Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) *may not actually be the worst team but they're definitely up there. The VMI Keydets men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the Virginia Military Institute. The team is a member of the Southern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Historically, VMI has been one of the weakest NCAA Division I men's soccer programs. In their 60-year existence, the Keydets have only had two seasons with a winning record (1990 and 2004), and three seasons with a conference winning record (1976, 1977, and 1982). The program went for an NCAA record 67-match losing streak from 2014 until 2018, where they won against an NCAA Division III opponent. Prior to the varsity program, VMI had a club team which competed from the late 1870s until 1959. The club team has been retroactively deemed national champions by the American Soccer History Archives for the 1885 and 1889 college soccer seasons. The program's best performance in the regular season came in 1977 where they finished as Southern Conference runners-up. Managerial History 2019 Statistics Top 10 College Teams of 2019 Bottom 10 College Teams of 2019 The aim of this save is to start out by making Virginia Military Keydets a decent NCAA side before working my way up the American leagues to the point where I become the best American manager of all time. Edited May 30, 2020 by Makoto Nakamura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 What high expectations. Key Players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 2019 Pre-Season A pretty good pre-season. We're currently predicted 90th out of 208. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 March 2019 A very good start for us but I don't actually know what competition this is because I can't view a league table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 April 2019 Two more wins and now we have to wait until mid-August for our PDL Non-Conference matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudal Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Even as an American this is f-ing confusing Good luck as always! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, Fudal said: Even as an American this is f-ing confusing Good luck as always! Thanks Fudal! What's even more confusing is I closed FM and the next time I opened it the PDL competition changed it's name to NCAA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 There goes our 3rd choice striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 August 2019 A strong start and we played better than North Carolina but came away with nothing which pushes us down to 6th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Jon Freeman got 19 games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Do clubs at this level do a draft, or is it a normal intake? I notice that there is no highlighted areas for promotion/relegation on the league table. What gives? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jimbokav1971 said: Jon Freeman got 19 games? And the board were happy with how he did! 3 minutes ago, Jimbokav1971 said: Do clubs at this level do a draft, or is it a normal intake? I notice that there is no highlighted areas for promotion/relegation on the league table. What gives? I don't think we get an intake because we can't play players under 19 or over 23. There is no promotion or relegation in America, the aim is for us to do well enough in our group for us to qualify for the end of season College Cup. I don't understand how it works but we'll find out as the season continues. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Am I the only person who absolutely hates American "Soccer"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I'm confused, but I'll be happy as long as you keep winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jimbokav1971 said: Am I the only person who absolutely hates American "Soccer"? Probably not, it's just confusing. 1 minute ago, Rikulec said: I'm confused, but I'll be happy as long as you keep winning. I echo that statement! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 We also enter another league during September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Well we've done the Spring Season already, we're currently playing in the NCAA D1 Non-Conference and we're just about to start our Southern Conference campaign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Demus Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Can you link to the database you are using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr_Demus said: Can you link to the database you are using? Sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Demus Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Just now, Makoto Nakamura said: Sure! Cheers mate. Good luck in the collegiate system. I only really know it from following the NFL, and even there it seems confusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandersson Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Chad Brown: the name is made of winning The USA expansion file made by Uncle Sam is a thing of beauty. USLC (second tier) is my favorite as unlike MLS you can recruit a team of 15 years old wonderkids from the myriads of U.S. minor academies - for free! - and it's still a decent league without the (default) bugs of MLS. Starting from NCAA and making your way through the USA pyramid should be a great challenge. I was always tempted to try a career with FC Bascome (USL league 2) whose academy produces Bermudian regens - good potential for a club and country challenge - though the club doesn't have much room for further growth. Edited May 30, 2020 by kandersson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr_Demus said: Cheers mate. Good luck in the collegiate system. I only really know it from following the NFL, and even there it seems confusing. Thanks Mr_Demus! I only really follow the USL through them streaming league matches for free on YouTube. 7 minutes ago, kandersson said: Chad Brown: the name is made of winning The USA expansion file made by Uncle Sam is a thing of beauty. USLC (second tier) is my favorite as unlike MLS you can recruit a team of 15 years old wonderkids from the myriads of U.S. minor academies - for free! - and it's still a decent league without the (default) bugs of MLS. Starting from NCAA and making your way through the USA pyramid should be a great challenge. I was always tempted to try a career with FC Bascome (USL league 2) whose academy produces Bermudian regens - good potential for a club and country challenge - though the club doesn't have much room for further growth. I tried to think of the most American name I could. It's a consistently amazing database year after year. I'm really looking forward to the journey and seeing where we end up down the line! I take it Bascome are an expansion team because they're not in the league in season 1, but that's another team to add on the list of teams that produce regens from a different country! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Only in America. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandersson Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Makoto Nakamura said: Thanks Mr_Demus! I only really follow the USL through them streaming league matches for free on YouTube. I tried to think of the most American name I could. It's a consistently amazing database year after year. I'm really looking forward to the journey and seeing where we end up down the line! I take it Bascome are an expansion team because they're not in the league in season 1, but that's another team to add on the list of teams that produce regens from a different country! Chad Brown was definitely the quarterback and captain of the football team in high school Yeah I think Bascome start play in 2020 in League 2, though maybe their academy is already active from the beginning. The level of detail of this database is nuts and gets better every year. Good luck in the NCAA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 September 2019 A busy month with some very narrow results, and for those that don't know, if a fixture has 'g' next to the result it means the game was won or lost by a golden goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 minute ago, kandersson said: Chad Brown was definitely the quarterback and captain of the football team in high school Yeah I think Bascome start play in 2020 in League 2, though maybe their academy is already active from the beginning. The level of detail of this database is nuts and gets better every year. Good luck in the NCAA! Chad was definitely...a Chad back in high school. Bascome have only played a friendly against a non-league Canadian side (I also have the Canadian Premier League loaded) this season. Thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 October 2019 A great month with no goals conceded! We've also qualified for a Champions Playoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 We face Furman, which is the toughest draw we could get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 November 2019 A month of Championship Playoffs and we're through to the Semi Final of the NCAA College Cup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranks39 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 My beloved American soccer is just...... a mess. A group of non-affiliated leagues that don't really play nicely with one another. Honestly, it's as American as can be. College sports are just a whole other animal, due to amateurism(which is facing severe challenges at the government level - college athletes will likely be able to profit off of their likeness within 5-10 years time). Anyways, looking forward to seeing you rise through the ranks and win the 4,387 cups on offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, ranks39 said: My beloved American soccer is just...... a mess. A group of non-affiliated leagues that don't really play nicely with one another. Honestly, it's as American as can be. College sports are just a whole other animal, due to amateurism(which is facing severe challenges at the government level - college athletes will likely be able to profit off of their likeness within 5-10 years time). Anyways, looking forward to seeing you rise through the ranks and win the 4,387 cups on offer. IT's definitely a big old mess, I have no clue how many competitions I'm going to end up having managed in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 NCAA Winners! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandersson Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, ranks39 said: My beloved American soccer is just...... a mess. A group of non-affiliated leagues that don't really play nicely with one another. Honestly, it's as American as can be. College sports are just a whole other animal, due to amateurism(which is facing severe challenges at the government level - college athletes will likely be able to profit off of their likeness within 5-10 years time). Anyways, looking forward to seeing you rise through the ranks and win the 4,387 cups on offer. There's one particular cup Chad Brown won't be able to win: it's the famous NPSL members cup that becomes inactive after first season. Won it with New York Cosmos before they joined NISA in 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Awards There was...a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 2019 End of Season Review Double winners! I think that's all there is to win at college level? 2019 Best XI Paul Mendoza Chris Pollock - Tim Feldmeier - Xavier Paredes - Mike Thibault Tony Nzie Andrei Nuzzi - Ricardo Loera Jonathan Sepulveda Cameron Calvano Ryan Renfro 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 2020 Pre-Season Strong pre-season on the whole. Predicted a lot higher now! So it looks like our youth intake is a collection of players from high school USSDA clubs, and two of our players were drafted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 March 2020 A great set of competitive but not competitive spring friendlies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 April 2020 Two more wins and now we wait for the league season to kick off in August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 August 2020 A good first half of the month but we've struggled in the 2nd half and we're down in 8th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 September 2020 We peaked early and it looks like we're headed for a disappointing season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 October 2020 Zac Hunt scored in 9 games in a row but it's all been very disappointing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 2020 End of Season Review There were no more fixtures after our Quarter Final defeat. Overall Best XI 2020 Best XI Zodji Abatcha Chris Pollock - Tony Nzie - Xavier Paredes - Carl Thorpe Tomas Valadez Andrei Nuzzi - Chris Wilson Russell Rosario Cameron Calvano Zac Hunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Former Staff Watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Drafted Player Watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Michigan State beat Cal Poly in the College Cup Final in one of the most one-sided 1-0's you can find. In real life Michigan State are ranked 24th and Cal Poly are ranked 96th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Nakamura Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 With the money we have I'll happily stay here until I get my Continental Pro License but I'll also attend any interviews that come my way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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