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Germany’s Samsung Frankfurt Universe sign British WR Tim Thomas
The Samsung Frankfurt Universe, German Football League semifinalists in 2017, continue to add to their offensive arsenal with the signing of British wide receiver Timothy...
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Turkey’s Koc Rams sign Swedish DB Nicholas Peterson
Turkish champions, the Koc Rams, have signed one of Sweden’s top defensive backs, Nicholas Peterson, for the 2018 season. Peterson, 6’2″, 195 lb from Uppsala,...
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LIVESTREAM: International Bowl IX – Team USA v. Team Nordic Jan. 12 8p (9p ET, 3a Jan. 13 CET)
Team USA Under 19 Selects take the field at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas for their first game of International Bowl IX to face Team...
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International Bowl IX kicks off at AT&T Stadium in Dallas
The 2018 International Bowl pits the United States against teams from Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) in an 12-game event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 12-19. All...
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Team Nordic getting set to face Team USA in International Bowl
The Nordic countries (Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark) are assembling a 45 player, U20 Team Nordic to play against the U19 Team USA in the...
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Finnish champion Helsinki Roosters re-sign QB Brandon Connette
The Helsinki Roosters have re-signed one of the leading quarterbacks in Europe, Brandon Connette, Connette, 6’2″, 225 lb and a graduate of Duke University from Corona, California, threw for 2,675 yards and...
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Finland’s Hämeenlinna Huskies sign German Football League elite receiver Micky Kyei
One of Finland’s top receivers is returning “home”. Micky Kyei, who led the German Football League in receptions in 2016, is returning to Finland after...
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Spain’s Valencia Firebats sign veteran QB Justin Sottilare
In a step to return to power in Spain following a dismal season in 2017, the Valencia Firebats have signed quarterback Justin Sottilare for the...
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Germany’s Ingolstadt Dukes sign LB Cory Magwood
The Ingolstadt Dukes have wasted no time since the end of the 2017 German Football League season in preparing for 2018, and have signed linebacker...
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AFI’s Final Europe Top 20 for 2017
Our final Top 20 of 2017 includes the input of some of the best coaches in Europe. With all of the European seasons wrapped up...
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AFI’s Top 4 International College/HS Players of the Week; from Spain, Austria, Norway and Finland
In an attempt to bring more attention to the growing numbers of talented athletes from around the world who are taking their games abroad, AFI will name...
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List of the 2017 European Champions and how they won
The final European championships for 2017 were decided on the weekend with the German Bowl and Mermaid Bowl (Denmark) both finishing up. Let’s take a look back at the 25...
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LIVESTREAM: Viking Line Bowl – Team Finland @Sweden Sat. Oct. 7 1:30p CEST (7:30a EDT)
Every year Team Sweden and Team Finland play an international friendly game rotating the game between Sweden and Finland in what may be the oldest international rivalry in American football in the world. This year, the...
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Meet Team Finland head coach Tuomas Heikkinen, preparing for 13th game against Sweden
Tuomas Heikkinen is in his 15th season prowling the sidelines as head coach of Team Finland and on Saturday at Grimsta field in Stockholm, he...
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AFI’s Top 4 International College/HS Players of the Week; from Chile, Nigeria, Finland and Brazil
In an attempt to bring more attention to the growing numbers of talented athletes from around the world, who are taking their games abroad, AFI will name...
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Portugal: RB Jesuíno “Juzz Tiny” Furtado signs with defending champion Lisboa Devils
Two-time defending and undefeated Portuguese champions, the Lisboa Devils, have signed arguably the best Portuguese running back in the country, Jesuíno “Juzz Tiny” Furtado. After playing...
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Helsinki Roosters dominate Wasa Royals to capture Maple Bowl XXXVIII, win 6th straight Finnish title
The Helsinki Roosters captured their sixth consecutive Finnish title and 20th overall beating the Wasa Royals 37-9 in Maple Bowl XXXVIII Saturday night. Paced by...
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Finland’s Maple Bowl XXXVIII promises true showdown
Saturday, the Helsinki Roosters take on the Wasa Royals in the Maple Bowl. This is not your ordinary championship game. The Roosters are going for...
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Unbeaten German clubs lead Europe’s Top 20
Our fifth Top 20 of 2017 includes the input of some of the best coaches in Europe. With most of the European seasons wrapped up...
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Helsinki Roosters advance to 6th straight Maple Bowl in Finland
The Helsinki Roosters wasted no time last weekend in defeating the Porvoon Butchers 41-13 in Finland’s semifinal playoffs to move on their sixth straight appearance...
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Wasa Royals edge Hämeenlinna Huskies, advance to Maple Bowl in Finland
The Wasa Royals came from behind twice Saturday and took the first step towards the Finnish championship by defeating the Hämeenlinna Huskies 17-14 Saturday at Kaarlenkentta...
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Finland’s Maple League Playoff Preview: Porvoon Butchers
The 2017 Maple League Playoffs are finally here!! After 15 weeks, only the Helsinki Roosters, Wasa Royals, Hämeenlinna Huskies, and Porvoon Butchers have a chance to win the Vaahtera Malja! It’s been a...
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Finland’s Maple League Playoff Preview: Hämeenlinna Huskies
The 2017 Maple League Playoffs are finally here!! After 15 weeks, only the Helsinki Roosters, Wasa Royals, Hämeenlinna Huskies, and Porvoon Butchers have a chance...
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Finland’s Maple League Playoff Preview: Wasa Royals
The 2017 Maple League playoffs are finally here!! After 15 weeks, only the Helsinki Roosters, Wasa Royals, Hämeenlinna Huskies, and Porvoon Butchers have a chance to win the Vaahtera Malja! It’s been a very interesting...
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Finland: Wasa Royals produced 3 of 4 leaders in final stats
Finland’s Maple League wrapped up its regular season last weekend with the Helsinki Roosters topping the standings heading into the playoffs. However, the Wasa Royals...
