The Frankfurt Galaxy finished their 2025 European League of Football season with a 6-6 record, coming within one game of completing what would have been the most incredible playoff comeback in league history. Their rollercoaster campaign saw them battle from near-elimination to genuine contention, providing plenty of excitement and hope for what appears to be an imminent move to the European Football Alliance in 2026.
Early promise meets midseason collapse
Things started strong in Frankfurt with the Galaxy bouncing back from an opening week loss to the Stuttgart Surge by knocking off two legitimate contenders in the Madrid Bravos and Paris Musketeers. Sitting pretty at 2-1 through three weeks, everything looked on track until the wheels completely fell off. A four-game losing streak culminated in a brutal 54-39 Week 9 beating from Stuttgart that left them at 3-5 with their playoff chances mathematically sitting at just 0.3 percent in mid-July.
Midseason magic sparks incredible run
Just when everyone counted them out, the Galaxy pulled off a roster revolution that changed their entire season. The additions of quarterback Jameson Wang (completed 132 of 219 passes for 1,459 yards and 14 TDs in five games and rushed for 323 yards and 4 TDs) , receiver Brevin Easton (40 catches for 679 yards and 5 TDs), and two-way threat Bijon Harris provided exactly the spark this team needed. Suddenly, the offense found its rhythm and the defense made key stops, resulting in a stunning three-game winning streak beating the Cologne Centurions 74-10, Nordic Storm 35-20 and the Prague Lions 28-21 that brought them back from the dead and into playoff contention heading into the final week.
Final week heartbreak
The miracle comeback fell just short in the season finale when the Galaxy dropped a 47-32 shootout to the Madrid Bravos at PSD Bank Arena. While the loss stung, it couldn’t completely overshadow the incredible fight this team showed down the stretch. Their offense proved they could hang with anyone, averaging 31.9 points behind the league’s 5th-ranked passing attack (241.5 yards/game) and 7th-ranked ground game (154.3 yards/game).
Bright future amid coaching changes
The defensive numbers need work—ranking 10th in points allowed (30.6/game) and 13th in both passing and rushing defense—but the late-season surge shows the foundation is there. The organization will move forward under new leadership after parting ways with head coach Bart Andrus, defensive coordinator Jon Leijten, and offensive line coach Mike Mitchell. This fresh start coincides with what appears to be an imminent transition to the European Football Alliance, giving the franchise an opportunity to build anew. Despite the coaching changes, the Galaxy retain a core of players battle-tested during their dramatic comeback attempt, positioning them as an intriguing team to watch in whatever league they call home next season.