The Firenze Red Lions‘ inaugural American Football League Europe season was a difficult one by any measure. But behind the results lies a story that is far more nuanced, and one that points toward a very different future if the right foundations are put in place. A season that started before it began The Red […]

The votes are in. Across eleven categories, the best athletes and coaches of the American Football League Europe’s inaugural season have been crowned at the AFLE Honors, presented by CITIZEN. Determined by a panel of team captains, media representatives, head coaches and AFLE officials, each contributing 25 percent of the final vote, here are the […]

Seven different defenders record a sack as Vikings make a statement heading into the playoffs Final Score: Firenze Red Lions at Vienna Vikings – 17:63 One Direction From the Start The Red Lions actually kept pace with the Vikings in the early going, matching them in yards and showing more competitive signs than the final […]

The Firenze Red Lions may still be searching for their first win, but their Week 13 performance against Rhein Fire offered a glimpse of what this young American Football League Europe franchise can become. Despite a 66–14 defeat, Florence showed what they can do offensively and gave its fans a reason to believe the project […]

A promising start from the Firenze Red Lions couldn’t hide the gap in class. Rhein Fire took over and cruised to a clear win. FINAL SCORE: RHEIN FIRE AT FIRENZE RED LIONS – 66:14 Rhein Fire Holds Off a Feisty Red Lions Squad Rhein Fire found themselves on the back foot early, watching the Red […]

Week 13 is here with four games across Saturday and Sunday. With just two weeks of the regular season remaining, every game carries weight. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. Berlin Thunder at Paris Lights – Saturday, August 5, 1:00 PM CET Global: AFLE+France: Sport en […]

Two weeks of the regular season remain, which means every player on this list has just two games left to make their move. The individual races are as tight as ever. Here is where things stand after week 12. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders […]

The Alpine Rams Wide Receiver Kevin Kaya has earned his place among the AFLE’s most explosive wide receivers even before his game against the Firenze Red Lions in Week 12. But this past weekend, the Alpine Rams playmaker produced one of the season’s standout receiving performances, catching four touchdown passes in a single game and […]

The field is set. Four teams remain in the hunt for the inaugural AFLE Gold Bowl, and after a week 12 that delivered some of the most dramatic football of the season, the stakes have never been higher. Here is where things stand. How the bracket looks If the season ended today, London Warriors would […]

Three one-score games, three matches decided in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, playoff hopes extinguished and single-game records shattered. Week 12 of the inaugural AFLE season had it all. Warriors survive, Lights fall short London Warriors needed a comeback and they got one. Paris Lights led early with two touchdowns and defended hard […]

Bachmeier breaks the single game passing yards record as Rams survive a thrilling finish Final Score: Firenze Red Lions at Alpine Rams – 42:45 Over 1200 Combined Yards and Counting Defensive coordinators had a nightmare, fans had a field day. The Alpine Rams and Firenze Red Lions produced one of the most extraordinary games in […]

Week 12 is here with four games on the schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. FIRENZE RED LIONS AT ALPINE RAMS – SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 4:00 PM CET Global: AFLE+Switzerland: Swiss Sport TV PANTHERS WROCLAW AT VIENNA VIKINGS – SATURDAY, AUGUST […]

All eight teams were active in the roster market in week 11, with Panthers Wroclaw making by far the biggest splash of the week. Here is everything that changed. Alpine Rams Signed: LB Omar ShahParted Ways: QB Seth MorganParted Ways: DB Cody ColemanParted Ways: K Shane McInerneyRemoved from IR: DL Ryan Jonson Berlin Thunder Signed: […]

The leaderboards are tightening with three weeks of the regular season to go. Here is a look at who leads the AFLE in every major statistical category after week 11. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jon Cole and Mike Harley Jr. […]

The AFLE playoff race has reached its pinnacle, and Week 12 is the weekend where the standings begin to separate contenders from pretenders. With only a few games remaining in the last three weeks of the regular season, every result carries major postseason implications, making this the most important slate of the season so far.  […]

The Paris Lights delivered one of their most complete offensive performances of the AFLE season, overpowering the Firenze Red Lions with more than 500 total yards and a final score of 45 – 26.  Quarterback Evan Hillock led the way as Paris consistently moved the ball through the air and exposed a Firenze defense that […]

Week 11 is here with three games on the schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. Paris Lights at Firenze Red Lions – Saturday, August 1, 5:10 PM CET Global: AFLE+France: Sport en FranceDACH: Sport 1 Alpine Rams at Rhein Fire […]

Five teams were active in the roster market in week 10, with the Alpine Rams leading the way once again and Firenze Red Lions forced into action at quarterback. Here is everything that changed. Alpine Rams Signed: WR Aaron DavidSigned: DL Francesco RivelliSigned: DL Nicolas KrengerSigned: DL Samuel LeppänenSigned: LB Jeremy SarfoSigned: DB Cody ColemanParted […]

With the regular season past the halfway mark, the leaderboards are taking shape. Here is a look at who leads the AFLE in every major statistical category after week 10. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jameson Wang leads the league in […]

A relentless rushing attack and a suffocating defense make this one-sided from the start Final Score: Vienna Vikings at Firenze Red Lions – 68:6 No Contest in Any Phase The Vienna Vikings delivered a complete performance from start to finish, and the Red Lions simply had no answer for it. Dominant in all three phases, […]

Week 10 is here with three games on the schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. Alpine Rams at Panthers Wroclaw – Saturday, July 25, 3:00 PM CET Global: AFLE+Poland: Polsat Sport Rhein Fire at Paris Lights – Sunday, July 26, […]

Six teams were active in the roster market in week 9, with Paris Lights and Vienna Vikings making the most significant moves of the week. Here is everything that changed. Alpine Rams Signed: RB Morgan NkuleSigned: WR Benaya AleriniSigned: OT Mathias CampilloSigned: DL Jatta NjieSigned: DB Lord ArdaySigned: DB Cameron BergeronParted Ways: OL Romain AssouneParted […]

Nine weeks in and the statistical race is producing some remarkable storylines. Three quarterbacks tied on passing touchdowns, a receiver battle that refuses to separate itself and a kicker still in a league of his own. Here is the full picture after week 9. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving […]

Three games. Three intriguing matchups. One big question. Week 10 of the American Football League Europe features three contests, each with its own storyline. But if one result were to shake up the league, which matchup is most likely to deliver the biggest upset? ALPINE RAMS AT WROCLAW PANTHERS On paper, the Week 10 clash […]

Five weeks of regular season football remain and the playoff race is tightening. Vienna Vikings have clinched their place in the postseason. Everyone else is still fighting for position, and for Firenze Red Lions, the end of the road may be coming sooner than they would like. If the season ended today Semi-final 1: London […]

The Panthers Wroclaw completed the season sweep of the Firenze Red Lions in convincing fashion, earning their second comfortable victory over the Italian side after winning the first meeting 48–7. Just like the first matchup, the Panthers controlled the game from start to finish, leaving the Red Lions with little opportunity to compete with a […]

Week 9 is here with four games spread across Saturday and Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. Saturday, July 18, 3:00 PM CET – London Warriors at Paris Lights Global: AFLE+France: Sport en France Saturday, July 18, 5:10 PM CET – Alpine Rams at […]

With eight weeks of AFLE football in the books, the statistical leaders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Here is a full look at where every major category stands heading into week 9. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Holmes […]

Six teams were active in the roster market in week 8, with the Alpine Rams once again leading the way in terms of volume. Here is everything that changed. Alpine Rams Signed: OL Paul-Henry MizeniSigned: OL Romain AssouneSigned: DL Destiny Young ObiSigned: DL Joel KouassiSigned: DL Luan Mateus Anunciação de ArrudaSigned: DL Pape MbayeSigned: DL […]

Eight weeks into the AFLE season, the playoff picture is taking shape. Here is a look at where every team stands and what the current standings mean for the road ahead. The top three Vienna Vikings lead the way on Seed 1 with a playoff probability of over 99.9%, followed by Rhein Fire on Seed […]

Sullivan and Schumm connect five times as Berlin’s defense shuts Firenze out for the day Final Score: Firenze Red Lions at Berlin Thunder – 3:49 Red Lions Waste a Promising Start Firenze came out with real intent. Their opening drive lasted nearly nine and a half minutes and featured a balanced mix of rushing and […]

Week 8 is here and there are four games on the schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch every game live. London Warriors at Alpine Rams – Saturday, 4:00 PM CET Global: AFLE+ Paris Lights at Vienna Vikings – Saturday, 6:00 PM CET Global: […]

Week 7 brought the busiest roster week of the AFLE season so far. All eight teams were active in the market, but it was the Alpine Rams and Firenze Red Lions who dominated the headlines with sweeping changes on both sides of their rosters. Alpine Rams Signed: RB Lucas DavoineSigned: WR Amin IbrahimSigned: WR Steven […]

Eight teams, four matchups, one goal: a playoff spot. The race is on, and no team wants to fall behind. Week 8 offers everything a great football weekend needs. Fresh off a statement win, London meets a well-rested Alpine squad The London Warriors have a chance to turn their season around. With their win over […]

Seven weeks into the AFLE season, the statistical picture is getting clearer. The race for the top spots is tightening in some categories and pulling away in others. Here is where every major category stands after week 7. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions […]

Momentum swung between the London Warriors and the Firenze Red Lions all afternoon, but in the end, it was London who set the tempo – and made it count. FINAL SCORE: LONDON WARRIORS AT FIRENZE RED LIONS – 44:34 London Set the Tone Early in the First Half London wasted no time asserting themselves, electing […]

Week 7 of the AFLE season is here and there are three games on the schedule. Here is how and where you can watch every snap live. Paris Lights at Panthers Wroclaw – Saturday, 3:00 PM CET Global: AFLE+Poland: Polsat Sport France: Sport en France London Warriors at Firenze Red Lions Saturday, 5:00 PM CET […]

As Week 7 of the very first AFLE season approaches, we take a look at the single game special teams records that have been set so far. Six weeks in and some standout performances have already found their place in the history books. Most kick return yards in a game Brandon Belgrave, Firenze Red Lions, […]

Six weeks into the AFLE season, the statistical picture is starting to come into focus. Here is a look at who leads every major category heading into Week 7. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Sullivan leads the passing yards race but […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) reaches an interesting point in its inaugural season this weekend. All three Week 7 matchups are a rematch from earlier in the year, giving all six teams an immediate opportunity to prove they have learned from their first meeting. With playoff positioning becoming increasingly important, adjustments based on their […]

The Panthers Wroclaw continue to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the American Football League Europe. In Week 6, the Panthers overwhelmed the Firenze Red Lions with 37 degrees celsius (98 degrees Fahrenheit) with a dominant first-half performance, racing to 41-point in the first half before resting many of their starters in […]

Both teams are coming out of their bye week, but who used the time better? Find out live on AFLE+. Matchup:  Panthers Wroclaw at Firenze Red Lions Date & Kickoff:  June 28, 2026 · 2:30 PM CET Game Info:  Two teams returning from their bye week meet in what could be a turning point for […]

Week 6 of the AFLE season is here with two games that could have a big impact on both conference standings. Rhein Fire head to Switzerland looking to keep their momentum going, while Panthers Wroclaw travel to Firenze in a game that has been moved to 2:30 PM CET for player safety. Here is where […]

The AFLE franchises have been busy following Week 5, with a series of signings, departures and injury updates across the league. Berlin Thunder Firenze Red Lions London Warriors Alpine Rams Five weeks into the season, rosters across the league are continuing to evolve as franchises look to put their best squad on the field. With […]

Five weeks in and the individual races are heating up. The numbers are getting bigger, the gaps are getting tighter and some real storylines are emerging across every category. Here is where things stand after another action-packed week of AFLE football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders […]

Sunday’s game between Panthers Wroclaw and Firenze Red Lions has been moved forward by 30 minutes. The match will now kick off at 2:30 PM CET instead of 3:00 PM CET, with player safety the driving force behind the decision. The summer heat in Florence has prompted the league to act. The additional 30 minutes […]

The Firenze Red Lions have made a significant move, parting ways with head coach Bill Shuey and appointing Mike Mitchell as his replacement. The change comes as the Red Lions look to turn their season around and signals a clear desire within the organisation to find a new direction. The Red Lions announced the departure […]

With four weeks of football in the books, several AFLE franchises have been busy reshaping their rosters. Here is a look at all the latest transactions from around the league. Alpine Rams Berlin Thunder Firenze Red Lions London Warriors Paris Lights With 10 weeks still remaining in the regular season, expect more roster activity as […]

Four weeks into the AFLE season and the leaderboards are starting to tell a clear story. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories after another exciting week of football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jakeb Sullivan maintains […]

Week 4 delivered another set of standout performances from Europe’s homegrown talent. From a tight end duo stepping up in a big moment to a running back reminding everyone just how good he is, the homegrown players made their presence felt across the league once again. Double trouble at tight end When Darrell Stewart Jr. […]

The Firenze Red Lions are 0-3. But this record doesn’t tell you what’s happening inside their locker room. It doesn’t tell you about the effort, the growth, or the belief that something special is being built in Florence. Experience On the Sidelines, Talent On the Field The Firenze Red Lions made one thing clear when […]

Two teams searching for their first win of the season. One of them will find it on Sunday. The Firenze Red Lions travel to London knowing a win here would be a major statement, while the Warriors desperately need a victory in front of their home crowd to kick-start their season. This is one of […]

The American Football League Europe has announced a kickoff time change for the Week 4 matchup between the Firenze Red Lions and the London Warriors. The game, originally scheduled for 15:00 CET on Sunday, June 14, has been moved up to 14:00 CET due to travel logistics. The change was made to accommodate travel arrangements […]

Week 4 of the AFLE season is here and the action is packed into one big weekend. Two games on Saturday, two on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know to watch all the action live. Paris Lights at Rhein Fire – Saturday, 18:00 CET Global: AFLE+National: Sport en France (France) Alpine Rams at Vienna […]

The Firenze Red Lions have announced that they will play their remaining five home games of the 2026 AFLE season at the Stadio Gino Bozzi in Florence. The stadium, located in the Due Strade district of Quartiere 3, gives the Red Lions a permanent home base in the heart of their city for the remainder […]

Three weeks into the inaugural AFLE season, the standings are starting to take shape. But while some voices are already writing certain teams off, that conversation is happening far too early. In both conferences, the race is wide open and several teams have everything they need to make a serious push for the playoffs. South/East […]

Three weeks into the AFLE season and the leaderboards are starting to tell a clear story. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories after another exciting week of football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jakeb Sullivan has […]

Three game weeks in, and the American Football League Europe is already delivering surprises, insights, and moments that are shaping the future of the league. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. 1. The Race for the Playoff Spots Will be Tighter Than Expected But The Vienna Vikings Set the Benchmark Three weeks into the AFLE […]

Week 3 delivered another strong set of performances from homegrown talent across the league. Three players in particular stood out and showed exactly why European football is in good hands. Piatkowski: six years a Panther, still getting better While the Panthers Wroclaw offense stumbled after building a commanding 22-point first-half lead against the Paris Lights, […]

Cole breaks the single game receiving yards record as Thunder roll to back-to-back wins Final Score: Berlin Thunder at Firenze Red Lions – 45:12 Thunder Come Out Flying Berlin wasted no time making their intentions clear. The Thunder converted two of their first three drives into touchdowns, setting the tone early and putting Firenze on […]

The season continues to build momentum and Week 3 brings another exciting slate of games for fans of European American football. While the Vienna Vikings, Rhein Fire, Paris Lights and Berlin Thunder will be looking to build on their success from last week, the Firenze Red Lions, London Warriors, Alpine Rams and Panthers Wroclaw are […]

Two weeks in and the picture at the top of the leaderboards is starting to take shape. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories in AFLE after Week 2. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jameson Wang and […]

Evan Hillock leads comeback as Lights score 30 unanswered points to open franchise history with a win. Final Score: Firenze Red Lions at Paris Lights – 8:30 A Rocky Start for Both Sides Neither team looked particularly sharp out of the gate. High snaps in the special teams caused problems on both sides, and the […]

Week 2 is here and for the first time all eight AFLE franchises take the field in the same weekend. While the Vienna Vikings, Berlin Thunder, Panthers Wroclaw and London Warriors already played their first game in Week 1, the season truly kicks off for Rhein Fire, Alpine Rams, Paris Lights and Firenze Red Lions […]

This weekend marks a milestone moment for the American Football League Europe. For the first time in the league’s history, all eight franchises will be in action on the same weekend as Week 2 gets underway. A historic weekend for the AFLE While the London Warriors, Vienna Vikings, Panthers Wroclaw and Berlin Thunder all played […]

The Firenze Red Lions are one of the least talked about teams in the American Football League Europe. A brand new franchise from Italy, playing in a stadium dedicated entirely to American football, with a coaching staff that was reshuffled weeks before the season and a roster built from players that most other teams passed […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to add size and depth to their offensive line, signing Italian tackle William Egbuna Nwankwo. At 1.98m and 142kg, Nwankwo brings an imposing physical presence to the Red Lions‘ offensive front. A familiar face in Italian football Nwankwo has built his career across two of Italy’s well-known clubs, most recently […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their kicking specialist, signing Italian Jacopo Impallomeni ahead of their debut season. Impallomeni arrives from the Lazio Marines, where he established himself as a reliable and consistent performer in both kicking and punting. Reliable from distance Impallomeni has shown impressive accuracy with his field goal kicking, converting all four […]

The American Football League Europe’s inaugural season will be defined not only by the players on the field but by the coaches guiding them from the sideline. From NFL veterans to European football legends, the AFLE’s eight head coaches bring a remarkable range of experience and philosophy to the league. Here is a look at […]

The Firenze Red Lions are entering the AFLE with ambition, identity, and a head coach who understands what professional football culture looks like at the highest level. With longtime NFL assistant coach Bill Shuey leading the project, the Italian franchise is betting on structure, discipline, and long-term development rather than short-term hype. Bill Shuey’s NFL […]

The Firenze Red Lions have signed another young homegrown talent, adding 21-year-old Italian defensive back Fabio Testoni to their roster. Testoni arrives from the Frogs Legnano, where he has been building his game this season. A young player on the rise Testoni spent 2025 with the Skorpions Varese before moving to the Frogs Legnano this […]

The American Football League Europe is set to kick off its inaugural season and at the heart of every offense stands a quarterback. From Grey Cup champions to college record breakers, the AFLE’s eight starting quarterbacks bring a diverse and impressive range of experience to the field. Here is a look at the men who […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another piece to their offensive line, signing Italian homegrown Mamadou Kapernik. The 26-year-old brings a wealth of domestic experience to a unit that is being built to protect quarterback Matthew McKay. A reliable presence in Italian football Kapernik spent five seasons with the Lions Bergamo before moving to the […]

The Firenze Red Lions have announced another young British signing, adding outside linebacker and defensive lineman Ellis Phillips to their roster. At just 19 years old, Phillips is one of the most exciting young talents in British football and arrives alongside fellow SGS College American Football Academy product Gibril Krubally. A standout talent at every […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next roster addition, signing young British linebacker Gibril Krubally. At just 20 years old, Krubally arrives from the SGS College American Football Academy and represents the latest example of the Red Lions‘ deliberate approach to building their squad. A clear strategy taking shape With Krubally’s signing, the Firenze […]

The American Football League Europe has confirmed all eight franchises that will compete in its inaugural season beginning May 23, 2026. With the London Warriors now officially announced, the full picture of Europe’s newest professional football league is complete. Here is a look at every team taking the field. Rhein Fire, Germany Rhein Fire is […]

The Firenze Red Lions have completed their Spanish homegrown signings, adding defensive back Yago Sanchez as the third and final player they were permitted to sign through the Spanish solidarity rule. Sanchez joins from the Madrid Bravos and adds further depth to the Red Lions‘ defensive backfield. Another Bravos talent heads to Florence Sanchez spent […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next homegrown addition, signing offensive lineman Jude Matombe ahead of the 2026 season. Matombe joins from the Rhinos Milano, where he established himself as a reliable and dependable presence on the offensive line and consistently protected his quarterback. Adding depth to an experienced unit Matombe steps into an […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next defensive addition, signing Italian homegrown Albert Bottey ahead of the 2026 season. Bottey joins from the Warriors Bologna and adds another homegrown piece to a defensive front that is steadily taking shape. Adding depth to the defensive line Bottey steps into a defensive unit that already has […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another homegrown wide receiver to their roster, signing Italian national team player Matteo Mozzanica. The 25-year-old from Varese brings an impressive track record and international experience to the Red Lions‘ receiving corps. A strong foundation in Italian football Mozzanica built his reputation with his hometown Varese Skorpions, where he […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to make progress in their roster building, signing 26-year-old Italian running back Giovanni La Rocca ahead of their debut season in 2026. La Rocca brings a wealth of domestic experience to the Red Lions‘ backfield. A well-travelled career across Italian football La Rocca has built his career across some of […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another homegrown player to their roster, signing 23-year-old Italian wide receiver Michele Costa. Costa joins from the Lazio Marines, where he established himself as a reliable and consistent target in the passing game. Depth in a talented receiver room Costa steps into a wide receiver corps that already has […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another homegrown player to their roster, signing 24-year-old Italian defensive back Pietro Migliori. Migliori arrives with a mix of domestic and European experience and is motivated to make his mark for the AFLE franchise of his home country. Experience across Europe Migliori built his career at the Giaguari Torino […]

The Firenze Red Lions have made a statement by signing Abraham Chacón as the first player in franchise history. The Mexican standout arrives in Europe with high expectations, a strong résumé, and the ambition to leave his mark on the growing American Football scene Europe as part of the AFLE. From Mexico to Europe: Abraham […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to add talent to their roster, signing young British defensive lineman Lambert Jaden Ondoua ahead of the 2026 season. Despite his relatively short time in the sport, Ondoua has already made a significant impression at multiple levels of the game. Experience on both sides of the Atlantic Ondoua has gained […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their sporting home. The franchise has announced that they will play their home games at the Guelfi Sports Center during the 2026 American Football League Europe season. A stadium built for American football The Guelfi Sports Center is a venue dedicated entirely to American football, making it a natural […]

The Firenze Red Lions have completed their American import signings, adding defensive back Trajon Cotton to the roster. Cotton brings a strong college background, professional experience in Mexico and a reputation as both a playmaker and a leader on and off the field. A standout high school prospect Cotton’s football journey began with an impressive […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to build their roster by strengthening the offensive line with the signing of French lineman Jordy Kabebi. The Red Lions add a powerful player who most recently played for the Grizzlys Catalans in the French Division 1. Strong presence on the line During his time in France, Kabebi showed strong […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to build out their organization, adding former NFL running back Jerome Smith to their coaching staff as running backs coach. Smith brings a rare combination of playing experience at the highest level and a growing coaching resume to Florence. A standout college career at Syracuse Smith played four years as […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another wide receiver to their roster, signing 34-year-old Italian Claudio Caruso ahead of their debut season in 2026. Caruso joins from the Elephants Catania and brings a wealth of experience to the Red Lions‘ receiving corps. Experience to complement the group With Caruso now on board, the Red Lions […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their second American offensive player, signing wide receiver Devin Carter. Carter brings college pedigree, professional experience and a refined skill set to the Red Lions‘ receiving corps ahead of the 2026 season. A college career that caught NFL attention Carter made a name for himself at both NC State […]

The Firenze Red Lions have filled the gap left by Bill Shuey’s promotion to head coach, appointing experienced veteran Paul Wulff as special teams coordinator. Wulff will also take on the role of offensive line coach, adding further depth to the Red Lions‘ coaching staff. A player turned coach with a rich background Wulff knows […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next import player, signing young British running back Simon Olaifa. At just 19 years old, Olaifa is one of the most exciting young talents in British American football and arrives in Florence with big ambitions for his development. A talent making his mark early Olaifa has already shown […]

The Firenze Red Lions are entering the 2026 season with a new head coach. Bill Shuey, who was originally appointed as special teams coordinator, defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach, has been promoted to head coach and will also serve as defensive coordinator following the departure of Bart Andrus. Andrus leaves for a once-in-a-lifetime […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their second Spanish homegrown player, signing Nacho Diz thanks to the Spanish solidarity rule. Diz follows wide receiver Aaron David as the latest Spanish addition to the Red Lions‘ roster. A versatile young talent At just 21 years old, Diz spent the last two seasons with the Madrid Bravos, […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their next roster addition, signing British offensive lineman Peter Hart ahead of the 2026 season. Hart brings a wealth of European football experience to the Red Lions‘ offensive line. A well-travelled career At just 27 years old, Hart has already played for a number of clubs across Europe. His […]

As the American Football League 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 the AFLE, a Homegrown […]

The homegrown territory of the Firenze Red Lions is now officially set. The Italian club will have access to the entire country of Italy, meaning they can sign any Italian player as a homegrown signing. A strong talent pool Italy gives the Red Lions access to a deep and talented pool of players. The Italian […]

The Firenze Red Lions have signed their first American defensive player ahead of the 2026 season. Defensive back Jakeen Harris brings a wealth of college experience from two of the top programs in the United States. A long career in college football Harris spent five years at NC State before transferring to the University of […]

The Firenze Red Lions have signed their next import player with Finnish defensive lineman Samuel Leppänen. The 23-year-old becomes the seventh addition to the Italian franchise ahead of the new season. Strong performances in Finland Leppänen most recently played for the Seinäjoki Crocodiles and the Vantaan TAFT. During his time in Finland, he impressed with […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue to shape their roster for the 2026 season by signing young Hungarian defensive back Szabolcs Szöllősi. Young talent with international experience At just 21 years old, Szöllősi already brings valuable experience from the European stage. He most recently played for the Fehérvár Enthroners, where he lined up as a safety […]

The Firenze Red Lions have reached an agreement with the Italian Football League (IFL) that sets out clear and transparent rules for recruiting players from clubs affiliated with the national league. The agreement is an important step for the Red Lions as they prepare to compete in the AFLE’s inaugural season, and it reflects the […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their quarterback for the first season in franchise history by signing American quarterback Matthew McKay. The 26-year-old most recently played for the Frankfurt Galaxy, where he showed strong performances over the past two seasons. Reunion with familiar coaches McKay will reunite with several coaches from his time in Frankfurt. […]

The Firenze Red Lions have signed their first Italian homegrown player with 19-year-old wide receiver Gregorio Giorgi. The young receiver is considered one of the most promising talents in Italian football. Rising talent in Italy Giorgi has already made a name for himself at a young age, earning a spot on the Italian U19 national […]

Abraham Chacón is not just making a move across the ocean. He is making history. The offensive lineman from Mexico becomes the first player from his country to compete in the American Football League Europe, joining the Firenze Red Lions for the league’s inaugural 2026 season. For Chacón, this step has been a long time […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added another experienced coach to their staff by appointing Bill Shuey as special teams coordinator. The former NFL coach joins the Italian franchise as the coaching staff continues to take shape. Shuey becomes the fourth coach on the staff alongside head coach Bart Andrus, defensive coordinator Tom Mason, and offensive […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue building their roster and have announced the signing of Spanish wide receiver Aaron David. David becomes the first Spanish player in the American Football League Europe to be signed under the Spanish Solidarity Rule, which allows eligible Spanish players to join teams as Homegrown players. He will therefore count as a […]

The Firenze Red Lions have added experienced American coach Mike Mitchell to their staff as offensive coordinator. Mitchell brings decades of coaching experience from high school, college, and international football. Long coaching career Mitchell has coached at several programs throughout his career, including Humboldt State University, De Anza College, the Sandpoint Bulldogs, the Zagreb Patriots, […]

The Firenze Red Lions have announced their first defensive player shortly after introducing their new defensive coordinator Tom Mason. Panamanian linebacker Ezra Drakes will strengthen the Red Lions’ linebacker corps for the upcoming the American Football League Europe season. With this signing, Drakes becomes the third Panamanian player in the league, joining Rhein Fire brothers […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue building their staff for the upcoming 2026 the American Football League Europe season. After announcing head coach Bart Andrus and offensive lineman Abraham Chacón, the Italian franchise has now confirmed its third signing. American coach Tom Mason will join the team as defensive coordinator for the Red Lions’ debut season. […]

The Firenze Red Lions continue building their organization for the upcoming 2026 season and have now signed the first player in franchise history. Mexican offensive lineman Abraham Chacón joins the Italian team as its first official roster addition. After announcing experienced coach Bart Andrus as head coach, General Manager Bart Iaccarino now begins building the […]

The Firenze Red Lions are entering a historic chapter in the American Football League Europe, and the man tasked with leading the project is veteran coach Bart Andrus. As the first head coach in franchise history, Andrus is responsible for shaping the identity of the new AFLE team in Florence, both on the field and […]

The Firenze Red Lions have found their head coach for their first season. Experienced coach Bart Andrus will lead the Italian franchise as the first head coach in team history. With this signing, General Manager Bart Iaccarino quickly follows through on his plan. In a recent interview, he explained that building the coaching staff would […]

With the launch of the Firenze Red Lions, a new chapter begins for American football in Italy. Leading this ambitious project is General Manager Bart Iaccarino, who has been given the responsibility of building the franchise from the ground up in the American Football League Europe. For Iaccarino, this role is more than just a […]

The final lineup of the American Football League Europe continues to take shape. The Italian franchise has officially revealed its name and logo and will enter the league’s first season as the Firenze Red Lions. With this announcement, the organization marks the beginning of a new era for Italian football on the European stage. A new […]