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Glossary

TermDefinition
CoinsIFC's currency (bonuses, salaries, fees, clauses).
SquadTeam-based competition (5v5).
Solo1-on-1 competition between players.
DrawGeneration of a competition's schedule; locks the format.
GM / CaptainGeneral Manager: manages roster, contracts, transfers, scores.
Co-GM / Co-captainCan enter scores; not the financial management.
OwnerOwner of an organization (all rights).
Admin (competition)Manages participants, draw, scores and dates of a competition.
RosterList of a team's players entered in a given tournament.
Squad (effectif)All of a team's players (across all competitions).
Release clauseAmount a player pays to break their contract.
Transfer feeSum paid to the selling club during a transfer.
Signing bonusAmount paid to the player when a contract is signed.
GroupsFirst phase of a tournament (mini-leagues).
Bracket / FinalsSingle-elimination phase.
Third-place matchMatch for 3rd place.
ForfeitWithdrawal: automatic 1-0 loss.
Trophy / CollectibleCollectible item awarded to players/teams.
The LeagueThe automatic league: sign-up, instant opponent, match at 9 PM.
DivisionSkill tier of the League; promotions and relegations every Monday.
Check-inBoth teams confirming their presence at kick-off of a league match (5 minutes).
WalkoverLeague forfeit: only one team checked in, and it wins the match.
Match chatReal-time discussion thread between a match's two teams, on its page.
ShowcaseCustomizable backdrop of a profile (player, team, organization) where trophies are displayed.
FriendlyMatch outside competition, organized via availability slots.
Game editionThe game (EAFC 25, NBA 2K...) a team, an organization and its competitions live on.
RevealReveal animation of a trophy received hidden.
DonationCoins sent from a personal wallet to a team's or organization's treasury.
Recruitment adA team's classified ad on the global board to find free agents.