Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 at Souls has been a promising chapter in the club’s ongoing development. Competing in Division 8, league 46, the team secured a solid 4th place finish with 41 points, marking a significant step forward in their competitive journey. Notably, Souls boasted a goal difference of +28, among the best in Division 8, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This season's performance underscores the club’s focus on establishing a strong foundation for sustained growth and success.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
4th
Points
41
Record
13-2-7
GD
+28
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
4th
Points
41
Win Rate
59%
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
Ricardo Manuel
LM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Dario Blanco
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Ricardo Manuel
LM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P71
- Scoring
- 61
- P75
- Defence
- 33
- P79
- Goal difference
- +28
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-2-7
Wins
13
59%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+28 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
Season 17 at Souls has been a promising chapter in the club’s ongoing development. Competing in Division 8, league 46, the team secured a solid 4th place finish with 41 points, marking a significant step forward in their competitive journey. Notably, Souls boasted a goal difference of +28, among the best in Division 8, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This season's performance underscores the club’s focus on establishing a strong foundation for sustained growth and success.
Throughout the campaign, Souls demonstrated resilience and team cohesion, with key players stepping up consistently. The blend of offensive firepower and defensive discipline has set the stage for future ambitions. As the club continues to build on this momentum, the positive signs from Season 17 suggest a bright horizon ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 4th place in Division 8, league 46
- Achieved an impressive goal difference of +28
- Strong defensive record with only 33 goals conceded
- Top scorer Dario Blanco netted 10 goals in 13 appearances
- Ricardo Manuel contributed with 10 assists, showcasing creative vision
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Dario Blanco (CF):The prolific striker scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists in 13 appearances, consistently leading the attack with clinical finishing.
- Ismael Dos Santos (CM):A dynamic midfielder, contributing 8 goals and 3 assists across 14 matches, blending creativity with work rate.
- Sergio Garcia (RF):Versatile wide player, adding 5 goals and 3 assists, offering both goal threat and width.
- Jules Kone (RF):Contributed 4 goals and 2 assists, providing valuable options on the flanks.
From the Columns Desk
The architect - Vision and creativity that unlocks defenses
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ricardo Manuel (CM):The playmaker of the team, with 7 goals and a remarkable 10 assists, orchestrating attacks and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Souls has laid a solid foundation, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive organization against top-tier opponents. Developing squad depth and integrating emerging talents could also bolster their chances in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Souls’ Season 17 has been a commendable effort, marked by a balanced approach and notable defensive resilience. The team’s offensive contributors, especially Blanco and Manuel, have provided a strong backbone for the club’s ambitions. Moving forward, focusing on tactical refinement and squad depth will be key to translating this promising groundwork into tangible success. The club’s trajectory indicates a bright future, with the potential to climb higher in the divisions in the seasons to come.