<![CDATA[Simulation Soccer League - Graded Articles]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/ Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:57 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[GRADED: Fry on top of the World]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8742 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:01:23 +0000 CuriousShadow]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8742
The first surprising mark was that Fry was no longer playing Left Attacking Midfielder - he was moved to Right Inverted Striker.  His counterpart Bonito was moved over to the same position on the left, and Rubio stood tall in the center ready to score the goals.  Lead by the ceaseless work of Cotswold, win after win showed up on the scoresheet.  Fry started off the unbeaten run by intercepting a poor pass and making a solo run through the defense and putting the first goal for the team in himself.  Rubio put in more goals that any could reasonably expect, picking up the crosses from Fry and Bonito.

When the team finally first trailed in the Final, 0-2 - things looked bleak.  Cotswald pulled the team back together, throwing himself into tackle after tackle and setting up numerous opportunities until the score stood at 3-2.  Even when the game swiveled again and we trailed again at 3-4, despite the odds, the team held firm.  Crosses and passes bombarded the enemy penalty area, and a 4th and 5th goal were tallied up.

Victorious, shocked, and headed home, Fry was full of wonder.  Can Cataluna do the same?  Next season...]]>
The first surprising mark was that Fry was no longer playing Left Attacking Midfielder - he was moved to Right Inverted Striker.  His counterpart Bonito was moved over to the same position on the left, and Rubio stood tall in the center ready to score the goals.  Lead by the ceaseless work of Cotswold, win after win showed up on the scoresheet.  Fry started off the unbeaten run by intercepting a poor pass and making a solo run through the defense and putting the first goal for the team in himself.  Rubio put in more goals that any could reasonably expect, picking up the crosses from Fry and Bonito.

When the team finally first trailed in the Final, 0-2 - things looked bleak.  Cotswald pulled the team back together, throwing himself into tackle after tackle and setting up numerous opportunities until the score stood at 3-2.  Even when the game swiveled again and we trailed again at 3-4, despite the odds, the team held firm.  Crosses and passes bombarded the enemy penalty area, and a 4th and 5th goal were tallied up.

Victorious, shocked, and headed home, Fry was full of wonder.  Can Cataluna do the same?  Next season...]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Navigating an Offseason of Change]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8740 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:28:03 +0000 Nike]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8740
"I'm not incredibly thrilled with my play all season, but I do believe this is a building blocks type of year for me. I have had an opportunity to sit down with club ownership and reflect on the season that was. It seems they share a bit of that same sentiment. Coach Rashford mentioned that the team may ask for me to consider a position change before our next season here in North Shore rolls around. I'm excited at the prospect of more time on the pitch and additional opportunities to really show what I can do to help our clubs win more games."

Off the back of North Shore's worst output since Season 19, there's bound to be some challenges for growth across the roster this offseason. With Gaisburg and Mitidiero teetering off a potential promotion to the Reykjavic major's squad, North Shore could have some pretty large shoes to fill in the defensive midfield.

"Perhaps that's what coach is thinking," Pruney mentioned in his exit media following North Shore's final match of the season, a 2-0 shutout against Rapid Magyar, "with some openings in the back unit, I am happy to explore an opportunity to put on a different pair of boots for the upcoming campaign."

In either case, a sophomore season already seems to look promising for Pruney. While still relatively unknown coming out of this past season's academy class, a continued steady and marked improvement in his development has made him easily one of the top 10 players to watch coming out of the season 23 class. As Reykjavic and North Shore both look ahead, a very limited season 24 class puts even more pressure on the growth and progression of the Englishman. He'll just have to hope that whatever changes are in store for him this offseason, that he's up for the challenge and shows up next season ready to get to work and take advantage of the opportunity in front of him.]]>
"I'm not incredibly thrilled with my play all season, but I do believe this is a building blocks type of year for me. I have had an opportunity to sit down with club ownership and reflect on the season that was. It seems they share a bit of that same sentiment. Coach Rashford mentioned that the team may ask for me to consider a position change before our next season here in North Shore rolls around. I'm excited at the prospect of more time on the pitch and additional opportunities to really show what I can do to help our clubs win more games."

Off the back of North Shore's worst output since Season 19, there's bound to be some challenges for growth across the roster this offseason. With Gaisburg and Mitidiero teetering off a potential promotion to the Reykjavic major's squad, North Shore could have some pretty large shoes to fill in the defensive midfield.

"Perhaps that's what coach is thinking," Pruney mentioned in his exit media following North Shore's final match of the season, a 2-0 shutout against Rapid Magyar, "with some openings in the back unit, I am happy to explore an opportunity to put on a different pair of boots for the upcoming campaign."

In either case, a sophomore season already seems to look promising for Pruney. While still relatively unknown coming out of this past season's academy class, a continued steady and marked improvement in his development has made him easily one of the top 10 players to watch coming out of the season 23 class. As Reykjavic and North Shore both look ahead, a very limited season 24 class puts even more pressure on the growth and progression of the Englishman. He'll just have to hope that whatever changes are in store for him this offseason, that he's up for the challenge and shows up next season ready to get to work and take advantage of the opportunity in front of him.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Larv Itar sneaks into Sunday league]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8736 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:46:16 +0000 Bearen]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8736
Wearing his very obviously not a fake moustache and a sporty hat, he slipped right into the game. What followed was quite possibly the worst game of football since the invention of a ball.

To start with, the ground was sodden, poorly kept due to the winter weather and slippier than a greased up pig. Players were falling over left and right, covered in mud and snowmelt. This was made all the worse due to the mismatched kit that everyone was wearing. Even the Striker was wearing what looked to be last nights clubbing outfit.

It was absolute Pandemonium and the poor ref couldn’t keep up with everything going on. His 2” thick frames certainly didn’t help matters and the game was an absolute farce. Final score ended up 1-0 due to the ball slopping past as errant kicks sent both sides flying.

Needless to say, that’s probably the last time that Larv decides to sneak into a Sunday league game and instead will probably stick to normal league games.]]>
Wearing his very obviously not a fake moustache and a sporty hat, he slipped right into the game. What followed was quite possibly the worst game of football since the invention of a ball.

To start with, the ground was sodden, poorly kept due to the winter weather and slippier than a greased up pig. Players were falling over left and right, covered in mud and snowmelt. This was made all the worse due to the mismatched kit that everyone was wearing. Even the Striker was wearing what looked to be last nights clubbing outfit.

It was absolute Pandemonium and the poor ref couldn’t keep up with everything going on. His 2” thick frames certainly didn’t help matters and the game was an absolute farce. Final score ended up 1-0 due to the ball slopping past as errant kicks sent both sides flying.

Needless to say, that’s probably the last time that Larv decides to sneak into a Sunday league game and instead will probably stick to normal league games.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: WSFC Dreams]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8706 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:10:51 +0000 lemonoppy]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8706 <![CDATA[GRADED: One thing I like about each of our new Org additions]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8705 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:04:16 +0000 ReadySalted]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8705
I'm depressed it's Monday today so I'm going to spread positivity about everyone new to the Tokyo/Cairo org to offset these blues, I'm adding something SSL related at the end to keep it on theme

Grizzly: I loved your energy in our scouting convo and I reckon you're a really good guy to know as a friend, I also love having a solid CDM to build around for the future

Armond: I've known you for many years now and I love how amazing your sense of humor is, and I look forward to guilt tripping you into max earning

Brad: I love that your PFP is of a dog as it brings me joy every time I see it and your love for big novelty cheques speaks volumes, I also love having someone passionate about GK at the club

Arctic: I love how easy going you are and how everyone who already knew you was eager to get you in the team which speaks alot about what you must be like, I also love having active CB's

Hello Beeper: I love your array of pet pictures and I can't wait to see more of them anmd having another FM addict in the org, I also love having an active CB to pair with the other active CB

Pannokek: I love having an unknown entity who has friends in the league and hopefully getting to watch you get settled in, it's also nice to have a CDM to play alongside Grizzly

Sinister: I love that we finally get to be on a team together as we have felt like ships sailing through the night for a while now, I also love getting a high earner young player to help with the rebuild

Pablo: I love getting a player back out of the blue and you seem really cool from the little we've spoke so far, I also love getting someone who can play RAM in Tokyo to give us more options]]>
I'm depressed it's Monday today so I'm going to spread positivity about everyone new to the Tokyo/Cairo org to offset these blues, I'm adding something SSL related at the end to keep it on theme

Grizzly: I loved your energy in our scouting convo and I reckon you're a really good guy to know as a friend, I also love having a solid CDM to build around for the future

Armond: I've known you for many years now and I love how amazing your sense of humor is, and I look forward to guilt tripping you into max earning

Brad: I love that your PFP is of a dog as it brings me joy every time I see it and your love for big novelty cheques speaks volumes, I also love having someone passionate about GK at the club

Arctic: I love how easy going you are and how everyone who already knew you was eager to get you in the team which speaks alot about what you must be like, I also love having active CB's

Hello Beeper: I love your array of pet pictures and I can't wait to see more of them anmd having another FM addict in the org, I also love having an active CB to pair with the other active CB

Pannokek: I love having an unknown entity who has friends in the league and hopefully getting to watch you get settled in, it's also nice to have a CDM to play alongside Grizzly

Sinister: I love that we finally get to be on a team together as we have felt like ships sailing through the night for a while now, I also love getting a high earner young player to help with the rebuild

Pablo: I love getting a player back out of the blue and you seem really cool from the little we've spoke so far, I also love getting someone who can play RAM in Tokyo to give us more options]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: The lights are bright]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8704 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:33:07 +0000 McLumberjack]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8704
Paris has done extremely well, winning the Minor trophy, some players have to wait their whole career to win silverware.
On top of that I performed well personally, I even set the record for open play key passes with 96.

To think I would be setting records straight from the academy! I would not have dreamed of it.

Besides all this, I was also selected to play for the benelux. 

I feel like I am walking on clouds to be honest, it seems like nothing can go wrong.
I scored an absolute banger in my first friendly I came off the bench, my best goal of my career so far.

I got to sub on during our most important group match against British Isles and I got an assist.


At this point I am nervous because it is going a little TOO well, they say the higher the climb the bigger the fall, lets hope it is not true this time!]]>
Paris has done extremely well, winning the Minor trophy, some players have to wait their whole career to win silverware.
On top of that I performed well personally, I even set the record for open play key passes with 96.

To think I would be setting records straight from the academy! I would not have dreamed of it.

Besides all this, I was also selected to play for the benelux. 

I feel like I am walking on clouds to be honest, it seems like nothing can go wrong.
I scored an absolute banger in my first friendly I came off the bench, my best goal of my career so far.

I got to sub on during our most important group match against British Isles and I got an assist.


At this point I am nervous because it is going a little TOO well, they say the higher the climb the bigger the fall, lets hope it is not true this time!]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Benelux Excels]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8702 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:32:49 +0000 SpiNz001]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8702
There were some heated moments as 3 cards would be given out within 12 minutes of each other. Hefeweizen was booked in the 76th along with Ryan Van Eyndhoven in the 88th. The British Isles would have Sterling Scott earn a yellow in the 84th. With the match ending 4-0, Nerve de Groot would be named player of the match with three goals and one assist. Goalie Maarten Slothlenburg also rose to the occasion with 12 blocked shots at goal and none conceded.]]>
There were some heated moments as 3 cards would be given out within 12 minutes of each other. Hefeweizen was booked in the 76th along with Ryan Van Eyndhoven in the 88th. The British Isles would have Sterling Scott earn a yellow in the 84th. With the match ending 4-0, Nerve de Groot would be named player of the match with three goals and one assist. Goalie Maarten Slothlenburg also rose to the occasion with 12 blocked shots at goal and none conceded.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Pyrenees vs Baltic WSFC 2023 Group Stage Review]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8695 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:47:24 +0000 Nion]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8695  
No Ladder preview today because there's no point.
 
KICKOFF
 
In the 4th minute, Pyrenees won a goal kick with Koschei Oakdown to take it. Koschei attempts to cross the ball to the striker, the ball is aiming for Mojo Rizing, but it's a contested battle with Mojo and David Brukspatron, it does end up on Mojo's head nodding towards Franco Torres, Hendrik Lind is gonna get the ball, but makes a big mistake by letting the ball go into the foot of Franco, Franco makes the run into the box, he gets in, shoots, and he scores the opener for Pyrenees, they could close the game.
 
'4 Franco Torres Pyrenees
1-0
 
In the 7th minute, Baltic won a throw-in with Gunther Pleasureman to take it. Gunther throws it to Walter Pinkman, Walter passes backwards to Helena Söderberg, Helena passes to Jeremiah (That's actually his full name, not last name, not first name, full), Jeremiah passes to Juha Jarvinen, Juha attempts to make a run, Juha passes to Kimi Häkkinen, Kimi also attempts to make a run, Kimi makes A CROSS TO AIMO TÄLLI, AND AIMO SCORES THE EQUALISER, KIMI HÄKKINEN WITH A ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT CROSS/ASSIST TO AIMO AND AIMO UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT, THIS COULD BE THE START OF A 1-0 COMEBACK!
 
'7 Aimo Tälli Baltic
1-1
 
Half Time
Pyrenees 1-1 Baltic
 
2nd Half KickOff
 
In the 52nd-53rd minute, the highlight started with Pyrenees in possession with Pascal Anivierre with the ball. Pascal passes to Jay Cue, but Helena Söderberg does a clean slide tackle, and the ball goes to Gunther Pleasureman with the possession now in favour of Baltic. Gunther passes to Walter Pinkman, Walter passes back to Gunther, Gunther passes backwards to David Brukspatron, David passes to Hendrik Lind, Hendrik passes back to David, back to Hendrik, passes to Helena, back to Hendrik, passes to Jeremiah, back to Hendrik, passes to Juha Jarvinen, passes to Kimi Häkkinen, back to Juha, back to Kimi, Juha runs forward, and it's back to Juha, back to Jeremiah, back to Juha, so now is the time where I say, "Jeremiah, Juha Jarvinen, and Kimi Häkkinen passes the ball to each other practically not wasting time" because Juha ends up CROSSING THE BALL TO WALTER WHO'S FULLY AWARE OF THE PLAY, AND WALTER BRINGS BALTIC THE LEAD AFTER JUHA JARVINEN'S BRILLIANT CROSS, THIS COULD BE THE WINNER!
 
'53 Walter Pinkman Baltic
1-2
 
FULL TIME
Pyrenees 1-2 Baltic
 
Walter Pinkman won the PoTM with a 7.6 rating, and Fallon d'Floor was the best performing player for Pyrenees.
 
Weird Names Tally: II
 
I'll be doing one more WSFC match next so stay tuned.]]>  
No Ladder preview today because there's no point.
 
KICKOFF
 
In the 4th minute, Pyrenees won a goal kick with Koschei Oakdown to take it. Koschei attempts to cross the ball to the striker, the ball is aiming for Mojo Rizing, but it's a contested battle with Mojo and David Brukspatron, it does end up on Mojo's head nodding towards Franco Torres, Hendrik Lind is gonna get the ball, but makes a big mistake by letting the ball go into the foot of Franco, Franco makes the run into the box, he gets in, shoots, and he scores the opener for Pyrenees, they could close the game.
 
'4 Franco Torres Pyrenees
1-0
 
In the 7th minute, Baltic won a throw-in with Gunther Pleasureman to take it. Gunther throws it to Walter Pinkman, Walter passes backwards to Helena Söderberg, Helena passes to Jeremiah (That's actually his full name, not last name, not first name, full), Jeremiah passes to Juha Jarvinen, Juha attempts to make a run, Juha passes to Kimi Häkkinen, Kimi also attempts to make a run, Kimi makes A CROSS TO AIMO TÄLLI, AND AIMO SCORES THE EQUALISER, KIMI HÄKKINEN WITH A ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT CROSS/ASSIST TO AIMO AND AIMO UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT, THIS COULD BE THE START OF A 1-0 COMEBACK!
 
'7 Aimo Tälli Baltic
1-1
 
Half Time
Pyrenees 1-1 Baltic
 
2nd Half KickOff
 
In the 52nd-53rd minute, the highlight started with Pyrenees in possession with Pascal Anivierre with the ball. Pascal passes to Jay Cue, but Helena Söderberg does a clean slide tackle, and the ball goes to Gunther Pleasureman with the possession now in favour of Baltic. Gunther passes to Walter Pinkman, Walter passes back to Gunther, Gunther passes backwards to David Brukspatron, David passes to Hendrik Lind, Hendrik passes back to David, back to Hendrik, passes to Helena, back to Hendrik, passes to Jeremiah, back to Hendrik, passes to Juha Jarvinen, passes to Kimi Häkkinen, back to Juha, back to Kimi, Juha runs forward, and it's back to Juha, back to Jeremiah, back to Juha, so now is the time where I say, "Jeremiah, Juha Jarvinen, and Kimi Häkkinen passes the ball to each other practically not wasting time" because Juha ends up CROSSING THE BALL TO WALTER WHO'S FULLY AWARE OF THE PLAY, AND WALTER BRINGS BALTIC THE LEAD AFTER JUHA JARVINEN'S BRILLIANT CROSS, THIS COULD BE THE WINNER!
 
'53 Walter Pinkman Baltic
1-2
 
FULL TIME
Pyrenees 1-2 Baltic
 
Walter Pinkman won the PoTM with a 7.6 rating, and Fallon d'Floor was the best performing player for Pyrenees.
 
Weird Names Tally: II
 
I'll be doing one more WSFC match next so stay tuned.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: After 1 Match Eurasia's Back Is Already Against The Wall]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8699 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:57:28 +0000 Jiggy]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8699
Eurasia already sports a negative 6 goal differential after just one match, a 9-3 shellacking at the hands of Central Europe.

One might say – fret not, while not a great outcome it is only one match.

Yet Eurasia has to this point, in both friendlies and that wholly unsuccessful first match-that-counts against Central Europe, not shown an ability to actually win one.

In their first friendly, Eurasia was defeated by Canada by a 0-1 final. In their second friendly, it was East Africa handing Eurasia a 2-3 defeat.

During the last WSFC, it could be said that Eurasia was happy to be in the tournament and fielding a team that at least looked like it belonged on the same pitch as some of the other national squads from around the world. Coming into this WSFC, it had felt like Eurasia was ready to take that next step. On paper, it seemed to have the talent necessary to make it out of Group A to the next round. They boast legitimate star power in defender Ilya Prusikin and midfielders George Shaheen and Hanibal Armaros. But they do not have the top-to-bottom balance of more established national programs like Central Europe, who may claim fewer superstar talents but who has a roster laden with really good, solid, talent at every position. And specifically, the lack of a superstar striker may be creating difficulties in finishing goal-scoring opportunities. Obviously in the head-to-head with Central Europe that took place in game 1, having solidity up and down the roster proved more important than having a handful of elite players at a few positions.

Eurasia will have to dig deep and focus on doing what they have not done as a collective yet – win.

Their next matchup sees them take on Norden, whose roster is built similar in its overall solidarity to Central Europe’s. A loss in this one could spell the early end of Eurasia’s WSFC.

A win could allow them to control their own destiny in pool play in a final matchup with East Europe, a team that – at least on paper – Eurasia likely fares better against than all the rest in Group A.]]>
Eurasia already sports a negative 6 goal differential after just one match, a 9-3 shellacking at the hands of Central Europe.

One might say – fret not, while not a great outcome it is only one match.

Yet Eurasia has to this point, in both friendlies and that wholly unsuccessful first match-that-counts against Central Europe, not shown an ability to actually win one.

In their first friendly, Eurasia was defeated by Canada by a 0-1 final. In their second friendly, it was East Africa handing Eurasia a 2-3 defeat.

During the last WSFC, it could be said that Eurasia was happy to be in the tournament and fielding a team that at least looked like it belonged on the same pitch as some of the other national squads from around the world. Coming into this WSFC, it had felt like Eurasia was ready to take that next step. On paper, it seemed to have the talent necessary to make it out of Group A to the next round. They boast legitimate star power in defender Ilya Prusikin and midfielders George Shaheen and Hanibal Armaros. But they do not have the top-to-bottom balance of more established national programs like Central Europe, who may claim fewer superstar talents but who has a roster laden with really good, solid, talent at every position. And specifically, the lack of a superstar striker may be creating difficulties in finishing goal-scoring opportunities. Obviously in the head-to-head with Central Europe that took place in game 1, having solidity up and down the roster proved more important than having a handful of elite players at a few positions.

Eurasia will have to dig deep and focus on doing what they have not done as a collective yet – win.

Their next matchup sees them take on Norden, whose roster is built similar in its overall solidarity to Central Europe’s. A loss in this one could spell the early end of Eurasia’s WSFC.

A win could allow them to control their own destiny in pool play in a final matchup with East Europe, a team that – at least on paper – Eurasia likely fares better against than all the rest in Group A.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Larv Itar welcomes in the new year!]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8698 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:44 +0000 Bearen]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8698
Well, this week, we had a little surprise for those at Krung Thep. Snow! It snowed hard and left a thick layer of fresh, powdery snow. Perfect for making snowballs. The coached never stood a chance as they were peppered by chunks of slush. They dove behind the snack tables, using them as makeshift shelters. Quickly, they prepared their own salvo and launched them at the players. Both sides built forts and had a day of chucking snowballs at each other. Nothing like a bit of childlike fun as the pitch was completely unusable. 

It was a great way to ensure that fun was had on the pitch, even if it wasn't in a game situation. A reminder that not every game has to won or lost on there.]]>
Well, this week, we had a little surprise for those at Krung Thep. Snow! It snowed hard and left a thick layer of fresh, powdery snow. Perfect for making snowballs. The coached never stood a chance as they were peppered by chunks of slush. They dove behind the snack tables, using them as makeshift shelters. Quickly, they prepared their own salvo and launched them at the players. Both sides built forts and had a day of chucking snowballs at each other. Nothing like a bit of childlike fun as the pitch was completely unusable. 

It was a great way to ensure that fun was had on the pitch, even if it wasn't in a game situation. A reminder that not every game has to won or lost on there.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Offseason]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8697 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:25:57 +0000 woog]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8697
And a swathe of other places besides, as there were endless road games to travel to, across the wide world. 

One day, he would hope to be at the top his craft, and have the privilege of playing in his home country. Until then, he at least had been offered the privilege of playing for his homeland - or at least, its general region - in the World Soccer Football Cup. Never mind that half the team was Mexican, he was playing for "Central America."

In the mind of most Mexicans, this was a mild affront, as they saw their homeland as part of North America, with Central America, if one insisted it existed at all, being a thing that would have existed to their southeast. In the mind of Tlacaelel Tepoztli, it didn't matter much, as his personal allegiance was far more to the indigenous peoples that still spoke Nahuatl to this day. He was more Mexica than Mexican, and the difference mattered. But since it was an honour, he was willing to try being merely a "Central American" for a short span of games. Such is the world, in its geography and politics.

The team should go as far as their veteran keeper, Benecio Aguilera III, might take them, if they were lucky. In front of their keeper, strong defenders, around them, three wingbacks. Further up... well, there was hope for the future, but perhaps a lack of experience at present. In time, if Tlacaelel would be lucky enough to return to this competition, they would have some offence. With luck, new defenders and a new keeper would come through the pipeline to replace those at their peak now.]]>
And a swathe of other places besides, as there were endless road games to travel to, across the wide world. 

One day, he would hope to be at the top his craft, and have the privilege of playing in his home country. Until then, he at least had been offered the privilege of playing for his homeland - or at least, its general region - in the World Soccer Football Cup. Never mind that half the team was Mexican, he was playing for "Central America."

In the mind of most Mexicans, this was a mild affront, as they saw their homeland as part of North America, with Central America, if one insisted it existed at all, being a thing that would have existed to their southeast. In the mind of Tlacaelel Tepoztli, it didn't matter much, as his personal allegiance was far more to the indigenous peoples that still spoke Nahuatl to this day. He was more Mexica than Mexican, and the difference mattered. But since it was an honour, he was willing to try being merely a "Central American" for a short span of games. Such is the world, in its geography and politics.

The team should go as far as their veteran keeper, Benecio Aguilera III, might take them, if they were lucky. In front of their keeper, strong defenders, around them, three wingbacks. Further up... well, there was hope for the future, but perhaps a lack of experience at present. In time, if Tlacaelel would be lucky enough to return to this competition, they would have some offence. With luck, new defenders and a new keeper would come through the pipeline to replace those at their peak now.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: An Old Challenger Approaches.]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8694 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:15:55 +0000 Psanchez55]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8694
Ramos took the perceived slight as a challenge. She was determined to prove that nobody should have been picked ahead of her. And more importantly, she was offended that "nobody" literally was taken instead of her on several occasions. As she continued to work, she moved up the list as her fellow prospects fell of in their development. The 50th overall pick was proving everyone wrong. 

Then came expansion. Tokyo FC made the decision to trust in their young piece and protected Ramos in the expansion draft. But, disaster had already struck. Unbeknownst to the team, Ramos had vanished. Where? Why? It remains a mystery. Tokyo management were relieved to hear the Ramos was indeed alive and well months after the disappearance, but still, she did not grace the practice field for months more. 

Today, video footage was published showing Alexis Ramos, fast as ever, working on her game in an attempt to make a comeback. While she can't get back the time that was lost, the female phenom who still ranks 33rd in her draft class has a shot to prove that she should never have been doubted... even after 6 months. 

An anonymous source reports that Tokyo management is aware of the situation and is monitoring for further developments.]]>
Ramos took the perceived slight as a challenge. She was determined to prove that nobody should have been picked ahead of her. And more importantly, she was offended that "nobody" literally was taken instead of her on several occasions. As she continued to work, she moved up the list as her fellow prospects fell of in their development. The 50th overall pick was proving everyone wrong. 

Then came expansion. Tokyo FC made the decision to trust in their young piece and protected Ramos in the expansion draft. But, disaster had already struck. Unbeknownst to the team, Ramos had vanished. Where? Why? It remains a mystery. Tokyo management were relieved to hear the Ramos was indeed alive and well months after the disappearance, but still, she did not grace the practice field for months more. 

Today, video footage was published showing Alexis Ramos, fast as ever, working on her game in an attempt to make a comeback. While she can't get back the time that was lost, the female phenom who still ranks 33rd in her draft class has a shot to prove that she should never have been doubted... even after 6 months. 

An anonymous source reports that Tokyo management is aware of the situation and is monitoring for further developments.]]> <![CDATA[GRADED: Biggest contributing team per region in the WSFC]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8693 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:31:41 +0000 FuriousChicken]]> https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=8693
Oceania: The 3 biggest teams in Oceania are Romana, Tokyo and Krung Thep, all having 2 players representing Oceania. When looking at the organizations the Tenochtitlan/Krung Thep organization win it with 3 representatives (1 from Tenochtitlan, and 2 from Krung Thep).

South America:
For South America the biggest team is once again Romana with 2 players, When looking at organizations it is also the Romana/London org with 3 players in total.

Norden: For Norden the biggest contributing team is Schwarzwälder with 3 players, looking at orgs Montréal’s 1 player get added making them the biggest contributing org as well.

Asia: A very much grouped team, with 2 players being the most any team contributes, however 2 players is contributes by Liffeyside, Masques, Sao Paulo, Seoul, and Xelaju. If we go to orgs of course Xelaju and Masques combined make the biggest org with 4 players.

West Africa: Technically speaking the free agent pool is the biggest contributor with 3 player, with no team having more than 1 player contributed, this is also the only team with an academy player in the squad. This free agent story stays the same of course when looking for orgs, however there we do have Hollywood/Kaapstad, Reykjavik/North Shore, and Tokyo/Cairo delivering 2 players each.

Central America & Caribbean: Another region with free agents as the biggest contributor and no team over 1 player, this time there are 5 free agents. For orgs this of course stays the same, and no orgs have more than 1 player either.

Benelux: For Benelux there is a bit of a return to the first 4 teams, at least most of them, with 2 players from 1 team being the most there is, for Benelux these teams are Liffeyside and Sao Paulo. For orgs both of these teams add their minor team player for 3 in total.

USA: For the USA we once again see 2 players from a team being the most, however this is from a lot of different teams, with only 2 players being without a teammate on this team, the teams that  are represented being Kaapstad, Liffeyside, Paris, Schwarzwälder, Shanghai, and Tokyo. When looking at orgs those 2 Kaapstad players get joined by the 1 Hollywood player, making their org the biggest with 3.

Canada: Yet another nation with 2 players from 1 team as the max, this teams being Reykjavik And technically speaking also free agents. For the orgs Reykjavik and the free agents are joined by the Hollywood/Kaapstad org.

Eurasia: Technically speaking the 4 free agents are the biggest group, however there are 2 teams with 2 players represented these being Buenos Aires and Reykjavik. For orgs Buenos Aires is the biggest with 3 in total, 2 from Buenos Aires and 1 from Athenai.

British Isles: Finally a region with more than 2 players from their biggest contributing team, this team being CD Tenochtitlan with 3 players represented. With orgs they are joined by the Shanghai/Magyar org who combined also have 3 players.

Alpine Federation: And we continue with the 3 player teams being the biggest, this time for the Alpine Federation where Shanghai contributes 3 players being the biggest contributor. However they are not joined or increased for the org, their 3 still being the biggest org for the Alpine Federation.


Pyrenees Union: Once again, another region with 1 team providing 3 players, this time it is Sao Paulo having 3 players for the Pyrenees Union, this increases further to 4 when including the 1 player from Paris for the biggest contributing org.

Central Europe: For Central Europe, there are 2 teams that provide 3 players, which is the first so far, these 2 teams being Schwarzwälder and Xelaju. For the org ranking Xelaju and Masques reaching 4 players, however Schwarzwälder together with Montréal moves up to 5 players being the biggest contributing org.

East Africa: For East Africa, Reykjavik is the biggest contributing team with 3 players, and when adding the 2 North Shore players moving it up to 5 on the org ranking, the Reykjavik/North Shore is the biggest org contributor for East Africa.

Eastern Europe: And after so many regions that had their biggest contributing team on 3, for the final region we go back to teams with 2 players being the biggest, these teams being Masques, Mpanjaka, Paris, and Romana. For orgs these stay the biggest at 2, however Hollywood/Kaapstad do get added also having 2 players contributed to this region.


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Oceania: The 3 biggest teams in Oceania are Romana, Tokyo and Krung Thep, all having 2 players representing Oceania. When looking at the organizations the Tenochtitlan/Krung Thep organization win it with 3 representatives (1 from Tenochtitlan, and 2 from Krung Thep).

South America:
For South America the biggest team is once again Romana with 2 players, When looking at organizations it is also the Romana/London org with 3 players in total.

Norden: For Norden the biggest contributing team is Schwarzwälder with 3 players, looking at orgs Montréal’s 1 player get added making them the biggest contributing org as well.

Asia: A very much grouped team, with 2 players being the most any team contributes, however 2 players is contributes by Liffeyside, Masques, Sao Paulo, Seoul, and Xelaju. If we go to orgs of course Xelaju and Masques combined make the biggest org with 4 players.

West Africa: Technically speaking the free agent pool is the biggest contributor with 3 player, with no team having more than 1 player contributed, this is also the only team with an academy player in the squad. This free agent story stays the same of course when looking for orgs, however there we do have Hollywood/Kaapstad, Reykjavik/North Shore, and Tokyo/Cairo delivering 2 players each.

Central America & Caribbean: Another region with free agents as the biggest contributor and no team over 1 player, this time there are 5 free agents. For orgs this of course stays the same, and no orgs have more than 1 player either.

Benelux: For Benelux there is a bit of a return to the first 4 teams, at least most of them, with 2 players from 1 team being the most there is, for Benelux these teams are Liffeyside and Sao Paulo. For orgs both of these teams add their minor team player for 3 in total.

USA: For the USA we once again see 2 players from a team being the most, however this is from a lot of different teams, with only 2 players being without a teammate on this team, the teams that  are represented being Kaapstad, Liffeyside, Paris, Schwarzwälder, Shanghai, and Tokyo. When looking at orgs those 2 Kaapstad players get joined by the 1 Hollywood player, making their org the biggest with 3.

Canada: Yet another nation with 2 players from 1 team as the max, this teams being Reykjavik And technically speaking also free agents. For the orgs Reykjavik and the free agents are joined by the Hollywood/Kaapstad org.

Eurasia: Technically speaking the 4 free agents are the biggest group, however there are 2 teams with 2 players represented these being Buenos Aires and Reykjavik. For orgs Buenos Aires is the biggest with 3 in total, 2 from Buenos Aires and 1 from Athenai.

British Isles: Finally a region with more than 2 players from their biggest contributing team, this team being CD Tenochtitlan with 3 players represented. With orgs they are joined by the Shanghai/Magyar org who combined also have 3 players.

Alpine Federation: And we continue with the 3 player teams being the biggest, this time for the Alpine Federation where Shanghai contributes 3 players being the biggest contributor. However they are not joined or increased for the org, their 3 still being the biggest org for the Alpine Federation.


Pyrenees Union: Once again, another region with 1 team providing 3 players, this time it is Sao Paulo having 3 players for the Pyrenees Union, this increases further to 4 when including the 1 player from Paris for the biggest contributing org.

Central Europe: For Central Europe, there are 2 teams that provide 3 players, which is the first so far, these 2 teams being Schwarzwälder and Xelaju. For the org ranking Xelaju and Masques reaching 4 players, however Schwarzwälder together with Montréal moves up to 5 players being the biggest contributing org.

East Africa: For East Africa, Reykjavik is the biggest contributing team with 3 players, and when adding the 2 North Shore players moving it up to 5 on the org ranking, the Reykjavik/North Shore is the biggest org contributor for East Africa.

Eastern Europe: And after so many regions that had their biggest contributing team on 3, for the final region we go back to teams with 2 players being the biggest, these teams being Masques, Mpanjaka, Paris, and Romana. For orgs these stay the biggest at 2, however Hollywood/Kaapstad do get added also having 2 players contributed to this region.


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But now I am back and looking for my player Puma Superhoops to have a good end to his career.  I started off with a bang but then didn't earn as much the last few season...So, why should you take a chance on the Puma?


1) I am still a high level TPE player only just starting regression.  I know how to play, but will play which ever way you have an open space for.

2) I have build up a pretty good bank in the interim and can pretty much switch to any position you would want me to play.  I will keep this player up as long as possible you need.  As this is the only league that ties everything to a player at this point I don;t think I have any plans to recreate.  It is not a positive thought to have to repeat absolutely everything from the beginning.  Tell me what you want and poof the player will be that.  I will probably be best on one of the wins, but where ever you want a player.

So, if you have a spot hit me up, if not maybe this will be the end of Puma and then will decide in the future if there will be a Puma II.

Hope to see you soon

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But now I am back and looking for my player Puma Superhoops to have a good end to his career.  I started off with a bang but then didn't earn as much the last few season...So, why should you take a chance on the Puma?


1) I am still a high level TPE player only just starting regression.  I know how to play, but will play which ever way you have an open space for.

2) I have build up a pretty good bank in the interim and can pretty much switch to any position you would want me to play.  I will keep this player up as long as possible you need.  As this is the only league that ties everything to a player at this point I don;t think I have any plans to recreate.  It is not a positive thought to have to repeat absolutely everything from the beginning.  Tell me what you want and poof the player will be that.  I will probably be best on one of the wins, but where ever you want a player.

So, if you have a spot hit me up, if not maybe this will be the end of Puma and then will decide in the future if there will be a Puma II.

Hope to see you soon

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I: Piza, opening day of the WSFC is a 3-0 defeat for your side. Where did it go wrong?

Mr. Piza: Well, I think the main talking point is the final third. There is no creativity in the attack. The midfield isn't able to sauce up a through ball.
We are shut down and complacent in the build up. The focus just was not there tonight

I: You match up against Eurasia next, do you believe you can lift the spirit of the region and claim 3 points?

Mr Piza: Of course. I am always going to believe in this team. From kick off to the final whistle, I will believe this team can take points off whoever we play. 
Ultimately the goal is to exit the group stage, and now we have to win every game or the chances look slim.

I: Your third match as a manager in the SSL and you are still without a win. Are you feeling more and more pressure piling on yourself?

Mr. Piza: I do not care about those type of statistics. When it comes to being a manager you can not focus on the past. The next game is always the focus.
If I don't win games that I should be winning, maybe that's when I have to look at myself accountable. But we are playing hard teams. We aren't going
to win every game. They say 'leave the football before the football leaves you'. The football hasn't left me yet.

I: The other match in your group was Eurasia vs Central Europe. The final score was 3-9 in the favor of Central Europe. Does this strike any fear in you to know what Central Europe has in their locker?

Mr. Piza: We will treat every team like a tough opponent. There is no point in underestimating Eurasia from this loss.

Manager Piza storms off to the tactics board.]]> Manager Piza walks into the media room swiftly and takes his seat behind the mic. The press conference starts quickly.

I: Piza, opening day of the WSFC is a 3-0 defeat for your side. Where did it go wrong?

Mr. Piza: Well, I think the main talking point is the final third. There is no creativity in the attack. The midfield isn't able to sauce up a through ball.
We are shut down and complacent in the build up. The focus just was not there tonight

I: You match up against Eurasia next, do you believe you can lift the spirit of the region and claim 3 points?

Mr Piza: Of course. I am always going to believe in this team. From kick off to the final whistle, I will believe this team can take points off whoever we play. 
Ultimately the goal is to exit the group stage, and now we have to win every game or the chances look slim.

I: Your third match as a manager in the SSL and you are still without a win. Are you feeling more and more pressure piling on yourself?

Mr. Piza: I do not care about those type of statistics. When it comes to being a manager you can not focus on the past. The next game is always the focus.
If I don't win games that I should be winning, maybe that's when I have to look at myself accountable. But we are playing hard teams. We aren't going
to win every game. They say 'leave the football before the football leaves you'. The football hasn't left me yet.

I: The other match in your group was Eurasia vs Central Europe. The final score was 3-9 in the favor of Central Europe. Does this strike any fear in you to know what Central Europe has in their locker?

Mr. Piza: We will treat every team like a tough opponent. There is no point in underestimating Eurasia from this loss.

Manager Piza storms off to the tactics board.]]>