Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Friack Athletic's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 11th out of the league's teams, the club amassed only a single victory, with two draws and a staggering 19 losses. The team’s goal difference of -69 underscores their defensive frailties throughout the campaign, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future progress.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
5
Record
1-2-19
GD
-69
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
5
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Luiz De Sousa
LCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Luiz De Sousa
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Luiz De Sousa
LCF
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 5
- P13
- Scoring
- 16
- P4
- Defence
- 85
- P21
- Goal difference
- -69
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-2-19
Wins
1
5%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-69 GD
Goal Contributions
Luiz De Sousa
Player · 9G
9
Mike Schumann
Player · 2G
2
Philippe Besson
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
Friack Athletic's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 11th out of the league's teams, the club amassed only a single victory, with two draws and a staggering 19 losses. The team’s goal difference of -69 underscores their defensive frailties throughout the campaign, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future progress.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -69, illustrating the defensive struggles that plagued Friack Athletic throughout the year. While the team found the back of the net 16 times, conceding 85 goals reveals the extent of defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing to climb the league table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Luiz De Sousa led the team with 9 goals, showcasing individual resilience
- Consistent appearances from key players like Luiz De Sousa and Mike Schumann
- Demonstrated team spirit with multiple contributors, despite overall results
- Season served as a learning experience for tactical improvements
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. The team must focus on defensive drills, tactical discipline, and possibly restructuring the backline to reduce vulnerabilities. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency will be vital for climbing the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Friack Athletic’s season has been a tough but instructive experience. The team showed resilience through individual performances, especially from Luiz De Sousa, but defensive lapses significantly hampered their success. Strengthening defensive cohesion and improving offensive consistency will be key objectives moving forward. With strategic adjustments and a focus on team development, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season.