Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Ching Athletic's 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, as the team faced numerous hurdles on their journey through Division 7. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins, 3 draws, and 14 losses, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -30, reflecting the difficulty in maintaining a solid backline throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team displayed resilience and a fighting spirit, aiming to learn from the hardships faced during this difficult season.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-30
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
10th
Points
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jerry Peterson
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Jerry Peterson
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Donald Baker
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P21
- Scoring
- 31
- P29
- Defence
- 61
- P21
- Goal difference
- -30
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-30 GD
Goal Contributions
Jerry Peterson
Player · 11G
11
Angelo Faria
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Prince Ouattara
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Sascha Schneider
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Seydou Kouassi
Player · 2G · 2A
4
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
Ching Athletic's 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, as the team faced numerous hurdles on their journey through Division 7. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins, 3 draws, and 14 losses, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -30, reflecting the difficulty in maintaining a solid backline throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team displayed resilience and a fighting spirit, aiming to learn from the hardships faced during this difficult season.
This campaign served as a crucial learning curve for Ching Athletic, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and strategic improvements. The season's overall performance may not have met expectations, but it provided valuable insights and motivation to rebuild stronger for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Jerry Peterson led the attack with 11 goals, showcasing individual brilliance despite team struggles
- Angelo Faria contributed with 3 assists and 4 goals, demonstrating versatility and teamwork
- Prince Ouattara was a consistent performer, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists over 11 appearances
- The team showed resilience in multiple matches, fighting hard even in tough situations
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary area for growth, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference and high goals conceded. Improving defensive cohesion, positioning, and communication will be vital in turning around future performances. Additionally, consistency across matches and reducing unnecessary losses will help climb the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ching Athletic's season was marked by adversity and learning opportunities. The team showcased individual talent and resilience, but defensive frailties hampered overall success. Strengthening defensive structure and maintaining consistency will be key to future progress. With a focus on tactical improvements and squad development, the club has the potential to bounce back stronger in the next campaign.