[The_ShamWOW88]

A few theories that may be repeating a bit but:

1) The 97/99 in the video wasn't a simple "mistake". I can't imagine FIRST HQ letting that big of a slip-up go especially when they should know that the CD community will pick up on it immediately. The comment "Whoops" does feel a bit like a "Whoops, silly me, hint hint, cough cough". There may be something related to 97/99 this year.

2) I agree with those that are saying "change" is going to refer to Champs changing. If they are aiming for 540 - 600 teams, I think increasing the field number from 4 would make sense, which they would need at least 6 fields to keep it around 100 teams per.

3) Not sure they'll ever completely re-use a game without any major change (which kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?). I think what the recycle bin represents is FIRST recycling numerous past game elements into one game.

January 3rd can't come fast enough...