Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Arland Park's 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach to their campaign. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+26
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
5th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
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
Julio Rosa
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Julio Rosa
RCF
9 goals
Top assists
Moussa M'bra
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 66
- P63
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Goal difference
- +26
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Julio Rosa
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Mark Smith
Player · 8G · 3A
11
Joao De Souza
Player · 6G
6
Yusif Jimoh
Player · 5G
5
Ademir De Andrade
Player · 5G · 1A
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
Arland Park's 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach to their campaign. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
The season's fun fact reveals that Arland Park's goal difference of +26 is among the best in Division 6, reflecting their overall consistency and competitive edge. Their squad displayed versatility and team spirit, contributing to a season that, while solid, also leaves room for further growth and refinement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong defensive record with a goal difference of +26
- Top scorer Julio Rosa with 9 goals
- Multiple players contributing offensively, showcasing team depth
- Maintained a positive points tally of 39 across the season
- Consistent performances from key players like Mark Smith and Joao De Souza
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Arland Park's season was solid, they could benefit from reducing their number of losses to climb higher in the league standings. Enhancing consistency in away fixtures and tightening defensive lapses could help convert more draws into wins. Additionally, developing a more prolific goal scorer could elevate their offensive threat further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Arland Park's season has been marked by reliable performances and a commendable goal difference, reflecting a well-organized team with strong defensive and offensive contributions. Their squad depth and collective effort are notable strengths, but there remains potential for growth in consistency and finishing. With targeted improvements, especially in away matches and goal-scoring efficiency, they can aim for higher league positions in the future.