Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter in Borden United's ongoing journey through the football ranks. Competing in division 8 and finishing in 6th place, the club demonstrated promising signs of growth and resilience. The team accumulated 37 points from 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, showcasing a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Notably, Borden United boasted a positive goal difference of +15, more goals scored than conceded, which underlines their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This season was characterized by a steady development phase, laying a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+15
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
6th
Points
37
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mario Coronel
RCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Mario Coronel
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Felipe Perez
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P63
- Scoring
- 41
- P54
- Defence
- 26
- P88
- Goal difference
- +15
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+15 GD
Goal Contributions
Mario Coronel
CF · 10G · 3A
13
Yumin Hui
LF · 9G · 2A
11
John McIntyre
CM · 7G · 3A
10
Felipe Perez
LM · 2G · 5A
7
Felix Cabrera
CM · 1G · 4A
5
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 marked a pivotal chapter in Borden United's ongoing journey through the football ranks. Competing in division 8 and finishing in 6th place, the club demonstrated promising signs of growth and resilience. The team accumulated 37 points from 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, showcasing a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Notably, Borden United boasted a positive goal difference of +15, more goals scored than conceded, which underlines their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This season was characterized by a steady development phase, laying a solid foundation for future campaigns.
A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced gameplay and attacking intent. The club’s focus on building a cohesive unit has started to bear fruit, setting the stage for more ambitious pursuits in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a top-half finish in division 8, finishing 6th overall
- Scored 41 goals, showcasing attacking ambition
- Conceded only 26 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Key players contributed significantly across all areas of play
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards for top players
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Borden United laid a solid foundation this season, there remains room for growth. Increasing consistency in defense to reduce goals conceded further, and boosting goal-scoring opportunities from open play could elevate their league standing. Developing squad depth and maintaining discipline will also be crucial as they aim higher in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Borden United's Season 17 was a commendable effort that showcased their potential and strategic growth. Their balanced attack and sturdy defense resulted in a positive goal difference, reflecting a well-rounded team effort. Key players stepped up, and the club’s focus on foundational development is evident. Moving forward, refining defensive solidity and enhancing offensive creativity will be vital to climb higher in the league standings. Overall, this season sets a promising trajectory for Borden United’s future endeavors.