Unlike most other years, the league was played over the course of only one year.

Unlike previous years, the men's event was field 48 players instead of 32.

Unlike previous years, the final was held over two legs, home and away.

Unlike previous years, the rate will not drop after 15,000 miles.

Unlike previous year every team received funds, even the last placed.

Unlike other years, they seemed to cheer with more faith than hope.

I say likely because, this time unlike past years, their defense is a quite shaky.

Unlike last year, there were few new faces to see, and everyone appeared comfortable with one another.

Unlike past years, there are no major holes to fill.

Unlike previous years an alliance's goals are on the far side of the field.