Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Childeld's Season 17 was undoubtedly a challenging journey in the league, marked by a tough fight against relegation and a series of hard lessons. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished 9th with only 6 wins from 22 matches. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -40, highlighting the need for a more solid backline to complement their attacking efforts. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with some players stepping up in key moments.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-40
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
18
Win Rate
27%
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
Antonio De Marco
AM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Antonio De Marco
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Edson Okamura
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 43
- P29
- Defence
- 83
- P21
- Goal difference
- -40
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-40 GD
Goal Contributions
Antonio De Marco
AM · 6G · 3A
9
Abdoulaye Koffi
DM · 5G · 1A
6
Edson Okamura
LW · 4G · 5A
9
Solomon Hassan
CB · 4G
4
Jeremy Vasquez
LF · 4G · 2A
6
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
Childeld's Season 17 was undoubtedly a challenging journey in the league, marked by a tough fight against relegation and a series of hard lessons. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished 9th with only 6 wins from 22 matches. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -40, highlighting the need for a more solid backline to complement their attacking efforts. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with some players stepping up in key moments.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Childeld, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and consistency. While the results were not what they hoped for, the experience gained will be invaluable for future campaigns. The squad's collective effort and moments of individual brilliance provide a foundation upon which to build stronger performances in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Antonio De Marco contributed with 6 goals and 3 assists
- Edson Okamura showcased versatility with 4 goals and 5 assists from the wing
- Abdoulaye Koffi was a reliable presence in midfield, netting 5 goals
- Solomon Hassan was a consistent defensive figure, making 13 appearances
- Jeremy Vasquez made an impact with 4 goals and 2 assists in just 5 appearances
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Childeld's primary challenge this season was their defensive frailty, as evidenced by the -40 goal difference. Strengthening defensive organization, reducing individual errors, and improving overall team cohesion at the back are essential. Additionally, consistency across matches and maintaining focus throughout the season will be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Childeld's Season 17 was a tough campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team showed flashes of talent and individual brilliance, but lacked the defensive solidity needed to compete more effectively. Strengthening the backline and fostering greater consistency will be crucial moving forward. With the right improvements, the foundation is there for a more competitive and resilient team in future seasons.