Meckelnburgh Pro-League Soccer
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| Confederation | AEFA |
| Founded | 1680 AN |
| First season | 2020 Series A |
| Number of teams |
18 4 (women) 2 (enbies) 3 (U-21) |
| Levels on pyramid | 2 |
| League cup(s) | Royal Football Cup |
| Current champions |
Royals SC (2020 Series A) |
| Most championships | Royals SC (1) |
| Website | soccer.mb |
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The Meckelnburgh United Soccer League is the sole professional sports league for association football in Meckelnburgh, operated by the Royal Meckelnburgh Soccer Federation The league was founded in 1684 AN as a formalization of friendlies matches played between teams since 1625 AN. Two seasons are played each Gregorian calendar year, Series A spanning March through June, and Series B August through November.
The league core consists of 18 coed teams in two divisions, 8 in the Premier Division and 10 in the Challenger Division, representing the largest cities in the kingdom. The league also operates three special divisions, including four women's teams, two enbies' teams and three under-21 coed teams.
Many of the best players from throughout the league are often also members of the Meckelnburgh national football team, also managed by the Royal Meckelnburgh Soccer Federation.
Premier Division
The Premier Division plays a single round-robin season each biannual series. The Royal Football Cup caps each season in a single elimination playoff tournament, which the top performing teams from the season qualify for entry. During the 2020 Series B season, a second-level division was added, to which the two worst performing teams from the season are relegated.
Teams history
| Colors | Team | Code | Location | Stadium | Total seasons | Total spells | Last promotion | Last relegation | Seasons | Most recent finish | Highest finish | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors !! Amberjacks SC | TFT | Taft | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 1st | 1st | |||
| Colors !! Clippers SC | VIC | Victoria | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 4th | 4th | |||
| Colors !! Islanders SC | CST | Castedum | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 7th | 7th | |||
| Colors !! Outlaws FC | FRI | Fríða | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 6th | 6th | |||
| Colors !! Royals SC | ALX | Alexandretta | Thomas Memorial Field | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 2nd | 2nd | Royal Football Cup (2020 A) | |
| Colors !! Saints FC | SAN | Santiago | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 8th | 8th | |||
| Colors !! Stingrays FC[1] | BOU | Boulonne | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 5th | 5th | |||
| Colors !! Timbers SC | STC | St. Cloud | 1 | 1 | 2020 A | never | 2020 A– | 3rd | 3rd |
Season results
| Season | Winner | Second place | Runners-up |
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| 2020 Series A | Alexandretta Royals SC | Taft Amberjacks SC | Victoria Clippers SC St. Cloud Timbers SC |
2020 Series A
| Pos. | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft Amberjacks SC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 22 | Qualified for Royal Football Cup |
| 2 | Alexandretta Royals SC | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 22 | |
| 3 | St. Cloud Timbers SC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 21 | |
| 4 | Victoria Clippers SC | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 21 | |
| 5 | Boulonne Rays FC | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 20 | |
| 6 | Fríða Outlaws FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | |
| 7 | Castedum Islanders SC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 17 | |
| 8 | Santiago Saints FC | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 15 |
| Semifinals | Royal Football Cup Championship | |||||||
| 1 | Taft Amberjacks SC | 1 | ||||||
| 4 | Victoria Clippers SC | 0 | ||||||
| A | Taft Amberjacks SC | 0 | ||||||
| B | Alexandretta Royals SC | 1 | ||||||
| 2 | Alexandretta Royals SC | 2 | ||||||
| 3 | St. Cloud Timbers SC | 0 | ||||||
Challenger Division
The Challenger Division plays a single round-robin season each biannual series. The division was added in the 2020 Series B season. The two best performing teams from the season are promoted to the Premier Division.
Teams history
| Team | Code | Location | Stadium | Total seasons | Total spells | Last relegation | Last promotion | Seasons | Most recent finish | Highest finish | Honours |
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| Avalanches SC | HFX | Halifax | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Aviators SC | KNG | Kingsport | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Emeralds FC | RCH | La Rochelle | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Knights SC | SCB | Scarborough | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Mystics SC | LCR | Lake Crystal | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Roadrunners FC | FER | Ferreñafe | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Rumblebees SC | TWN | Townsville | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Steamwheelers SC | TLM | Tillamook | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Volcanoes FC | HLA | Hella | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– | ||||
| Whitecaps SC | CPC | Cripple Creek | 1 | 1 | 2020 B | never | 2020 B– |
Women's Division
The women's teams play 6 games a season for 12 games a year.
Current teams
- Alexandretta Dauphines SC (AXD)
- Victoria Seacats SC (VIS)
- Taft Marlins SC (TFM)
- Fríða Sharpshooters FC (FRS)
Season results
| Season | Winner |
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| 2020 Series A | Alexandretta Dauphines SC |
2020 Series A
| Pos. | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Honour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandretta Dauphines SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 13 | Season winner |
| 2 | Victoria Seacats SC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 10 | |
| 3 | Fríða Sharpshooters FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 6 | |
| 4 | Taft Marlins SC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | −7 | 4 |
Enbies' Division
The enbies' teams play 4 games a season for 8 games a year.
Current teams
- Alexandretta Nobles SC (AXN)
- Victoria Wanderers SC (VIW)
Season results
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 Series A | Victoria Wanderers SC |
2020 Series A
| Pos. | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Honour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Wanderers SC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | Season winner |
| 2 | Alexandretta Nobles SC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
U-21 Coed Division
The under-21 coed teams play 6 games a season for 12 games a year. The division grew to three teams during the 2020 Series B season.
Current teams
- Alexandretta Archbishops SC (AXA)
- Boulonne Sealions FC (BOS)
- St. Cloud Lumberjacks (SCL)
Season results
| Season | Winner |
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| 2020 Series A | Boulonne Sealions FC |
2020 Series A
| Pos. | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Honour |
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| 1 | Boulonne Sealions FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 5 | Season winner |
| 2 | Alexandretta Archbishops SC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 5 |
- ^ Team name changed after the 2020 Series A season.