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Munich Cowboys HC Garren Holley Enjoying His Sixth Year in Europe
American Football is now an international sport, being played in more than 90 countries all over the world! This great sport is taking people all...
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Derek Mann is Creating a Coaching Legacy in Europe
American Football is now an international sport, being played in more than 90 countries all over the world! This great sport is taking people all...
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The effect of import rules on player development
Sean Shelton is the quarterback for Austria’s Swarco Raiders. He is a veteran of American football in Europe and has kindly allowed AFI to republish...
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CFL, NFL, and now the GFL Receives the Charles Clay Experience
American Football is now an international sport, being played in over 85 countries around the globe. In different countries, to help develop the sport and...
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Arkadi Meerschout is Proof, Belgium Produces More than Just Waffles
American Football is now an international sport, being played in over 85 countries around the globe. In previous articles, I have explained the concept of imports...
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Finland: Seinäjoki Crocodiles Overpowered by Porvoon Butchers
Saturday, the Porvoo Butchers beat Seinöjoki Crocodiles 40-14, in what seemed to be a very predictable Maple League game on paper. Luckily for everyone involved, this game was not played on...
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Wasa Royals, Hämeenlinna Huskies emerging as Maple League favorites in Week 3
The top league of American football in Finland, Vaahteraliiga (Maple League), played its third week of games on Thursday and Monday nights. This week of...
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Tackled By Culture: My Football Experience in Italy
American football is now a global sport, being played in over 80 countries in the world. As a football player, I take great pride in...
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The 2017 Porvoon Butchers are the “Finnish” Team
The Porvoon Butchers have 35 years of of American Football history. They have 6 Maple League Championships and are always in the discussion of best...
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Tampere Saints the 2017 Maple League Underdog
There has been one constant in the Maple League the last half decade, The Helsinki Roosters are the best. Heading into the 2017 season the...
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Basketball Makes Better Football Players
When I think about an athlete, my mind conjures up images of football, basketball, baseball, track, hockey, skiing, soccer, and anything that requires skilled physical...
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Helsinki Roosters complete ‘Strive for 5’, win 5th straight Maple Bowl In Finland
Strive for 5 is no longer a goal, but a factual statement. The Helsinki Roosters defeated the Seinäjoki Crocodiles 10-0 at Sonera Stadium in Helsinki, Finland...
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Preview: Finland’s 2016 Championship Game – Maple Bowl XXXVII
Finally, Vaahteramalja – Maple Bowl XXXVII – has arrived! My Preseason rankings proved to be way off, as well as my Midsummer re-do. I was correct...
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Helsinki Roosters Take On Turku Trojans In Finland’s Semifinals
The Helsinki Roosters and Turku Trojans are no strangers to playing each other in the playoffs – the 2014 Maple Bowl, the 2015 Semi-finals, and...
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Seinäjoki Crocodiles Face Surprising Wasa Royals In Finland’s Semifinals
After a long 4 months of games, the playoffs are finally here in Finland! It has been a season with two main narratives: 1) Will...
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Hämeenlinna Huskies win Finland’s Division I Title In A Thriller
Amazing, Awesome, Overwhelming. There is no other way to describe the game played in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon. In a battle of two great teams...
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Finland’s Division 1 Championship Game Promises Fireworks!
There can only be ONE champion! This weekend is the Spagettimalja or Spaghetti Bowl, which is the championship game for Division I in Finland. This...
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Division 1 Playoffs Kick Off in Finland This Weekend
The Maple League is not the only football being played in Finland. This weekend, the semi-finals for the 1st Division of the SAJL (Finnish American...
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Finland’s Maple League Midsummer Rankings
Midsummer and mid-season has arrived in Finland! After half a season of games, here are the Finland’s Vaahteraliiga or Maple League Standings. As a impartial spectator,...