I am 100% sure that they "even" things out from time to time in this game. I am on level 9 now, yes still a relative newbie, but out of nowhere my team becomes absolute garbage and I can't beat anybody for like a week. Then goes back to normal. They need to be more subtle with this. Currently I have lost three straight games against inferior opponents, three straight lol????????? And Im the highest rated team in a league with very few managers who actually view their games. Give me a break. I change my tactics, win bonus, etc. Doesnt matter. The developers are having a huge laugh, funny how this happens in seasons where I don't spend any real money on my team.