Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Orpe Trach's 11th season in the eighth division was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic development. Finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, the team accumulated 19 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, reflecting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, this season served as a foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a resilient team structure.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
4-7-11
GD
-29
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
19
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P25
- Scoring
- 22
- P38
- Defence
- 51
- P29
- Goal difference
- -29
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-7-11
Wins
4
18%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-29 GD
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
Orpe Trach's 11th season in the eighth division was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic development. Finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, the team accumulated 19 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, reflecting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, this season served as a foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a resilient team structure.
Interestingly, the squad's top players—Allan Carroll, Phillip Lewis, Seungwoo Jeong, Jorge Gonzalez, and Jorge Alvez—contributed in multiple ways, even if their individual goal and assist tallies remained zero. Their collective effort underscores the team-oriented approach that Orpe Trach aims to develop moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Resilient team spirit despite tough results
- Multiple draws indicating fighting spirit
- Building blocks for future tactical improvements
- Strong contributions from versatile squad members
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the contributions of key players like Allan Carroll, Phillip Lewis, Seungwoo Jeong, Jorge Gonzalez, and Jorge Alvez were vital in maintaining team cohesion. Their versatility and willingness to contribute across the pitch exemplify the team’s collective spirit, setting a foundation for future tactical refinement.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary area for growth, as evidenced by the -29 goal difference. Improving defensive discipline, communication, and positioning will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and creating more goal opportunities could help turn draws into wins and bolster the team's overall standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Orpe Trach's season was characterized by resilience amid adversity, with a clear need for defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The team’s collective effort and versatile squad members provide a solid foundation for future development. Focusing on defensive organization and goal-scoring opportunities will be essential to climb higher in the standings next season. This campaign, while challenging, sets the stage for growth and strategic improvement.