
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Kiddleet's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 7 with 34 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +9—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting their attacking potential and defensive solidity. The season's unpredictable nature kept fans on the edge of their seats, with notable performances that kept the team competitive throughout.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+9

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
7th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sungwoo Pae
RCM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Hussein Abdalla
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Sungwoo Pae
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P46
- Scoring
- 47
- P38
- Defence
- 38
- P46
- Goal difference
- +9
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+9 GD
Goal Contributions
Hussein Abdalla
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Sungwoo Pae
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Michael Wagner
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Richard Cook
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Alejandro Acuña
Player · 3G · 1A
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
Kiddleet's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 7 with 34 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +9—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting their attacking potential and defensive solidity. The season's unpredictable nature kept fans on the edge of their seats, with notable performances that kept the team competitive throughout.
A fun fact about this campaign is that Kiddleet managed a positive goal difference of +9, showcasing their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive discipline. Despite some setbacks, the team showed flashes of brilliance, especially in attack, and laid a solid foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 47 goals across the season, showcasing attacking intent
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 38 goals conceded
- Top scorer Hussein Abdalla contributed 6 goals and was a consistent presence
- Sungwoo Pae was instrumental with 5 goals and 5 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Strong team effort with multiple players contributing in attack and midfield
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Kiddleet's season, while commendable in attack, revealed areas needing attention. Consistency was an issue, with fluctuations in performance that affected league standing. Defensive organization could be strengthened to reduce goals conceded in key moments, and squad depth may need bolstering to sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kiddleet's season was characterized by a positive goal difference and a balanced attack, but inconsistency and the need for greater defensive resilience held them back from climbing higher in the table. The team’s strengths lie in their attacking contributions and collective effort, with standout players making significant impacts. To progress further, focusing on consistency, defensive solidity, and squad depth will be crucial in the next campaign.
