Frankfurt Galaxy host Paris Musketeers in pivotal early-season ELF clash
The Frankfurt Galaxy (1-1) and Paris Musketeers (1-1) face off in a critical Week 3 European League of Football matchup at Am Bieberer Berg stadium in Offenbach on Sunday, June 1, 2025, with both teams aiming to solidify playoff credentials in the competitive West Division.
Evenly matched rivals collide
The all-time series stands at 2-2 since Paris joined the ELF in 2023, with both teams entering this clash after splitting their opening two games. Frankfurt, fresh off a dominant 28-10 road win over the Madrid Bravos, seeks momentum in their first home game of 2025. Paris, under new head coach Jack Del Rio, edged the Stuttgart Surge 6-0 a week ago and are looking to build on a 9-2 2024 campaign that ended in a semifinal loss to eventual champions Vienna Vikings.
Offensive firepower on display
Frankfurt’s resurgence hinges on quarterback Matthew McKay (392 passing yards, 3 TDs) and a ground game led by Sandro Platzgummer (296 rushing yards, 3 TDs). Kicker Ryan Rimmler, though untested in Madrid, remains a weapon with his long-range accuracy. Paris counters with dual-threat QB Jaylon Henderson (293 passing yards, 2 TDs) and RB Nicolas Khandar (118 rushing yards), who aim to exploit gaps in Frankfurt’s defense.
Coaching chess match
Del Rio, the former NFL linebacker and head coach, brings tactical depth to Paris, emphasizing disciplined execution. Frankfurt’s staff, buoyed by their Madrid victory, faces pressure to replicate last week’s offensive efficiency. Sporting director Thomas Kösling stressed the need for “character and identity” against a Musketeers squad featuring several ex-Galaxy players eager to impress.
Stakes and atmosphere
A Frankfurt win would solidify their playoff ambitions, while Paris aims to prove their 2024 success was no fluke. With both teams’ postseason hopes in play, Sunday’s showdown offers a litmus test for contenders in the ELF’s ultra-competitive West Division.
