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SSL HISTORY - denismov - 2025-03-05
Season 1: Cairo City FC - The Inaugural Champions
The SSL Major Division kicked off in Season 1 with just six teams, and Cairo City FC emerged as the first-ever league champions. With a dominant 7-1-2 record, they edged out Inter London FC by just three points to clinch the title. This season laid the foundation for this league.
Top Draft Picks:
- 1st Overall: Alessio Calvatore (Cairo City Football Club)
- 2nd Overall: Seb Henry (Football Club De Rio)
- 3rd Overall: Nevin Kisbet (Inter London Football Club)
- 54th Overall: Barry Batsbak (Tokyo Sports Club)
- 53rd Overall: Trevor Malone (Hollywood Football Club)
- 52nd Overall: Olsen Minion (Athênai Football Club)
Season 2: Hollywood FC Takes the Lead
Hollywood FC (HFC) rose to prominence in Season 2, finishing with an unbeaten 12-0-2 record, 9 points clear of Athenai FC in second place. This season marked HFC’s first major triumph, solidifying their place as one of the league’s most formidable teams.
Season 3: Inter London FC's Resurgence
Inter London FC (ILFC) made a strong comeback in Season 3, finishing as champions with a 12-3-3 record. They edged out rivals Sydney City by just 2 points, marking a return to dominance for ILFC.
Season 4: Tokyo SC’s Powerful Performance
In Season 4, Tokyo SC (TSC) proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with, finishing 15-2-5 and securing the title 3 points ahead of Sydney City. Their tactical brilliance and powerful performances made them one of the top teams in the league.
Season 5: Sydney City’s Return to Glory
After a brief hiatus, Sydney City made their return to the top in Season 5, finishing with an 8-2-4 record and securing the title ahead of Hollywood FC on goal difference. This was a redemption season for Sydney City, proving their resilience and determination to reclaim the crown.
Season 6: Hollywood FC’s Continued Domination
Hollywood FC showed no signs of slowing down in Season 6, finishing as champions with a 10-2-2 record. They were 9 points clear of Athenai FC, who finished second. Hollywood FC continued their dominance with another stellar season.
Season 7: Hollywood FC’s Consistency
In Season 7, Hollywood FC maintained their stellar form, finishing with a 11-2-1 record. They were 7 points clear of Tokyo SC, solidifying their place as the team to beat in the league.
Season 8: Hollywood FC Again
In Season 8, Hollywood FC secured yet another title, finishing 10-2-2 and 3 points ahead of Tokyo SC. Hollywood FC’s continued dominance further cemented their place as one of the league’s most successful teams.
Season 9: Hollywood FC Continues Its Reign
Hollywood FC’s reign continued in Season 9, as they finished 10-1-3 and claimed the title 3 points ahead of Tokyo SC, who had to settle for second place yet again.
Season 10: CA Buenos Aires’ Breakthrough
In Season 10, CA Buenos Aires shocked the league by securing the championship with a 7-4-3 record. They finished 5 points ahead of União São Paulo, marking their first-ever SSL Major Division title and signaling the rise of a new contender.
Season 11: Reykjavik United's Return to Glory
Reykjavik United (RKV), formerly known as Sydney City, reigned supreme in Season 11 with a dominant 12-2-0 record. They finished 12 points ahead of União São Paulo, cementing their place as the team to beat in the league.
Season 12: Reykjavik United’s Dominance Continues
Reykjavik United continued their strong form in Season 12, finishing with an 11-2-1 record and securing the title 6 points ahead of Tokyo SC, who finished in second place. This season further solidified RKV’s dominance in the league.
Season 13: Reykjavik United’s Unstoppable Force
In Season 13, Reykjavik United proved they were unstoppable, finishing with a 12-1-1 record, and claiming the title 10 points ahead of CF Catalunya, who finished in second. This victory further cemented their legacy as one of the league’s most successful teams.
Season 14: AC Romana’s Surprise Victory
In Season 14, AC Romana stunned the league by winning the championship with a 10-0-4 record. They finished 5 points ahead of Reykjavik United, who had to settle for second. This marked AC Romana’s first-ever SSL Major Division title, and they became the new champions of the league.
Season 15: Schwarzwälder FV Takes the Crown
Schwarzwälder FV (SFV) made history in Season 15, claiming their first-ever SSL Major Division title with an 11-3-0 record. They finished 4 points ahead of Reykjavik United, who had to settle for second. It was a landmark season for SFV, solidifying their place among the league’s elite.
Season 16: Reykjavik United’s Redemption
Reykjavik United bounced back in Season 16, reclaiming the title with a 10-2-2 record. They finished just 2 points ahead of Schwarzwälder FV, marking a successful redemption for the team after their defeat in the previous season.
Season 17: Reykjavik United Defends Title
In Season 17, Reykjavik United successfully defended their title, finishing with a 10-1-3 record and edging out Schwarzwälder FV by just 2 points. Their continued dominance reaffirmed their place as the team to beat in the SSL Major Division.
Season 18: Schwarzwälder FV Takes the Title
In Season 18, Schwarzwälder FV rose to the top once again, claiming the title with a 10-4-0 record. They finished just 1 point ahead of Reykjavik United, who had to settle for second place. This victory marked a historic win for Schwarzwälder FV, breaking RKV’s dominance and taking the league crown.
SSL Cup, Shield, and Other Major Titles
In addition to league titles, the SSL Major Division has been home to several prestigious cup and shield wins. These titles add to the legacy of the league and offer teams additional glory.
SSL Cup Champions:
- Season 1: Tokyo SC (TSC)
- Season 2: Hollywood FC (HFC)
- Season 3: Inter London FC (ILFC)
- Season 4: Reykjavik United (RKV)
- Season 5: Sydney City (Sydney)
- Season 6: Hollywood FC (HFC)
- Season 7: Hollywood FC (HFC)
- Season 8: Hollywood FC (HFC)
- Season 9: Reykjavik United (RKV)
- Season 10: CA Buenos Aires (BA)
- Season 3: Inter London FC (ILFC)
- Season 4: Tokyo SC (TSC)
- Season 5: Sydney City (Sydney)
- Season 6: Hollywood FC (HFC)
- Season 7: Hollywood FC (HFC)
Most Successful Teams in SSL Major Division History
- Reykjavik United (RKV)
- League Titles: 6
- Cup Wins: 3
- Shield Wins: 2
- League Titles: 6
- Hollywood FC (HFC)
- League Titles: 6
- Cup Wins: 4
- Shield Wins: 2
- League Titles: 6
- Schwarzwälder FV (SFV)
- League Titles: 2
- Cup Wins: 1
- Shield Wins: 0
- League Titles: 2
Least Successful Teams in SSL Major Division History
- Tokyo Sports Club (TSC)
- League Titles: 0
- Cup Wins: 1
- Shield Wins: 0
- League Titles: 0
- Athenai FC (AFC)
- League Titles: 0
- Cup Wins: 0
- Shield Wins: 0
- League Titles: 0
- União São Paulo (USP)
- League Titles: 0
- Cup Wins: 0
- Shield Wins: 0
- League Titles: 0
As we move forward into the present, it’s clear that the landscape of SSL continues to evolve, with new contenders, past champions, and future stars (such as terminus ultimus *) emerge.
EDITOR NOTE
An in depth analysis of the draft each season will be coming soon once I can find all the info related to it.
RE: SSL HISTORY - CROney3 - 2025-03-07
This is pretty damn cool to see! I like the way you put it all together and added a little bit of commentary to each season's finish. I know you're doing an in depth analysis of the draft for each season, but it would also be kind of cool to add onto this the top players at different positions each season. I think it'd be pretty neat to see the ebbs and flows of the top players from season to season (such as top goal scorer, top rating for goal keepers, etc...). Could help provide some additional context as to one team relying on a specific player from season to season or if it's a whole club effort. And it'd be fun to see if any players have that longevity at the top, partially due to the slow regression here.
Also, it is kind of fun to see the bottom teams too, as a Sao Paulo member, we're looking to break that 0, 0, 0 at the end of the article! Things are looking up, so it's nice to see when the little guys can break into the upper echelon of the league. Thanks for putting this together!