Buzz Club on the march: Lessons from Icon League's first matchday

The opening matchday of the new Icon League season had it all: clear results, strong performances, and the first indications of where the journey might lead this year. On Monday, October 6th, the second matchday is coming up, which will certainly provide more clarity.

Buzz Club with a Landslide Victory, but Still Hard to Assess

Buzz Club started off with a furious 7:1 win, immediately making a bold statement. However, the victory came against Find the Pro Icons, a team that was only founded a week ago and was therefore not yet well-coordinated. Still, it’s remarkable how the newly formed Buzz Club squad performed. The roster features 15 new signings, with only two players remaining from last season. With names like Hischem Metidji, who won the title with OneFootball in the inaugural season, Dominik Wüst from the Baller League, or Niklas Dams with over 200 professional games, there is enormous potential.

How solid this colorful ensemble really is will be revealed on the second matchday, when DNA Athletics, last season’s regular-season champion, awaits. A real benchmark for Buzz Club and definitely an exciting duel.

Berlin City Remains the Benchmark

Another lesson from the first matchday: anyone who wants to become champion must get past Berlin City. The defending champions picked up right where they left off last season and clearly defeated the Plyrs, their Season 2 final opponent, with a 9:5 win.

The individual class of Berlin City remains unmatched in the league, complemented by targeted reinforcements such as goalkeeper Antonio Brandt and Furkan Ars, who was a key player for the Plyrs last year. With Gerrit Golombek, there is also a new coach on the sidelines. He comes from the Berlin Underdogs and is another piece of the puzzle that makes Berlin City the top favorite.

OneFootball Shows Ambition

FC OneFootball also made their presence felt as challengers. Against The Pack, who also made strong signings during the summer break, the team celebrated a 6:4 victory and proved that they are definitely a force to be reckoned with this season. OneFootball has made smart, targeted reinforcements and is clearly benefiting from the work of coach Marc Müller. The experienced small-sided football coach, who has also managed the German national small-sided team, gives the team a clear identity. You can see that there are good ideas and a clear plan behind their style of play. With eleven wins behind them, FC OneFootball heads confidently into the next matches and can show whether they are a team to watch.