No team undertook a more serious manpower build-up than GAU. Beginning cup play, this team added former Global stalwart Ayi Aryee, Nomads defender Dominic Mensah, Loyola defender Lawrence Obinna, FEU midfielder Sean Lee, and Chieffy Caligdong (who came on board beginning the PFF Smart National Club Championship).

The style of play went up with their addition and it resulted in a fourth place finish in the UFL Cup and a semifinals berth in the PFF Smart National Club Championship. In both those tournaments, GAU flamed out in the end casting a pall on their aspirations. But if anything those setbacks will only whet their appetite for silverware and in league play, they will be a dark horse contender.

For head coach Rodolfo Alicante, the challenge is to find consistency in his players. Tating Pasilan is a dangerous scorer but is mostly inconsistent. Jon Melliza, when he returns to the fold in the March transfer window after playing for FEU in the UAAP, will help. Aryee was superb as was Lee. But with the arrival of Caligdong both players looked lost in the shuffle. And such, their central midfield play suffered. For Lee and Aryee to be effective, they need their touches. But when you have excellent wing players such as Arnie Pasinabo and Caligdong, the touches will be limited.

If they can find a merry solution to that then this team could even win it all.

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