did you also notice if the pops occur together with the training updates or just after the matches (as in TOG)?
Do Cup (or playoff) games give more experience than regular league games, as in HT? I'm assuming there is almost no (or none) experience for scrimmages?
I agree that some mention, however perfunctory, in the rules or the "help" section regarding experience and how it pertains to the game would be a very good idea.