained a lot of goodwill by helping out the eastern half in the last three years, with Eyrods even playing at the University of Myana's stadium.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Traditionally, Myaners have had some interesting rivalries throughout the years. They are the biggest club on Myana Island by far, so they've had to look elsewhere to look for rivals. A healthy rivalry exists between the island teams - Myana and Tihon/Urrheddiao, with Eyrods and Tor being a bit behind. However, as of late, the focus of Myaners lies solely on Chromatik - they are the other traditional giant in the league, and every match between them matters for who will win the title, Crossroads now spoiling everyone.

Zhaxi Nanlei is so good at getting the best out of his players. He is laid back yet has an intense aura about him. It's his first season with Myana, but the expectation is that he will continue to get the players to perform at the best level possible.

The Lynchpin of Myana's Season

Will Gundsdorf play well at the Red League level?
The biggest difference between Hemmings's way to play and Zhaxi's is the needing of a holding midfielder. Otherwise, they'd have kept Rebecca Anne - but with Hawk holding down the midfield, they needed a defensive one. Enter Gundsdorf, already capped at the senior team level - with all the prerequisite skills of a holding midfielder. If he she does well, this team will get to places.

Panel's Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)
If it was anyone else taking over, there could've been misgivings; with it being Zhaxi, though, the likelihood is that this team will be near the top and contending once again. Tsang is a cannon just ready to get fired at anyone who gests in their way.

Did You Know... The Ecological Society of Chromatika has run a thorough test on the impact of the blanks being fired every time that Myana scores a goal at home, and determined that the decibel frequency being fired and the sound impact isn't enough to cause permanent damage. This sounds silly, but it matters on Myana Island.

R14. MYANA EYRODII

MG Cain JACKSON (41)

GK Makar POPOV (30) CAPTAIN
RB Larissa SCHÜTZENBERGER (23)
CB Lerden SHOUZVENKREDEN (20)
LB Jessica LANDRY (22)
RM Pierre-Antoine LALANDE (23)
CM Tuzhuyong NAJI LEZHAO (21)
CM/DM Herbie CHANDELIQUE (30)
LM Tryggve BARSUKOV (26)
RW Ivonne HERRESHOFF (23)
ST Tímea SZÔLLÔSI (21)
LW Rachelle KIM-MICHEL (28)

GK /Bianca DING (31)
RB Zosimus ANISHA (32)
CB Ida TADAO (26)
LB Aleshai McCORKLE (31)
RM Annemarijn EUVELGUNNE (23)
CM Theocharis PAULAS (27)
CDM /Xuer Nei WEI (31)
CM Edwige REYER (26)
LWB/LM Nicolle FOSSE (31)
RW Mita YARIK (29)
ST /Alex FALLENI (27)
LW Zane ISTAN (29)

Trending: Surviving

Nickname: Jungle Cats
Fans: Cats, The Green Folk
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owners: The Green Fund
Stadium: Viper Stadium at Myana (Cap. 32,000)
Manager: Cain Jackson (41), 2nd Season with Team
Captain: GK Makar Popov
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) - Popov;

Schützenberger - Shouzvenkreden -

Landry; Lalande -

Naji Lezhao -

Chandelique -

Barsukov; Herreshoff -

Szôllôsi -

Kim-Michel.

Transfer Impact: The biggest decision this season was to finalize the move to Vipers Stadium at Myana, the home venue of the University of Myana Vipers, until Eyrods is rebuilt. Then, Jackson went to get six new starters - all under twenty-three or less. It's a gamble, but that's what Jackson had built his reputation around - developing young players to be regular starters at a higher level while surviving.

You Might Be an Eyrodii Fan if... You like a small club that's being persistent, you like defensive football, you like building up small players to be more prominent ones, or you enjoy solid, fundamental football.

Background: The remnants of a club that used to call the city of Eyrods their home, the Jungle Cats have been playing at University of Myana stadium for five seasons now, finally changing their name but not their logo. They may return back to Eyrods, they may find a different home, or they may get bought out; turbulence is in the air for the small club. They aim to return in the near future, but that might change.

Fan Support/Club Culture: The Eyrodii has a small, loyal, and almost menacing fanbase - even if it's one built on just overbearing kindness. Myana Eyrodii is built on playing defense and turning turnovers into lethal counterattacks. Though Eyrodii fans have scattered to the wind following the invasion, there should be a decent sized following of this team anyway as they recover. It also helps that many Myaners have turned to the Eyrodii as a team to support, especially those that don't like Myana the club.

Cain Jackson may be a longtime assistant of Devin Munoz, and Eyrods will continue to play defensively sound football, but the mentality will shift. Jackson loves employing a team that is like a shark patrolling the water - once they smell blood, they will pounce. He has a lot to prove with the fanbase, but as the team looks at options for their future, he will be needed to steer them through this first season.

The Lynchpin of Myana Eyrodii's Season:

Will the youth gamble pay off?
Three players from the CCFA ranks and three free agents from abroad. Naji Lezhao has been a player in the Rainbow League System, while Shouzvenkreden is a part of the Edsmontik National Team; Szôllôsi will be the biggest wildcard, but if he turns out, they could survive without much issue.

Panel's Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)
With Jackson having had a year to build up the squad, some deference has to be given to how much he knows how cultivate a squad. The Eyrodii now have a stable environment in Myana, a Manager on the rise, and youthful talent. How far up can they reach?

Did you Know... The University of Myana reached out to the Jungle Cats at the prodding of Myana, who appreciated the presence of a Red League team on the eastern half of their island. It didn't take much for the two sides to agree upon a rather amicable contract. The Green Fund is actually considering the potential of building a new stadium in Myana, though a larger bunch wants to return to Eyrods itself.

O1. QET NSC

MG KIM Myung-Sik (57)

GK Sergiusz RASINSKI (27)
RB XIANG Xuegang (33) CAPTAIN
CB Sahnaz PANOSS (32)
CB Lars SANDOFFE (29)
LB Tuudor SCHURA (25)
RW/RM Ruide DARACO (29)
CM Elvis HAUGEN (28)
CM/DM RHEE Myung-Seok (29)
LM Andrew EVERINGHAM (32)
ST KRISTÓFER Sigtýsson (28)
ST Lionel ABRAHAM (21)

GK Lidiya Valeriyivna PETROVA (23)
RB Marceli WILUSZ (28)
CB Tetyana Henadiyivna KRYVENKO (32)
CB Merilinar ULRAL (33)
LB Karlotta KRINGE (23)
RM Jean-Marc POULIN (26)
CM DAI Hai (25)
CM/DM Eric WESSEN (23)
CM Marloes OVERWEG (33)
LM Naomi JUNG (23)
ST Griselda DI FALCO (33)
ST Cheyenne FREMAULT (28)

Trending: Back Up

Nickname: QNSC, NSC, SavigiQet
Fans: NSCers, Q-N
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owners: Pierre Bonmaison, CEO of Bonmaison Construction Chromatika
Stadium: Bonmaison Park (Cap. 10,300)
Manager: Kim Myung-Sik (57), 21st Season with Team
Captain: CB Xiang Xuengang
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) – Rasinski; Xiang -

Panoss - Sandoffe -

Schura;

Daraco -

Haugen - Rhee -

Everingham;

Kristófer - Abraham.

Transfer Impact: Having returned to the Red League after a season away, Kim decided to stick with many of the changes that brought them back, only adding Schura to the starting lineup. It's the long game with a lot of these players that have been playing together for a while now.

You Might Be a Qet NSC Fan if... You like small towns on Urrhed Island, you like foreign ownership whose homeland has disappeared, you appreciate a minnow trying to punch up, you like the blocky logo, or you like the antics Kim gets up to.

Background: Often forgotten among cities like Tihon, Urrheddiao, Tor, and even Staramara in Urrhed Island, Qet's claim to fame is two things - sharing the shortest name for a city in Chromatika with Tor and Wix, and more importantly, being the jewelry capital of Chromatika. Stemming from the days of the Chromatik Party when the Party put every single jewelry maker in the country in this city, Qet has maintained that moniker. Strict antitrust laws make it so that no one business can own more than 20% of the trade, and healthy competition has benefited everyone. Since being bought out by Bonmaison Construction, QNSC has slowly risen through the lower leagues, and make their appearance in the Red League for the third time, hoping to last a bit longer.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Like other small town clubs, Qet NSC has a small yet loyal fanbase. They're very happy the team did so well in the last season, and hope that it continues to help build them to be the next small team to have a stranglehold in the Red League.

Kim Myung-Sik is a hard-nosed disciplinarian who doesn't condone laziness nor people not doing their part. This has molded QNSC into a blueblood program with a chip on their shoulders. They don't care that everything says that they should still finish in the Relegation Zone - they love proving naysayers wrong, like they've done in the past.

The Lynchpin of Qet NSC's Season:

Will this nucleus be enough?
Kim likes to give every iteration its fair chance - especially in his twenty-first season. Rasinski did well in the Orange League, but the level of the Red League is far more higher; Panoss is a veteran, and so is Kristófer and Abraham. The bigger question is the likes of Schura, Rhee, and Everingham, but what they do have is a spirit of them against the rest of the world - unfortunately, sometimes that's not enough.

Panel's Prediction: Relegation Battle (13th-16th)
This is where Qet NSC will be for the foreseeable future - unless their fortunes change. To expect them to do better than thirteenth is a bit too much, but they've the talent to stave off relegation.

Did You Know... There's talk about removing company names from Red League teams. Doing so would force Frenei Tor to revert to Tor, and Qet NSC to be something else (to distinguish them from the team Qet itself). There's those who don't like that, too.

R4. TIHON

MG /Hecate CHARING (68)
AMG Christina APPLEGATE (67)

GK Tanya RINALDI (21)
RB /Trici LEA (28)
CB Valentin ERNST (24)
CB Sandrine LALANDE (25)
LB /Lisak TEHAHANJERAGNEN (27) CAPTAIN
RM/CM /Charlotte WOODFULL (29)
CM Drake RINALDI (21)
CM /Qi Chao HARK (29)
LM Lajiflak FRUEDENNE (29)
ST Felix JOEL (25)
SS/ST/RW Maude Leanne COUPET (27)

GK Hans AIGNER (34)
RB Ambre GIGOT (23)
CB /Alexander NUTT (32)
CB Mikha GORM (26)
LB/LM Anushka NIKITINA (30)
RM Dyogtina Snezana ROMANOVNA (33)
CM/AM Uchida MIYO (28)
CM /Mercy Valdemar (32)
CM Kanagi TOYOKAZU (28)
LM NARA Taji (33)
ST Halyna Mykolayivna BLYZHYUK (23)
ST /Rasmus MEDBERG HANSEN (30)

Trending: Stable but Yearning

Nickname: Tide
Fans: Wave Riders, Surfers
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Port of Tihon
Stadium: The Tidal Wave (Cap. 95,210; 25,000 Seats)
Manager:

/

Hecate Charing (68), 19th Season with Team
Captain: LB Lisak Tehahanjeragnen
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Rinaldi, T.;

/

Lea -

Ernst -

Lalande -

/

Tehahanjeragnen;

/

Woodfull –

Rinaldi, D. -

/

Hark -

Fruedenne;

Joel -

Coupet.

Transfer Impact: With Oberon leaving due to the musical chairs being played, Tihon went big by landing Crpostranian National Team Striker Felix Joel. They added to that by getting the Rinaldi twins from Valanora and Lajiflak Fruedenne, another player from Edsmontik. It's a bit of a gamble, but Charing and Applegate aren't happy with just finishing in fourth place every season.

You Might Be a Tihon Fan if... You like being one of the only five-time winners in Chromatik domestic football history (with all five being in a row!), you like a team to be owned by a company owned by a city, you like supporting a team that's always in the mix, you like entertaining football, you like a team that takes risks

Background: Located on the northern half of Urrhed Island, Tihon is another fishing town, like Urrheddiao and Myana. It is also a tourist attraction due to the huge open beaches in the area. The Tidal Wave is the focal point of the city, as many Chromatik stadiums are. The Tide ruled the Chromatik League days, winning five titles in a row behind Brendo Schmidt and Catheline Alister. They’ve had a much harder time of things in the Red League, but still remain one of the marquee names in Chromatik football, and with Maude Leanne Coupet and the recent signings, they are always near the top of the table.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Tihon is the biggest club in Urrhed Island - even if Urrheddiao keep pushing them to be better and better. The Wave Riders are a realistic fanbase who understand that their team does not have the pedigree to contend with Chromatik and Myana time and time again. Stuck in fourth place for a while now, they're looking to take that next step.

Hecate Charing and Christina Applegate have been with Tihon for nearly twenty seasons, and they've really figured out how to work with each other. Charing takes care of day to day operations, while Applegate takes care of the players. There is plenty of youth and veterans on the team, and the Tide are more professional than most in the Red League. Sometimes, that rigidity can come back to bite them. Applegate has been asked time and time again if she wants to move on - which she's denied every single time.

The Lynchpin for TIhon's Season:

What can the Rinaldi twins do?
The biggest gamble that Tihon took this offseason is the acquisition of these twins from Valanora - and then sticking them immediately into the starting lineup. Tanya has good reflexes and a good head on her shoulders, while Drake reminds people of Laborious Hawk of all players. If they can reach their potential in the years to come, Tihon will be back near the top in no time - but it's a bit of a gamble at the age of twenty-one.

Panel's Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)
Perhaps this is underestimating Tihon, but the amount of talent they are replacing is a lot to handle. It may take a bit longer than the team wants for the Rinaldi twins to find their footing, while Joel has large shoes to fill with the absence of Oberon.

Did You Know... The Tidal Wave has gone through a minor renovation recently. With the new lights and irrigation system, the stadium should offer more of a comprehensive experience to visitors and other teams' players alike.

by **Chromatika** » Mon May 12, 2025 8:25 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Preview

Red League Part 4
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif
new signings in italics

R11. TIHON UNITED

MG MYUNG Hye-Jung (58)

GK Arianne CAFAZZO (30)
RB Millav DE LA TOMBE (21)
CB Sophie ISHIDA (32)
CB /Hedvig RIKSDAL (26)
LB Corneel Derks op den NIEUWEN BLOKVOORT (28)
RM Halvar GESTAURIEN (26)
CM Anya MARAKAKIS (27) CAPTAIN
CM Abraham TORRE (28)
LM Tobias GRANDELIUS (31)
ST Caesar IBAÑEZ (24)
CF/LW/ST Maven REOIHKT (23)

GK Enéas LAMAR (31)
RB Antonina PROROK (24)
CB Velin Shostakovich HEMMLER (24)
CB Penny CARSON (30)
LB Aya KAWASAKI (31)
RM Mason PONDOFSKI (25)
CM Dillon LERN (27)
CM / Tedo KABASTE (31)
CM KIM Da-Bin (31)
LM/LW Bergje Willems LUBBERTS (23)
ST Nicholas ASPER (26)
ST Eulalie LAMAR (30)

Trending: Steady

Nickname: Cyclones, T-United
Fans: Cyclone Watchers, T-United
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Clarence Pix
Stadium: Cyclone Center (Cap. 5,130)
Manager: MYUNG Hye-Jung (58), 17th Season with Team
Captain: CM Anya Marakakis
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) –

Cafazzo;

de la Tombe –

Ishida –

Riksdal - Derks op den Nieuwen Blokvoort;

Gestaurien –

Marakakis –

Torre –

Grandelius;

Ibañez -

Reoikht.

Transfer Impact: Having lost their Striker to musical chairs, Maven Reoihkt joins the squad as the striker alongside Ibañez. Millav de la Tombe is a bit more of a project, but Myung is one of the best at working those out. This is a team that keeps going on.

You Might Be a Tihon United Fan if... You like Cyclones, you like small teams punching above their weight, you live in Tihon but don’t like the Tide, or you like the small, homey venue that the Cyclones call their home.

Background: The second team of Tihon, T-United have been in the second level of Chromatik football for a long time, in the Red League for five seasons. Myung Hye-Jung is now a well-known name in Chromatik circles; and with silent determination and passion, Myung’s turned this team into a mainstay.

Fan Support/Club Culture: With their continued presence and success in the Red League, Tihon United keeps gaining fans both in Tihon, in other cities across Urrhed Island, and the Red League as a whole. The original Cyclone fans keep everything in perspective, but the newer fans are hopeful that this team can take the next step forward to start pushing for an IFCF CC berth. They keep falling just short.

Myung Hye-Jung is a players' Manager and a motivator who knows how to get the best out of his players. This is a mostly youthful team with a youthful Manager, and the club is built on playing for each other. It's really starting to work, too.

The Lynchpin of Tihon United's Season:

Is this as far as Myung can carry them?
Seventeen seasons with this team, and they've never made the IFCF CC. Some talk has started about the ceiling that he can carry them toward, but it's big for this team to even remain in the Red League at all. Will the fanbase lose patience, or will they continue to understand that being around eleventh is where they are supposed to be if they don't get more funding?

Panel's Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)
Myung continues to push the envelope - but the rest of the league is improving, too. It will be difficult to imagine this team being the top half of the team, but with Myung at the helm, anything is possible.

Did You Know... Tihon having a great second team is a surprise - they are the only other city besides Chromia to have that second team consistently. Myana is lagging a bit behind them and Urrheddiao only has Urrhed FC, which is a yo-yo team.

R12. URRHED FC

MG Andrea SPINELLI (62)

GK Aranka BÁNYAY (21)
RB Gilberte BARR (27)
CB Ferdinand NADEL (25)
CB KANG Yeon-Bi (29)
LB/CB Beatrisa DARRAGH (21)
RM Dina KURAKINA (21)
CM Marion GOO (31) CAPTAIN
LM Sülimein KALEMANU (17)
RW Jacoliene HAUPTMEIJER (23)
ST Gerog SELDERS (25)
LW/RW /Jake SPEKMAN (31)

GK Hera GORDON (28)
RB / Svea SÖDERBERG (29)
CB Gabriele STREICHER (23)
CB Stephen NIAM (26)
LB Rylie JILL (29)
RM Khulwur METALRECORDER (33)
CM Rilas SANI (26)
CM Nidal VERAN (27)
LM Zheglov Benedikt MIKHAILOVICH (24)
RW Daniela HARTLEBEN (23)
ST Freddy MONTASIGHN (32)
LW Fine MITTER (23)

Trending: Surviving

Nickname: Submarines
Fans: UFC, Urrheds
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owners: Diedrich & Jillian Nier
Stadium: Nier Field (Cap. 10,000)
Manager:

Andrea Spinelli (62), 1st Season with Team
Captain: CM Marion Goo
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) – Bányay; Barr -

Nadel - Kang -

Darragh;

Kurakina - Goo -

Kalemanu; Hauptmeijer -

Selders -

/

Spekman.

Transfer Impact: Andrea Spinelli is the new Manager in charge of this club, bringing in a new keeper in Bányay and two wingers in Hauptmeijer and Spekman. Changing to a 4-3-3 will be the biggest challenge, but the backbone remains.

You Might Be a Urrhed FC Fan if... You like submarines, you want to support the smaller club from Urrheddiao, you like the Nier siblings, you like new money, you like underdogs, or you like a club that generates talent for the rest of the league.

Background: The little sibling of Urrheddiao, Urrhed FC came to the forefront when Jillian Nier, retired Anomalies goalkeeper, bought the club with her brother, Diedrich of Nier Holdings. They went from the Green League to the Red League in three seasons, spending a lot of money in infrastructure (Nier Field is a nice little place to go to), staff (they have a full retinue of trainers and position coaches now) and talent. They've been a bit of a yo-yo club as of late, but they're back and survived last season.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Ever since being bought out by the Nier siblings, the Submarines have become very devoted to their team. They don't number very large compared to the mammoth that is Urrheddiao, but it's a loyal bunch, and they're very excited to get back to the big leagues.

Andrea Spinelli adjusts well during matches, stabilizes the team, and gets the players to perform at a higher level than they are expected. As needed in a team whose only chance is to consistently punch above their weight, Spinelli's word and example will go a long ways to determine their season.

The Lynchpin of Urrhed FC's Season:

What will the wingers do?
If Stainton was the stereotypical defense-first, single-striker Manager, Spinelli uses wingers to carry on lightning-fast counters. Hauptmeijer and Spekman may be of different paces and ages, but both possess the ability to get the ball up the field; this will allow Selders to have more of a shot at being productive, while still linking up with Goo, Kurakina, and Kalemanu.

Panel's Prediction: Relegation Battle (13th-16th)
It'll be an uphill battle, but there is a chance for this team to survive this initial season under Spinelli and use it as a bridge to propel themselves forward.

Did You Know... Urrhed FC's obsession for Submarines began with the stationing of submarines in Urrheddiao. After the dissolution of the Chromatik Party, the nuclear submarines have been decommissioned and turned into a museum. It's a great story.

R6. URRHEDDIAO

MG RUO Xiaolan (54)

GK /Ines SHEPPARD (30) CAPTAIN
RB/RWB /Matilda MOLINEUX (29)
CB KIM Gyeong-Seok (26)
CB Keiko TODAKA (24)
LB Stan SCOTT-WILSON (28)
CM/DM Juan Aurelio REDONDO (24)
CM Paskal KAISER (23)
RW Jevgēņijs TEODORS (18)
CM/AM Ferris DIXON (29)
LW /Jen Ta JIN (26)
ST /OBERON M'bah-Pinho

GK Silvia DÖRFLINGER (28)
RB Ayca AYBAR (27)
CB Toinette BAUDIN (30)
CB LEE Dan-Myo (25)
LB Alberte PLOUFFE (24)
DM Harada MIKIO (27)
CM Mary YERN (28)
CM/AM Hadrian MARKOV (24)
RW FANG Chenguang (30)
CDM Josie DANIELS (26)
LW/LAM Anne-Sophie D'ABOVILLE (28)
ST DING Li (31)

Trending: Dipping

Nickname: United
Fans: United
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Golden Standard
Stadium: United Center (Cap. 120,000; 28,000 Seats)
Manager:

RUO Xiaolan (54), 145h Season with Team
Captain: GK Ines Sheppard
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) –

/

Sheppard;

/

Molineux –

Kim –

Todaka –

Scott-Wilson;

Redondo -

Kaiser;

Teodors -

Dixon -

/

Jin;

/

Oberon.

Transfer Impact: Missing the top four for the second time in a row, Urrheddiao went big by getting Oberon M'bah-Pinho to replace Billie Blue Hamisi. Stan Scott-Wilson replaced van Kalvenhaar, who was getting older. Now, five starters are new in the last two seasons, and they'll have a lot to say to if this team can return to the top four.

You Might Be an Urrheddiao Fan if... You like defensive football, you like bloodying the noses of all the so-called elite squads, you like the color purple, you don't mind ugly football, or you support Urrhed Island football but don't like Tihon.

Background: Located at the southernmost point of Urrhed Island, Urrheddiao is the seafood capital of Chromatika. It is here that a lot of the fish in the country is processed. The fans are quite loyal here, and they have fierce rivalries with Tihon, Myana, and in recent years, Urrhed FC. Initially, United owners wanted the stadium to be right by the water. However, safety concerns over the huge tidal waves in the winter forced the stadium to be about fifteen miles off the coast. The stadium can be transformed into a place where a lot of the city can take shelter in in the event of a tsunami or a typhoon, as it sits at the highest point on the island.

Fan Support/Club Culture: United fans are very happy about the fact that Ruo has brought them back into the mix. Yes, they missed the IFCL last two seasons, but to be in a spot where you can challenge the likes of Myana, Chromatik, and the others shows just how much the times have changed for Urrheddiao.

Ruo Xiaolan is really starting to come through in recent seasons. As a defensive-first, counterattacking team, they are also regimented and play with a lot of composure. It's very hard to break them down.

The Lynchpin of Urrheddiao's Season:

What can Oberon do?
Oberon's success at Tihon has been well documented; now, he'll have to do it without much help. Sure, this team fields the likes of Teodors, Dixon, and Jin, but all three of them know to fade back to aid the defense as often as needed. This means there will be times where Oberon will have to be his own help. That being said, he's one of the most dynamic out there, so it's worth betting on him.

Panel's Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)
Sheppard is one of the best keepers in the Red League, Oberon gives them a true scorer, and Scott-Wilson steps in where van Kalvenhaar shined. It won't be easy for them to win a title, but they do have the players to achieve the feat.

Did You Know... Urrheddiao beame the first defensive team since Wirr Tsi to win the title. Ines Sheppard is the best keeper in the Red League, and as long as she's playing for them, they'll be in the mix.

R8. WIRR TSI

MG /MÍMIR Waltheofsson (39)

GK /Nezir FADILPASIC (23)
RB /Hermione HUI (28)
CB/RB /Nnamdi LUSAMBA (29)
CB /Matej KLARIC (26)
LB/RB /PARÍS Vilgeirsdóttir (30)
CM Nisio CAMPUMANES (28)
CM/AM /Aurelien MOUSSENGUET (25)
CM Silvestr PAVLICEK (21)
AM/CM Foster EKERS (25)
RW/ST Neil YOUNGBLOOD (28)
ST /Drazen SKARA (31)

GK Osanmi ISKAHAN (28)
RB Lothaire CLÉMENT (29)
CB Agafia ANTONOVA (30)
CB KIM Bo-Ram (26)
CB/DM Philip ROSENQVIST (27)
LB Leslie MARTI (23)
RCM Gina GYROWETZ (23)
CM Yaromir EGOROV (30)
D/MC/CB Nicky MOSLEY (27)
RW Tobias MAYR (26)
ST Tanner TURCH (20)
LW /Arachne LOEHER (31)

Trending: Staying Put

Nickname: Shock
Fans: Shockers, Batteries
Location: Wirr Tsi, Capital District, Chromatika
Owners: Calania Motors
Stadium: The Shock (Cap. 51,350; 18,000 Seats)
Manager:

/

Mímir Waltheofsson (39), 1st Season with Team
Captain: CB Hermione Hui
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

/

Fadilpasic;

/

Hui -

/

Lusamba -

/

Klaric –

/

París;

Campumanes -

Moussenguet -

Pavlicek -

Elkers;

Youngblood -

/

Skara.

Transfer Impact: Wan left, and so did Zhaxi. Wirr Tsi turned to their succession plan - that of Mímir Waltheofsson, who had carried them to success previously. He's shifting them to a 4-4-2, and Pavlicek and Elkers are the ones brought in to help generate some attack. It's a new age in Wirr Tsi, and that brings a measure of excitement.

You Might Be a Wirr Tsi Fan if... You are a fan of a team that came into money, you like defensive minded football, you like Zhaxi Nanlei's managerial style, you like supporting a team not based in Chromia or Myana, you like a team that's under Quebecois ownership, you like watching Mytanar excellence, or you’re a fan of a team that somehow became good in this era and has been relevant in recent memory.

Background: Wirr Tsi, a city in the Capital District that is more towards the Mountain District, is where the Chromatik Air Force is now located, with over sixty percent of the population being military. Besides being an air force town, it's also where a lot of the armaments are manufactured. It's not a very exciting town, but an important one. Though the army has moved to Knetyohai, Wirr Tsi (pronounced Wurr Chee) kept the Air Force contingent. With Calania Motors having acquired the team, this team has become one of the best in the nation.

Fan Support/Club Culture: Shockers know that they've been spoiled in the past, and they're okay with the decline knowing that they were a team that hung with the biggest clubs despite not having as much money nor fame. They loved the fact that the team are still in contention for theIFCF CC - and if they can stay as the gatekeeper, the fans would love that.

Mímir Waltheofsson is a club legend that now turns to Managing. He was a hardworking player, so he's going to be a hardworking Manager; he likes players to know how to work together and put the team ahead of their individual needs, even if it means not playing the most visually appealing football.

The Lynchpin of Wirr Tsi's Season:

Can they shift their play?
To shift a team from the way they've played for so long is a risk, but at least Mímir didn't change the culture at all. Shifting to a 4-4-2, having the midfielders play a more prominent role, and relying on the two strikers to score will be the key to Wirr Tsi's victories.

Panel's Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)
This is where Wirr Tsi should be. They don't have the star power anymore to contend, but even with Mímir taking over, they've the firepower to be in the top eight. It all depends on how fast they can shift to the new system, but don't be surprised if they're in the mix once again.

Did You Know... Wirr Tsi is the original rags to riches story, although they didn't start from the second tier. The Red League is far better when they have Wirr Tsi at a high level.

by **Chromatika** » Wed May 14, 2025 7:41 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Preview

Orange League
Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

1. FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai
2. Flames of the West
3. Frenei Tor
4. Felswyr
5. Z'ai'ai
6. Pria City
7. Omnio
8. Urrhed State
9. Brisara FC
10. Anfanhar City
11. Anchors FC
12. Crix
13. Kynxe
14. Sanar Vipers
15. Fishermen's Club
16. Miners FC

Other Leagues
Sponsored By:

Kinetik

Yellow League Teams:
1. Rhoni City
2. Umbar
3. Knetyohai
4. Sanar
5. BT Ming
6. Pùr
7. Omnio City
8. Qet
9. Ming
10. Rhoni
11. Shantarr
12. Alnio Ravens
13. Wirr Tsi Lightning
14. Dre'a
15. Cheonju
16. Vitoron

Green League Favorites:
1. Lorentine
2. Pria
3. Egren
4. Lorentine Jackals
5. Naval FC
6. Pùr Cowboys
7. Hanai
8. Egren Elite
9. Lanar Falcons
10. Bouveil Kamu
11. Jatho
12. Kingslayers
13. Green State
14. Brisara Dragoons
15. Longarms
16. Wings

Regional Champions’ Leagues
Favorites:
Larhai City FC - Western
Staramara - Island
Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa - Capital
Orca Watchers - Eastern

Violet Cup XXI Round of 64 Draw
Crix (Orange) vs. Longarms (Green)
Frenei Tor (Orange) vs. Ming (Yellow)
Vitoron (Yellow) vs. Myana (Red)
Naval FC (Green) vs. Omnio City (Yellow)
Knetyohai (Yellow) vs. Lorentine Jackals (Green)
Alnio (Red) vs. Sanar Vipers (Orange)
Hanai Breakers (Red) vs. Tihon (Red)
Urrhed FC (Red) vs. Dre'a (Yellow)
Felswyr (Orange) vs. Wirr Tsi (Red)
Crossroads (Red) vs. Lhor (Red)
Wings (Green) vs. BT Ming (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) vs. Green State (Green)
Alnio Ravens (Yellow) vs. Egren (Green)
Tihon United (Red) vs. Wirr Tsi Lightning (Yellow)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Kynxe (Orange)
Lanar Falcons (Green) vs. Anchors FC (Orange)
Myana Eyrodii (Red) vs. Qet (Yellow)
Omnio (Orange) vs. Flames of the West (Orange)
Hanai (Green) vs. Chromatik (Red)
Cheonju (Yellow) vs. Miners FC (Orange)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Brisara FC (Orange)
Rhoni (Yellow) vs. Umbar (Yellow)
Kingslayers (Green) vs. Brisara Dragoons (Green)
Anomalies (Red) vs. Jatho (Green)
Sanar (Yellow) vs. Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Shantarr (Yellow) vs. Bouveil Kamu (Green)
Lanar (Red) vs. Knetyohai City FC (Red)
Urrheddiao (Red) vs. Qet NSC (Red)
Anfanhar City (Orange) vs. Pria (Green)
Rhoni City (Yellow) vs. Pria City (Orange)
Lorentine (Green) vs. Urrhed State (Orange)
Pùr (Yellow) vs. Egren Elite (Green)

Blue CCF Shield XXIV

@Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Chromatika
Crossroads vs. Myana

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Eighteen

Favorites in italics

Chromatik Youth League – High School Path
Academy of the Jungle
Alnio Scientific High School
Central Heights High School
Chromatik Central High School
Crix Arts Institute
Egren Elite Academy
Facsimilie High School
Flames of the Revolution High School
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School
Jatho Agricultural High School
Mt. Baker High School
Mt. Niar High School
Myana Northwestern High School
Pier High School
Rainbow Central High School
Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted

Chromatik Youth League – Club Path
Alnio U-18s
Anomalies U-18s
Chromatik U-18s
Crossroads U-18s
Felswyr U-18s
Frenei Tor U-18s
Lanar U-18s
Lhor U-18s
Myana U-18s
Sanar U-18s
Tihon U-18s
Tihon United U-18s
Umbar U-18s
Urrheddiao U-18s
Wirr Tsi U-18s
Z'ai'ai U-18s

by **Chromatika** » Mon May 19, 2025 8:28 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 1-5

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Blue CCF Shield XXIV
@ Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Central District (Cap. 144,000)
Crossroads 1-0 Myana
Howard-Dawes 71'

Myana hangs on for as long as they can, but the Crusaders' vaunted strikers take over at the end - and Elaine Howard-Dawes is the one to hand them the Shield.

Matchday 1

Matchday 2

Matchday 3

Matchday 4

Matchday 5

Violet Cup XXI Round of 64
Crix (Orange) 7–2 Longarms (Green)
Frenei Tor (Orange) 3–2 Ming (Yellow)
Vitoron (Yellow) 0–4 Myana (Red)
Naval FC (Green) 1–0 Omnio City (Yellow)
Knetyohai (Yellow) 0–3 Lorentine Jackals (Green)
Alnio (Red) 0–0 Sanar Vipers (Orange) (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Hanai Breakers (Red) 0–2 Tihon (Red)
Urrhed FC (Red) 1–0 Dre'a (Yellow)
Felswyr (Orange) 0–0 Wirr Tsi (Red) (0–1 AET)
Crossroads (Red) 1–1 Lhor (Red) (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Wings (Green) 4–2 BT Ming (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 5–3 Green State (Green)
Alnio Ravens (Yellow) 2–1 Egren (Green)
Tihon United (Red) 4–1 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Yellow)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) 1–1 Kynxe (Orange) (2–2 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Lanar Falcons (Green) 1–3 Anchors FC (Orange)
Myana Eyrodii (Red) 3–0 Qet (Yellow)
Omnio (Orange) 3–2 Flames of the West (Orange)
Hanai (Green) 1–4 Chromatik (Red)
Cheonju (Yellow) 0–2 Miners FC (Orange)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) 3–3 Brisara FC (Orange) (3–3 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Rhoni (Yellow) 1–0 Umbar (Yellow)
Kingslayers (Green) 0–1 Brisara Dragoons (Green)
Anomalies (Red) 2–2 Jatho (Green) (4–3 AET)
Sanar (Yellow) 0–1 Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Shantarr (Yellow) 1–0 Bouveil Kamu (Green)
Lanar (Red) 1–1 Knetyohai City FC (Red) (1–2 AET)
Urrheddiao (Red) 1–1 Qet NSC (Red) (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Anfanhar City (Orange) 1–0 Pria (Green)
Rhoni City (Yellow) 1–1 Pria City (Orange) (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Lorentine (Green) 2–2 Urrhed State (Orange) (2–3 AET)
Pùr (Yellow) 3–0 Egren Elite (Green)

Alnio requires penalties to escape the Sanar Vipers, Crossroads edges past Lhor, and both Knetyohai City FC and Qet NSC manage upsets - Urrheddiao going home early after a long, drawn-out fight. Anomalies needs a brace in extra time to get past a determined Jatho side, and that concludes an eventful round.

Violet Cup XXI Round of 32 Draw
Brisara Dragoons (Green) vs. Frenei Tor (Orange)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) vs. Qet NSC (Red)
Myana (Red) vs. Naval FC (Green)
Alnio (Red) vs. Wings (Green)
Crix (Orange) vs. Wirr Tsi (Red)
Rhoni City (Yellow) vs. Tihon United (Red)
Alnio Ravens (Yellow) vs. Chromatik (Red)
Lorentine Jackals (Green) vs. Omnio (Orange)
Rhoni (Yellow) vs. Miners FC (Orange)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Knetyohai City FC (Red) vs. Pùr (Yellow)
Anchors FC (Orange) vs. Tihon (Red)
Urrhed State (Orange) vs. Crossroads (Red)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Anfanhar City (Orange)
Anomalies (Red) vs. Urrhed FC (Red)
Shantarr (Yellow) vs. Myana Eyrodii (Red)

Only one Red vs. Red matchup. Should be a fun round.

Standings after Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                   5    5   0   0     8    1   +7    15
 2 Myana                   5    4   1   0    11    3   +8    13
 3 Alnio                   5    4   1   0    12    7   +5    13
 4 Anomalies               5    4   0   1     7    3   +4    12
 5 Chromatik               5    3   1   1    11    5   +6    10
 6 Crossroads              5    3   1   1    12    8   +4    10
 7 Lhor                    5    2   3   0    13    7   +6     9
 8 Urrheddiao              5    3   0   2     7    5   +2     9
 9 Tihon United            5    1   1   3     5    7   −2     4
10 Myana Eyrodii           5    1   1   3     5    7   −2     4
11 Knetyohai City FC       5    1   1   3     7   13   −6     4
12 Urrhed FC               5    0   3   2     6    9   −3     3
13 Lanar                   5    0   2   3     7   11   −4     2
14 Qet NSC                 5    0   1   4     1    7   −6     1
15 Wirr Tsi                5    0   1   4     7   16   −9     1
16 Hanai Breakers          5    0   1   4     4   14  −10     1

Three Overachievers

Tihon is the only team to start with five wins out of five, having beaten Crossroads and Wirr Tsi so far. Only one goal conceded by Tanya Rinaldi is great for the youngster, but it's the play of Felix Joel in front of everyone that has the team truly excited. The Crpostranian has scored four goals already in five matches, and Charlotte Woodfull and Lajiflak Fruedenne have found rather good crosses, too. Charing and Applegate have the team revving along.

Alnio continue to score goals, and though they've conceded a fair few, they've done well enough defensively. Christopher Hill's addition has shored up the midfield, but it's Billie Blue Hamisi and Cormac Meyer that are the true achievers, having scored four goals apiece. Can they keep this up? Maybe, but if that defense holds as well as they have been, they'll be around.

Second season seems to be doing the job for Anomalies, who only had Avelaine Aubin replace. Their defense has only conceded three goals, but it's the goalscoring by Aodhan and Burger that has the team humming along. They'd love to score a bit more, but the way that they know how to play the tight matches makes their fans think they've a shot.

Three Underachievers:

Wirr Tsi is struggling at the hands of Mímir Waltheofsson. No wins and only a draw in the first five? Losing to Myana Eyrodii was the worst, though it helps that they've already played Crossroads and Lhor. Nezir Fadilpasic has struggled, but most of it has to do with the defense also struggling; the incorporation of Silvesti Pavlicek and Foster Elkers has been a challenge, and the team needs some work to get going.

Lanar, having had to replace four starters, also has no wins so far. It's been narrow defeats, but that's because the defense isn't communicating very well at the moment. Sandra Sybill has her work cut out for her.

Then, there is Tihon United. Myung's team only has a -2 Goal Differential, but they live and die by the single goal games. Maven Reoihkt has been the goal scorer for them, but the midfield has struggled for them as well.

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Five Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                   5    4   1   0    14    5   +9    13
 2 Urrhed State              5    4   1   0    13    6   +7    13
 3 Felswyr                   5    4   1   0     8    3   +5    13
 4 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai       5    4   0   1    11    5   +6    12
 5 Omnio                     5    4   0   1    11    6   +5    12
 6 Fishermen's Club          5    3   0   2    11    8   +3     9
 7 Kynxe                     5    2   1   2     7    7    0     7
 8 Anfanhar City             5    2   1   2    10   12   −2     7
   Flames of the West        5    2   1   2    14   16   −2     7
10 Crix                      5    2   0   3     6    7   −1     6
11 Frenei Tor                5    1   2   2    10   12   −2     5
12 Sanar Vipers              5    1   1   3     5    7   −2     4
13 Pria City                 5    1   1   3     5    9   −4     4
14 Anchors FC                5    0   1   4     9   15   −6     1
15 Miners FC                 5    0   1   4     5   14   −9     1
16 Brisara FC                5    0   0   5     6   13   −7     0

Z'ai'ai is making a killing in the first five games - but so are Urrhed State and Felswyr as they are all doing rather well defensively. FK Shakhter and Omnio aren't too far behind, but to see Frenei Tor struggle this much is a lot. Miners and Brisara sit at the bottom.

by **Chromatika** » Wed May 21, 2025 5:46 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 6-10

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 6

Matchday 7

Matchday 8

Matchday 9

Matchday 10

Violet Cup XXI Round of 32
Brisara Dragoons (Green) 1–3 Frenei Tor (Orange)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 2–0 Qet NSC (Red)
Myana (Red) 3–1 Naval FC (Green)
Alnio (Red) 3–1 Wings (Green)
Crix (Orange) 0–0 Wirr Tsi (Red) (1–0 AET)
Rhoni City (Yellow) 1–4 Tihon United (Red)
Alnio Ravens (Yellow) 1–2 Chromatik (Red)
Lorentine Jackals (Green) 1–0 Omnio (Orange)
Rhoni (Yellow) 1–0 Miners FC (Orange)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) 0–1 Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Knetyohai City FC (Red) 4–0 Pùr (Yellow)
Anchors FC (Orange) 1–1 Tihon (Red) (2–3 AET)
Urrhed State (Orange) 3–0 Crossroads (Red)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) 3–3 Anfanhar City (Orange) (4–3 AET)
Anomalies (Red) 1–0 Urrhed FC (Red)
Shantarr (Yellow) 0–2 Myana Eyrodii (Red)

Did Crossroads look past Urrhed State? Edith Gyossi has the game of her career, Elvira Armstrong scores a brace, and the defending cup champions are out in the Round of Thirty-Two. Tihon nearly join them after struggling against the Anchors, but Felix Joel has a brace in the second half of extra time and the Tide survive. Chromatik have a dominant of a 2-1 win as you can, only conceding their goal via a penalty kick; Fishermen's Club handles Qet NSC, and little-known Crix shuts down Wirr Tsi for 120 minutes, barely squeaking through with a David Yarbarough header off of a Emilia Lahti corner. What a result.

Violet Cup XXI Round of 16 Draw
Anomalies (Red) vs. Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) vs. Myana (Red)
Alnio (Red) vs. Chromatik (Red)
Lorentine Jackals (Green) vs. Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Tihon (Red) vs. Frenei Tor (Orange)
Knetyohai City FC (Red) vs. Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Crix (Orange) vs. Rhoni (Yellow)
Urrhed State (Orange) vs. Tihon United (Red)

Two Red vs. Red clashes - Alnio and Chromatik duking it out at the RCK Field, Knetyohai City FC and Myana Eyrodii producing one unlikely Quarterfinalist from the bottom of the Red League ranks, and there will be at least one Green League team in the Quarterfinals yet again.

Standings after Ten Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                  10   10   0   0    23    6  +17    30
 2 Crossroads             10    7   2   1    27   17  +10    23
 3 Alnio                  10    7   2   1    20   13   +7    23
 4 Urrheddiao             10    6   0   4    13   10   +3    18
 5 Chromatik              10    5   2   3    28   19   +9    17
 6 Myana                  10    5   2   3    14    8   +6    17
 7 Anomalies              10    4   2   4    10   13   −3    14
 8 Lhor                   10    2   7   1    19   14   +5    13
 9 Tihon United           10    3   3   4    12   14   −2    12
10 Wirr Tsi               10    3   3   4    14   18   −4    12
11 Knetyohai City FC      10    2   3   5    12   21   −9     9
12 Myana Eyrodii          10    2   2   6     8   12   −4     8
13 Urrhed FC              10    1   5   4    11   17   −6     8
14 Lanar                  10    0   5   5    17   23   −6     5
15 Qet NSC                10    1   2   7     5   15  −10     5
16 Hanai Breakers         10    0   4   6     9   22  −13     4

Tihon completes a 10-0-0 start to their season - the Rinaldis are fitting in spectacularly, Joel is scoring in bunches, and they've opened up their goalscoring, having scored fifteen in their last five matches. Crossroads is right behind them, having recovered; Elaine Howard-Dawes has eight goals in these matches, and Jill Swanson has done well enough after the first five. Alnio has improved defensively in the last five matches, while Cunningham, Meyer, and Hamisi score in bunches; Urrheddiao rounds out the top four, despite going 3-0-2 once again this time around. They continue to play their brand of football - physical, rugged, close.

Chromatik struggling this much is very strange. It turns out that when you lose so many starters, even the best of us can struggle. Dénes Robineau has scored a lot for them to lead the way, but John Fletcher and Paul Amos has struggled to fit in. Myana, too, has fallen off slightly - losing three times in the last three matches; Zhaxi has never had the toes he has now, and it's been the scoring front that they have been struggling in. Leona Tsang is too good to keep down for too long. Anomalies returns back to the norm - their goalscoring coming to a halt - while Lhor tie four out of five matches, still scoring but struggling on defense per usual.

Tihon United stay who they are, Wirr Tsi recover by winning three - it turns out Skara and Youngblood can score - Knetyohai City FC kee keeping on, and Myana Eyrodii need to buy goals if they can. Urrhed FC gets their first win of the year, Lanar still haven't managed, and Qet NSC and Hanai Breakers are just struggling to no end.

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Standings after Ten Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                  10    8   1   1    26   12  +14    25
 2 Felswyr                  10    7   2   1    17    7  +10    23
 3 Crix                     10    7   0   3    18   11   +7    21
 4 Omnio                    10    6   1   3    18   13   +5    19
 5 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      10    6   0   4    15    9   +6    18
 6 Kynxe                    10    5   2   3    17   15   +2    17
 7 Urrhed State             10    5   1   4    15   13   +2    16
 8 Flames of the West       10    4   4   2    23   22   +1    16
 9 Frenei Tor               10    4   3   3    18   18    0    15
10 Anfanhar City            10    4   3   3    18   20   −2    15
11 Fishermen's Club         10    4   2   4    19   17   +2    14
12 Pria City                10    3   2   5    13   17   −4    11
13 Brisara FC               10    2   0   8    14   24  −10     6
14 Sanar Vipers             10    1   2   7     7   14   −7     5
15 Anchors FC               10    0   3   7    15   27  −12     3
16 Miners FC                10    0   2   8     6   20  −14     2

Z'ai'ai stays atop the league - with a bigger gap between them and fourth place. Crix recovers from a tough start, while Felswyr is still around; FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai is in the mix, too. Frenei Tor really is struggling after their relegation, while the bottom four have really separated from the rest of the league. Five points isn't a lot, but after ten matches, it's not nothing. Will Anchors and Miners head back down to the Yellow League?

by **Chromatika** » Fri May 23, 2025 4:12 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 11-15

Red League

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Curio

Matchday 11

Matchday 12

Matchday 13

Matchday 14

Matchday 15

Violet Cup XXI Round of Sixteen
Anomalies (Red) 2–5 Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 1–1 Myana (Red) (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Alnio (Red) 3–4 Chromatik (Red)
Lorentine Jackals (Green) 2–1 Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Tihon (Red) 0–0 Frenei Tor (Orange) (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Knetyohai City FC (Red) 1–0 Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Crix (Orange) 1–0 Rhoni (Yellow)
Urrhed State (Orange) 0–2 Tihon United (Red)

What a round. Z'ai'ai throttles Alnio, Myana needs penalties and heroics from Blaha to survive the Fishermen's Club, and Robineau's goal in extra time allows Chromatik to get out of RCK Field alive. The Jackals beat the Cowboys to be the final Green League team left in the tournament, while Tihon outlast Frenei. KCFC beat the Eyrodii in a battle of bottom of the table Red League clubs, Crix squeaks past Rhoni, and Tihon United lives up to their billing of being a cup contender by making it to yet another Quarterfinal.

Violet Cup XXI Quarterfinals Draw
Crix (Orange) vs. Knetyohai City FC (Red)
Chromatik (Red) vs. Tihon United (Red)
Tihon (Red) vs. Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Myana (Red) vs. Lorentine Jackals (Green)

Only one Red vs. Red match - but what a match it is as Chromatik take on cup giants Tihon United. Myana gets the minnows of the Jackals, Tihon entertain Z'ai'ai, and Crix faces Knetyohai City FC on a match that used to be a stellar one in the Orange League ranks.

Standings after Fifteen Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last5 Ch
 1 Tihon                  15   13   0   2    31   13  +18    39 3-0-2  =
 2 Crossroads             15   10   4   1    34   20  +14    34 3-1-0  =
 3 Alnio                  15    9   3   3    29   24   +5    30 2-1-2  =
 4 Chromatik              15    7   3   5    38   29   +9    24 2-1-2 +1
 5 Wirr Tsi               15    7   3   5    24   23   +1    24 4-0-1 +5
 6 Urrheddiao             15    7   2   6    16   15   +1    23 1-2-2 -2
 7 Myana                  15    6   4   5    20   14   +6    22 1-2-2 -1
 8 Lhor                   15    4   8   3    25   19   +6    20 2-1-2  =
 9 Tihon United           15    5   4   6    18   19   −1    19 2-1-2  =
10 Lanar                  15    3   7   5    30   31   −1    16 3-2-0 +4
11 Anomalies              15    4   3   8    16   23   −7    15 0-1-4 -4
12 Urrhed FC              15    1  10   4    14   20   −6    13 0-5-0 +1
13 Qet NSC                15    3   4   8    11   21  −10    13 2-2-1 +2
14 Hanai Breakers         15    1   8   6    20   31  −11    11 1-4-0 +2
15 Knetyohai City FC      15    2   5   8    18   31  −13    11 0-2-3 -4
16 Myana Eyrodii          15    2   4   9    12   23  −11    10 0-2-3 -4

Five Storylines at the Halfway Point of the Season

1. Despite Faltering Slightly, Tihon on Top

Yes, they dropped two games in their last five - the only two losses of their season so far - but Tihon has been revitalized by the addition of the Rianldis, Fruedenne, and Joel. Joel and Coupet have worked out how to communicate, while Rinaldi holds down the fort without much issue. The gap is still five points to a Crusaders team that has lost only once but had four draws. It's been a while before Charing and Applegate had a team that could challenge for the title, but it's good to see that the additions have worked out so well for a team with a lot to prove.

2. Chromatik's Struggles

Thirty-eight goals in fifteen games isn't horrible unless your name is Chromatik - especially when you're nearly conceding two goals a game. Their worst loss of the year was 2-4 against the Hanai Breakers; Amos and Fletcher are doing their best to fill the void left behind by Harrison and Kerr, but it's taking a bit of time for Ronan Pharlan to become used to playing alongside them. All of this leaves Chromatik in a dogfight with Wirr Tsi and Urrheddiao for the final IFCL berth.

3. Myana's Lack of Scoring

Only twenty goals so far with players like Hawk, Merino, Tsang, and Fillar? Zhaxi's first foray as Myana Manager hasn't been the cleanest. Rodoslav Blaha remains one of the best keepers in the league, and the middle of the pitch is full of quality, but they simply haven't made much progress in setting up players up front. Zhaxi has preached patience as he incorporates his system that operates more off of counterattacks than anything else - and with them now entering the second leg of the league season, it's time to show up.

4. Lhor Aimless without Leona

What's the good of having Líndís if you don't have the firepower to go alongside her? Amina is no Leona; and Lhor, despite having better-than-average play from their defensive end, haven't cracked twenty goals yet. Perhaps it's time to have Moreau take more of an offensive role - or Fu needs to start knifing in with Líndís. Otherwise, they will not score enough to take care of the business of contending for the IFCF CC.

5. Urrhed FC's Defense

1-10-4. Aranka Bányay, the new keeper from Pasarga, is proving her worth; the four ahead of her have already shown that they can play at this level. Despite the best efforts of Hauptmeijer and Spekman, they've only managed to be where they are due to the play of their defense. Will they set the record for most draws in a season?

Orange League

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Standings after Fifteen Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                  15   12   2   1    27   10  +17    38
 2 Z'ai'ai                  15   10   2   3    34   19  +15    32
 3 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      15    9   1   5    25   15  +10    28
 4 Flames of the West       15    7   4   4    36   33   +3    25
 5 Kynxe                    15    7   2   6    27   26   +1    23
 6 Omnio                    15    6   4   5    26   23   +3    22
   Urrhed State             15    6   4   5    21   18   +3    22
 8 Crix                     15    7   1   7    19   20   −1    22
 9 Pria City                15    6   4   5    20   21   −1    22
10 Anfanhar City            15    6   4   5    26   29   −3    22
11 Frenei Tor               15    5   5   5    26   27   −1    20
12 Fishermen's Club         15    4   4   7    27   29   −2    16
13 Sanar Vipers             15    4   2   9    13   17   −4    14
14 Brisara FC               15    4   0  11    19   32  −13    12
15 Miners FC                15    2   4   9    15   28  −13    10
16 Anchors FC               15    1   5   9    21   35  −14     8

Halfway through, a gap is growing atop the table. Felswyr's defense has them in the best position, six points ahead for the League title, while Z'ai'ai has a four-point lead on FK Shakhter for the automatic promotion berth. After that, only three points are between fourth place Flames of the West and tenth place Anfanhar City as there is where the clamp is this season. Anchors and Miners have done just enough to have a fighting chance at survival.

Lower Leagues
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Standings at Halfpoint

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio City              15    8   4   3    22   16   +6    28
 2 Umbar                   15    7   4   4    22   15   +7    25
 3 Wirr Tsi Lightning      15    7   4   4    16   12   +4    25
 4 Rhoni City              15    6   6   3    29   24   +5    24
 5 Knetyohai               15    6   6   3    13   10   +3    24
 6 BT Ming                 15    6   5   4    25   23   +2    23
 7 Pùr                     15    6   4   5    18   14   +4    22
 8 Qet                     15    7   1   7    26   25   +1    22
 9 Rhoni                   15    6   3   6    23   14   +9    21
10 Sanar                   15    5   6   4    22   16   +6    21
11 Vitoron                 15    6   3   6    21   28   −7    21
12 Ming                    15    5   4   6    17   14   +3    19
13 Dre'a                   15    4   5   6    18   21   −3    17
14 Cheonju                 15    3   3   9    14   30  −16    12
15 Alnio Ravens            15    1   8   6    26   38  −12    11
   Shantarr                15    3   2  10    15   27  −12    11
Green League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine               15    8   5   2    33   18  +15    29
 2 Naval FC                15    8   4   3    28   14  +14    28
 3 Jatho                   15    8   3   4    18   11   +7    27
 4 Pùr Cowboys             15    7   4   4    21   12   +9    25
 5 Bouveil Kamu            15    6   7   2    22   18   +4    25
 6 Egren                   15    7   3   5    30   25   +5    24
   Hanai                   15    6   6   3    17   12   +5    24
 8 Pria                    15    5   8   2    21   16   +5    23
 9 Lorentine Jackals       15    6   2   7    14   15   −1    20
10 Egren Elite             15    5   4   6    11   14   −3    19
11 Green State             15    4   5   6    27   33   −6    17
12 Longarms                15    2  10   3    24   26   −2    16
13 Brisara Dragoons        15    4   1  10    13   25  −12    13
14 Lanar Falcons           15    2   6   7    19   27   −8    12
15 Kingslayers             15    2   4   9    18   32  −14    10
16 Wings                   15    2   4   9    18   36  −18    10

by **Chromatika** » Sat May 24, 2025 6:54 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 16-20

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 16

Matchday 17

Matchday 18

Matchday 19

Matchday 20

Violet Cup XXI Quarterfinals
Crix (Orange) 1–0 Knetyohai City FC (Red)
Queen 71'
Chromatik (Red) 4–4 Tihon United (Red) (4–4 AET) (8–9 pen.)
Robineau 6', 41', Bevilacqua 64', Forsberg 77'//Reoihkt 10', Grandelius 56', Gestaurien 81', Lubberts 90+1'
Penalties: Robineau O Forsberg O Wawanolett O Jenkins O Bärfuss O Amos O Coulibaly O Nodis O Jesenko X //Lubberts O Reoihkt O Ibañez O Grandelius O Kabaste O Marakakis O de la Tombe O Ishida O Riksdal O
Tihon (Red) 1–0 Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Fruedenne 15'
Myana (Red) 4–2 Lorentine Jackals (Green)
Tsang 26', Hawk 61', Fillar 80', 89'//Walker 18', Packard 51'

A goalkeeping masterclass from Lennart Lindskog - quietly making a name for herself in cup play - sees Crix as the only team to make it to the Semifinals. Myana suffer a scare at the hands of the Jackals playing hyper aggressively, but the quality of Edith Fillar is good enough to carry them past the Green League team. Tanya Rinaldi continues her stellar play to help Lajiflak Fruedenne's goal count as the only one on the match.

In the showdown at the Capitalizt Dome, Tihon United manage to come back from two goals down in the last ten minutes to equalize in injury time, Bregje Willems Lubberts's header off of a Tobias Grandelius cross providing the dramatics; in the penalty shootout that follows, the two teams go nine deep before Mumin Jesenko's shot is handled by Arianne Cafazzo, proving Tihon United to be that team that does way better in the Violet Cup than anything else.

Violet Cup XXI Semifinals Draw
Tihon United (Red) vs. Tihon (Red)
Crix (Orange) vs. Myana (Red)

The Tihon Derby in the Semifinals? Yes please. Crix takes on Myana - but at home, at least. Can they make another miracle happen?

Standings after Twenty Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last5 Ch
 1 Tihon                  20   15   1   4    41   23  +18    46 2-1-2  =
 2 Crossroads             20   13   5   2    47   29  +18    44 3-1-1  =
 3 Alnio                  20   12   4   4    41   33   +8    40 3-1-1  =
 4 Chromatik              20   12   3   5    53   33  +20    39 5-0-0  =
 5 Wirr Tsi               20   10   4   6    29   25   +4    34 3-1-1  =
 6 Myana                  20    9   6   5    29   17  +12    33 3-2-0 +1
 7 Urrheddiao             20   10   2   8    25   21   +4    32 3-0-2 -1
 8 Lhor                   20    6   9   5    38   31   +7    27 2-1-2  =
 9 Tihon United           20    5   7   8    26   30   −4    22 0-3-2  =
10 Anomalies              20    5   5  10    23   34  −11    20 1-2-2 +1
11 Hanai Breakers         20    3  10   7    33   43  −10    19 2-2-1 +3
12 Lanar                  20    3   9   8    39   44   −5    18 0-2-3 -2
13 Urrhed FC              20    2  11   7    23   32   −9    17 1-1-3 -1
14 Knetyohai City FC      20    4   5  11    23   39  −16    17 2-0-3 +1
15 Myana Eyrodii          20    2   7  11    21   35  −14    13 0-3-2 +1
16 Qet NSC                20    3   4  13    14   36  −22    13 0-0-5 -3

The margin that Tihon had built for themselves ahead of Crossroads has shrunk. Losing to rivals Hanai Breakers wasn't on their agenda, and despite handing the Crusaders their only loss since the midpoint of the season, the Tide will have their hands full in the final ten matchdays trying to stay ahead of a Crossroads team that is hitting their stride with the play of Elaine Howard-Dawes.

Alnio and Chromatik stay ahead of the chasing pack, the Brewers playing just enough defense to survive while Chromatik post a 5-0-0 split, their defense starting to recover from their early going; Myana remain just a bit behind as Zhaxi has his charges playing at a higher level, while Urrheddiao play consistently frustrating, just good enough football.

Lanar are in shambles after yet another season marked with defensive collapses, Anomalies are left holding onto tenth while looking at the results of the Violet Cup, and the first season of Myana Eyrodii officially being branded as such seems to be heading into disaster as they and Qet NSC are at the bottom for the moment - though four points separating thirteenth from sixteenth isn't that much of a margin if you ask Urrhed FC fans.

Orange League

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Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                  20   16   3   1    33   12  +21    51
 2 Z'ai'ai                  20   12   3   5    42   26  +16    39
 3 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      20   11   3   6    32   18  +14    36
 4 Flames of the West       20    9   6   5    42   37   +5    33
 5 Urrhed State             20    8   6   6    29   23   +6    30
 6 Pria City                20    8   6   6    26   25   +1    30
 7 Crix                     20    9   3   8    26   29   −3    30
 8 Omnio                    20    8   5   7    35   31   +4    29
 9 Frenei Tor               20    8   5   7    34   34    0    29
10 Kynxe                    20    9   2   9    37   39   −2    29
11 Anfanhar City            20    7   5   8    36   43   −7    26
12 Fishermen's Club         20    6   4  10    36   40   −4    22
13 Brisara FC               20    6   0  14    34   47  −13    18
14 Miners FC                20    4   5  11    19   33  −14    17
15 Sanar Vipers             20    4   2  14    14   24  −10    14
16 Anchors FC               20    2   8  10    25   39  −14    14

Felswyr's lead grows to twelve as Lu Qiang has his charges playing at an absolute tear this season - none other than Adrian Harris, whose fifteen goals has been an absolute godsend. Z'ai'ai remain a game ahead of their rivals in FK Shakhter, while Flames of the West stay barely ahead of the pack of six teams behind them. Brisara FC have recovered a bit to make a go at safety, while the Vipers have fallen - but with only four points between thirteenth and sixteenth, there's drama waiting there, too.

by **Chromatika** » Sun May 25, 2025 1:36 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 21-25

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 21

Result of the Day: Chromatik 0-0 Anomalies

A frustrating draw for the Capitalizt in the return leg of the Chromia Derby as Jessika Aniston stops all twelve shots on goal, allowing for the opportunity to separate from Alnio to falter, with the Brewers laying an egg on the road at Qet NSC. Ronan Pharlan was untouched for most of the game, but Aniston had one of her best games of the year to lead the road team to a key point as they try to stay in the IFCF CC Playoff Berth race as well.

Honorable Mention: Wirr Tsi's 1-0 win over Tihon United keeps them in the race for the IFCL - Mímir in his first seasono has continued the Shock way of play with solid defense, and Loeher off the bench has been lethal in spurts.

Performance of the Day: Crossroads Striker Elaine Howard-Dawes

On a day where Jill Swanson faltered a bit, it was Howard-Dawes, the Chromatik National Team player, who stepped up with a hat trick and two assists as the Crusaders turned a one-goal lead into a three-goal victory in the span of fifteen minutes in the second half.

Matchday 22

Result of the Day: Myana 2-1 Chromatik

In a game where the Islanders had to win to stay abreast of the Capitalizt, Leona Tsang's brace in the second half helped the home team overcome a Dénes Robineau goal in the first half. Her second goal came with five minutes remaining, leading to thunderous applause from the home team as Myana are now one point behind.

Honorable Mention: Knetyohai City FC's narrow win on the road in Lhor not only mires the Orcas to fighting to keep their IFCF Playoff Berths alive but keeps KCFC a point ahead of the dreaded thirteenth spot. Adnot Langlais was solid, Sergey Bryzgalov scored from a set piece, and KCFC look to pull off survival once again.

Performance of the Day: Wirr Tsi Right Winger/Striker Neil Youngblood

After Anomalies raced out to a 2-0 lead by halftime, it was Quebecois Youngblood that scored early in the second half and assisted on an equalizer by Silvestr Pavlicek, helping the Shock salvage a point on the road at the Anomaly Tower.

Matchday 23

Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 3-2 Tihon

In a battle between two hated rivals, Felix Joel scored a brace in the first twenty minutes, sending the home crowd to a shocked silence. However, Urrheddiao grabbed Oberon M'bah-Pinho this offseason from Tihon for this very reason. Against his former team, Oberon went off in the second half, scoring a hat trick almost unassisted to pull off the comeback and thrust United into the mix for the fourth/fifth position as well. This also knocks Tihon off of first place, to be replaced by a Crossroads team looking for a repeat.

Honorable Mention: Anoamlies's shutting out of Myana on the road hampers the hopes of the Islanders, while AFC stabilize a bit, being five points ahead of Myana Eyrodii for the moment. Plenty of teams have won the IFCF Berth Playoffs from tenth place, and that may be what Anomalies is going for as well.

Performance of the Day: Tihon United Right Midfielder Halvar Gestaurien

In a game where Lanar showed up to play - Vanderley had a brace - it was the Squornshelan Gestaurien that had three assists - two to Maven Reoihkt - as the Cyclones pulled off the comeback.

Matchday 24

Result of the Day: Alnio 3-2 Chromatik

Rachel Byrne has her team playing at an absurd level, Cormac Meyer scoring a header off of a Jayla Lethbridge-Antonio cross as the Brewers take down the Capitalizt to put themselves in third place. This also puts Wirr Tsi above Chromatik, who fall all the way to fifth; the IFCL battle is going to remain very tight.

Honorable Mention: Anomalies blank the Breakers to open a eight-point lead on eleventh place, an all-too important margin.

Performance of the Day: Lhor Goalkeeper Mangjeol Eun-Kyung

Stopping twelve of thirteen shots on goal, Mangjeol had a field day as the Orcas hold onto a very important point at home against Myana, Líndís's early goal managing to be enough with the heroics of Mangjeol.

Matchday 25

Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 1-4 Crossroads

Helped along by Chromatik's drawing of Tihon at the Capitalizt Dome, Crossroads keeps up the pressure on Tihon for the title, helped along by another three goals from Howard-Dawes, who is starting to truly tee off. The Crusaders have only dropped two games this season, and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Honorable Mention: Myana's recovery against Alnio keeps them in the conversation of the IFCL, only four points behind the Brewers. Tsang is starting to play well in tandem with Hawk and Fillar, and they haven't run out of time yet.

Performance of the Day: Lanar Striker Vesper Benedetti

The Elmyian striker had a brace in the second half to allow the Red Hawks a key point in an attempt to stave off relegation against another relegation contender in the Breakers as three teams remain at twenty points.

Violet Cup XXI Semifinals
Tihon United (Red) 2–2 Tihon (Red) (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Reoihkt 19', 71'//Fruedenne 26', Joel 88'
Penalties: Reoihkt O Grandelius O Marakakis O Gestaurien O Torre X // Joel O Fruedenne O Rinaldi, D. O Hark O Woodfull O
Crix (Orange) 0–1 Myana (Red)
Fillar 36'

The Tihon Derby delivers, Tanya Rinaldi shining in the penalty shootout with her brother scoring in the same shootout - Felix Joel came through to take the game to extra time. Myana need only one goal off of Edith Fillar outrunning half of the team to make it to a rare Violet Cup Final for them, Radoslav Blaha doing the rest for the Islanders. In the off chance that Myana don't make it to the Top Four - they are currently four points behind - this may have an impact on the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs.

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last5 Ch
 1 Crossroads             25   18   5   2    70   38  +32    59 5-0-0 +1
 2 Tihon                  25   18   2   5    51   29  +22    56 3-1-1 -1
 3 Wirr Tsi               25   14   5   6    39   29  +10    47 4-1-0 +2
 4 Alnio                  25   14   5   6    50   42   +8    47 2-1-2 -1
 5 Chromatik              25   13   5   7    60   40  +20    44 1-2-2 -1
 6 Myana                  25   12   7   6    38   21  +17    43 3-1-1  =
 7 Urrheddiao             25   12   4   9    31   28   +3    40 2-2-1  =
 8 Tihon United           25    8   8   9    38   39   −1    32 3-1-1 +1
 9 Lhor                   25    6  12   7    39   35   +4    30 0-3-2 -1
10 Anomalies              25    7   8  10    27   36   −9    29 2-3-0  =
11 Myana Eyrodii          25    5   8  12    30   42  −12    23 3-1-1 +4
12 Lanar                  25    3  11  11    51   61  −10    20 0-2-3  =
13 Hanai Breakers         25    3  11  11    41   59  −18    20 0-1-4 -2
14 Knetyohai City FC      25    5   5  15    25   47  −22    20 1-0-4  =
15 Urrhed FC              25    2  11  12    29   46  −17    17 0-0-5 -2
16 Qet NSC                25    4   5  16    22   49  −27    17 1-1-3  =

Crossroads has recovered now all the way up to first place, Elaine Howard-Dawes showing her quality as the new striker up top. Tihon are really the only team contending with them, which is absolutely a surprise - it turns out that the loss of the Tumbrans for Chromatik and the change of Managers for Myana have been the shock to the league that people had predicted.

There is a mess of teams fighting for the last two IFCL berths. Wirr Tsi's first season under Mímir has been stellar, as is Alnio's resurgence in winning tight matches. Chromatik and Myana are among the chasers - with enough quality to make up the difference, the Managers being determined to at least place in the top four. Urrheddiao are a bit further behind, but don't count them out with their defensive shape.

Tihon United continue to be what everyone expects - solidly midtable, while Lhor and Anomalies will be annoyed by the fact that their ceiling, once again, seems to be the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs. Myana Eyrodii and Lanar try to secure safety - not made easy by the fact that Knetyohai City FC and Hanai Breakers are literally just behind them. Don't count out Qet NSC and Urrhed FC either - three points separating twelfth from sixteenth is bona fide insane.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                  25   19   3   3    38   15  +23    60
 2 Z'ai'ai                  25   15   4   6    50   33  +17    49
 3 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      25   14   4   7    39   23  +16    46
 4 Flames of the West       25   11   8   6    49   42   +7    41
 5 Kynxe                    25   12   2  11    48   48    0    38
 6 Pria City                25   10   7   8    39   37   +2    37
 7 Frenei Tor               25   10   7   8    45   44   +1    37
 8 Omnio                    25    9   8   8    42   38   +4    35
 9 Urrhed State             25    8   8   9    31   29   +2    32
10 Anfanhar City            25    9   5  11    45   52   −7    32
11 Crix                     25    9   3  13    27   36   −9    30
12 Brisara FC               25    9   1  15    38   51  −13    28
13 Anchors FC               25    6   9  10    38   46   −8    27
14 Fishermen's Club         25    7   5  13    47   55   −8    26
15 Miners FC                25    5   6  14    24   40  −16    21
16 Sanar Vipers             25    5   4  16    15   26  −11    19

Eleven point lead with five matches to go, Felswyr has all but wrapped up the title - while Z'ai'ai is barely holding onto the auto-promotion berth, three points ahead of FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai. To see Kynxe this far up the table is a testament to the work they've done in counterattacking, while Pria City and Frenei Tor both have a shot. Anchors and Brisara have both recovered well enough to potentially save themselves from the Yellow League, while Fishermen's Club has a puncher's chance. Miners FC and Sanar Vipers seem relegated to their fate.

by **Chromatika** » Wed May 28, 2025 8:08 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Matchdays 26-29

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 26

It takes another hat trick for Howard-Dawes, who is really showing her class this season, but the magic number is now at six after the Crusaders fend off a pesky KCFC side trying to stave off relegation, followed by Myana's blanking of Tihon as Blaha shines in the tight matchup, Eden Gunsdorf scoring off of a set piece. The Islanders manage to stay within striking distance of the IFCL berths in their first season under Zhaxi Nanlei.

Alnio sneaks past the Orcas, but the Shock falter at home as QNSC put together a surprising effort to try to move away from relegation - giving room for Chromatik to grow closer as the Capitalizt blank the Eyrodii, Eric Forsberg scoring the brace. Urrheddiao's Ines Sheppard reminds Tihon United of her class with yet another clean sheet, Tihon United all but being confirmed to be below seventh place.

Lanar drag down Anomalies to their level with a great offensive effort, and the match between the Breakers and the Submarines end up helping no one as they both share a point apiece in a tight survival race.

Top
3. Alnio 50
4. Wirr Tsi 48
5. Chromatik 47
6. Myana 46

Bottom
11. Lanar 23 -8
12. Myana Eyrodii 23 -14
13. Hanai Breakers 21
14. Knetyohai City FC 20
15. Urrhed FC 18 -17
16. Qet NSC 18 -27

Matchday 27

There was a time when Chromatik would wipe the floor with Crossroads, and it looked that way for the first thirty minutes as the home team went out to a 2-0 lead. However, Zhang recovered a goal, and though it was 3-1 at halftime, the Crusaders opened the floodgates in the second half. Freeling scored three minutes in, Zhang added a second, and Howard-Dawes's brace put the game out of reach. Despite Tihon's handling of Lhor at The Cove, the Crusaders have a six-point lead with three matches remaining.

In the battle for the IFCL berths, Alnio's inability to overcome a visiting AFC team puts them within reach of everyone else - including Myana, which handled the Eyrodii in a newly found Myana Derby. Wirr Tsi's Nezir Fadilpasic is outdone by Ines Sheppard and United, who are quietly coming back from far down.

Urrhed FC continues to frustrate everyone they face, holding Lanar to a single goal; the Breakers trounce Qet NSC to grab the key three points needed to stave off relegation as Brod-Étienne has a career day, and Tihon United secures safety by virtue of a nil-nil draw.

Top
3. Alnio 50
4. Myana 49
5. Wirr Tsi 48
6. Chromatik 47
7. Urrheddiao 46

Bottom
11. Lanar 24 -8
12. Hanai Breakers 24 -14
13. Myana Eyrodii 23
14. Knetyohai City FC 21
15. Urrhed FC 19
16. Qet NSC 18

Matchday 28

Having a chance to wrap up your second title in a row in front of a home crowd at home is a blessing - to do that while facing Myana is another task altogether. Jill Swanson handles the pressure being applied by Tsang and Fillar, Howard-Dawes shows her class once again in a league-leading thirty-third goal of the season so far, and the Crusaders keep up the pressure. All eyes turn to The Wave, where Tihon has an early lead on Alnio. Unfortunately for the home team, the Brewers have no desire to turn down an IFCL berth, at the fifteenth try, Myeong's shot sneaks past Tanya's left hand, giving Alnio the draw, and awarding Crossroads their second trophy in a row.

Wirr Tsi recover from their earlier defeats with Campumanes having a goal and two assists, while Chromatik make short work of the Cyclones with Wawanolett having three assists - keeping the pressure on. Urrheddiao turn in their third straight clean sheet in a row as third through seventh remain as tight as ever.

Anomalies, Lhor, and Tihon United are locked into the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs - Lhor barely surviving against the Eyrodii with Líndís's brace while AFC blank the Submarines to improve to nine wins. Of course, if Myana falter, things can change, but that seems unlikely. Qet NSC gets Di Falco to score in injury time for a key win that keeps them in contention of potential survival. Wouldn't that be crazy?

Top
3. Wirr Tsi 51 +11
4. Alnio 51 +8
5. Chromatik 50
6. Myana 49 +17
7. Urrheddiao 49 +6

Bottom
11. Lanar 24 -9
12. Hanai Breakers 24 -15
13. Myana Eyrodii 23 -16
14. Knetyohai CIty FC 21 -25
15. Qet NSC 21 -30
16. Urrhed FC 19

Matchday 29

The penultimate matchday - and not much changes. Crossroads and Tihon both handle their opposition at east at home despite having nothing to play for - not helping the causes of Lhor and Anomalies, who just seem relegated to play in the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs now. Chromatik's Rebecca Anne Wawanolett shines in the Capitalizt's key win over the Shock as they recover up to third, while Myana's Edith Fillar scores a key brace in their chase for the IFCF CL.

Ines Sheppard hasn't conceded a goal in four matches, Alnio falter against the Eyrodii to fall to sixth, and Marion Goo scores a dramatic goal from just outside the penalty box to give the Submarines a crucial three points. The biggest winner of the day are the Breakers - who had Lonnie Wolfe shine in the second half to give them the narrow win against KCFC, putting them in a nice spot when it comes to avoiding the relegation playoffs altogether.

Standings after Twenty-Nine Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last4 Ch 
 1 Crossroads             29   22   5   2    85   44  +41    71 4-0-0  = CHAMPION
 2 Tihon                  29   20   3   6    55   32  +23    63 2-1-1  = SECURED SECOND
 3 Chromatik              29   16   5   8    72   48  +24    53 3-0-1 +2 SECURED SEVENTH
 4 Myana                  29   15   7   7    42   24  +18    52 3-0-1 +2 SECURED SEVENTH
 5 Urrheddiao             29   16   4   9    37   28   +9    52 4-0-0 +2 SECURED SEVENTH
 6 Alnio                  29   15   7   7    56   48   +8    52 1-2-1 -2 SECURED SEVENTH
 7 Wirr Tsi               29   15   6   8    45   36   +9    51 1-1-2 -4 SECURED SEVENTH
 8 Anomalies              29    9   8  12    34   44  −10    35 2-0-2 +2 SECURED TENTH
 9 Lhor                   29    7  12  10    43   43    0    33 1-0-3  = SECURED TENTH
10 Tihon United           29    8   9  12    40   46   −6    33 0-1-3 -2 SECURED TENTH
11 Hanai Breakers         29    5  12  12    49   63  −14    27 2-1-1 +2 SECURED THIRTEENTH
12 Lanar                  29    4  12  13    56   68  −12    24 1-1-2  =
13 Myana Eyrodii          29    5   9  15    33   49  −16    24 0-1-3 -2
14 Urrhed FC              29    3  13  13    32   49  −17    22 1-2-1 +1
15 Knetyohai City FC      29    5   6  18    30   56  −26    21 0-1-3 -1
16 Qet NSC                29    5   6  18    26   57  −31    21 1-1-2  =

Crossroads has won the title, while Tihon secure second place; the Crusaders are likely to not field their key players, while Tihon looks toward the Violet Cup Final. Chromatik have recovered from their loss to Crossroads and remain in third, while Myana have done the same and are in fourth. The most dangerous team is a Urrheddiao side that hasn't conceded in four matches; they await one of the two to falter. Alnio has been the most hard done by the recent matches along with Wirr Tsi - but that was bound to happen with the level of opposition being faced.

Between Anomalies, Lhor, and Tihon United, it's all about avoiding tenth place just in case Myana fall out of fourth place; the goal differential battle between the Orcas and the Cyclones loom large. Hanai has ridden two wins to a surprising eleventh place at the moment, while the bottleneck between Lanar, Myana Eyrodii, Urrhed FC, Knetyohai City FC, and Qet NSC will be ridiculous on the final matchday.

Matchday 30 Fixtures:
Anomalies vs. Qet NSC
Urrhed FC vs. Urrheddiao
Lanar vs. Knetyohai City FC
Hanai Breakers vs. Chromatik
Wirr Tsi vs. Myana
Tihon United vs. Lhor
Crossroads vs. Alnio
Myana Eyrodii vs. Tihon

Anomalies doesn't have much to play for except for seeding, unless Myana falters; Qet NSC needs the result to stave off relegation. The Urrhed Derby sees United hoping for a slip-up while the Submarines look to secure safety. Lanar against KCFC is a direct fight to try to avoid relegation, Chromatik and the Breakers both need a good result, and the match between the Shock and the Islanders is a direct playoff for the Champions' League berth. Lhor and Tihon United fight to avoid ninth place, Alnio will try to clip the resting Crusaders to give themselves a shot, and the same will be said for the Eyrodii in trying to make use of the fact that Tihon is just waiting for the Violet Cup Final.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty-Nine Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                  29   21   3   5    42   21  +21    66 CHAMPION
 2 Z'ai'ai                  29   18   4   7    59   39  +20    58
 3 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      29   17   5   7    45   25  +20    56
 4 Kynxe                    29   15   3  11    58   53   +5    48
 5 Flames of the West       29   13   8   8    58   50   +8    47
 6 Frenei Tor               29   13   8   8    56   51   +5    47
 7 Pria City                29   11   9   9    46   43   +3    42
 8 Omnio                    29   10   9  10    45   43   +2    39
 9 Anfanhar City            29   10   7  12    52   59   −7    37
10 Urrhed State             29    9   8  12    35   36   −1    35
11 Anchors FC               29    8  10  11    51   56   −5    34
12 Crix                     29   10   3  16    31   41  −10    33
13 Brisara FC               29   10   1  18    42   61  −19    31
14 Fishermen's Club         29    8   5  16    52   63  −11    29
15 Sanar Vipers             29    7   4  18    21   31  −10    25
16 Miners FC                29    5   7  17    28   49  −21    22

Felswyr wins the title with days to spare - all the way back in Matchday 27, to be exact. Z'ai'ai will have to fend off FK Shakhter on the final matchday to keep their automatic promotion berth, while Kynxe fends off both Flames of the West and a Frenei Tor squad that has recovered. At the bottom, Sanar Vipers and Miners FC have been relegated, while Anchors FC and Crix are trying to not get caught off by Brisara FC.

by **Chromatika** » Fri May 30, 2025 3:15 pm

Rainbow League System Indigo Youth League Season 18, CCFA 28 Playoffs

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Chromatik Youth League - High School Path     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pier High School                            30   20   3   7    82   51  +31    63 First-Round Bye
 2 Rainbow Central High School                 30   19   4   7    40   14  +26    61 First-Round Bye, Champions
 3 Academy of the Jungle                       30   17   8   5    66   42  +24    59 Playoffs
 4 Facsimilie HIgh School                      30   16   7   7    62   44  +18    55 Playoffs
 5 Egren Elite Academy                         30   15   7   8    69   60   +9    52 Playoffs
 6 Crix Arts Institute                         30   12  10   8    49   40   +9    46 Playoffs
 7 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted              30   11  10   9    52   46   +6    43
 8 Central Heights High School                 30   11   9  10    60   53   +7    42
 9 Jatho Agricultural High School              30   12   5  13    44   52   −8    41
10 Myana Northwestern High School              30   11   7  12    58   63   −5    40
11 Alnio Scientific High School                30   10   7  13    60   62   −2    37
12 Chromatik Central High School               30    9   6  15    52   65  −13    33
13 Mt. Niar High School                        30    8   5  17    28   47  −19    29
14 Flames of the Revolution High School        30    7   6  17    52   76  −24    27
15 Mt. Baker High School                       30    6   7  17    25   45  −20    25
16 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School       30    3   5  22    35   74  −39    14

Pier High School takes the regular season crown, beating out Rainbow Central and their ridiculous defense; Crix Arts Institute barely edges out the Masterminds, while Myana Northwester, Chromatik Central, and Mt. Niar all have down seasons. Are the high school teams starting to lose pace when it comes to contending against the Club Youth teams?

Playoffs

Play-In Round
Academy of the Jungle 2–0 Crix Arts Institute
Thillen 31', 66'
Facsimilie HIgh School 6–3 Egren Elite Academy
Wyatt 5', 19', Dott 31', 58', Aurelion 71', 80'//Rang 30', Hyden 51', 89'

Tilden Kosava handles Crix Arts Institute while Facsimilie wins a barnburner, three players all getting a brace apiece to escape the Inquisitors.

Semifinals
Pier High School 3–4 Facsimilie HIgh School
Dahain 16', Winster 61', 87'//Wyatt 24', Aurelion 47', Dott 69', 76'
Rainbow Central High School 2–0 Academy of the Jungle
Areana 5', Pott 74'

Facsimilie's offense dominates the Anglers, Laria Dott having a brace in the final twenty minutes while assisting twice as well; Rainbow Central's Merilyn Addison stymies the Cats to lead them to the final.

Final @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District
Rainbow Central High School 4–1 Facsimilie HIgh School
Pott 20', Areana 38', 71', 89'//Dott 64'

Neville Areana's brace paces Rainbow Central as they win the High School Path for the first time.

Chromatik Youth League - Club Path     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                      30   17   8   5    53   25  +28    59 First-Round Bye
 2 Myana U-18s                          30   15  11   4    67   48  +19    56 First-Round Bye
 3 Tihon U-18s                          30   16   5   9    56   35  +21    53 Playoffs, Champions, RSC
 4 Sanar U-18s                          30   15   8   7    63   55   +8    53 Playoffs
 5 Crossroads U-18s                     30   14   9   7    49   24  +25    51 Playoffs
 6 Tihon United U-18s                   30   13   8   9    34   26   +8    47 Playoffs
 7 Urrheddiao U-18s                     30   13   6  11    65   53  +12    45
 8 Umbar U-18s                          30   11   7  12    43   42   +1    40
 9 Felswyr U-18s                        30   10   8  12    46   50   −4    38
10 Lhor U-18s                           30   11   5  14    52   66  −14    38
11 Wirr Tsi U-18s                       30    9  10  11    37   35   +2    37
12 Anomalies U-18s                      30    8   9  13    42   65  −23    33
13 Frenei Tor U-18s                     30    8   6  16    53   69  −16    30
14 Z'ai'ai U-18s                        30    7   8  15    54   77  −23    29
15 Lanar U-18s                          30    6   8  16    38   67  −29    26
16 Alnio U-18s                          30    5   8  17    37   52  −15    23

Chromatik and Myana return to prominence, but the bigger story is how good everyone is this season. Only thirty-six separating everyone? All the teams are starting to pay more attention to their Youth Club Teams.

Playoffs

Play-In Round
Tihon U-18s 2–1 Tihon United U-18s
Fourier 61', 87'//Willard 40'
Sanar U-18s 0–1 Crossroads U-18s
Ivanov 65'

Dimitri Ivanov helps the Young Crusaders make the best use of Wylie Fost's great day, while the Tihon Derby is won by Tihon as Steven Fourier shines in the final half hour.

Semifinals
Chromatik U-18s 0–0 Crossroads U-18s (0–1 AET)
Ivanov 11'
Myana U-18s 0–2 Tihon U-18s
Carson 12', Syn 61'

Two shutouts here as Crossroads edges past the Capitalizt behind another solid Fost performance, while Tihon's class shines to beat the Young Islanders.

Final @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District
Tihon U-18s 2–1 Crossroads U-18s
Syn 20', Akker 50'//Ivanov 71'

Tihon U-18s return to the Championship game, holding on to a one-goal lead in a tight affair.

Youth League Championship
Rainbow Central High School 0–1 Tihon U-18s
Syn 16'

Uriah Syn scores from midrange and Tihon U-18s repeat as Youth Champions.

Champions: Tihon U-18s (2nd Title)
Manager: Jillian Gurkoff (47)
Starting XI: GK Juri Vyx (15); RB Carson Hoff (16) - CB Asai Jurial (17) - CB Raoul Jett (18) - LB Edwin Gonai (17); DM William Cantwell (16) - DM Jesse Carson (17); RW Uriah Syn (18) - AM Reile Akker (18) - LW Kevin Widd (16); ST Steven Fourier (18).
MVP: RW Uriah Syn (18).

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 28

Play-In Round
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 3–1 Chromatik State University
Hammond 11', Jin, N.Y. 59', Magnuson 68'//Go 24'
Alnio University of the Arts 0–0 University of Wirr Tsi (0–1 AET)
Sperelli 102'
Southern Chromatik University 3–1 Eyrods Tech
Jackson III 10', Knute 54', Crowhurst 84'//Quttro 70'
Pùr State University 2–1 Urrheddiao State University
Nyquist 20', Agripier 64'//Applegate 38'

The Hellcats' defense of their home venue is made complete with Celeste Ashford assisting on all three goals, putting Chromatik State away; Wirr Tsi's Han Ji-Min holds firm under pressure from Alnio University of the Arts, Jyveli Sperelli smashing one past the Meercats late. Southern Chromatik's win over Eyrods Tech reestablishes the Red and Gold as contenders after people had pegged the Cats for an upset, while the Crusaders and the Argonauts play a physical, tough battle that ends on the home team's favor - Agripier's header proving the difference.

Quarterfinals
Sanar University 2–0 University of Wirr Tsi
Conner 10', Throne 57'
Mountain District University 1–0 Pùr State University
Seystont 22'
Chromia Central College University 4–1 Southern Chromatik University
Brisaxe-Gamblaife 16', 39', Durmond 60', Sullivan 84'//Mazurowski 24'
Pria Technical College 3–6 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology
Bogga 3', Marsh 33', Wren 80'//Jin, N. Y. 10, Blomgren 26', Hammond 36', Jin, C. 49', Ashford 56', 84'

The top four seeds enter - and they show why they are the top four seeds. Sanar and MDU both have their keepers - Mitsu and Räsänen - shine to put away the opposition, while the Comets' midfield of Kajalaninen and Pilsner dominate the matchup against the Red and Gold. The only upset is from the hands of the Hellcats of Z'ai'ai - with both Jins shining, Ashford scoring a brace, and the team putting six past the Cavalry.

Semifinals
Sanar University 2–2 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology (2–3 AET)
Conner 16', Wolfe 80'//Jin, N.Y. 26', 90+4', Hammond 109'
Mountain District University 1–0 Chromia Central College University
Gentiff 36'

The Hellcats' journey continues as Mystrel Hammond's header in injury time helps them past the Spartans; the Firehawks eke past a win over the Comets as their keeper outshines CCCU's in a battle of two of the most defensively sound teams in the CCFA.

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome
Mountain District University 1–3 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology
Ponte-Misousaire 10'//Jin. N.Y. 26', 84', Jin, C. 71'

The run is complete as the Hellcats pour it on on the Firehawks in the second half, both Jins shining in the victory.

CCFA 28                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sanar University                        30   19   6   5    66   41  +25    63 First-Round Bye
 2 Mountain District University            30   16   7   7    36   19  +17    55 First-Round Bye
 3 Chromia Central College University      30   16   6   8    65   52  +13    54 First-Round Bye
 4 Pria Technical College                  30   16   5   9    57   54   +3    53 First-Round Bye
 5 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   15   7   8    52   40  +12    52 Playoffs, Champions
 6 Alnio University of the Arts            30   13   7  10    44   36   +8    46 Playoffs
 7 Southern Chromatik University           30   13   5  12    48   48    0    44 Playoffs
 8 Pùr State University                    30   11   7  12    36   42   −6    40 Playoffs
 9 Urrheddiao State University             30   10   8  12    40   33   +7    38 Playoffs
10 Eyrods Tech                             30   10   7  13    50   54   −4    37 Playoffs
11 University of Wirr Tsi                  30    9   7  14    27   40  −13    34 Playoffs
12 Chromatik State University              30    8   9  13    21   25   −4    33 Playoffs
13 University of the Islands               30    8   7  15    50   67  −17    31 Eliminated
14 University of Myana                     30    6  12  12    33   39   −6    30 Eliminated
15 Lanar University                        30    7   8  15    50   61  −11    29 Eliminated
16 Staramara Tech University               30    6   6  18    33   57  −24    24 Eliminated

Champions: Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology Hellcats (5th Title)
Manager/Head Coach: Rayna Rambert (71)
Starting XI: GK Jin Jigonhsassee (QUE/CMT) (Fr.); RB Silas Black (Sr.) - CB Danil Solodskikh (PYA) (Jr.) - LB Mishael Laran (Fr.); RM Iris Bomgren (JR.) - CM Celeste Ashford (TKT) (So.) - CM Lee Hyun-Seol (Sr.) - LM Cara Jin (So.); RW Mystrel Hammond (Jr.) - ST Jin Na-Yeong (Jr.) - LW Sandra Magnuson (Jr.).
Player of the Year: CM Lee Hyun-Seol

by **Chromatika** » Fri May 30, 2025 3:43 pm

Lower Leagues - Season 21 Results
Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Green League Final

Green League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine              30   18   6   6    64   42  +22    60 Promoted, Champions
 2 Pria                   30   14  11   5    52   35  +17    53 Promoted
 3 Naval FC               30   14  10   6    49   33  +16    52 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 4 Egren                  30   13  10   7    58   46  +12    49 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2)
 5 Jatho                  30   14   7   9    33   24   +9    49
 6 Pùr Cowboys            30   13   8   9    39   25  +14    47
 7 Green State            30   11   8  11    49   52   −3    41
 8 Hanai                  30   10  10  10    38   33   +5    40
 9 Lorentine Jackals      30   10   8  12    30   33   −3    38
10 Egren Elite            30   10   8  12    20   23   −3    38
11 Bouveil Kamu           30   10   8  12    46   54   −8    38 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
12 Longarms               30    7  15   8    47   51   −4    36 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
13 Brisara Dragoons       30    9   5  16    25   42  −17    32 Relegated - Eastern
14 Kingslayers            30    7   8  15    41   57  −16    29 Relegated - Capital
15 Lanar Falcons          30    6  10  14    40   54  −14    28 Relegated - Western
16 Wings                  30    4   8  18    47   74  −27    20 Relegated - Western

Green/Regional League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Relegated - Brisara Dragoons (Eastern), Kingslayers (Capital), Lanar Falcons (Western), Wings (Western)
Promoted - Larhai City FC (Western), Staramara (Island), Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa (Capital), Orca Watchers (Eastern).

Preliminary Round
Blanc (Regional - Eastern) 0–3 Guardians (Regional - Western)
Gurshan Sharks (Regional - Capital) 0–1 Staramara (Regional - Island)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Bouveil Kamu (Green) 3–3 Guardians (Regional - Western) (4–3 AET)
Longarms (Green) 2–2 Staramara (Regional - Island) (2–2 AET) (4–2 pen.)

Yellow League Final

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rhoni City              30   16   9   5    59   39  +20    57 Promoted, Champions
 2 BT Ming                 30   15   7   8    57   46  +11    52 Promoted
 3 Omnio City              30   14   7   9    37   29   +8    49 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 4 Pùr                     30   12  10   8    41   31  +10    46 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2)
 5 Knetyohai               30   12  10   8    31   24   +7    46
 6 Sanar                   30   13   6  11    47   36  +11    45
 7 Umbar                   30   13   5  12    36   27   +9    44
 8 Wirr Tsi Lightning      30   11  10   9    31   29   +2    43
 9 Shantarr                30   12   3  15    33   43  −10    39
10 Ming                    30   10   8  12    38   35   +3    38
   Rhoni                   30   10   8  12    39   36   +3    38
12 Qet                     30   11   5  14    54   60   −6    38
13 Vitoron                 30    9   9  12    46   61  −15    36 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
14 Dre'a                   30    8   8  14    31   42  −11    32 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
15 Alnio Ravens            30    6  11  13    49   67  −18    29 Relegated
16 Cheonju                 30    6   8  16    37   61  −24    26 Relegated

Yellow League/Green League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Vitoron (Yellow) 2–1 Dre'a (Yellow)

Promotion Preliminary Round
Naval FC (Green) 2–4 Egren (Green)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Dre'a (Yellow) 3–3 Egren (Green) (3–3 AET) (7–6 pen.)

Orange League Final
Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Matchday 30
Fishermen's Club 2–5 Omnio
Urrhed State 3–1 Anfanhar City
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai 1–0 Brisara FC
Pria City 0–2 Kynxe
Flames of the West 0–0 Crix
Sanar Vipers 0–1 Anchors FC
Frenei Tor 0–1 Miners FC
Felswyr 2–1 Z'ai'ai

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                  30   22   3   5    44   22  +22    69 Promoted, LBCT, Champions
 2 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      30   18   5   7    46   25  +21    59 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Z'ai'ai                  30   18   4   8    60   41  +19    58 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2), LBCT 
 4 Kynxe                    30   16   3  11    60   53   +7    51 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 5 Flames of the West       30   13   9   8    58   50   +8    48
 6 Frenei Tor               30   13   8   9    56   52   +4    47
 7 Omnio                    30   11   9  10    50   45   +5    42
 8 Pria City                30   11   9  10    46   45   +1    42
 9 Urrhed State             30   10   8  12    38   37   +1    38
10 Anchors FC               30    9  10  11    52   56   −4    37
11 Anfanhar City            30   10   7  13    53   62   −9    37
12 Crix                     30   10   4  16    31   41  −10    34
13 Brisara FC               30   10   1  19    42   62  −20    31 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
14 Fishermen's Club         30    8   5  17    54   68  −14    29 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
15 Sanar Vipers             30    7   4  19    21   32  −11    25 Relegated
16 Miners FC                30    6   7  17    29   49  −20    25 Relegated

When it was suggested that Lu Qiang should rest her starters on the final day with the title all wrapped up, the Yueren scoffed. Not when you're playing Z'ai'ai, not when you've a shot to knock your rivals off of the automatic promotion berth. So, Felswyr played their starters, Tóbias took care of the rest, and with FK Shakhter'z blanking of Brisara FC, it's FK Shakhter that gets promoted back up. Z'ai'ai will have to fend off a Kynxe squad punching above their weight.

Flames, Frenei, and Pria City will all be disappointed with their season, while the Anchors and Crix escape relegation. The Vipers and Miners will be headed down, while Brisara FC and Fishermen's Club fight for their lives as part of the second tier of Chromatik football.

Orange League Champions:

Felswyr (2nd Title)

Yellow League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Brisara FC (Orange) 0–2 Fishermen's Club (Orange)
Doning 16', Fyrel 59'

Yasmina Vandenmeulebroucke stops eight shots on goal and Kank Fyrel does the rest in scoring a goal and assisting on another as the Fishermen survive for another season.

Promotion Preliminary Round
Omnio City (Yellow) 1–1 Pùr (Yelow) (1–2 AET)
Morton 3'//Lansofn 16', 108'

A brace from Lansofn is all that Pùr needs for a shot back in the Orange League.

Promotion/Relegation Round
Brisara FC (Orange) 1–0 Pùr (Yelow)
Pilk 5'

An early goal from Rena Pilk is all that the Hammers need as Pùr never threaten much, ceding too much space in the midfield to mount any kind of a comeback. Brisara FC survive.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 7:25 pm

Red League Season 21 Matchday 30, Violet Cup Final, Red League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, IFCF CC Berth Playoffs

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Heading into the final matchday, not too many changes to the Starting Lineup: Crossroads is resting Elaine, giving Solano a start with Freeling playing further up, while Tihon is resting four starters - Trici Lea, Lisak Tehahanjeragnen, Charlotte Woodfull, and Maude Leanne Coupet - ahead of their Violet Cup Final. Everyone else is playing everywhere as everything is up for grabs for so many of these teams. Here we go!

Nothing much happens in the first ten minutes. That isn't exactly true - Fadilpasic has already been probed by Myana - but nothing of substance, at least. Is it because everyone is tense that they will be the one to make the crucial mistake?

10' GOAL! Crossroads 1-0 Alnio Finn Freeling, more free to make a move up top, gets a lovely cross from Zhang and slots it past a diving Hugo Dubois. The goal for now puts Wirr Tsi in sixth ahead of Alnio - the Brewers need a win and for Chromatik or Myana to struggle. Will Crossroads play spoiler without one of their best players?

11' GOAL! Tihon United 1-0 Lhor It's Ibañez on a breakaway ball away from Mangjeol and the Orcas! These two teams are really just playing for seeding - and the off chance that Myana doesn't finish in the top four, which could end up biting them in the end, as tenth place doesn't mean much if the top four doesn't win the cup.

16' GOAL! Crossroads 2-0 Alnio The story of one Annett Solano is an interesting one. A career backup, she's been used more often this season to spell Howard-Dawes at times. Here, Paisley Lysander does most of the work, and all the veteran has to do is just head the ball in on a deep cross, leaving the Brewers in shambles.

17' GOAL! Hanai Breakers 0-1 Chromatik The Capitalizt need to win to keep their IFCF CL berth - their superior goal differential will do the rest. Eric Vorsberg, the Vanorian winger brought in to supplement their attacking core in addition to Dénes Robineau, plays on a lovely through ball from Rebecca Anne Wawanolett to beat out the keeper.

17' GOAL! Crossroads 2-1 Alnio Myeong gets one back! It's not often one of the non-strikers in Alnio score, but this one is directly off of a free kick as Jill Swanson simply can't get there. There's some life in the Brewers still.

20' GOAL! Anomalies 1-0 Qet NSC Anomalies need a positive result to stay ahead of the chasing pack of Tihon United and Lhor, while Qet NSC need both a win and some other things to go their way to have a chance at survival. Michael Burger fakes out two defenders before neatly slotting the ball home.

22' GOAL! Lanar 1-0 Knetyohai City FC One of those matchups that will decide the relegation battle, the Red Hawks strike first as Left Back Natagomo scores off of a Rudy Vanderley corner, his first goal of the season coming at the best of times. For now, Lanar is safe. Just sixty-eight minutes to go...

24' GOAL! Lanar 1-1 Knetyohai City FC That lead lasts all of two minutes. Sergey Bryzgalov is an artist with the bending ball, and when you face a defense like Lanar's, you don't need to do too much. Rino tried his best, but the Crpostranian's efforts fell short as KCFC equalizes.

FIFTEEN MINUTES - A half hour has gone by, and for now, it's Myana holding on to the fourth CL spot despite not being able to crack Wirr Tsi's defense. Myana Eyrodii and Urrhed FC would be in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, and Knetyohai City FC and Qet NSC would be relegated at this moment.

31' GOAL! Lanar 2-1 Knetyohai City FC Matthis Vyntra, from range! An absolute beauty of a goal puts the game back in the favor of the Red Hawks, galvanizing the home fans with the masterful strike. Will this be the goal that's enough?

35' GOAL! Urrhed FC 1-0 Urrheddiao The first goal in the Urrhed Derby is... Urrhed FC? Jake Spekman scores on Ines Sheppard for the first goal the Quebecois has allowed in five games, his header being in an odd angle that Sheppard couldn't corral. It allows Urrhed FC to be in thirteenth for now with the potential for more, while Urrheddiao falls to sixth on Goal Differential for the moment.

36' GOAL! Tihon United 1-1 Lhor The Orcas draw even with Fu getting the job on a second ball after Líndís's shot as the two teams battle to see who will be in ninth place. The Cyclones' wingers are doing such a good job this game to pressure the Orcas' backfield.

38' GOAL! Anomalies 2-0 Qet NSC This game is over. Zhukov's direct shot puts the visitors at two goals down, securing their relegation and Anomalies's position in eighth place, smack in the middle of the table and in the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs.

38' GOAL! Tihon United 1-2 Lhor Just two minutes after equalizing, Líndís wins a free kick from the edge of the box and converts it to put the Orcas ahead. This is the power that the Orcas' wingers have on the rest of the game.

HALFTIME Halftime, and Myana not being able to crack Wirr Tsi means the fourth IFCL berth is still in play - as is the potential that Myana could steal an IFCF CC berth by winning the Violet Cup. Qet NSC seems doomed, but Knetyohai City FC could still beat Lanar and have some other things go their way to secure safety. Urrhed FC and Myana Eyrodii still remain in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff positions - Myana Eyrodii being unsuccessful in taking down Tihon at the moment even with the Tide having nothing to play for.

47' GOAL! Lanar 2-2 Knetyohai City FC Aomoca Aenenolin on a breakaway puts the Red Hawks back in their place - sinking all the way to thirteenth. Their vaunted offense can surely score again, but to see them concede such an easy goal must be frustrating for the faithful.

50' GOAL! Crossroads 2-2 Alnio Varða shines at the Crusaders, with Meyer and Hamisi suffocating the defense into making the mistake of leaving her alone. Webber was the one that set it up, but the Græntfjaller/Chromatik converts and the game is tied.

58' GOAL! Anomalies 3-0 Qet NSC Absolute dominance by AFC against Qet NSC at the Anomaly Tower as Aodhan caps the scoring off, the home team never looking back. Can they keep up this form in the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs, though?

62' GOAL! Urrhed FC 1-1 Urrheddiao Why do you have a player like Oberon M'bah-Pinho? When he doesn't score, he still gathers the attention of the entirety of the opposition. Jen Ta Jin makes the most of the opportunity, working with Teodors to set up the perfect situation and converting. The goal improves United back up to fifth - but if Wirr Tsi score, they'll vault them - while Urrhed FC sink back to fourteenth, away from safety.

62' GOAL! Crossroads 3-2 Alnio Zhang, one of the best midfielders in the Red League today, from range? Likely, especially on a day where Crossroads has Alnio's defense spooked, Howard-Dawes presence or not.

65', 69' GOAL! Hanai Breakers 0-3 Chromatik With these two goals, Chromatik secure third place and the IFCF CL on a down season for them, while the Breakers will be happy that they didn't need the result here to survive. Hanai Breakers with one more season in the Red League.

69' GOAL! Crossroads 3-3 Alnio Billie Blue Hamisi has been quiet most of the game, but shines here. Myeong sets up a beautiful cross, and the Brewers' striker takes care of the rest.

84' GOAL! Tihon United 2-2 Lhor Things remain tight between the two teams as Ibañez and Reoihkt make mincemeat of the Orcas defense. There's a reason they are where they are on the table, right?

EIGHTY-FIFTH MINUTE Wirr Tsi and Myana still at a stalemate. Myana Eyrodii still not able to crack Tihon, though they've been trying. Lanar and Knetyohai City FC remaining at a standstill. The fact Chromatik took care of the Breakers without much issue and that Wirr Tsi winning against Myana would only put them in fourth.

86' GOAL! Urrhed FC 1-2 Urrheddio Jevgēņijs Teodors, the eighteen-year old winger, assisted by Oberon. United vault to fourth place with Myana and Wirr Tsi being tied up at 0-0, Paskal Kaiser helping them out with the long pass.

87' GOAL! Wirr Tsi 0-1 Myana The tie is finally broken at The Shock as Bogdan Merino and Edith Fillar set up Leona Tsang. Matej Klaric and París Vilgeirsdóttir came out to meet her, but she got the ball to Hawk, who then got it back to Tsang for the deciding goal. Myana recovers fourth place.

89' GOAL! Crossroads 3-4 Alnio Hamisi. Brace. Ballgame. Unfortunately, the rest of the league table didn't turn out the way that the Brewers wanted, but they'll at least take the last matchday win.

89' GOAL! Myana Eyrodii 1-0 Tihon It takes almost all of ninety minutes, but Tímea Szôllôsi finally comes through with a goal that saves the Eyrodii from relegation. Pierre-Antoine Lalande and Tryggve Barsukov are the ones to set him up, and the young Pasargan knocks it down. Myana Eyrodii, safe. Lanar to the Promotion/Relegation playoffs along with Urrhed FC.

FULL TIME KCFC and Lanar can't solve their differences, the Red Hawks blowing a golden opportunity as their Goal Differential was far superior than the Eyrodii and the Breakers. With Myana's win over Wirr Tsi, Urrheddiao and Alnio's efforts to leapfrog them end in vain.

Red League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Lanar (Red) 1–3 Urrhed FC (Red)
Colston 4'//Selders 29', Hauptmeijer 61', 88'

Jacoliene Hauptmeijer is on the Anomalies squad for a reason. She may not be good enough to keep them afloat throughout the whole season, but when she has one of her best performances of the entire league year, there's not much Lanar can do. Aranka Bányay does just enough, and the Submarines remain - but will they get to retain Hauptmeijers?

Promotion Preliminary Round
Z'ai'ai (Orange) 2–1 Kynxe (Orange)
Dai 71', Van der Wel 86'//Janaven 29'

In the final twenty minutes, Cameron Dai and Annemarije Van der Wel strike past Kynxe and get the Mountaineers the chance that they really wanted. It's still a great season for Kynxe, who was expected to place in thirteenth - all the while having six players aged thirty and older.

Promotion/Relegation Round
Lanar (Red) 3–2 Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Benedetti 3', Vanderley 61', Colston 84'//Van den Bossche 25', Boyles 70'

It's a heated affair at the Hawks' Nest as Lanar, one of the sides to rarely get relegated, fend off the Mountaineers. Benedetti's header opens things, but Van den Bossche scores in the first half hour to knot things up; it takes Maired Colston, who's been here through thick and thin, to get over the Mountaineers - keeping the Red Hawks in the Red League. Will Sandra Sybill survive it to another season?

Violet Cup XXI Championship @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika (144,000)
Tihon (Red) 0–0 Myana (Red) (0–2 AET)
Fillar 105', Tsang 115'

A tightly contested game goes to extras without a single goal scored. There, Edith Fillar scores one and assists on another as Myana win the Violet Cup in a season where they struggled from start to end in the league per their usual standards. This is only their second cup win.

IFCF CC Berth Playoffs
Semifinals
Wirr Tsi 0–1 Tihon United
Reoihkt 58'
Anomalies 2–1 Lhor
Burger 16', Aodhan 90+1'//Líndís 88'

Mímir's first season at the helm of the Shock end with two disappointing defeats - losing to Myana to crash out of the IFCF CL berth, and then losing this defensive affair against the Cyclones. Myung's team keeps punching above their weight - and Maven Reoihkt remains a great signing as they move on. They'll take on the Anomalies, fresh off of breaking the Orcas' hearts. Líndís scored a breathtaking equalizer in the eighty-eighth, just to be outdone by Squornshelan Rhiannon Aodhan as Miriam Bartlett set her up for the game winner. Once again, Lhor is left in ninth place - just outside the promised land of international football.

Final
Anomalies 1–2 Tihon United
Burger 9'//Reoihkt 60', Grandelius 84'

Anomalies dominate the game in the first half, Arianne Cafazzo being the only reason the lead was only one - but Myung, the clever Manager of the Cyclones, change formations in the second half to devastating precision. Taking Marakakis out of the lineup and replacing her with Mason Pondofski allows them to play a 4-3-3, and the added pressure does wonders against Jessika Aniston. It's Tobias Grandelius with the game-winner that gives the Cyclones the win from the tenth place spot - an uphill battle for sure. For Jari Alonpaa and AFC, it's a step backwards from last season - with questions to be asked about where they can make improvements if anywhere at all.

Final Standings

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads             30   22   5   3    88   48  +40    71 IFCF CL, CAFA LigAnaia, Champion
 2 Tihon                  30   20   3   7    55   33  +22    63 IFCF CL, CAFA LigAnaia
 3 Chromatik              30   17   5   8    75   48  +27    56 IFCF CL
 4 Myana                  30   16   7   7    43   24  +19    55 IFCF CL, CWC
 5 Urrheddiao             30   17   4   9    39   29  +10    55 IFCF CC
 6 Alnio                  30   16   7   7    60   51   +9    55 IFCF CC
 7 Wirr Tsi               30   15   6   9    45   37   +8    51 IFCF CC Playoffs
 8 Anomalies              30   10   8  12    37   44   −7    38 IFCF CC Playoffs
 9 Lhor                   30    7  13  10    45   45    0    34 IFCF CC Playoffs
10 Tihon United           30    8  10  12    42   48   −6    34 IFCF CC Playoffs, IFCF CC
11 Myana Eyrodii          30    6   9  15    34   49  −15    27
12 Hanai Breakers         30    5  12  13    49   66  −17    27
13 Lanar                  30    4  13  13    58   70  −12    25 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Survived (Round 2)
14 Urrhed FC              30    3  13  14    33   51  −18    22 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Survived (Round 1)
15 Knetyohai City FC      30    5   7  18    32   58  −26    22 Relegated
16 Qet NSC                30    5   6  19    26   60  −34    21 Relegated

Red League Champions:

Crossroads (3rd Title)

Violet Cup Champions:

Myana (2nd Title)

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 7:52 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-One Awards

Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored)
33 - ST Elaine Howard-Dawes - Crossroads (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Chromatika)
25 - ST Dénes Robineau - Chromatik (Farfadillis)
22 - ST Billie Blue Hamisi - Alnio (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
21 - ST Oberon M'bah-Pinho - Urrheddiao (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Cobe Azure)
20 - ST Vesper Benedetti - Lanar (Elmyia/Chromatika)

Golden Glove (Most Clean Sheets)
16 - GK Ines Sheppard - Urrheddiao (The Licentian Isles/Quebec and Shingoryeo)
12 - GK Radoslav Blaha - Myana (Squornshelan Remnant States)
11 - GK Jessika Aniston - Anomalies (Chromatika)
11 - GK Tanya Rinaldi - Tihon (Valanora)
10 - GK Ronan Pharlan - Chromatik (Squornshelan Remnant States)

Golden Band (New Player of the Year)
1. ST Elaine Howard-Dawes - Crossroads (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Chromatik)
2. GK Tanya Rinaldi - Tihon (Valanora)
3. CM Eden Gundsdorf - Myana (Chromatika)
4. RW Eric Forsberg - Chromatik (Valanora)
5. AM/CM Foster Elkers - Wirr Tsi (Kelssek)

Golden Ring (Young Player of the Year: U-23)
1. GK Tanya Rinaldi - Tihon (Valanora)
2. CM Eden Gundsdorf - Myana (Chromatika)
3. RW Eric Forsberg - Chromatik (Valanora)
4. CM Paskal Kaiser - Urrheddiao (Siovanija and Teusland)
5. CM Claudia Lethbridge-Antonio - Alnio (Cosumar/Chromatika)

Manager of the Year
1. MG Hecate Charing - Tihon (Brenecia/Chromatika)
2. MG Gunnar Skeggesatd - Crossroads (Squornshelan Remnant States)
3. MG Zhaxi Nanlei - Myana (Yuezhou)
4. MG Mímir Walthofsson - Wirr Tsi (Græntfjall/Chromatika)
5. MG Myung Hye-Jung - Tihon United (Chromatika)

Golden Ball - Player of the Year
1. ST Elaine Howard-Dawes - Crossroads (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Chromatika)
2. AM/CM Foster Elkers - Wirr Tsi (Kelssek)
3. CAM Rebecca Anne Wawanolett - Chromatik (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
4. CM Paskal Kaiser - Urrheddiao (Siovanija and Teusland)
5. GK Tanya Rinaldi - Tihon (Valanora)

All-Pro Team - Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 3 Midfielders, 3 Forwards, Manager
First Team
GK Ines Sheppard - Urrheddiao (The Licentian Isles/Quebec and Shingoryeo)
RB Hermione Hui - Wirr Tsi (Græntfjall/Chromatika)
CB Ji Wenwei - Myana (Yuezhou)
CB Sandrine Lalande - Tihon (Kelssek)
LB Stan Scott-Wilson - Urrheddiao (Flavovespia)
AM/CM Foster Elkers - Wirr Tsi (Kelssek)
CAM Rebecca Anne Wawanolett - Chromatik (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
CM Paskal Kaiser - Urrheddiao (Siovanija and Teusland)
LW Edith Fillar - Myana (Chromatika)
ST Elaine Howard-Dawes - Crossroads (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Chromatika)
ST ST Dénes Robineau - Chromatik (Farfadillis)
MG Hecate Charing - Tihon (Brenecia/Chromatika)

Second Team
GK Radoslav Blahan - Myana (Squornshelan Remnant States)
RB Avelaine Aubin - Anomalies (Psarga)
CB Keiki Todaka - Urrheddiao (Ko-oren)
CB Valentin Ernst - Tihon (Polar Islandstates)
LB Tanith Xu - Myana (Nephara/Yuezhou)
CM Brynjólfur Zhenyasson Zhang - Crossroads (Yuezhou/Græntfjall)
CM Eden Gundsdorf - Myana (Chromatika)
CM Jayla Lethbridge-Antonio - Alnio (Cosumar/Chromatika)
ST Billie Blue Hamisi - Alnio (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
ST Oberon M'bah-Pinho - Urrheddiao (Quebec and Shingoryeo/Cobe Azure)
LW Líndís Végeirsdóttir - Lhor (Græntfjall/Chromatika)
MG Gunnar Skeggesatd - Crossroads (Squornshelan Remnant States)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:16 am

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Preview

Red League

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A lot has changed in the past few years for the Rainbow League System. First, there was the Tumbran exodus, and then the Mytanar one – leading to wholescale changes among the best teams in the Red League. Urrheddiao and then Tihon have both emerged as legitimate contenders for at least the IFCL berths if not outright the league title, giving teams like Chromatik, Myana, and Crossroads a run for their money. Hanai Breakers and Myana Eyrodii proved that they have the chops to remain in the Red League for more than just a season, while Lhor continued to struggle to put results together, leading to Zahi Castillas’s exit. Mímir Waltheofsson’s first season at the helm of the Wirr Tsi Shock yielded a moderate seventh place finish, proving that he may indeed be the best choice to continue the legacy of playing solid defensive football – though it was Tihon United, and little-regarded Myung Hye-Jung, that would get the final IFCC Berth.

Now, heading into yet another season of what has become the top-ranked league in the world, the Red League can widely be divided into four tiers – the contenders, the dark horses, the residents, and those that are fighting for their lives. Let us dig into these four tiers of teams, and talk about each one, trying to pinpoint what will likely happen to them as the thirty-game season progresses going forward.

Gone are the days of there only being two teams (Chromatik and Myana, namely) that could win the title. Urrheddiao and Crossroads have both eclipsed that podium in the last five seasons, while Tihon has risen back into prominence and look to threaten once more. Indeed, if one were to ask ten different experts about who will win the Red League this season, they shouldn’t be surprised to hear any of the five names at least once, and for various reasons – meaning that Crossroads, Tihon, Chromatik, Myana, and Urrheddiao comprise Tier 1 of the Red League going into next season.

Crossroads is truly loving life right now, having repeated as Red League Champions, and by eight points at that. Elaine Howard-Dawes’s addition as the team’s leading striker proved to be massive, as the Chromatik National Team player scored thirty-three goals to secure the Golden Boot and help the team lead the league in goals scored, good for almost three goals a game. Finn Freeling did well enough to transition to the playmaking role, while Paisley Lysander continued to play well. They had to replace two Mytanars in the back line, when opportunity came to land the pair of Claudia and Jayla Lethbridge-Antonio, they couldn’t resist. With Jill Swanson as Goalkeeper, that makes it a total of four Chromatik National Team players in the Starting XI for the Crusaders, along with a budding midfielder in Siovanija and Teusland player Lutz Wolff to add to the youth movement. Rowan Harry, once part of the rotation himself, will be the team’s veteran presence – but with the combination of Freeling, Howard-Dawes, Lysander, and Zhang, Crossroads are looking to be the next team to three-peat – and conventional wisdom can’t really find a way why they would fail to do so.

Why did Tihon do so well last season? Well, when a pair of twenty-one year old Vanorians – Tanya and Drake Rinaldi, to be exact – turn out to be better than advertised, and your strikers finally start scoring goals when they’re supposed to, you start winning matches left and right. Hecate Charing and Christina Applegate surprised everyone by how much they were able to get out of the youthful core of the squad, and Tihon were the closest to dethroning the Crusaders for most of the season. Not willing to consider the past season a success, the Tide made the difficult call of replacing veteran Qi Chao Hark, obtaining one Eden Gundsdorf – a player that will be in the rotation for many cycles to come with the Chromatik National Team. Cyrile Resnais-Mahama provides the Tide with a goalscoring threat the likes that they haven’t had since the departure of Oberon M’bah-Pinho. It’s another year under the belt for the Rinaldi twins, Valentin Ernst, and Sandrine Lalande, as the team continues to build experience while playing together. This squad is never going to lead the league in scoring nor be the most defensively sound, but with the way that they play together and the fact that the system that’s been built has been working for over fifteen years, one can expect that the best days of this edition of Tihon are still ahead for them.

It's been a while since the last time that Chromatik was in the position of chasing instead of being chased, but there is no denying the fact that the Capitalizt have fallen behind the pole position in the recent seasons. One could blame the last season’s failure on the fact that they had to replace their golden Tumbran contingent including Stephen Kerr and Trudy Harrison; Eric Forsberg added some pizzaz from the Right Wing position, while Dénes Robineau continued his tear of being one of the best strikers in the league. They definitely scored in bunches – only second in goalscoring behind the Crusaders – but Jannick Kontiola’s charges seemed to lack the killer instinct that they had had for so long. Only losing one Mytanar in the great exit, Chromatik threw a ton of money to get Eero-Severi Aurvinen to come to their squad at left Back. He’ll be the youngest player in the Capitalizt’s back four by eight years, and with the fact that there are five players aged thirty-one years or older, time is running out for this current generation of Chromatik players to get back to the top. Throw in the fact that Kontiola is seventy and has been with this team for almost two decades, and it looks like there will be a lot of change coming down the pipe in the near future. As for now, Robineau will remain Robineau, Wawanolett and Þorgríma Vigdis are great at setting up Bevilacqua and Forsberg, and the defense will start to settle with Aurvinen’s arrival alongside John Fletcher hitting his squad. Don’t be surprised if Chromatik return to what they usually do.

Barely scraping into the IFCL berths by virtue of Goal Differential wasn’t what Myana fans had in mind in the first season under legendary Manager Zhaxi Nanlei; however, the Islanders had such growing pains incorporating Nanlei’s system, and though Leona Tsang showed moments of brilliance, the goalscoring just wasn’t there despite Radoslav Blaha having a career year. Knowing that the expectation at the helm of a team like Myana will remain high, Zhaxi made a difficult move – sending Eden Gundsdorf to Tihon to switch to a 4-4-2, bringing in the duo of Aryuna Pankratova and Leandro Nyquist to be the side midfielders. Katie Sherwin and Caitlyn Arrakan round out the acquisition of two more side players – those two playing at the back line – as the team switches to play more of a counter-attacking style, something that Zhaxi excels in coaching. They still have the immortal Laborious Hawk, as well as one of the better strikers in the league in Tsang; if the additions hit at all, the marriage between Nanlei and the Islanders will start to provide the results that everyone had in mind when he made the decision to leave Wirr Tsi.

Rounding out the five teams that have a legitimate shot at the title is Urrheddiao, who only barely missed out on IFCL football by virtue of Goal Differential. Ruo Xiaolan’s squad, having acquired Oberon M’bah-Pinho, still had the best defense in the league, Ines Sheppard posting a ridiculous amount of sixteen clean sheets; however, the team struggled in narrow margins, M’bah-Pinho couldn’t do the scoring just by himself, and nine losses was just a bit too many. So, what did Urrheddiao do? They just doubled down. Getting Viktor Samuel, an up-and-coming player from an up-and-coming nation, is bold; so is poaching Rudy Vanderley from Lanar after the Red Hawks’ fall from grace. They still have Sheppard, they still have Oberon, and now with Vanderley there to assist, Ruo’s team will continue to play defensively sound ball – and another top four finish, or even further, is definitely doable.

The trio of teams that follow the top five are those that can definitely hang with the Big Five on any given matchday, but lack the individual star power needed to seriously contend for the title. One has a perennial defensive issue, the second the opposite, and the third just lost one of the best Managers in the history of the Red League. Could one of these three finally crack into the Top Four?

Just how close was Alnio to catching Urrheddiao? One goal. If they don’t beat Crossroads by a single goal on the final matchday, or Urrheddiao doesn’t beat Urrhed FC, we’re talking about a different story altogether here. Alas, the Brewers fell just short – though the gamble of bringing in Bille Blue Hamisi proved to be the right one as she combined with Cormac Meyer to score two-thirds of the team’s goals. Hugo Dubois did an admirable job at goal for a team that struggles defensively, and there were plenty of positives to go around. They’ve brought in two more defenders and a midfielder to try to take the next step – as the wheels continue to churn for Rachel Byrne – but the bigger storyline for the Brewers this season is the fact that Byrne has stated she will retire at the end of Season the twenty-third season. That should galvanize both the team and the fans, but just how far?

Is it smart to turn to a club legend when the best Manager in your history leaves? For Wirr Tsi, it seemed like a no brainer to look at Mímir Waltheofsson. The additions of Silvestr Pavlicek and Foster Elkers shined in the second half of the season, and with Nezir Fadilpasic starting to tuly shine, the team managed a seventh place finish. Now, though, they had to let four Mytanars leave – including three that were part of the defense. Hector Maitfield-Lundrigan is definitely a gamble for this team, as well as the fact that they acquired five players all below the age of twenty-six; Lee Hyun-Seol has a bright future for the Chromatik National Team, too. Caesar Ibañez’s transfer from Tihon United gives them a selfless striker who’s willing to get his hands dirty to create on his own. The duo of Hermione Hui and París Vilgeirsdóttir will ensure that the team doesn’t fall apart – and if the Shock are successful in navigating this pivotal season, they’ll be back in the mix rather soon.

Being an Anomalies fan is rather trying, isn’t it? Jari Alonpaa has continued the tradition of playing defensively tense, opportunistic football; Jessika Aniston remains the key piece, while the strikers don’t have to do too much. Limping into the IFCF CC playoffs, where they fell short at the final hurdle, Alonpaa managed to convince the board that he just needed more time with this current batch of players. They only acquired one new addition – which means that this season will decide what the fans start to think about their Manager. Everyone knows that Aniston is one of the best keepers in the league. It’s all about the wingers getting the ball to the strikers to put the ball in the back of the net. Finish once again near midtable, and there will be a price to pay.

Then follow three teams that are rather misfits on this list. One of them has a fanbase that is rather tired of being chronically underrated, while the other two can’t believe they’re still here. All three of them should not struggle with being relegated, but history suggests they will struggle to be one of the teams representing Chromatika at the international level.

Books could be written about the futility of being a Lhor fan. Never the worst, never good enough to be in the IFCF CC by themselves. Zahi Castillas was effectively given one last chance – and the additions of Behai Griffin and Amina Salihamidzic Beckie were not enough. Líndís Végeirsdóttir tried her hardest – she still remains one of the best players in the league, if not the best left winger – but with Mangjeol Eun-Kyung having a down season and suffering an astonishing total of thirteen draws, Lhor were lucky to be in a position to get to play for the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs at all. It’s not clear if Castillas resigned or if Lhor sacked him; the end result is the acquisition of one Shailaja Desh, and the shifting to a 4-3-3 formation. Christine Cross is a proven veteran, and Járnbrá Sol Vígmundsdóttir will get the starts with Líndís shifting to be an impact substitute role. Not since the days of Justiina Dannysdóttir has this team done anything worth mentioning; with another Managerial change, Orcas fans aren’t expecting too much, and for good reason.

Is it finally time to give Tihon United the benefit of the doubt? Myung Hye-Jung, the best Manager in the league that people have tried to poach, the Chromatik refuses to leave the little club from Tihon. No player was a superstar, but with the Cyclones being a better sum of their parts, they ramped up at the end to win the IFCF CC Berth Playoffs and qualify for international competition despite finishing in tenth place. Then, Caesar Ibañez was poached; there was talk that Myung will take the Lhorite job, but the loyal Manager stayed loyal. They’ve recommitted to youth with the acquisition of Eastfielder Enoch Ingersleben while managing to keep the most of the rest of the squad. To bet against Myung is almost ludicrous at this point, but the level of talent that the Cyclones attract just isn’t good enough to peg them as Top 6 contender. They’ll be midtable and looking to make another run at that final IFCF CC berth, though. Myung’s earned that respect.

A season of nightmares finally ended for Lanar – thirteenth, then losing the first round in the Relegation Preliminary Round, and needing a hero goal from Marques Colston to edge past Z’ai’ai at the final hurdle. It was their defense that struggled the most, conceding the most goals in the entirety of the Red League – as Lourens Rino had the dismal moniker of being the only keeper to not record a single clean sheet throughout the thirty-game season. Sandra Sybill, Chromatik legend, was given one last shot – finish better than tenth this season, or be sacked. Rudy Vanderley left. Dennis Otto, Martin Seer, and Jen Ta Jin were brought in. The two fresh legs at center midfield will hopefully help stabilize the middle of the pitch so the defense has more time to get in position, while Vesper Benedetti will remain the focus of the attack for the squad. They definitely should, on paper, fare better than either the Eyrodii or the Breakers – or Sybill will be out of a job.

Isn’t it disrespectful to put Hanai Breakers, Myana Eyrodii, and Urrhed FC in the same boat as FK Shakhter Z’ai’ai and Felswyr? Perhaps so, but the level of play between the bottom of the Red League and the top of the Orange League is rather similar, and the defensive intensity that the team provides is definitely good enough to try to contend for survival. These five teams will most likely be the ones to be relegated – and they know it.

In their first season officially located to the University of Myana Vipers stadium, Myana Eyrodii shocked everyone by finishing in eleventh place. Six players were introduced to the lineup, Makar Popov stepped up, and Tímea Szôllôsi proved himself to be a Red League striker by leading the team. Cain Jackson doubled down on his lineup – they also don’t have the most money – and the team didn’t change a single player. Taking a look at the lineup, it’s one proven veteran spearheading a squad of mostly youth – meaning that it’ll be up to Jackson, who specialized in developing youth, to help them all take the next step. Herbie Chandelique stands out as the player with a lot to do, as the Auprussian is the one that pivots from defending to attacking depending on what’s going on during the game. Jackson’s stock is rising as a Manager, so they should be safe, right?

Hanai Breakers were another team to recommit to youth last season, signing a bunch of players that had spent all of their career being at the bench of Red League clubs. Kimberley Zhao-Zajic and Ania Brod-Étienne grew into their roles, while Enrico Girello showcased that he has a good head on his shoulders. The Breakers not even having to play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs proved that they may be a project worth supporting in the long run – and with the team managing to keep most of their players – only changing one in bringing in Tuudor Schura – Gaius Ponte has the potential to build something organic internally. It’s the veteran core of three players on their defense that truly runs this team, while the striking duo of Lonnie Wolfe and Tyler Pickett know they are mostly roleplayers that score when they can. It’s another team that is built similar to the Eyrodii, which describes why they are almost linked together at the hip when talking about teams in the Red League.

Urrhed FC are definitely under threat. Andrea Spinelli’s first season at the helm turned out to be one of absolute chaos. The team never truly found out who was the player to lean on to score goals, Aranka Bányay had issues settling in at goal, and despite the leadership of one Marion Goo, it took a heroic game against Lanar in the initial Relegation round to secure safety. With Management choosing to spend money to revamp their facilities, they managed to get good acquisitions in Myung-Bin Kapa and Tanya Zhukova, the well-traveled veteran. They truly need Gerog Selders to take the next step at being the team’s striker, while Jacoliene Hauptmeijer will probably view this season as the last one with this team before moving on to bigger and better pastures. It would be disingenuous to say that Spinelli has to win this season, but if the team gets relegated, would they truly keep her?

Welcome back to the Red League, Felswyr. Winning the Orange League comfortably by ten points, Zina Mendieta led the league in goals conceded as the defense really clamped down. More importantly, Tóbías Hallvarðsson showed that he can be that player that they can lean on, while Dhruv Roy, Jr. proved that he is a player worth following as the Newlandian took a next step. Lu Qiang believed in his squad, only making one acquisition in Daisi Hackett – which will be a massive gamble going forward. You don’t have to be better than even a quarter of the team to survive, just two of them. Lu believes that they have the pieces needed, and with the way in which they handled the opposition in the Orange League, it may indeed be true.

It took until the final day, but FK Shakhter Z’ai’ai edged past mortal rivals Z’ai’ai to win second place in the Orange League and return back to the Red League. River Hanson – still here as the team’s iconic manager – had a squad that’s been playing together for two years now. The de La Hay twins are some of the best at this level, while Jessica Cahill is the team’s lynchpin. Losing Christine Cross was suboptimal, but acquiring Henkie op dien Nieuwen Blookvoort may actually be an upgrade. It’s no surprise that Hanson decided to keep the core of the squad – they do that – which means that what will decide which teams get relegated will be the strength of these rosters innately and not much else. Can they make it to the mystical land of a second consecutive season?

It’s a season of change, a season of mystery. Which team will claim the title? Which teams of the five rosters that have mostly remained the same in the back end will be relegated? Can Lanar and Lhor salvage their Managers’ careers? It’ll be exciting to watch, no matter what.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:15 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 1-5

Red League

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Crossroads 1-0 Myana
Howard-Dawes 62'

Another year, another win in the Shield for the Crusaders - who just look like the best oiled machine in the league at the moment, the Lethbridge-Antonio twins doing wonders to stabilize the middle of the field, while Howard-Dawes resumes where she left off with a spectacular strike on a breakaway ball.

Matchday 1

What a match to open up the year for the defending champions as they take on the Capitalizt - and the game delivers, with eight different lead changes, three players scoring a brace, and the game frustratingly ending in a tie as Dénes Robineau completes his hat trick in injury time to make sure that the Crusaders won't get more than a point in the endeavor. A stunning game full of flair and beautiful goals, it's one of four intriguing matches to open up the season - Anomalies outlasting Myana late, Tihon handling their crosstown rivals, and Alnio barely catching up to Wirr Tsi in the second half as the Shock had taken an early lead. Felswyr's first game back is a win as their defense suffocate the Orcas, the Eyrodii bid FK Shakhter a rude welcome, and the Breakers win an ugly game filled with fifteen fouls at home versus the Submarines. Urrheddiao's snooze-fest at Lanar round out the first day of the new season - but it'll be Chromatik's counter-punch against Crossroads that will be remembered the fondest.

Matchday 2

A matchday removed from ten goals in a game, eleven were seen at The Tidal Wave - including a shocking three-goal comeback in the final fifteen minutes from a newly energized Red Hawks team as Vesper Benedetti scored two goals in a span of three minutes to stun the home squad. Tihon simply looked gassed at the end of the game, unable to overcome the waves of energy that Lanar were assualting them with. Alnio shuts out Myana to hand the Islanders their second loss of the year already, while Crossroads are shocked by being held to a draw at the Eyrodii, despite shooting three times as many shots. Lhor's Líndís scores a brace off of the bench to be the hero against United, while Chromatik dominate Wirr Tsi to continue their hot start. The battle between two defensive recently promoted squads end in a predictable scoreless draw, Anomalies continue their hot start to the season, and Arianne Cafazzo, Tihon United's Goalkeeper, is baffled by Jacoline Hauptmeijer as the Chromatik National Team Right Winger secures the tie on a neat shot from just outside the box.

Matchday 3

Two huge matches with all the implications in the world on this matchday, starting with the classic at the Islander Dome. It's the home team that strikes first with a world-class setup from Laborious Hawk to Leona Tsang, but Chromatik do what they do to catch them at the buzzer, Rebecca Anne Wawanolett turning back time to be the heroine with a screamer from just outside the box as the game was getting late. Tihon recovers from their defensive lapse on the last matchday by blanking United, Resnais-Mahama doing the honors in scoring, while Wirr Tsi show the Eyrodii how to properly play a counterattacking style; Crossroads has a rather comfortable win at home against the Frost (the only goal coming off of a set piece for the visitors), Lhor struggles on the road, and the Submarines' Hauptmeijer strike again in shocking the Red Hawks on the road. The Cyclones hand Anomalies their first loss of the year as Cafazzo redeems herself, and the Breakers - more known for their defensive acumen than their offensive one - use a career day from Lonnie Wolfe, scoring her first hat trick for the organization, to edge past the Brewers for a key win on their campaign to try to survive another season in the Red League.

Matchday 4

United's struggles continue as they can't get a shot past Aranka Bányay; Tihon's Drake Rinaldi assists on both goals for the Tide to handle the Orcas with ease, while Anomalies continue to play good ball in a routine win over the Red Hawks. The Cyclones keep on reminding everyone that they aren't just an also-ran, blanking the Brewers' high-octane attack, while the Breakers continue to play at a high level, holding Chromatik to a single goal. Crossroads makes short work of FK Shakhter with Howard-Dawes thriving, Myana finally score multiple goals in a game in a win over the Eyrodii, and Felswyr outlasts Wirr Tsi in a physical matchup, a momentary lapse by Wirr Tsi's Sebastian Rosler leaving Hector Maitfield-Lundrigan in an untenable situation, Tóbias taking advantage.

Matchday 5

Finally showcasing their potential, Amina Salihamidzic Beckie and Christine Cross combine for five assists as the Orcas blitz past the Crusaders, making it the second time in the first five matches that Crossroads has conceded five goals or more - it's the best win for the Orcas in multiple seasons. Wirr Tsi's struggles continue, dropping a home game against FK Shakhter not being the best of results; Myana keep up their goalscoring form versus the Frost. The Eyrodii pick up their second win in a squeaker over the Breakers, while Chromatik stop the Cyclones' momentum; the Brewers stop their slide, Cormac Meyer having a goal and an assist at Lanar, while Urrheddiao finally pick up a much-needed result, stopping the high-flying Anomalies with solid effort from their two stars - Goalkeeper Ines Sheppard and Striker Oberon M'bah-Pinho. With Urrhed FC scoring yet another upset win - this time in Tihon - is it time to start considering them as a threat?

Violet Cup XXII Round of 64
Shantarr (Yellow) 4–4 Alnio (Red) (5–5 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Jatho (Green) 0–1 Knetyohai City FC (Orange)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Red) 3–0 Larhai City FC (Green)
Tihon (Red) 2–2 Urrhed FC (Red) (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Anfanhar City (Orange) 2–2 Egren Elite (Green) (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Lorentine Jackals (Green) 0–3 Vitoron (Yellow)
Rhoni City (Orange) 0–0 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Yellow) (0–1 AET)
Miners FC (Yellow) 1–0 Sanar Vipers (Yellow)
Cheonju (Green) 1–2 Longarms (Green)
Anomalies (Red) 1–0 Lhor (Red)
Crossroads (Red) 2–1 Frenei Tor (Orange)
Omnio City (Yellow) 0–0 Z'ai'ai (Orange) (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Urrhed State (Orange) 2–0 Pria (Yellow)
Bouveil Kamu (Green) 2–1 Fishermen's Club (Orange)
Myana Eyrodii (Red) 1–0 Omnio (Orange)
Knetyohai (Yellow) 3–1 Orca Watchers (Green)
Tihon United (Red) 1–0 Pùr (Yellow)
Naval FC (Green) 0–0 Staramara (Green) (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Urrheddiao (Red) 1–0 Pùr Cowboys (Green)
Flames of the West (Orange) 1–0 BT Ming (Orange)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 1–2 Lanar (Red)
Rhoni (Yellow) 0–0 Green State (Green) (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Dre'a (Yellow) 1–0 Lorentine (Yellow)
Kynxe (Orange) 3–1 Hanai (Green)
Egren (Green) 3–3 Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa (Green) (5–3 AET)
Brisara FC (Orange) 1–3 Sanar (Yellow)
Myana (Red) 2–0 Qet (Yellow)
Felswyr (Red) 0–1 Chromatik (Red)
Qet NSC (Orange) 2–1 Pria City (Orange)
Crix (Orange) 0–1 Ming (Yellow)
Anchors FC (Orange) 1–0 Alnio Ravens (Green)
Umbar (Yellow) 0–4 Hanai Breakers (Red)

Four all-Red League matchups sees Tihon fall at the hands of Urrhed FC, Wirr Tsi lose to Lanar, and Chromatik and Anomalies prevail over their opposition. Urrhed FC seems to be a team that could really make some noise this season by their early play in both the League and now the Cup.

Violet Cup XXII Round of 32 Draw
Rhoni (Yellow) vs. Kynxe (Orange)
Hanai Breakers (Red) vs. Urrhed State (Orange)
Bouveil Kamu (Green) vs. Anomalies (Red)
Ming (Yellow) vs. Longarms (Green)
Lanar (Red) vs. Anfanhar City (Orange)
D'rea (Yellow) vs. Qet NSC (Orange)
Egren (Green) vs. Alnio (Red)
Urrheddiao (Red) vs. Crossroads (Red)
Sanar (Yellow) vs. Wirr Tsi Lightning (Yellow)
Tihon United (Red) vs. FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Red)
Chromatik (Red) vs. Knetyohai (Yellow)
Miners FC (Yellow) vs. Omnio City (Yellow)
Myana Eyrodii (Red) vs. Knetyohai City FC (Orange)
Vitoron (Yellow) vs. Myana (Red)
Anchors FC (Orange) vs. Flames of the West (Orange)
Urrhed FC (Red) vs. Staramara (Green)

Urrheddiao against Crossroads in the Round of 32? Yes, please. Tihon United against FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai is the only other Red-Red matchup, while the lack of an all-Green matchup means the Green League may be all eliminated before the Round of Sixteen.

Standings after Five Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik                 5    2   3   0    11    7   +4     9
 2 Anomalies                 5    3   0   2     5    3   +2     9
   Tihon                     5    3   0   2     9    7   +2     9
 4 Urrhed FC                 5    2   2   1     4    3   +1     8
 5 Crossroads                5    2   2   1    14   14    0     8
 6 Myana                     5    2   1   2     8    5   +3     7
 7 Lhor                      5    2   1   2    10    8   +2     7
 8 Tihon United              5    2   1   2     5    4   +1     7
 9 Myana Eyrodii             5    2   1   2     6    7   −1     7
10 Hanai Breakers            5    2   1   2     8    9   −1     7
11 Alnio                     5    2   1   2    10   11   −1     7
   Felswyr                   5    2   1   2     4    5   −1     7
13 Urrheddiao                5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
14 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai       5    1   2   2     3    6   −3     5
15 Lanar                     5    1   1   3     7    9   −2     4
16 Wirr Tsi                  5    1   1   3     4    9   −5     4

The early going sees Chromatik atop, with Anomalies and Tihon just behind on goal differential; the fact that the most points attained is only nine suggests this may be a very close, contentious season. Don't expect Urrhed FC to keep this up, nor Urrheddiao, Alnio, and Wirr Tsi to remain so low on the table. Only one undefeated team remaining is also rather unusual, as well as the fact that everyone has won at least once.

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Standings after Five Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC        5    4   1   0    21    8  +13    13
 2 Qet NSC                  5    4   1   0    19   11   +8    13
 3 Kynxe                    5    3   1   1    11    8   +3    10
 4 Anfanhar City            5    3   1   1    10    8   +2    10
   Crix                     5    3   1   1     7    5   +2    10
 6 Z'ai'ai                  5    2   2   1     8    5   +3     8
 7 BT Ming                  5    2   1   2    18   16   +2     7
 8 Frenei Tor               5    2   1   2    14   13   +1     7
 9 Flames of the West       5    1   3   1     7    6   +1     6
10 Rhoni City               5    1   3   1    11   11    0     6
11 Brisara FC               5    1   2   2     7   11   −4     5
12 Pria City                5    1   1   3    11   14   −3     4
13 Fishermen's Club         5    1   0   4    10   17   −7     3
   Urrhed State             5    1   0   4     1    8   −7     3
15 Omnio                    5    1   0   4     5   13   −8     3
16 Anchors FC               5    0   2   3     6   12   −6     2

The two recently relegated teams have made a strong impression upon the rest of the competition so far, while Omnio and Anchors FC's efforts leave a lot to be desired; keep an eye on Z'ai'ai, who's had to deal with some injury concerns in the first five games.

by **Chromatika** » Wed Aug 20, 2025 7:35 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 6-10

Red League

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Matchday 6

Benedetti and Vyntra dominate the Chromatik midfield for the Red Hawks' biggest victory so far, while Alnio get one past Urrheddiao, one being all they need as Hugo Dubois outduels Ines Sheppard. Anomalies and Tihon fight to a two-all draw, Michael Burger scoring a brace in the final ten minutes; the Submarines are hard done by a soft penalty call in Lhor, the Frost smash past the Breakers late, and Myana score four in Z'ai'ai to outdone FK Shakhter. The Cyclones' Maven Reoikht is the hero against the Eyrodii, and Crossroads gets four past the Shock to prove that they are the class of the Red League.

Matchday 7

Things are going from bad to worse in Urrheddiao and Wirr Tsi. To lose by one goal against Lhor is unacceptable for Mímir's squad, while Robineau shines against United; Tihon's Tanya Rinaldi shines in the home win against the Brewers, and the Islanders manage to keep the Crusaders to a one-all tie, Leona Tsang coming through in the clutch. FK Shakhter picks up a key victory in Hanai in a battle of teams fighting for survival, the Frost show some fight in getting two past the Cyclones, and little-regarded Myana Eyrodii hang a six-goal burst on the Red Hawks, Tímea Szôllôsi showing his stuff with four goals on the win. The biggest winner has to be Urrhed FC, though - getting two past AFC has them tied for third despite only scoring seven goals, Hauptmeijer having scored four of those.

Matchday 8

Urrhed FC is truly shocking their opposition, Aranka Bányay shutting out the Brewers now, while Chromatik and Tihon play to a highly entertaining draw at the Capitalizt Dome. United recover against the Eyrodii, knowing they sorely needed the win; Crossroads smash past the Breakers, Myana escapes Wirr Tsi as Hawk puts together a masterful strike, and the Cyclones recover against FK Shakhter. With Lhor doubling up Anomalies, the Orcas look poised to actually make some noise this season. Finally, Felswyr and Lanar play to a goalless draw, the fans mostly leaving by halfway through the second half.

Matchday 9

Upset! Myung's Cyclones hold Crossroads to a shutout defeat as Arianne Cafazzo handles business; Urrhed FC keep on their upsetting ways by shutting out the Capitalizt, while Myana remind Lhor of their class with a hat trick from Tsang. Anomalies recovers against the Brewers at home, the Eyrodii hold the Tide to a frustrating draw, and Lanar sneak past FK Shakhter. Wirr Tsi wins comfortably against their old foe in the Breakers, United finally blank someone instead of being blanked, and by the end, it's Urrhed FC that is somehow on top of the league.

Matchday 10

That is the power of the Crusaders - to hang seven on an opponent even if they give up four. Thirty-two goals socred in ten, Howard-Dawes shines in this one with four goals scored. Urrheddiao just can't buy a goal in Z'ai'ai, while Wirr Tsi wins a key one against the Cyclones; Myana is had by the Breakers' defense, their home fans being severely disappointed, while the Eyrodii survive the Submarines' attack. Lhor looks rather good in taking down the Brewers, and Tihon remains within striking distance with the Frost paying the price. In the Chromia Derby, Anomalies fights tooth and nail for eighty-three minutes before Þorgríma Vigdis Ástþórsdóttir found Eric Forsberg for the fateful strike to give the home team the victory.

Violet Cup XXII Round of 32
Rhoni (Yellow) 0–1 Kynxe (Orange)
Hanai Breakers (Red) 2–1 Urrhed State (Orange)
Bouveil Kamu (Green) 0–0 Anomalies (Red) (1–0 AET)
Ming (Yellow) 0–0 Longarms (Green) (0–0 AET) (6–7 pen.)
Lanar (Red) 2–1 Anfanhar City (Orange)
Dre'a (Yellow) 4–3 Qet NSC (Orange)
Egren (Green) 0–4 Alnio (Red)
Urrheddiao (Red) 0–2 Crossroads (Red)
Sanar (Yellow) 2–1 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Yellow)
Tihon United (Red) 0–0 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Red) (0–0 AET) (5–6 pen.)
Chromatik (Red) 2–1 Knetyohai (Yellow)
Miners FC (Yellow) 1–2 Omnio City (Yellow)
Myana Eyrodii (Red) 1–0 Knetyohai City FC (Orange)
Vitoron (Yellow) 2–2 Myana (Red) (2–3 AET)
Anchors FC (Orange) 3–2 Flames of the West (Orange)
Urrhed FC (Red) 2–2 Staramara (Green) (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)

What a round! Little-known Bouveil Kamu shock Anomalies behind a penalty kick in extra time, it being the first time in a while that a Green League team has upset the Red League giants - until Staramara does the same against the Submarines to make it two unlikely Green League teams in the Round of Sixteen. Crossroads looks the part in dominating Urrheddiao, and FK Shakhter outlasts Tihon United to keep their hopes alive.

Violet Cup XXII Round of 16 Draw
Myana (Red) vs. Dre'a (Yellow)
Sanar (Yellow) vs. Kynxe (Orange)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Red) vs. Anchors FC (Orange)
Alnio (Red) vs. Hanai Breakers (Red)
Crossroads (Red) vs. Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Longarms (Green) vs. Chromatik (Red)
Omnio City (Yellow) vs. Bouveil Kamu (Green)
Staramara (Green) vs. Lanar (Red)

Crossroads-Myana Eyrodii. Eyrods-Hanai Breakers. Will any Green League team make the Quarters?

Standings after Ten Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Urrhed FC                10    5   4   1    10    5   +5    19
 2 Crossroads               10    5   3   2    32   24   +8    18
 3 Tihon                    10    5   3   2    14   10   +4    18
 4 Myana                    10    5   2   3    17    9   +8    17
 5 Tihon United             10    5   2   3    12    8   +4    17
 6 Lhor                     10    5   2   3    15   13   +2    17
 7 Chromatik                10    4   4   2    17   14   +3    16
 8 Anomalies                10    4   1   5    10   10    0    13
 9 Myana Eyrodii            10    3   3   4    12   12    0    12
10 Urrheddiao               10    3   3   4     5    6   −1    12
11 Felswyr                  10    3   3   4     8   10   −2    12
12 Lanar                    10    3   2   5    21   26   −5    11
13 Alnio                    10    3   1   6    11   16   −5    10
14 Wirr Tsi                 10    3   1   6    10   16   −6    10
15 Hanai Breakers           10    3   1   6    12   20   −8    10
16 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      10    2   3   5     7   14   −7     9

Yes, you're not reading that wrong - it's Urrhed FC at the top of the standings. Crossroads, Tihon, and Myana not being too far behind is expected, but to see Chromatik, Anomalies, and Urrheddiao so far down is weird. Alnio and Wirr Tsi have some work to do, but it's the fact that only nine points separate between first and tenth that make this a very peculiar season so far.

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Standings after Ten Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC       10    6   3   1    33   17  +16    21
 2 Qet NSC                 10    6   2   2    27   18   +9    20
 3 Crix                    10    6   2   2    15    9   +6    20
 4 Kynxe                   10    6   2   2    21   16   +5    20
 5 Z'ai'ai                 10    5   4   1    21   13   +8    19
 6 Frenei Tor              10    5   1   4    24   21   +3    16
 7 Pria City               10    4   2   4    19   20   −1    14
 8 Urrhed State            10    4   1   5     7   10   −3    13
 9 Anfanhar City           10    4   1   5    15   20   −5    13
10 Omnio                   10    3   2   5    14   19   −5    11
11 Rhoni City              10    1   7   2    16   17   −1    10
12 Brisara FC              10    2   4   4    15   20   −5    10
13 Flames of the West      10    2   3   5    16   21   −5     9
14 Anchors FC              10    2   3   5    14   21   −7     9
15 BT Ming                 10    2   2   6    26   30   −4     8
16 Fishermen's Club        10    2   1   7    17   28  −11     7

KCFC continue their tear through the Orange League behind a surprisingly working defense, while Qet NSC edge out both Crix and Kynxe by Goal Differential, the Techies surprising everyone. Frenei and Z'ai'ai return back to form to be on the leaders' trail, and at the bottom of the table, it's Omnio, Rhoni City, and Brisara FC holding on for dear life.

by **Chromatika** » Thu Aug 21, 2025 5:56 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 11-15

Red League

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Matchday 11

For all the talk about Crossroads's attack, it's their defensive backfield that will decide if they win a title. In the way they handled United and Oberon, the showed potential. Howard-Dawes does the rest, and it helps Crossroads back to the top as Urrhed FC can't score on Felswyr. Tihon United puts Myana in a chokehold for most of the game to hold them to a scoreless draw, while the same thing happens in Hanai against the Orcas. Wirr Tsi relies on Hector Maitfield-Lundrigan to stop all eleven shots by Lanar, helping Neil Youngblood's goal count, while the Rinaldi twins shine at home against FK Shakhter. Anomalies win comfortably against the Eyrodii, and Dénes Robineau and Chromatik smashes five past Alnio to stay hot on the heels of the table leaders.

Matchday 12

A massive matchup in Chromia ends in Tihon's favor as Cyrile Resnais-Mahama outduels Howard-Dawes, scoring the hat trick in injury time; Chromatik takes advantage by doubling up the Orcas with Rebecca Anne Wawanolett shining, while Myana survive a Lanar scare - Laborious Hawk doing it all, scoring once and assisting twice. FK Shakhter puts the scare against the Submarines as Urrhed FC's defense just folds against Carl Yacizi and company; Wirr Tsi and Urrheddiao play the most typical game possible from both of them, while the same thing happens in Hanai against the Cyclones. Alnio can't put more than one past the Eyrodii, and the Anomalies recover back to be better than .500, blanking the Frost to keep them in the lower half. Watch out, Alnio - you're at the bottom of the table right now.

Matchday 13

Urrhed FC is in a freefall - but that was expected; Crossroads recovers with dominating the midfield, while Urrheddiao just can't buy a goal against good opposition, Myana shining. Wirr Tsi's clipping of the Tide puts Tihon on watch, Maitfield-Lundrigan showing his stuff; Felswyr's Zina Mendieta shocks Alnio, Daisi Hackett's free kick being the difference. Chromatik barely get by the Eyrodii with Robineau doing the honors, and the Cyclones get a brace from both strikers to take down the Orcas. As for the Red Hawks, Matthis Vyntra carried the team against the Breakers with three assists. FK Shakhter may be more than just a one-season wonder in the Red League after beating Anomalies in their own game.

Matchday 14

Anomalies is such a frustrating team, aren't they? A game after losing to FK Shakhter, they tie up the Crusaders - Rhiannon Aodhan's brace in the final twenty minutes tying up the home team. Chromatik handles business, of course, but it's Myana with the biggest win of the week, Radoslav Blaha proving to be the better keeper on the day, stopping nine shots on goal and helping Leona Tsang's goal count. Urrheddiao win a key matchup on the road against the once-rival Breakers, while Urrhed FC loses yet another game. Alnio snaps their losing streak by roughing up FK Shakhter, while the Eyrodii sneak past the Orcas to hold them to a point. The Cyclones, of course, rough up the Red Hawks - they just do that against the teams of their level.

Matchday 15

In the third game of the season where the Crusaders have given up four goals or more, Cormac Meyer scores his third in injury time to hand the Crusaders another shock defeat, showing that Alnio may indeed just be underperforming at the moment. Urrhed FC stops their skid by holding Myana to a single goal - good enough for a point; Wirr Tsi and Anomalies fight to twelve fouls and six yellow cards on a physical draw. Tihon recover against their rivals in the Breakers, Chromatik continue to smash along, and Felswyr frustrate the Eyrodii to no end in a battle of two very defensive squads. Urrheddiao finally play to standard to remind the Cyclones of their level, and the Red Hawks' win over Lhor means that they will be very close to each other on the table halfway through the season.

Violet Cup XXII Round of Sixteen
Myana (Red) 2–0 Dre'a (Yellow)
Sanar (Yellow) 3–3 Kynxe (Orange) (4–3 AET)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Red) 1–1 Anchors FC (Orange) (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.)
Alnio (Red) 0–0 Hanai Breakers (Red) (0–0 AET) (7–6 pen.)
Crossroads (Red) 2–4 Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Longarms (Green) 0–8 Chromatik (Red)
Omnio City (Yellow) 1–0 Bouveil Kamu (Green)
Staramara (Green) 3–3 Lanar (Red) (4–4 AET) (5–6 pen.)

Myana rolls past inferior competition with mostly a reserve lineup, while Sanar need extra time to pull off the upset against Kynxe. The Anchors bite FK Shakhter in penalties, and it takes the seventh kicker before Hugo Dubois blocks one to send Alnio to the Quarterfinals. In Chromia, Ivonne Herreshoff has a field day with three assists to help the Eyrodii pull off a massive upset. Chromatik rolls past Longarms with Robineau being subbed off at halftime after scoring four goals, while Omnio City barely squeaks by Bouveil Kamu. Lanar needs heroics from Jen Ta Jin in extra time and Lourens Rino in penalties to survive against Staramara, but the Red Hawks do that.

Violet Cup XXII Quarterfinals Draw
Anchors FC (Orange) vs. Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Sanar (Yellow) vs. Alnio (Red)
Myana (Red) vs. Omnio City (Yellow)
Chromatik (Red) vs. Lanar (Red)

Will we have all the Semifinalists from the Red League?

Standings after Fifteen Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik                15    9   4   2    33   19  +14    31
 2 Myana                    15    8   4   3    23   12  +11    28
 3 Tihon                    15    8   3   4    20   15   +5    27
 4 Crossroads               15    7   4   4    44   35   +9    25
 5 Tihon United             15    7   4   4    18   13   +5    25
 6 Anomalies                15    6   3   6    15   13   +2    21
 7 Urrhed FC                15    5   6   4    14   15   −1    21
 8 Wirr Tsi                 15    6   3   6    13   16   −3    21
 9 Urrheddiao               15    5   4   6     8    8    0    19
10 Lhor                     15    5   4   6    21   23   −2    19
11 Lanar                    15    5   2   8    30   35   −5    17
12 Alnio                    15    5   2   8    24   30   −6    17
13 Felswyr                  15    4   5   6     9   16   −7    17
14 Myana Eyrodii            15    3   6   6    15   17   −2    15
15 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      15    4   3   8    19   27   −8    15
16 Hanai Breakers           15    3   3   9    14   26  −12    12

Chromatik have really handled business in the latter half of the first fifteen games, while Crossroads has shown their defense can be very porous. To see Myana and Tihon in the top four isn't a surprise, but to see United with only eight goals scored in fifteen games is insane. Wirr Tsi have done well with Mímir at the helm, and Urrhed FC did enough to remain in the top half - though momentum is really down on them. Don't expect Alnio to continue to flounder, either. FK Shakhter and Felswyr remain firmly in the fight for survival as we have hit the halfway point.

Orange League

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Standings after Fifteen Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC       15    8   5   2    39   21  +18    29
 2 Z'ai'ai                 15    7   7   1    32   21  +11    28
 3 Kynxe                   15    8   4   3    30   22   +8    28
 4 Qet NSC                 15    8   3   4    35   26   +9    27
 5 Crix                    15    7   5   3    18   12   +6    26
 6 Frenei Tor              15    8   1   6    34   31   +3    25
 7 Pria City               15    6   3   6    29   29    0    21
 8 Omnio                   15    6   2   7    26   30   −4    20
 9 Anfanhar City           15    6   1   8    29   36   −7    19
10 Fishermen's Club        15    5   2   8    32   35   −3    17
11 Urrhed State            15    5   2   8    14   21   −7    17
12 Rhoni City              15    2   9   4    24   29   −5    15
13 Brisara FC              15    3   6   6    23   29   −6    15
14 Anchors FC              15    3   6   6    20   27   −7    15
15 BT Ming                 15    4   2   9    36   44   −8    14
16 Flames of the West      15    3   4   8    26   34   −8    13

Despite going 2-2-1, KCFC is one point ahead of the competition - with Z'ai'ai having caught up, just ahead of Kynxe due to Goal Differential. Frenei Tor and Crix are very close behind them. Brisara FC and Anchors FC are holding on for dear life, just ahead of BT Ming and a Flames of the West Team that is just going through things.

Lower Leagues
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Standings at Halfpoint

Yellow League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sanar                       15    9   2   4    26   10  +16    29
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning          15    9   2   4    14   10   +4    29
 3 Pùr                         15    7   7   1    18    6  +12    28
 4 Ming                        15    8   4   3    26   16  +10    28
 5 Sanar Vipers                15    9   1   5    18   12   +6    28
 6 Miners FC                   15    7   4   4    19   16   +3    25
 7 Vitoron                     15    6   5   4    24   19   +5    23
 8 Knetyohai                   15    6   4   5    23   23    0    22
 9 Pria                        15    5   3   7    18   24   −6    18
10 Lorentine                   15    4   5   6    30   33   −3    17
11 Umbar                       15    4   4   7    13   14   −1    16
12 Shantarr                    15    5   1   9    17   23   −6    16
13 Rhoni                       15    5   1   9    12   18   −6    16
14 Omnio City                  15    3   6   6     7   14   −7    15
15 Dre'a                       15    3   3   9    15   29  −14    12
16 Qet                         15    2   4   9    25   38  −13    10
Green League                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Egren                       15   10   3   2    35   22  +13    33
 2 Cheonju                     15    8   5   2    28   17  +11    29
 3 Pùr Cowboys                 15    8   3   4    21   15   +6    27
 4 Jatho                       15    8   3   4    22   17   +5    27
 5 Naval FC                    15    8   2   5    20   13   +7    26
 6 Hanai                       15    7   4   4    23   17   +6    25
 7 Egren Elite                 15    8   1   6    35   31   +4    25
 8 Alnio Ravens                15    7   4   4    33   29   +4    25
 9 Bouveil Kamu                15    7   2   6    21   19   +2    23
10 Green State                 15    5   4   6    12   15   −3    19
11 Longarms                    15    5   1   9    26   35   −9    16
12 Lorentine Jackals           15    3   5   7    20   24   −4    14
13 Larhai City FC              15    3   4   8    24   34  −10    13
14 Orca Watchers               15    4   1  10    12   22  −10    13
15 Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa      15    3   2  10    27   38  −11    11
16 Staramara                   15    2   4   9    11   22  −11    10

by **Chromatika** » Fri Aug 22, 2025 8:14 pm

Rainbow Foundation Basketball League

Now, being completely being funded by the Rainbow Foundation, basketball returns to Chromatika - with eleven teams, six teams making the playoffs. Here's how the season ended:

Rainbow Foundation Basketball League     Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Eyrods Eels                            80   57  23  6322 5750 +572 First-Round Bye, IUBC, Champion
 2 Felswyr Igloo                          80   55  25  6349 5903 +446 First-Round Bye, IUBC (as higher-seed Semifinalist)
 3 Chromia Centurions                     80   49  31  6045 5818 +227 First Round IUBC
 4 Tihon Rave                             80   47  33  6069 5908 +161 First Round
 5 Alnio Doomsday                         80   42  38  6080 5954 +126 First Round
 6 Z'ai'ai Zebras                         80   41  39  6017 5979  +38 First Round
 7 Urrheddiao Colossi                     80   36  44  5967 5912  +55
 8 Myana Matadors                         80   34  46  5879 6045 −166
 9 Wirr Tsi Thunderbirds                  80   30  50  5903 6277 −374
10 Lanar Legion                           80   28  52  5709 6273 −564
11 Sanar Seekers                          80   21  59  5826 6347 −521

Eyrods Eels won the most games in the regular season, led by a potential superstar in Point Guard Ami Wallace-Sodheim. Good for a triple-double almost every night, Wallace-Sodheim was the league's leading assist leader as well as three pointers, showing that she has what it means to lead a team. Eyrods continued their long history of being a basketball powerhouse in Chromatika despite having to play all of their games in Chromia instead as the rebuild continues. It remains to be seen if the Eels' home field advantage will actually come into play in the playoffs - especially given the Centurions' success as well.

Felswyr Igloo balk the tradition of being defensive teams from Felswyr, actually being the team to score the most points in the season - led by a pair of Guards in Ben Wilkensen, Jr. and Joseph Hunt. They carried the Igloo to the #2 seed, Wilkensen being more of a midrange shooter and Hunt the one to take the ball to the basket. Finishing only two games behind the Eels, they are expected to be the biggest opposition to the title of the first ever season of basketball sponsored by the Rainbow Foundation.

For the Chromia Centurions, it was the Andrea Vospelici show. Arguably the best player in Chromatik basketball at the moment, the all-world guard averaged over thirty points and nine assists a game throughout the season, playing both the Shooting Guard and Point Guard positions whenever the team needed. She needed to do so, because there weren't that many other players contributing on the back end; it'll be a testament to this league to see if she can be the reason the Centurions win the title.

Tihon Rave had a decent season but struggled to close out games; led by Center Mark Zweifel, good on both sides of the ball, they were the most even team in the league, with not one player standing out in terms of scoring. Alino Doomsday had youth on their side - most of their roster was under twenty-five - and made the playoffs, while the Z'ai'ai Zebra barely make it to the Playoffs with Uriah Thornston being their best player.

The fewer words written about the bottom four teams, the better. Urrheddiao's Center Ashleigh Whitworth will be looked at in the offeseason, along with Myana's Osman Todwald and Wirr Tsi's Podrick Pendragon. Lanar and Sanar are both at the bottom, hoping their luck will turn.

Playoffs First Round

(3) Chromia Centurions vs. (6) Z'ai'ai Zebras
Chromia Centurions 77–82 Z'ai'ai Zebras
Chromia Centurions 65–90 Z'ai'ai Zebras
Z'ai'ai Zebras 69–82 Chromia Centurions
Z'ai'ai Zebras 80–82 Chromia Centurions
Chromia Centurions 119–64 Z'ai'ai Zebras
Z'ai'ai Zebras 90–98 Chromia Centurions

(3) Chromia Centurions win the series, 4-2.

After falling to the Zebras in the first two games at home, the Centurions wake up; Andrea Vospelici averages thirty points a game after that - including the game winner in Game 5 - and the team runs away with the series without much issue, sweeping after the first two losses.

(4) Tihon Rave vs. (5) Alnio Doomsday
Tihon Rave 85–76 Alnio Doomsday
Tihon Rave 68–90 Alnio Doomsday
Alnio Doomsday 76–78 Tihon Rave
Alnio Doomsday 70–83 Tihon Rave
Tihon Rave 83–86 Alnio Doomsday
Alnio Doomsday 83–93 Tihon Rave

(4) Tihon Rave win the series, 4-2.

It's a tight series throughout, but the Rave - with Zweifel leading the series in block and the rest of the team contributing, sneak by the Doomsday. It's too bad they'll face the Eels in the next round...

Playoffs Semifinals

(1) Eyrods Eelds vs. (4) Tihon Rave
Eyrods Eels 90–63 Tihon Rave
Eyrods Eels 93–60 Tihon Rave
Tihon Rave 84–83 Eyrods Eels
Tihon Rave 67–67 Eyrods Eels (74–78 OT)
Eyrods Eels 82–67 Tihon Rave

(1) Eyrods Eels win the series, 4-1.

Wallace-Sondheim averages a double-double throughout the entire series, with the Rave only catching one game off of a buzzer-beater; it's the Eels' defense, though, that truly shines in the series win as they head to the finals to try to make it yet another title for a team from Eyrods.

(2) Felswyr Igloo vs. (3) Chromia Centurions
Felswyr Igloo 94–77 Chromia Centurions
Felswyr Igloo 77–75 Chromia Centurions
Chromia Centurions 77–71 Felswyr Igloo
Chromia Centurions 75–59 Felswyr Igloo
Felswyr Igloo 79–78 Chromia Centurions
Chromia Centurions 68–63 Felswyr Igloo

(3) Chromia Centurions win the series, 4-2.

Andrea Vospelici levels up in the series, outdueling both of the guards from Felswyr to win four in a row after losing the first two. She will go head-to-head against Wallce-Sondheim, who has been deemed the MVP of the season so far; it's time to see if that is indeed the base.

Championship

(1) Eyrods Eels vs. (3) Chromia Centurions
Eyrods Eels 94–75 Chromia Centurions
Eyrods Eels 76–84 Chromia Centurions
Eyrods Eels 78–78 Chromia Centurions (87–86 OT)
Chromia Centurions 71–81 Eyrods Eels
Chromia Centurions 68–66 Eyrods Eels
Eyrods Eels 78–65 Chromia Centurions
Chromia Centurions 64–77 Eyrods Eels

(1) Eyrods Eels win the series, 4-2.

It turns out that Ami Wallace-Sondheim is just better. Averaging a double-double throughout the series, the Point Guard puts Andrea Vospelici in her place; the Eels make it yet another title to come out of the city of Eyrods, which has ruled Chromatik basketball for a long, long time.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:27 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 16-20

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 16

In a return leg of the ten-goal thriller against the Capitalizt, it's Jill Swanson that shows who's boss, only conceding one goal and helping Howard-Dawes's brace count in the long run. Myana edges past Anomalies to improve to be atop the table, while Tihon sweeps the Cyclones in the Tihon Derby. Urrheddiao gets a timely strike from Oberon to beat Lanar, while Alnio's doubling of Wirr Tsi keeps them in the mix. Urrhed FC is handled by the Breakers, the Eyrodii sweep FK Shakhter, and Lhor gets a neat ball from Líndís in the last five minutes to get past the Frost. Things are still very, very congested in the middle.

Matchday 17

It's actually Crossroads that has to put the pedal to the metal at the end to sneak a point at home against the Eyrodii, Howard-Dawes being the heroine; the Breakers frustrate Anomalies with a three-goal comeback in the second half to salvage a point, Lanar do well enough defensively against the Tide, and the Brewers hang on to a two-goal lead in Myana. United get a second win in a row - this time in Lhor - to get up to fifth, while the Capitalizt outmuscle Wirr Tsi. FK Shakhter beats Felswyr in a game between promoted sides, the three points likely to play a huge role in how things will turn out in the end. Lastly, Urrhed FC maintain the level of play as they have all year long, beating the Cyclones on the road to remain in the top half of the table.

Matchday 18

Crossroads is frustrated to no end in Felswyr, the Frost stopping all fifteen shots on goal that allows some distance to grow - with Tihon getting a draw against the reawakened United and Chromatik beating the Islanders at home, Quarto Bevilacqua breaking the tie in the last five minutes. Tihon United and Anomalies fight to a rather bloody tie, Urrhed FC holds Lanar down, and the Brewers pay the Breakers back with a one-goal win of their own. Lhor's woes continue as they can't put away FK Shakhter, and the Eyrodii shock Wirr Tsi with Herreshoff having a goal and two assists, plunging the Shock down to twelfth place this late into the season.

Matchday 19

It's the Tide that this time step on the landmine that is Lhor, the Orcas' defense coming to life in the second half; this allows Crossroads's escape against FK Shakhter to matter for something, as the defending champions gain ground. Myana complete their utter domination of their rentees in the Eyrodii, while Wirr Tsi stops their slide by handling the Frost. Chromatik's faltering at home, put on the Breakers, puts a break on them running away with the lead, while Alnio reintroduces themselves in the top six by beating the Cyclones, who are having a down stretch. Lanar simply cannot crack the algorithm that is Anomalies's defense, and Urrheddiao triples up the Submarines to put them back in their place.

Matchday 20

Crossroads will not let Chromatik get too far ahead of them. Lhor are their victims this time, as the Crusaders do lead the league in goals scored - and although Chromatik escaped the United scare, Myana's being held in check by Felswyr allows them to be second. Tihon are the latest to lose to the Submarines, being swept by Urrhed FC as Hauptmeijer continues to prove their worth. Anomalies' Aodhan pegs a header into the back of the net against Sheppard, while Alnio puts four through against a floundering Lanar, whose Sandra Sybill is absolutely facing the music now. Wirr Tsi are also struggling as evidenced by not even being able to score a single goal in FK Shakhter.

Violet Cup XXII Quarterfinals
Anchors FC (Orange) 2–1 Myana Eyrodii (Red)
Knacke 3', Killando 81'//Herreshoff 20'
Sanar (Yellow) 2–3 Alnio (Red)
Jiao 32', Harnisch 61'//Meyer 20', Webber 57', Hill 70'
Myana (Red) 0–1 Omnio City (Yellow)
Morton 59'
Chromatik (Red) 1–1 Lanar (Red) (2–1 AET)
Forsberg 9, Robineau 111'//Benedetti 64'

Take a bow, Ainhoa Blázquez. Little-regarded Omnio City strolls into The Islander Dome, and with their keeper stopping thirteen shots on goal, has the header from Morton count as the deciding goal, knocking off the Red League giants. The only other upset is that of Anchors FC triumphing over the Eyrodii, Killando shining late. Alnio needs late heroics from their vaunted attack to overcome a Sanar challenge, and Chromatik triumphs late in extra time over the Red Hawks, Robineau proving his quality.

Violet Cup XXII Semifinals Draw
Alnio (Red) vs. Chromatik (Red)
Omnio City (Yellow) vs Anchors FC (Orange)

A team not in the Red League will make the Final. Will Chromatik, the favorite for this, bring it home?

Standings after Twenty Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik                20   12   5   3    42   26  +16    41
 2 Crossroads               20   10   6   4    55   41  +14    36
   Myana                    20   10   6   4    31   17  +14    36
 4 Tihon                    20    9   6   5    27   23   +4    33
 5 Alnio                    20    9   3   8    37   36   +1    30
 6 Urrheddiao               20    8   5   7    15   11   +4    29
 7 Urrhed FC                20    7   8   5    22   22    0    29
 8 Anomalies                20    7   6   7    19   17   +2    27
 9 Tihon United             20    7   5   8    22   21   +1    26
10 Wirr Tsi                 20    7   4   9    15   22   −7    25
11 Lhor                     20    6   6   8    25   31   −6    24
12 Myana Eyrodii            20    5   8   7    21   22   −1    23
13 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      20    5   5  10    23   32   −9    20
14 Lanar                    20    5   5  10    32   42  −10    20
15 Felswyr                  20    4   7   9     9   19  −10    19
16 Hanai Breakers           20    3   7  10    21   34  −13    16

With ten matches remaining, it looks like the top four will be the usual suspects - with Urrhed FC being the to shake up the midtable. Can Wirr Tsi and Lhor pick it up before it's too late? Will Sybill be sacked? Felswyr and Hanai Breakers both have the defense to make a run up the table - but can they?

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                 20   10   7   3    44   32  +12    37
 2 Frenei Tor              20   12   1   7    45   36   +9    37
 3 Knetyohai City FC       20   10   5   5    46   26  +20    35
 4 Kynxe                   20   10   5   5    38   30   +8    35
 5 Qet NSC                 20   10   4   6    47   35  +12    34
 6 Crix                    20    9   6   5    21   15   +6    33
 7 Anfanhar City           20    9   2   9    34   39   −5    29
 8 Pria City               20    7   4   9    34   37   −3    25
 9 BT Ming                 20    7   4   9    44   48   −4    25
10 Omnio                   20    7   4   9    34   40   −6    25
11 Flames of the West      20    6   6   8    36   41   −5    24
12 Rhoni City              20    4  10   6    29   37   −8    22
13 Fishermen's Club        20    6   3  11    39   48   −9    21
14 Brisara FC              20    4   8   8    30   37   −7    20
15 Urrhed State            20    6   2  12    16   26  −10    20
16 Anchors FC              20    4   7   9    24   34  −10    19

To see eighth to sixteenth being separated by six points is the story of the league, as only the top six are truly safe; Z'ai'ai sit atop the table by virtual of Goal Differential, with Frenei not too far behind. KCFC and Kynxe are lurking just behind them, as is Qet NSC and Crix. Will any of them fall off? Or will a new contender emerge?

by **Chromatika** » Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:53 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 21-25

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 21

Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 1-2 Alnio

The Brewers' Meyer and Myeong score in the second half against Sheppard to gain some ground upon the top two; United fall to seventh place.

Honorable Mention: Wirr Tsi 0-2 Crossroads

Elaine Howard-Dawes's brace paces the Crusaders over the Shock, who will likely have to sack Mímir if they don't recover soon.

Performance of the Day: Tihon Goalkeeper Tanya Rinaldi

Stopping six shots on goal, including two from inside the box, Tanya reminded everyone why she's one of the best keepers in the league, keeping the Tide in fourth place for the time being.

Matchday 22

Result of the Day: Chromatik 0-1 Urrheddiao

Sheppard outduels Pharlan, Oberon scores a massive goal in the second half, and United win a key matchup in their bid go fight for the top six. It's how they have to win their games, but they're rather good at it.

Honorable Mention: Crossroads 2-0 Myana

In a game that rather distanced the top two from the others, the Crusaders' defense held firm against the Islanders for the whole game, and with Bevilacqua's two headers on corner kicks, they prevailed.

Performance of the Day: Wirr Tsi Right Winger/Striker Neil Youngblood

The Quebecois had three assists on the day as the Shock prevailed over the Orcas, putting a stop on the calls for Mímir's head for the moment. Wirr Tsi is a midtable team this season, but they're the type that can beat anyone on any given day.

Matchday 23

Result of the Day: Tihon 3-5 Chromatik

It's not very often you see a comeback from a goal down result in a three-goal win. The Tide did well to hold down the midfield for most of the game, but with the way that Robineau came out in the second half - a hat trick in twenty-eight minutes - the Capitalizt proved to be just too much.

Honorable Mention: Lanar 3-1 Felswyr

Fighting to avoid relegation is always important, and with the Red Hawks looking to keep Sybill employed, this result was massive. Vyntra was the biggest contributor with a goal and an assist, but the Red Hawks just dominated.

Performance of the Day: Crossroads Striker Elaine Howard-Dawes

Of the eight goals the Crusaders put past the Breakers, Howard-Dawes was responsible for five, with a hat trick and two assists. She is the defending Golden Boot winner for a reason.

Matchday 24

Result of the Day: Alnio 2-2 Anomalies

In a day that was rather low-key results wise, Anomalies' ability to come back from a two-goal deficit in the second half proved to be the difference. Viola Wheeler assisted on both goals, and Jessika Aniston recovered enough to help the team.

Honorable Mention: Crossroads 6-3 Tihon United

Eighteen goals since Matchday 20. The Crusaders' offense is humming, and the Cyclones were their latest victim.

Performance of the Day: Urrhed FC Right Winger Jacoliene Hauptmeijer

Two goals and five shots on goal gives Hauptmeijer the nod despite losing. If Urrhed FC finish in the top half of the table, it'll be because of Hauptmeijer.

Matchday 25

Result of the Day: Anomalies 0-2 Chromatik

Chromatik sweeps Anomalies in the Chromia Derby, Wawanolett having a goal and an assist while Pharlan stops all shots on goal. Capitalizt maintain the lead, for now.

Honorable Mention: Tihon 1-1 Felswyr

To steal a point in Tihon is very good for the Frost, who are only two points ahead of relegation but only four points behind safety.

Performance of the Day: Wirr Tsi Goalkeeper Hector Maitfield-Lundrigan

The Cyclones tried. They had six set pieces, four headers on goal, and three tries from outside the box. The end result was Maitfield-Lundrigan stopping all of them.

Violet Cup XXII Semifinals
Alnio (Red) 1–1 Chromatik (Red) (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Meyer 73'//Bevilacqua 20'
Penalties: Hamisi X Meyer O Salnikov O Myeong O Varða O//Forsberg X Robineau O Wawanolett O Þorgríma Vigdis O Bevilacqua X
Omnio City (Yellow) 1–4 Anchors FC (Orange)
Morton 33'//McFarland 20', Killando 71', Knacke 80', Ersland 90+1'

A classic in RCK Field as neither side can get more than one past the opposing goalkeeper, Hugo Dubois coming into his own the longer the game went on; in penalties, he guesses correctly against Bevilacqua, and four kickers bury their kicks past Pharlan to send the Brewers to the Final. They will face an Anchors team that may be facing relegation from the Orange League but have the potential to represent Chromatika in the international stage.

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last5 Ch
 1 Chromatik                25   16   5   4    53   32  +21    53 4-0-1  =
 2 Crossroads               25   15   6   4    74   44  +30    51 5-0-0  =
 3 Myana                    25   13   7   5    38   21  +17    46 3-1-1  =
 4 Tihon                    25   11   7   7    35   30   +5    40 2-1-2  =
 5 Urrheddiao               25   11   6   8    20   14   +6    39 3-1-1 +1
 6 Alnio                    25   11   5   9    43   41   +2    38 2-2-1 -1
 7 Urrhed FC                25    9  10   6    28   27   +1    37 2-2-1  =
 8 Wirr Tsi                 25   10   5  10    24   29   −5    35 3-1-1 +2
 9 Tihon United             25    9   6  10    27   29   −2    33 2-1-2  =
10 Anomalies                25    7   8  10    21   23   −2    29 0-2-3 -2
11 Lanar                    25    7   6  12    38   46   −8    27 2-1-2 +3
12 Lhor                     25    6   9  10    31   40   −9    27 0-3-2 -1
13 Myana Eyrodii            25    5  11   9    22   28   −6    26 0-3-2 -1
14 Felswyr                  25    5   8  12    13   26  −13    23 1-1-3 +1
15 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      25    5   6  14    25   39  −14    21 0-1-4 -2
16 Hanai Breakers           25    4   7  14    25   48  −23    19 1-0-4  =

Tihon is holding on for dear life, just ahead of Urrheddiao, Alnio, and Urrhed FC; Wirr Tsi has recovered, and everyone down to Tihon United can still contend for an automatic qualification spot. Lanar and Lhor stay only a point ahead of the Eyrodii, while FK Shakhter and the Breakers face relegation once again.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC       25   14   6   5    52   28  +24    48
 2 Frenei Tor              25   14   4   7    57   46  +11    46
 3 Z'ai'ai                 25   12   9   4    57   43  +14    45
 4 Qet NSC                 25   13   5   7    68   50  +18    44
 5 Kynxe                   25   12   6   7    51   43   +8    42
 6 Crix                    25   11   7   7    30   21   +9    40
 7 Flames of the West      25   10   7   8    51   49   +2    37
 8 Omnio                   25    9   7   9    43   46   −3    34
 9 Anfanhar City           25   10   2  13    45   54   −9    32
10 Fishermen's Club        25    9   4  12    55   63   −8    31
11 Pria City               25    8   6  11    39   43   −4    30
12 BT Ming                 25    8   4  13    51   60   −9    28
13 Rhoni City              25    5  12   8    37   47  −10    27
14 Urrhed State            25    7   3  15    19   32  −13    24
15 Anchors FC              25    4   9  12    30   44  −14    21
16 Brisara FC              25    4   9  12    36   52  −16    21

Knetyohai City FC wins four out of five to get back to the top of the table, with Z'ai'ai and Frenei not too far behind; Qet NSC do well enough to recover, having gone 3-1-1. At the bottom of the table, Anchors FC and Brisara FC look poised to go down to the Yellow League - which would be an absolute travesty for teams that used to be in the Red League.

by **Chromatika** » Thu Aug 28, 2025 7:44 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twenty-Two Matchdays 26-29

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 26

Crossroads has been heating up in the second half of the season, and they finally got the trip-up from Chromatik that they so desired. It was Alnio that did the Capitalizt in on the road, Christopher Hill contributing a rare brace before Cormac Meyer put the game away just before injury time. It allowed Crossroads's Jill Swanson to stick the landing in outdueling Urrheddiao's Ines Sheppard in a defensive affair, and puts the Crusaders on top with four matches to go. The Cyclones shock Myana at the Islander Dome, the home side looking very tight across the midfield as the visitors ran circles around them, the result never being in question, while Tihon drop a massive game in Z'ai'ai despite a brace of beautiful strikes from Drake Rinaldi. FK Shakhter sorely needed a win to have a shot to secure safety, and with Rostyslav Romanovych posting his first brace ever, they got the needed result. Anomalies ride Rendon's lone goal to a routine win on the road to stay in contention for that final IFCF CC berth, the Submarines come back to tie up Felswyr at the buzzer, and the Orcas and Breakers can't get through at all against each other. In a key matchup for Wirr Tsi, Neil Youngblood records four assists as the Shock outlast the Red Hawks to keep the pressure on the top six, Mímir's side still playing hard despite the lack of results early.

TITLE
1. Crossroads 54
2. Chromatik 53

IFCF CL
4. Alnio 41
5. Tihon 40
6. Urrheddiao 39
7. Urrhed FC 38 +1
8. Wirr Tsi 38 -4

PROMOTION/RELEGATION
11. Lhor 28
12. Lanar 27
13. Myana Eyrodii 26
14. FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai 24 -13
15. Felswyr 24 -13

Matchday 27

A game after securing the lead, Crossroads has to make the trek to Tihon to face the Tide - who were very interested in getting back on track. It would be Eden Gundsdorf on a second effort to help the Tide get ahead, and the heroics of Elaine Howard-Dawes were needed in injury time for Crossroads to salvage even a point. This allows Chromatik's outburst in Lhor, accented by Dénes Robineau's brace in the final fifteen minutes, to put the Capitalizt back atop the table. Urrheddiao overcame Wirr Tsi behind a classic Ines Sheppard performance, while Myana walks over Lanar without much issue to remain in third. The Eyrodii clip Alnio to skirt around the top ten, Anomalies are held at by by the Frost, and the Cyclones put Hanai Breakers in their place - all but confirmed with their relegation. FK Shakhter wins once again to maintain hope, putting a damper on a great season the Submarines have been having,

TITLE
1. Chromatik 56
2. Crossroads 55

IFCF CL
4. Urrheddiao 42
5. Tihon 41
6. Alnio 41
7. Tihon United 39
8. Urrhed FC 38
9. Wirr Tsi 38

PROMOTION/RELEGATION
11. Myana Eyrodii 29
12. Lhor 28
13. Lanar 27
14. FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai 27
15. Felswyr 25

Matchday 28

Both Chromatik and Crossroads smash past their opposition, the Crusaders dominating at home while the Capitalizt need late heroics from Dénes Robineau to eclipse the Eyrodii. Urrheddiao head into fourth place behind another stellar effort from Sheppard that allows Teodors's header to count, Tihon struggling with Wirr Tsi; Alnio does edge past Felswyr, getting up to fifth. The Cyclones can't shake the Orcas in the last half hour, and Lanar does well to beat the Breakers in the second half - being a full three points from the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs at the moment and securing the Breakers' relegation.

TITLE
1. Chromatik 59
2. Crossroads 58

IFCF CL
4. Urrheddiao 45
5. Alnio 44
6. Tihon 42
7. Tihon United 40
8. Wirr Tsi 39
9. Urrhed FC 38

PROMOTION/RELEGATION
11. Lanar 30
12. Myana Eyrodii 29 -7
13. Lhor 29 -11
14. FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai 27
15. Felswyr 25

Matchday 29

Chromatik stay one step ahead of the Crusaders despite the Frost playing solid defense, while the Crusaders handle the Anomalies without much issue. Myana are dominated by the Tide, being happy that they already had the IFCF CL locked up; the result puts the Tide back down, but at least United laid a stinker at home against a Breakers side that had already been relegated. Alnio stay in fourth for now, the Cyclones keep Lanar in danger of relegation, and the Submarines all but secure a season where they will finish better than Wirr Tsi, blanking the Shock at home. The Eyrodii beat Lhor to stay ahead of the pack, and per usual, it'll all come down to the final matchday.

Standings after Twenty-Nine Games:

Red League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts Last4 Ch 
 1 Chromatik                29   19   5   5    66   43  +23    62 3-0-1  = IN CONTENTION FOR TITLE
 2 Crossroads               29   18   7   4    80   45  +35    61 3-1-0  = IN CONTENTION FOR TITLE
 3 Myana                    29   14   7   8    39   26  +13    49 1-0-3  = SECURED IFCF CL
 4 Alnio                    29   14   5  10    51   45   +6    47 3-0-1 +2 IN CONTENTION FOR IFCF CL
 5 Tihon                    29   12   9   8    41   34   +7    45 1-2-1 -1 IN CONTENTION FOR IFCF CL
 6 Urrheddiao               29   13   6  10    23   17   +6    45 2-0-2 -1 IN CONTENTION FOR IFCF CL
 7 Tihon United             29   12   7  10    36   33   +3    43 3-1-0 +2 IN CONTENTION FOR IFCF CC
 8 Urrhed FC                29   10  11   8    32   32    0    41 1-1-2 -1 SAFE
 9 Wirr Tsi                 29   11   6  12    29   37   −8    39 1-1-2 -1 SAFE 
10 Anomalies                29    9   9  11    25   27   −2    36 2-1-1  = SAFE
11 Myana Eyrodii            29    7  11  11    27   33   −6    32 2-0-2 +2 AT LEAST PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
12 Lanar                    29    8   6  15    47   57  −10    30 1-0-3 -1 AT LEAST PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
13 Lhor                     29    6  11  12    36   48  −12    29 0-2-2 -1 AT LEAST PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
14 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      29    7   6  16    30   45  −15    27 2-0-2 +1 AT LEAST PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
15 Felswyr                  29    5  10  14    16   31  −15    25 0-2-2 -1 AT LEAST PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
16 Hanai Breakers           29    5   8  16    29   54  −25    23 1-1-2  = CONFIRMED RELEGATED

Matchday 30 Fixtures:
Lhor vs. Lanar
Tihon United vs. Urrheddiao
Hanai Breakers vs. Tihon
Myana vs. Urrhed FC
Wirr Tsi vs. Anomalies
Crossroads vs. Alnio
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai vs. Chromatik
Felswyr vs. Myana Eyrodii

Chromatik will have a chance to secure the title in Z'ai'ai, while Crossroads has to entertain the Brewers; Wirr Tsi and Anomalies will effectively play for a higher seed, while Myana will try to stop their slide, Tihon facing an already depleted Breakers. United have a shot at the CL, while Lhor and Lanar play to see which team won't have to worry about the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Standings after Twenty-Nine Games:

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                 29   15  10   4    68   47  +21    55
 2 Frenei Tor              29   16   5   8    65   52  +13    53
 3 Knetyohai City FC       29   15   7   7    57   35  +22    52
 4 Qet NSC                 29   14   7   8    75   56  +19    49
 5 Flames of the West      29   13   8   8    59   54   +5    47
 6 Crix                    29   12   8   9    33   25   +8    44
 7 Kynxe                   29   12   8   9    53   49   +4    44
 8 Fishermen's Club        29   12   5  12    63   67   −4    41
 9 Omnio                   29   10   9  10    54   57   −3    39
10 Pria City               29   10   6  13    45   50   −5    36
11 Rhoni City              29    8  12   9    42   51   −9    36
12 Anfanhar City           29   10   4  15    48   61  −13    34
13 BT Ming                 29    8   6  15    57   68  −11    30
14 Urrhed State            29    7   6  16    21   36  −15    27
15 Anchors FC              29    5  10  14    38   52  −14    25
16 Brisara FC              29    4  11  14    42   60  −18    23

Z'ai'ai have climbed back into pole position, two points ahead of Frenei Tor and three clear of Knetyohai City FC. They face KCFC on that final day, a matchup that will determine the title. Frenei are in good position, while Qet NSC have a chance to upset the cart, Flames just behind them. Brisara FC are confirmed to be relegated, while the Anchors have a shot at redemption. BT Ming and Urrhed State will at least take a spot in the Relegation Playoffs.

by **Chromatika** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:17 pm

Rainbow League System Indigo Youth League Season 19, CCFA 29 Playoffs

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Chromatik Youth League - High School Path     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Academy of the Jungle                       30   16   6   8    63   52  +11    54 First-Round Bye, Champions, RSC 
 2 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School       30   15   7   8    55   43  +12    52 First-Round Bye
 3 Mt. Niar High School                        30   14   7   9    42   34   +8    49
 4 Facsimilie HIgh School                      30   14   6  10    58   49   +9    48
 5 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted              30   13   8   9    57   45  +12    47
 6 Pier High School                            30   13   8   9    53   49   +4    47
 7 Rainbow Central High School                 30   10  14   6    20   14   +6    44
 8 Alnio Scientific High School                30   12   7  11    59   58   +1    43
 9 Central Heights High School                 30   12   6  12    47   48   −1    42
10 Chromatik Central High School               30   11   8  11    50   51   −1    41
11 Myana Northwestern High School              30   10   7  13    58   61   −3    37
12 Flames of the Revolution High School        30    8  11  11    55   58   −3    35
13 Crix Arts Institute                         30    8  10  12    36   42   −6    34
14 Jatho Agricultural High School              30    9   7  14    64   70   −6    34
15 Egren Elite Academy                         30    8   7  15    59   75  −16    31
16 Mt. Baker High School                       30    5   5  20    27   54  −27    20

Academy of the Jungle continues to buck the expected, winning the regular season despite being away from campus yet again. Mt. Niar and Franscesca Larriet-Cortes return to the mix after doing some serious recruiting in recent offseasons, while the Masterminds and the Anglers return with Facsimilie High School. Rainbow Central has dropped off along with Crix Arts Institute as the wheel churns.

Playoffs

Play-In Round
Mt. Niar High School 0–4 Pier High School
Osterhalter 32', Dohain 39', Winster 60', 68'
Facsimilie HIgh School 2–2 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted (4–2 AET)
Aurelion 22', Wyatt 80', 101', 115'//Stitti 3', Wittingly 64'

Mt. Niar had climbed up from the depths after a season in which they finished thirteenth. Unfortunately, the Anglers - led by an energized Kristyn Dohain and a brace from Gaia Winster - make short work of them. In the other game, the Masterminds do well enough to hang with the Enigma in regulation, but the class of Jordan Wyatt shines in extra time as the striker completes his hat trick.

Semifinals
Academy of the Jungle 5–2 Pier High School
Jones 19', Jacques 31', Boroque 50', 71', 88'//Dohain 22', Osterhalter 68'
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School 2–2 Facsimilie HIgh School (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Cadai 39', Byitti 79'//Aurelion 29', Wyatt 90+1'
Penalties: Cadai O Byitti O Hunter O McIllaye O Holt O//Blackenship O de Fayee O Wyatt O Xan O Aurelion X

The Cats put five past the Angles to hammer a point home, while the Martyrs' run starts with outlasting the Enigma in penalties.

Final @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District
Academy of the Jungle 3–3 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School (4–3 AET)
Jones 11', Boroque 51', Jacques 84', 101'//Byitti 31', Frigione 58', Hunter 80'

The Martyrs hang with the Cats for the whole game, but in the end, the sheer quality of the Cats' roster ends up being the difference to help them win the High School Path once again.

Chromatik Youth League - Club Path     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lhor U-18s                           30   16   7   7    59   44  +15    55 First-Round Bye
 2 Chromatik U-18s                      30   16   6   8    70   51  +19    54 First-Round Bye, Champions
 3 Crossroads U-18s                     30   16   5   9    34   23  +11    53 Playoffs
 4 Urrheddiao U-18s                     30   14   8   8    82   68  +14    50 Playoffs
 5 Sanar U-18s                          30   14   6  10    49   50   −1    48 Playoffs
 6 Anomalies U-18s                      30   13   7  10    42   40   +2    46 Playoffs
 7 Myana U-18s                          30   12   8  10    57   56   +1    44
 8 Umbar U-18s                          30   10   9  11    49   51   −2    39
 9 Tihon United U-18s                   30   10   9  11    26   31   −5    39
10 Wirr Tsi U-18s                       30   10   8  12    43   40   +3    38
11 Alnio U-18s                          30   10   7  13    45   51   −6    37
12 Tihon U-18s                          30    9   8  13    43   49   −6    35
13 Lanar U-18s                          30   10   5  15    49   57   −8    35
14 Frenei Tor U-18s                     30   10   4  16    64   74  −10    34
15 Z'ai'ai U-18s                        30    8   8  14    60   73  −13    32
16 Felswyr U-18s                        30    5   9  16    48   62  −14    24

Lhor U-18s acquired Jasmine Bost and Madeline Croyenne in the offseason. They led this team to the regular season title. Anomalies have also returned to prominence while Myana has fallen off a bit. The others are the usual suspects. Tihon U-18s were destroyed, done in by injuries and bad decisions in key moments - a shocker.

Playoffs

Play-In Round
Crossroads U-18s 1–0 Anomalies U-18s
Dunn 11'
Urrheddiao U-18s 0–2 Sanar U-18s
Fossbender 18', Lyre 60'

Crossroads continues to roll along - are they the most consistent youth side? Sanar handles business on the road, putting the young United players away.

Semifinals
Lhor U-18s 0–1 Sanar U-18s
Fossbender 61'
Chromatik U-18s 1–0 Crossroads U-18s
Lloyd 24'

Lhor U18s magical season ends at the feet of Ghylain Amsted, who stopped all twelve tries in goal; Chromatik edges past Crossroads to return to the title game.

Final @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District
Chromatik U-18s 1–0 Sanar U-18s
Lloyd 21'

Frederick Homina has his team back in the title game once again as one of youth football's giants return to prominence.

Youth League Championship
Academy of the Jungle 2–2 Chromatik U-18s (4–2 AET)
Jones 32', Jacques 59', 114', Boroque 109'//Dween 40', Lloyd 71'

The Cats prevail in extra time, helped along with having a roster of stars. It's their very first title after falling short a number of times before.

Champions: Academy of the Jungle (1st Title)
Manager: Mikhail Isberan (55)
Starting XI: GK Tilden Kosava (18) (Captain); RB Kandice Bolton (15) - CB Samuel Sykes (16) - CB Cynthia McDavid (18) - LB Vera Sondha (15); RM Anastasia Zorheim (17) - CM Otto Vismark (16) - CM Anna Jones (18) - LM Sera Marshall (15); ST Thayer Jacques (15) - ST Esther Boroque (16).
MVP: CM Anna Jones (18).

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 29

Play-In Round
Pria Technical College 4–4 Lanar University (4–5 AET)
Marsh 30', White 51', Valentin von Hårdstedt 71', Syn 82'//Jackson III, J. 10', 18', 29', Yarra 66', Ganston 108'
University of Wirr Tsi 1–2 Staramara Tech University
Cotton 25'//Avaroje 61', Rocksell 81'
Chromatik State University 1–2 Southern Chromatik University
Lyons 39'//Jackson III, E. 5', 74'
Sanar University 1–2 University of Myana
Dott 34'//Mårtensson 6', 59'

All four road teams win in the first round - Justice Jackson III scoring a hat trick to lead the Warriors past the Cavalry, while the Lava overcome a halftime deficit against the Fireflies. For the Red and Gold, it's Everett Jackson III doing the honors, while the Vipers' Dagny Mårtensson leads University of Myana past the Spartans.

Quarterfinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 2–0 Lanar University
Jin, N. Y. 29', Hammond 68'
Chromia Central College University 4–1 Staramara Tech University
Brisaxe-Gamblaife 6', 50', Durmond 61', Pilsner 77'//Rockwell 24'
Mountain District University 2–1 Southern Chromatik University
The Meteor 3', Gaulantier 77'//Crowhurst 52'
Pùr State University 0–1 University of Myana
Jan 50'

The Hellcats end Lanar's run, CCCU actually has some offense lead their way for once, and the Firehawks keep rolling along. The only upset is of the Vipers over the Crusaders, Yoshida Hiro shining on the shutout win.

Semifinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 4–2 University of Myana
Jin, C. 10', Jin, N. Y. 31', 51', 80'//Durst 21', Jan 68'
Chromia Central College University 1–4 Mountain District University
Brisaxe-Gamblaife 13'//Gentiff 19', Ponte-Misousaire 60', The Meteor 70', 89'

The Firehawks end the Comets' season once again, Ponte-Misousaire having three assists on the game, while the two Jins of the Hellcats score all four goals to lead the Hellcats back to the title game once again.

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 0–1 Mountain District University
Ponte-Misousaire 60'

One free kick is all that it takes for the Firehawks to win as Iisak Räsänen does the rest.

CCFA 29                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   19   7   4    81   43  +38    64 First-Round Bye
 2 Chromia Central College University      30   16   8   6    51   34  +17    56 First-Round Bye
 3 Mountain District University            30   14   6  10    31   24   +7    48 First-Round Bye, Champions
 4 Pùr State University                    30   12   9   9    36   28   +8    45 First-Round Bye
 5 Pria Technical College                  30   11  10   9    58   53   +5    43 Playoffs
 6 University of Wirr Tsi                  30   11  10   9    37   33   +4    43 Playoffs
 7 Chromatik State University              30   12   7  11    31   28   +3    43 Playoffs
 8 Sanar University                        30   10  11   9    46   40   +6    41 Playoffs
 9 University of Myana                     30   11   8  11    50   48   +2    41 Playoffs
10 Southern Chromatik University           30   10   9  11    52   53   −1    39 Playoffs
11 Staramara Tech University               30   11   6  13    51   59   −8    39 Playoffs
12 Lanar University                        30    9   8  13    38   48  −10    35 Playoffs
13 Urrheddiao State University             30   10   4  16    28   42  −14    34 Eliminated
14 Alnio University of the Arts            30    7  11  12    47   67  −20    32 Eliminated
15 University of the Islands               30    7   8  15    41   55  −14    29 Eliminated
16 Eyrods Tech                             30    6   6  18    37   60  −23    24 Eliminated

Champions: Mountain District University Firehawks (5th Title)
Manager/Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (69)
Starting XI: GK Iisak Räsänen (Jr.); RB Emma Mörner (Jr.) - CB Kristoffer Mark (So.) - LB Darvin Judston (So.); RM Harold Kynes (So.) - CM Drew Ellinger (Sr.) - CM Wessleix Ponte-Misousaire (AUP) (Jr.) - LM Han Do-Seung (Sr.); RW Anya Gentiff (Jr.) - ST Levia "The Meteor" Seystont (AUP) (Jr.) - LW/CM Waltaire Gaulantier (AUP) (Fr.).
Player of the Year: GK Iisak Räsänen (Jr.)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:55 pm

Lower Leagues - Season 22 Results
Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Green League Final

Green League                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Cheonju                     30   19   8   3    56   30  +26    65 Promoted, Champions
 2 Naval FC                    30   19   4   7    58   29  +29    61 Promoted
 3 Egren                       30   18   7   5    75   47  +28    61 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 4 Jatho                       30   17   6   7    39   32   +7    57 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2)
 5 Pùr Cowboys                 30   15   7   8    41   32   +9    52
 6 Egren Elite                 30   15   3  12    62   59   +3    48
 7 Bouveil Kamu                30   14   5  11    35   31   +4    47
 8 Hanai                       30   12   8  10    48   40   +8    44
 9 Alnio Ravens                30   13   5  12    66   63   +3    44
10 Lorentine Jackals           30    9   8  13    35   45  −10    35
11 Longarms                    30   10   4  16    52   62  −10    34 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
12 Staramara                   30    7   7  16    25   40  −15    28 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
13 Orca Watchers               30    8   4  18    27   47  −20    28 Relegated - Eastern
14 Larhai City FC              30    7   5  18    53   70  −17    26 Relegated - Western
15 Green State                 30    6   7  17    25   41  −16    25 Relegated - Island
16 Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa      30    5   4  21    53   82  −29    19 Relegated - Capital

[b]Green/Regional League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Relegated - Orca Watchers (Eastern), Larhai City FC (Western), Green State (Island), Cheonju Hongsaekjeonsa (Capital).
Promoted - Guardians (Western), Tor City (Island), Pria State (Eastern), Wirr Tsi City (Capital).

Preliminary Round
Nonian City (Regional - Capital) 1–0 Blanc (Regional - Eastern)
Lanar Falcons (Regional - Western) 1–1 Tor City (Regional - Island) (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Staramara (Green) 3–1 Lanar Falcons (Regional - Western)
Longarms (Green) 4–3 Nonian City (Regional - Capital)

Yellow League Final

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sanar Vipers            30   19   4   7    37   16  +21    61 Promoted, Champions
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning      30   16   8   6    34   21  +13    56 Promoted
 3 Sanar                   30   14   8   8    41   24  +17    50 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 4 Omnio City              30   13   9   8    28   24   +4    48 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2)
 5 Pùr                     30   12  11   7    36   24  +12    47
 6 Ming                    30   12   9   9    42   45   −3    45
 7 Vitoron                 30   12   8  10    41   38   +3    44
 8 Shantarr                30   13   4  13    43   39   +4    43
 9 Knetyohai               30   11   8  11    42   41   +1    41
10 Rhoni                   30   11   7  12    28   27   +1    40
11 Miners FC               30   11   7  12    38   39   −1    40
12 Pria                    30    9   8  13    38   46   −8    35
13 Umbar                   30    7  11  12    26   29   −3    32 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
14 Qet                     30    8   7  15    52   68  −16    31 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
15 Dre'a                   30    4  10  16    26   51  −25    22 Relegated
16 Lorentine               30    4   9  17    43   63  −20    21 Relegated

Yellow League/Green League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Umbar (Yellow) 1–1 Qet (Yellow) (2–1 AET)

Promotion Preliminary Round
Egren (Green) 2–5 Jatho (Green)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Qet (Yellow) 2–1 Jatho (Green)

Orange League Final
Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Matchday 30
Kynxe 2–2 Pria City
Anchors FC 0–2 Brisara FC
Rhoni City 1–0 BT Ming
Fishermen's Club 2–2 Frenei Tor
Omnio 1–3 Anfanhar City
Urrhed State 2–4 Qet NSC
Flames of the West 2–1 Crix
Knetyohai City FC 0–0 Z'ai'ai

Orange League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                 30   15  11   4    68   47  +21    56 Promoted, LBCT, Champions
 2 Frenei Tor              30   16   6   8    67   54  +13    54 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Knetyohai City FC       30   15   8   7    57   35  +22    53 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted (Round 2), LBCT
 4 Qet NSC                 30   15   7   8    79   58  +21    52 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 5 Flames of the West      30   14   8   8    61   55   +6    50
 6 Kynxe                   30   12   9   9    55   51   +4    45
 7 Crix                    30   12   8  10    34   27   +7    44
 8 Fishermen's Club        30   12   6  12    65   69   −4    42
 9 Omnio                   30   10   9  11    55   60   −5    39
10 Rhoni City              30    9  12   9    43   51   −8    39
11 Pria City               30   10   7  13    47   52   −5    37
12 Anfanhar City           30   11   4  15    51   62  −11    37
13 BT Ming                 30    8   6  16    57   69  −12    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
14 Urrhed State            30    7   6  17    23   40  −17    27 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
15 Brisara FC              30    5  11  14    44   60  −16    26 Relegated
16 Anchors FC              30    5  10  15    38   54  −16    25 Relegated

With Z'ai'ai being held in check by Knetyohai City FC's defense, Frenei Tor had a chance at the title - but they themselves were tied up by Fishermen's Club, and it'll be the Mountaineers with the title. KCFC and Qet NSC will fight for the right to be promoted, while BT Ming and Urrhed State try to remain relevant - Anchors and Brisara falling to the Yellow League ranks.

Orange League Champions:

Z'ai'ai (3rd Title)

Yellow League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
BT Ming (Orange) 1–2 Urrhed State (Orange)
Spekman 33'//Armstrong 29', Park 80'

With Elvira Armstrong heading in a cross from Myah Hans and then Dennis Park scoring from range, Urrhed State shocks BT Ming to remain in the Orange League.

Promotion Preliminary Round
Sanar (Yellow) 0–1 Omnio City (Yellow)
Morton 31'

Ainhoa Blázquez shines for the Stars to blank the Yellow Jackets and earn them a shot at the Orange League.

Promotion/Relegation Round
BT Ming (Orange) 3–0 Omnio City (Yellow)
Masters, Jr. 11', Terhardtjan 59', MacDonald 80'

Utter domination from BT Ming saves them in this game as Omnio City is relegated to another season in the Yellow League.

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