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05.11.2026

Warsaw Eagles Announce Antonio Tate as Wide Receiver Coach

The Warsaw Eagles keep adding to their coaching staff. Antonio Tate has been confirmed as wide receiver coach for the Eagles’ first American Football League Europe season, bringing a playing pedigree and a firsthand understanding of the position to one of the most important roles in the offensive group. A Player Who Knows the Position […]

NORDIC STORM
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05.11.2026

Nordic Storm Announces Plans to Join the American Football League Europe

The reigning champion of the European Football Alliance intends to participate in the AFLE from the 2027 season, a step toward a more unified European football landscape. For the first time, Scandinavia would be part of the league. Nordic Storm, champion of the European Football Alliance (EFA) for the 2026 season, is planning to join […]

HAMBURG FOOTBALL TEAM
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05.11.2026

Welcome to the American Football League Europe, Hamburg – Now the City Chooses Its Team’s Name

From the 2027 season, the league’s home city has its own team, led by CEO Tim Wetjen, General Manager Hauke Seger and Head Coach Marcus Herford. Fans and creatives choose its name and logo in an open competition from November 5 to 20, 2026. The American Football League Europe (AFLE) welcomes its newest team. Starting […]

GUELFI FIRENZE
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04.11.2026

A New Chapter for Florence: Guelfi Firenze Join the American Football League Europe

With 26 years of experience and a large football community behind them, the club from Florence becomes the AFLE’s newest team for the 2027 season. The American Football League Europe (AFLE) welcomes Guelfi Firenze as a new team. Starting with the 2027 season, the club from Florence will compete in the AFLE, bringing 26 years […]

WARSAW EAGLES
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03.11.2026

Warsaw Eagles Owner Paul Kuśmierz: “We Are Building the Best Team in Poland”

The owner of Poland’s oldest American football club commits to the long run and sets a clear goal for the Eagles’ first season in the American Football League Europe. Paul Kuśmierz, longtime owner of the Warsaw Eagles, is committing to the long run ahead of the club’s first season in the American Football League Europe […]

WARSAW EAGLES
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02.11.2026

Warsaw Eagles add veteran OL coach Gustavo Figueredo Casagrande to their staff

The Warsaw Eagles continue to build their coaching staff ahead of their first American Football League Europe season. Their latest addition is Gustavo Figueredo Casagrande, a Brazilian offensive line coach with nearly two decades of experience across two continents. A long road to Warsaw Figueredo Casagrande began his coaching career in Brazil, spending the years […]

AFLE
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02.11.2026

The AFLE is looking for officials and you could be one of them

The American Football League Europe is opening its doors to officials ahead of the 2027 season. If you have a passion for the game and want to be part of one of Europe’s fastest growing football leagues, this is your opportunity. Officials are at the heart of the game The role of an official goes […]

WARSAW EAGLES
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30.10.2026

Demetrius Eaton returns to the Warsaw Eagles as defensive coordinator

The Warsaw Eagles are bringing back a familiar face. Demetrius Eaton, known to Eagles fans as Meechie, has been confirmed as defensive coordinator for the club’s inaugural American Football League Europe season, returning to a role he has filled before and to a team where he has already won. A homecoming built on trust Eaton […]

WARSAW EAGLES
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28.10.2026

Warsaw Eagles name Michał Kołek as offensive coordinator

The Warsaw Eagles continue to build their coaching staff ahead of their inaugural American Football League Europe season. Following the announcement of Deante Battle as head coach, the Eagles have confirmed their second major appointment: Polish homegrown Michał Kołek as offensive coordinator. A coach with a broad resume Kołek brings experience across multiple levels of […]

RHEIN FIRE
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28.10.2026

Back on the Rhine: Sammy Schmale Named Managing Director of Rhein Fire

The man who ran the club in the NFL Europe years returns to lead the two-time European champion. AFLE CEO Jim Tomsula: “Strong clubs make a strong league.” Rhein Fire is setting its course for the 2027 season: Sammy Schmale becomes the club’s new Managing Director. From November he is responsible for business, partnerships and […]

AFLE
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27.10.2026

Jim Tomsula Named CEO of the American Football League Europe

The former San Francisco 49ers head coach takes over the day-to-day leadership of the league. The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is setting up its leadership for the next phase. Jim Tomsula, President of the league since the summer, becomes Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. He is responsible for league operations, central league services […]

WARSAW EAGLES
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26.10.2026

Warsaw Eagles announce Deante Battle as head coach for their first AFLE season

The Warsaw Eagles have wasted no time. Having been confirmed as the AFLE’s ninth franchise at the Gold Bowl, the Polish club has announced Deante Battle as head coach for their inaugural American Football League Europe season. For the Eagles, it is a straightforward choice. Battle has been here before. A coach who knows this […]

BERLIN THUNDER
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22.10.2026

Why the Berlin Thunder season deserves more credit than the record suggests

A 5-7 record and a missed playoff spot tell only part of the Berlin Thunder story. On the field, they were one of the most explosive offensive teams in the league. Off it, they faced challenges that would have derailed lesser organizations entirely. Looked at in full, this was a season that deserves respect. An […]

RHEIN FIRE
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19.10.2026

Why Nazir Streater’s 2026 season was something special

Anyone who has followed European American football over the past few years knows the name Nazir Streater. But in 2026, the Rhein Fire defensive back took everything he had shown before and raised it to an entirely different level. A player built for the big stage Streater arrived at Rhein Fire ahead of the 2026 […]

PARIS LIGHTS
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14.10.2026

Why the Paris Lights fell short in 2026 and what needs to change

The Paris Lights came into the 2026 AFLE season with expectations. A 2-2 start after the first four games suggested those expectations were not unfounded. What followed over the remaining ten weeks was a season that never found the consistency it needed, and a 3-9 record that placed the Lights last in the North/West Conference. […]

RHEIN FIRE
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13.10.2026

Diego Paz trains with the New England Patriots after a breakout AFLE season

Diego Paz’s breakout AFLE season has not gone unnoticed. The Rhein Fire defensive end, who won the Most Improved Defensive Player award at the AFLE Honors 2026, has been invited to train with the New England Patriots after the Super Bowl finalists turned their attention to European talent in the wake of a series of […]