Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Orfielme Stanley's 11th season in division 7 of league 13 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 9th place with just 4 wins and 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -63, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their performances and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players contributing across various facets of the game.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-63
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
9th
Points
12
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Thomas Büttner
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Thomas Büttner
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Elias Gomez
LW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P29
- Scoring
- 20
- P17
- Defence
- 83
- P13
- Goal difference
- -63
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-63 GD
Goal Contributions
Thomas Büttner
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Elias Gomez
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Vlado Pintar
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Eric Nguyen
Player · 1G · 2A
3
Manuel Cortes
Player · 1G
1
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
Orfielme Stanley's 11th season in division 7 of league 13 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 9th place with just 4 wins and 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -63, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their performances and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players contributing across various facets of the game.
This season served as a valuable learning curve for Orfielme Stanley, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and strategic improvements. The squad's collective effort, especially from key players, laid the groundwork for future growth. With a focus on tightening their backline and building on offensive contributions, the team aims to turn the page and aim higher in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Thomas Büttner netted 5 goals, showcasing his offensive threat
- Elias Gomez contributed with 3 goals and 2 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Vlado Pintar added 2 goals and 2 assists, being a consistent presence
- The team displayed resilience, fighting through tough matches despite setbacks
- Season to learn from, with clear areas identified for defensive improvements
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary area for growth, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, positioning, and set-piece defending will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and reducing the number of losses will help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Orfielme Stanley's season was undeniably tough, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a tough league position. The team’s strengths lie in individual contributions from key players and a resilient spirit. However, to progress, significant improvements in defensive organization and overall consistency are essential. With focused development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the seasons ahead.