Season in review: The good, the bad and the Turtle

FCFC ended its 2024-2025 season in a respectable second place in Division 1 with a total of 28 points coming from 9 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. City netted 47 goals this season and conceded 34. City’s departing manager Turtle contributed 19 goals, while Lu Xinzhi mustered 10 assists. In the end, it was not enough to topple Afrika Utd from the first spot. But with the departure of its manager, Turtle, City must look onward to a new season under the tutelage of the ever capable George Sherwood. Can he put together a successful squad? Can he find a player to fill Turtle’s golden boots? These are questions only the new season can answer!

Summer Palace finished toward the bottom of the table, but after a disappointing first half of the season, Palace showed tangible improvement after the winter break. They finished with 14 points, scoring 21 goals, conceding 26 in return. Palace looks to build on its second half of season improvements and find a winning formula for the upcoming season. 

CITY AND PALACE’S BEST

Through thick and thin, rough and tumble, blood, sweat and tears who are best of City and Palace for the 2024-2025 season? 

City Man of the Season: Remy

The warrior of the back-line, Remy made himself an invaluable part of City’s defense and offense every game.

City Top Scorer: Turtle

Though we like to joke about Turtle’s expected goals and tap-ins for the season, he made a name for himself, scoring second most goals in the league!

Palace Man of the Season: Leon

One of Palace’s newest additions, Leon has made a name for himself on and off the pitch, both for Palace and City. Fashion second to none.

Palace Top Scorer: Anotida

Although betraying the team to join Squirtle FC this season, Anotida worked hard this past season on listening to his peers and made solid steps toward becoming one of Palace’s most solid attackers. 

Who will the best of the best be this season? Train and play until you bleed FCFC and you may be worthy to stand where they stood! There’s only one…

FCFC Pre-Season:

FCFC’s new season is fast approaching and its players are working tirelessly to ensure their bodies and minds are well-prepared for the first kick-off (right guys?). Weekly training is set to start shortly so if you’d like to try out, make sure to reach out and we will make sure you get a chance to prove yourself a true Citizen. 

Important Dates:

12 August – Training Starts!

16 August – Mixed Team Friendly

23 August – City and Palace Friendlies

30 August – City and Palace Friendlies

6-7 September – Season Starts!