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Carlstad Crusaders looking for a return to top in Sweden
It’s been three years since the Carlstad Crusaders hoisted the Swedish championship trophy after “owning” the title for eight straight seasons. Is this the year...
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Stockholm Mean Machines looking to three-peat as Swedish champions
The reigning Swedish champions, the Stockholm Mean Machines are poised to defend the Swedish Superserien title they have won for the past two seasons as...
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Örebro Black Knights ready to return to Sweden’s elite
After a couple of less than normal seasons, the Örebro Black Knights have positioned themselves as challengers for the throne as the Swedish Superserien gets set...
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AFI reaches livestreaming agreement with Sweden’s Örebro Black Knights
American Football International, AFI, and Sweden’s Örebro Black Knights have signed an agreement for the exclusive digital distribution of all Örebro’s home games in the Swedish...
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Stockholm Mean Machines sign QB Timothy Morovick for shortened season
The Stockholm Mean Machines have signed Timothy Morovick as their quarterback for the “COVID-19 shortened” Swedish Superserien 2020 season. Morovick had signed to play for the Curitiba...
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Örebro Black Knights welcome back RB Kasper Wedberg
The Örebro Black Knights have brought back one of their keys to reaching the 2017 Swedish Super Series final in 2017, Team Sweden running back Kasper...
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Sweden and Finland will square off in annual “grudge” games
The American Football Association of Finland, SAJL and the Swedish American Football Federation, SAFF, have agreed to hold their annual “grudge” games this year as...
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QB Danny Farley joins Sweden’s Carlstad Crusaders; eager to hit the field
The Carlstad Crusaders took another step closer to playing football this year with the signing of quarterback Danny Farley. The 6’2″, 210 pound native of...
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AFI Live: Special Europe Coaches Edition – Sunday, July 5, 4p CET (10a ET)
This week’s special edition of AFI Live on Europe will cover the situation of games in Europe – to play or not to play. Four head...
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Sweden officially set to kick off August 15 – unless COVID-19 situation changes
The Swedish American Football Federation, SAFF, has announced that it will officially allow all football games in all divisions including the four-team Superserien, the top...
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Swedish American Football Federation president Minette Rogner truly passionate about the game
Passion can be a fascinating thing. It fulfills us, drives us to succeed, and can often be found in the most unique of places. This...
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IFAF: Men’s tackle European Championship postponed to 2021
IFAF’s Men’s European Championship has been now postponed until 2021 following a virtual meeting of all the countries involved. In a video conference held with...
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NY native Jake Sisson ‘stranded’ in Sweden during coronavirus pandemic
When Jake Sisson landed in Sweden earlier this year to play for the Örebro Black Knights, he was looking forward to his second year of playing...
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Veteran coach George Contreras calls it quits after 12 European seasons
After 12 years crisscrossing Europe with a whistle around his neck, Coach George Contreras will finally make good on the retirement he started two decades...
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European coronavirus update, country by country
Gradually, as governments across Europe gradually lift coronavirus lockdowns, American football federations are slowly easing restrictions preventing practice and play. This is not an easy...
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Building muscle mass for football players
Editor’s Note: Johan Stål is a well-known name in Swedish American football. He played his last and 19th season two years ago for his hometown Örebro...
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Sweden: Örebro Black Knights and head coach Timothy Speckman part ways – for now
It’s a scenario being played out all over Europe. Teams losing coaches and players with no one knowing for how long. Sweden’s Örebro Black Knights...
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Sweden postpones until August 15
The Swedish American Football Federation, SAFF, (Svenska Amerikansk Fotbollförbundet), has announced that all football, which has been on hold since early March due to the...
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European American football leagues still in suspension, cancellations have started
With the coronavirus holding Europe in a firm grip, the list of American football leagues that have postponed all activity is long but more and...
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Sweden: Örebro Black Knights add Italian flair, sign WR Alan Orsetti
The Örebro Black Knights continue to add to their roster with the signing of Italian/Swiss wide receiver Alan Orsetti. The 21-year-old, 5’9″, 176 pound native of...
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Europe’s #1 team, Braunschweig New Yorker Lions sign Swedish national team RB Kasper Wedberg
Europe’s top team and German Bowl champions, the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions have bolstered their already potent running game with the signing of Team Sweden...
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Groupings/dates set for 2020 IFAF European championships
The International Federation of American Football, IFAF, has set the groupings for the final stages of the 2020 European Championships with the final four nations...
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Swedish champion Stockholm Mean Machines sign Canadian WR Ben von Jagow
The reigning and back-to-back Swedish champion Stockholm Mean Machines have signed Canadian wide receiver Ben von Jagow for the 2020 season. The 6’3″, 200 lb, 26-year-old Jagow, a native of Ottawa,...
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Sweden: Uppsala 86ers welcome back RB Joshua Akena
The Uppsala 86ers welcome the return of running back Joshua Akena to the team for the 2020 season. The 6′, 233 pound 27-year-old Akena, from...
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Sweden’s William James took different path to CFL Combine
When Swedish defensive back William James, who was selected this past weekend to attend the CFL Combine in Toronto on March 24, first received an invitation...