Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Win-by Park's 11th season in division 6 of league 13 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 3 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and secure positive results. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -25, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, often creating chances and scoring goals, but ultimately falling short in defense and overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
13
Record
3-4-15
GD
-25
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
13
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Wilfried Konate
RCM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Robert Samardžija
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Wilfried Konate
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P13
- Scoring
- 33
- P13
- Defence
- 58
- P29
- Goal difference
- -25
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-4-15
Wins
3
14%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-25 GD
Goal Contributions
Robert Samardžija
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Roberto Gomez
Player · 3G
3
Rabi Obi
Player · 2G · 1A
3
John Alhaji
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Michael Yamada
Player · 2G · 3A
5
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
Win-by Park's 11th season in division 6 of league 13 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 3 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and secure positive results. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -25, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, often creating chances and scoring goals, but ultimately falling short in defense and overall performance.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Win-by Park. With a core group of players contributing in multiple ways, the club has identified areas for growth, particularly in defensive organization and consistency. The season's results underscore the importance of building a more solid backline and refining tactical approaches to turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Robert Samardžija netted 4 goals
- 🅰 Multiple players contributed with assists, showcasing team versatility
- Player dedication evident with consistent appearances from key players
- Competitive spirit maintained despite tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as reflected by the significant goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and adopting a more disciplined tactical approach could help turn close matches into wins. Additionally, increasing consistency in performances and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be vital for future progress.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Win-by Park's season was marked by adversity and learning opportunities. The team showed resilience and individual contributions from key players, but defensive frailties and inconsistency hindered their ability to climb the table. Strengthening defensive tactics and fostering team cohesion will be crucial in the next campaign. With focused improvements, the club can aim for better results and a more competitive season ahead.