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Las Rozas Black Demons DB Darius Robinson: Europe’s ultimate shutdown corner?
As the Las Rozas Black Demons got set to receive the second half kick-off from the Osos Rivas in Spanish League of American Football action,...
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Austria’s Swarco Raiders sign All SAC DB Davion Washington
The Swarco Raiders, seven-time Austrian champions, have signed Wingate University (NCAA Div. II) All SAC defensive back Davion Washington for the 2021 season. The 6′,...
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RIP Duke Iverson 1940-2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the extended football family of Dr. Carl “Duke” Iverson who died Thursday, February 11 in Oregon. He was 80...
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Lead like a victor
One of my favorite things I get to do is the opportunity to work with young quarterbacks in Europe. Quarterback is such a unique position,...
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Central European Football League set to return in 2021 with Germany added
The Central European Football League, Europe’s major club team tournament, will return in 2021 after taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Austria’s Swarco Raiders sign one of Europe’s premier linebackers, AJ Wentland
Seven-time Austrian champions, the Swarco Raiders, have reinforced their defense with the addition of one of Europe’s finest linebackers, AJ Wentland. Wentland spent the 2020...
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Maximilian Pircher: The rapid rise of Italy’s next great lineman
Two years ago, 19 year old Italian, Maximilian Pircher showed up to try out for Austrian powerhouse, the Swarco Raiders. The 6’7″, 300 pounder had...
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Austrian Football League reduced to two teams
The Austrian Federation of American Football, AFBÖ, has announced that the four team season that had been planned has now been reduced to two teams,...
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New York Giants RB Sandro Platzgummer from Austria awaits start of training camp
As Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer boarded the plane yesterday for New York bound for New York Giants training camp, he couldn’t help but look...
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Imports find love, careers, and a place to put down roots in Europe
The Covid-19 pandemic has posed a unique challenge to global football. Seasons have been postponed or cancelled. Import players were forced to cancel plans or...
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Austria announces September season start
The Austrian Federation of American Football, AFBÖ, has announced that there will be a shortened, four-team season in Austria starting in September. The Swarco Raiders,...
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AFI Live: Sunday, June 7 @ 4p CET (10a ET) – Hildesheim Invaders HC Shuan Fatah
Ready to talk international football? Join us for another episode of AFI Live on Facebook Sunday, June 7 at 4 pm Central European Time (10 am...
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New York Giants sign Austrian RB Sandro Platzgummer
One of the top running backs in Europe and a member of the defending Austrian champion Swarco Raiders, Sandro Platzgummer has been signed by the...
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AFI Live welcomes Dacia Vienna Vikings HC, Chris Calaycay, Swarco Raiders HC Kevin Herron & Swarco QB Sean Shelton, Sunday, April 26, 4p CET (10a ET)
Join us for a special episode of AFI Live on Facebook Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm Central European Time (10 am Eastern Daylight Time)...
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Austrian Football League will kick off games but with restrictions, some without fans
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) expands daily, and almost hourly as governments around the world race to cope and contain it. The Austrian Football...
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Austria: Swarco Raiders sign Troy University LB William Lloyd
Austria’s defending champions, the Swarco Raiders, have signed heavy-hitting linebacker William Lloyd (Troy University, NCAA, Div. 1 FBS). The 6′, 22o pound 25-year-old native of...
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Austria: Swarco Raiders re-sign CB/KR Darius Robinson
The defending Austrian champions, the Swarco Raiders, have re-signed lockdown cornerback in Darius Robinson from the Clemson University Tigers (NCAA Div. I FBS). Robinson will also serve as defensive backs...
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AFI & Inside Sport Japan present a World Top 225 ranking
American Football International and Inside Sport Japan have teamed up to produce a ranking of the Top 225 American football teams outside of the United...
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Swarco Raiders announce the signing of Kevin Herron as new HC
The Swarco Raiders, Austrian and CEFL champions in 2019, have announced the signing of their own Kevin Herron as new head coach. Following the departure of...
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9 international players to compete in NFL’s International Player Pathway Program
Nine athletes from eight countries will compete for a spot in the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program for 2020. Started in 2017, the program’s goal...
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CEFL 2020 will crown the official European Champion
The Central European Football League has announced its schedule for 2020. its 15th season, and the list of teams includes 10 national champions plus two...
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AFI’s Europe Top 20: 2019 Coaches Poll – Final
The final AFI Europe Top 20 Coaches Poll has a couple of major changes as almost everyone would expect, and for the first time ever...
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Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber, Swarco Raider, Ball State Cardinal LB Wendell Brown released from Chinese prison after 3 years
Wendell Brown, who played in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and for Austria’s Swarco Raiders, is a free man after spending...
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End of an Era: Shuan Fatah and Lee Rowland leave Swarco Raiders!
Following almost a decade of coaching the Austrian/European powerhouse Swarco Raiders, and after a perfect, unbeaten (16-0) season, winning the Austrian, CEFL and ECTC crowns,...
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Swarco Raiders capture Austrian Bowl XXXV, cap perfect season
The Swarco Raiders staged a second half rally to defeat the Dacia Vienna Vikings 42-34 Saturday in St. Polten to capture Austrian Bowl XXXV and...