IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

The Indian Super League (ISL) is back for an 11th edition-and an exciting season is expected

- Shail Desai

A decade is a long wait. Ask NorthEast United FC. The best result for the football club, which has been a part of the Indian Super League (ISL) since the inaugural season in 2013-14, came in 2021 when they finished third on the league table and were eliminated in the semifinal of the playoff. All that changed in September this year when they clinched their first silverware after beating Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties to lift the Durand Cup. And just like that, they threw themselves in contention for the coveted ISL trophy when the 11th season got underway on September 13.