Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Alren City’s 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, finishing in 11th place with a record that highlights the struggles faced throughout the campaign. With only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses, the team accumulated just 10 points. The fun fact of the season — a goal difference of -67 — underscores the defensive issues that plagued the squad, with opponents frequently finding the back of the net while Alren City often struggled to keep pace.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-67
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
11th
Points
10
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Omar Rodriguez
LCM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Omar Rodriguez
LCM
5 goals
Top assists
Samuel Sayed
LM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P13
- Scoring
- 19
- P13
- Defence
- 86
- P13
- Goal difference
- -67
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-67 GD
Goal Contributions
Omar Rodriguez
Player · 5G
5
Jay Johnson
Player · 3G
3
Rory Pearson
Player · 1G · 1A
2
Ibrahim Toure
Player · 1G · 2A
3
Samuel Sayed
Player · 1G · 2A
3
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Alren City’s 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, finishing in 11th place with a record that highlights the struggles faced throughout the campaign. With only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses, the team accumulated just 10 points. The fun fact of the season — a goal difference of -67 — underscores the defensive issues that plagued the squad, with opponents frequently finding the back of the net while Alren City often struggled to keep pace.
Despite the tough results, there were glimpses of individual resilience and team effort. The season served as a valuable learning experience, providing a foundation to build upon for future campaigns. The team’s top performers showed commitment, even if the overall results didn’t reflect their efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Omar Rodriguez scored 5 goals, making him the top scorer despite limited appearances
- Jay Johnson contributed with 3 goals across 15 matches
- Rory Pearson and Samuel Sayed both provided versatility with assists and goals
- Defensive record highlighted by a significant goal difference of -67
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Alren City’s primary challenge this season was their defensive solidity. The massive goal difference of -67 indicates a need to bolster defensive organization and discipline. Improving consistency in defense and reducing conceding errors will be crucial in turning results around. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and efficiency could help convert more draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alren City’s season was marked by significant difficulties, particularly defensively, but also by resilience from individual players. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and the contributions of key players like Omar Rodriguez and Jay Johnson. However, to progress, the club must focus on defensive organization and overall consistency. This campaign serves as a foundation for growth, with clear areas identified for improvement to aim for a more competitive future.