The Berlin Thunder have found their offensive coordinator for the upcoming season. The team signed 71-year-old American coach John Shannon, who brings decades of coaching experience to the franchise. A long coaching career in the United States Shannon has worked at many levels of American football. He was offensive coordinator at Marshall and Toledo University, […]

The Berlin Thunder continue to shape their wide receiver group with the signing of British wide receiver Lewis Kirby. He joins the team as an E-import and will be an important target for quarterback Jakeb Sullivan. Strong season in Germany Kirby played last season for the New Yorker Lions Braunschweig, where he impressed with strong […]

The Berlin Thunder continue to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming AFLE season, adding Canadian defensive back Kosi Onyeka to their secondary. With experience from Canadian college football and the CFL, Onyeka arrives in Europe for the first time. For Onyeka, the move is more than just a career step. It is an opportunity […]

The Berlin Thunder have signed their final American player for the roster with wide receiver Jon Cole. Cole joins the team after an impressive stint in the European League of Football (ELF), where he played for the Fehérvár Enthroners. Strong season in the ELF Cole made a big impact with the Enthroners and was named […]

Berlin Thunder have strengthened their defense by signing American defensive back Kessawn Abraham. With this move, Abraham becomes the second American defensive player and the second A-import on the Thunder roster. College career at Rutgers Abraham played college football at Rutgers University, where he spent five seasons developing as a defensive back. During his time […]

Berlin Thunder have filled their international roster spot with the signing of Canadian defensive back Kosi Onyeka. The Canadian defender will join American defensive back Will Johnson to form a strong and physical secondary for the Thunder. With experience from Canadian college football and the Canadian Football League, Onyeka brings valuable professional experience to the […]

Berlin Thunder quarterback Jakeb Sullivan is preparing for another important season as the team enters the inaugural year of The League Europe. With several years of experience at the highest level of European football, Sullivan is ready to lead the Thunder offense once again and help guide the team through a new chapter. Experience across […]

Berlin Thunder continue building their roster for the 2026 season and have announced two new additions to the team. Running back Joshua Jacob and defensive lineman Patrik Schorn will strengthen the Thunder on both sides of the ball. Both players bring valuable experience from European professional football and add depth to the roster as the […]

Berlin Thunder have secured an important player for their defensive backfield. Veteran defensive back Joshua Poznanski will remain part of the Thunder defense for the upcoming season. The 30-year-old defender brings a lot of experience to the team and has been a reliable presence in the secondary throughout his career. Proven experience in European football […]

Berlin Thunder continue to build their roster for the upcoming season with the signing of running back Simon Homadi. The Berlin franchise adds a player with five years of experience in European professional football. Homadi brings both experience and proven production to the Thunder backfield as the team continues its roster planning. Five seasons of […]

Berlin Thunder are entering the 2026 season with a clear vision in European American Football. With Shawn Cooper taking over as head coach and moving to the AFLE, the franchise is reshaping its identity around culture, competitiveness and long-term success. Cooper’s early statements leave no doubt: this is about building something sustainable in the German […]

The Berlin Thunder continue to build their coaching staff for their first season in The League Europe. With the addition of Michael Sam, the franchise brings in a former NFL player who has competed at the highest level of the sport. Experience from the NFL Draft to International Football Michael Sam entered the 2014 NFL Draft […]

After announcing their new Head Coach Shawn Cooper and Defensive Coordinator Raúl Saavedra, Berlin Thunder have added another member to their coaching staff. Former Thunder player Kyle Kitchens returns to the organization, this time taking on the role of defensive analyst. With this move, the team brings in a familiar face who knows the club […]

Berlin Thunder have confirmed their starting quarterback for the first season in The League Europe. Jakeb Sullivan will continue to lead the offense after already spending the past two seasons with the team. The experienced quarterback has been a central figure in the Thunder offense and will once again take on the QB1 role for […]

After signing head coach Shawn Cooper, Berlin Thunder have now announced their defensive coordinator for the upcoming season. Raúl Saavedra will lead the Berlin defense and take responsibility for building a strong unit on that side of the ball. Following Shawn Cooper to Berlin Saavedra already worked in European football and now follows Shawn Cooper […]

Berlin Thunder have announced their first American signing for the upcoming The League Europe season with the addition of defensive back Will Johnson III. College career and development Johnson began his college football career at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, where he spent two seasons and appeared in a total of 18 games. During […]

After announcing their new head coach Shawn Cooper, Berlin Thunder have now added another offensive piece by signing German running back Kai Hunter. Strong season in Stuttgart Hunter drew attention last season as part of a productive running back duo with Tomiwa Oyewo in Stuttgart. With his speed and physical running style, he played an […]

The Berlin Thunder have found their new head coach in Shawn Cooper. He will lead the team into their first The League Europe season and bring both college and European football experience to the sideline. Strong background in college football Cooper brings an impressive résumé from the NAIA college football level. He spent nine seasons […]

Berlin Thunder have secured one of the most promising German talents by extending Tyler Foster. The young playmaker is a true local product and will continue representing his hometown on the field next season. For Berlin, keeping Foster is not just a roster decision – it is a commitment to local talent and identity. A […]

Berlin Thunder have signed one of the most talented running backs in Europe. Homegrown player Chrisman Kyei is joining the Thunder for the upcoming season in The League Europe. With this signing, the Thunder add speed, power, and experience to their offense. From youth football to national recognition Kyei began his football career with the […]

As the American Football League of Europe prepares for its first season, the league officially announces the Homegrown territories for the franchises that have confirmed participation so far. This announcement provides clarity and support for local talent development as each team builds its roster for competition. What is a Homegrown player? In AFLE, a Homegrown […]