⚽ League III – Group A Round 22 Recap
We’ve officially crossed the halfway mark of the League III season, and the battle for promotion and playoff spots is reaching fever pitch! With 16 rounds left, every game now feels like a final as clubs fight for a place in League II or one of the coveted cup competitions.
🏆 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CND) Stay on Top
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue to set the pace at the top with 46 points after 22 matches. They’ve built a solid cushion thanks to their dominant home form (8 wins out of 11) and a positive goal difference of +34. Their 4–1 win streak in recent games has cemented their reputation as the team to beat — and they now have one hand on the automatic promotion spot to League II.
🔥 Promotion Playoff Race (2nd–9th)
The playoff race is tighter than ever!
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Deportivo Garcilaso (PER) hold firm in 2nd place with 43 points, chasing the leaders closely and showing strong away resilience.
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Audax Italiano (CHI) jump into 3rd with 41 points, finding momentum after back-to-back victories.
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Excelsior Rotterdam (NEATH) and Pirata FC (PER) round out the top five with 38 and 36 points, respectively — both still within striking distance of the top three.
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Chaco Petrolero (BOL) and Dynamo Moscow (RUS) follow close behind, each hovering in the mid-30s and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
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Deportes Iquique (CHI) and Club Deportivo Palestino (CHI) complete the playoff zone, proving that Chilean clubs are having a strong campaign across Group A.
Only 8 points separate 2nd from 9th — setting up a thrilling run toward Round 30 and beyond.
🤝 Friendly Cup Spot – Toronto FC (CND)
Sitting in 10th place with 34 points, Toronto FC currently occupy the Friendly Cup qualification spot. They’ve shown moments of brilliance but need consistency if they want to climb back into the playoff zone. Their attack has delivered, but defensive lapses continue to cost them crucial points.
👑 King’s Cup Zone (11th–12th)
The King’s Cup qualification spots are currently held by:
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ASCE La Linguère (SEN) – 32 pts
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PFC CSKA Moscow (RUS) – 30 pts
Both teams have shown flashes of form but need stronger away results to avoid slipping into the lower half of the table.
⚠️ Bottom of the Table
It’s been a tough season for the bottom sides:
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Casa Sports (SEN) and AZ Alkmaar (NEATH) hover just above the danger line, trying to steady their seasons.
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Atlético Ottawa (CND) and SC Heerenveen (NEATH) have struggled for wins and sit in the lower third.
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Akron Tolyatti (RUS) and Shandong Luneng Taishan (CHN) remain in a battle to stay out of the bottom two.
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AS Dakar Sacré-Coeur (SEN) sit in 19th with 20 points, while Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (CHN) are still winless — their -98 goal difference tells the story of a nightmare campaign.
📊 Round 22 Highlights
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Vancouver’s defense continues to be rock-solid — only 46 goals conceded in 22 matches.
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Deportivo Garcilaso maintain pressure, only 3 points behind the leaders.
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Audax Italiano’s climb into the top 3 sets up a fiery next round.
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Guangzhou Evergrande are on the brink of an all-time record low season if their form doesn’t turn soon.
🏁 Looking Ahead
With 16 rounds remaining, the promotion race is wide open behind Vancouver. The playoff line is razor-thin, and every win could be the difference between a playoff berth and missing out. Expect fireworks in Round 23 as clubs chase glory and survival alike.
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