Gathering of the Adirondacks League
The Gathering of the Adirondacks League (GOAL) is a US federation originally based in the Albany, New York area but has spread to encompass all of Upstate New York and beyond. The federation ID is 12427, which is coincidentally the zip code for Elka Park, NY in Greene County, a county within the boundaries covered by the GOAL federation. It was created on 27 August 2004 and currently has around 40 members. Membership is not exclusive however prospective members are encouraged to have some sort of connection to Upstate New York.
Every season they hold the Upstate Cup, an informal competition between members. The champions have been some of the most feared teams in the United States, with the Chernobyl' Atomic Elk winning the first two, CApanache winning the next two and Major Leaguer Dawn of Twilight winning it in season 5 before CApanache recaptured it the following two seasons. According to tradition, the winner of the Upstate Cup receives a puppy and although no canines have actually been delivered, unsubstantiated rumors of their consumption still plague the federation.
Upstate Cup History
| Season | Champion | Runner Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (23) | Chernobyl' Atomic Elk | Scalpers | 6-0 |
| II (24) | Chernobyl' Atomic Elk | Deutsch Fire FC | 2-0 |
| III (25) | CApanache | Averill Park Mercury | 3-2 |
| IV (26) | CApanache | Real SHAM | 2-1 |
| V (27) | Dawn of Twilight | Real SHAM | 3-0 |
| VI (28) | CApanache | The Never | 3-2 |
| VII (29) | CApanache | Sackets Harbor | 5-0 |
| VIII (30) | Manlius Chubbys | Æthelmearc AC | 6-1 |
| IX (31) | Manlius Chubbys | Salisan Spiders | 3-0 |
GOAL Officers
- President - Ssquared22, manager of BrokenDial.com FC
- Vice President - Calvert, manager of Æthelmearc AC
- Recruiter - CaptainMarino, manager of The Black Flashes
