Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The Brage Rangers' 2023/24 season in the seventh division was undoubtedly challenging, finishing in 9th place with just 4 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses. The team scored 28 goals but conceded a staggering 85, resulting in a goal difference of -57 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the Rangers showcased resilience and individual talent, with players like Changho Shim and Gabriel Gonzalez standing out for their contributions on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
13
Record
4-1-17
GD
-57
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
13
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Gabriel Gonzalez
RM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Changho Shim
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Gabriel Gonzalez
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P29
- Defence
- 85
- P21
- Goal difference
- -57
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-1-17
Wins
4
18%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-57 GD
Goal Contributions
Changho Shim
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Mark Cooper
Player · 4G
4
Gabriel Gonzalez
Player · 3G · 5A
8
Hani Anwar
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Taewoong Sung
Player · 2G · 1A
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
The Brage Rangers' 2023/24 season in the seventh division was undoubtedly challenging, finishing in 9th place with just 4 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses. The team scored 28 goals but conceded a staggering 85, resulting in a goal difference of -57 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the Rangers showcased resilience and individual talent, with players like Changho Shim and Gabriel Gonzalez standing out for their contributions on the pitch.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for the Rangers, highlighting areas that need significant improvement if they aim to climb the ranks in future campaigns. The club's commitment to developing a cohesive team strategy and defensive solidity will be essential moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Changho Shim led the team with 5 goals and 2 assists, showing his versatility
- Gabriel Gonzalez contributed with 5 assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability
- Hani Anwar added 3 goals and 3 assists, being a key creative force
- The team displayed resilience in some matches despite overall struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for the Rangers moving forward must be defensive organization and discipline. Conceding 85 goals indicates a need for better defensive structure, positioning, and perhaps tactical adjustments. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and converting more chances could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Brage Rangers' season was marked by adversity and learning opportunities. While the team displayed individual talent and resilience, defensive frailties and inconsistent results hampered their overall performance. Strengthening defensive cohesion and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be key to future progress. This season's experiences should serve as a foundation for growth and development in the seasons ahead.