Holland Archives - American Football International

Kuopio Steelers edge defender Semmie Radji could prove a difference maker in Finnish ‘battle of champions’
By JC Abbott on 07/30/2021
If you are an athlete from the Netherlands, chances are that at some point someone has tried to dub you the Flying Dutchman. It’s as...
Ottawa Redblacks sign three Global Draft picks plus another Global player
By CFL on 04/30/2021
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed three of their picks from the 2021 CFL Global Draft and inked global linebacker Ryan David Gomes, the club announced...
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Roedion Henrique: Amsterdam’s intercontinental football ambassador
By Alex Malchow on 02/03/2021
As the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program combine ended last October, many of Europe’s best American football players were disappointed they weren’t selected. But after...
Dutch season set to start September 27 and end on July 4, 2021
By AFI on 07/19/2020
The American Football Federation of the Netherlands, AFBN, has apparently changed a decision to cancel the top division, AFBN Eredivisie, season outright and has set...
European coronavirus update, country by country
By AFI on 05/26/2020
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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European American football leagues still in suspension, cancellations have started
By AFI on 03/22/2020
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...
Most of Europe shuts down football – for now
By AFI on 03/13/2020
One by one, as the number of coronavirus cases multiplied, European American football nations shut down operations Thursday. The announcements came rolling in throughout the...
Dutch league has kicked off 2020 season
By AFI on 02/21/2020
The American Football Federation of the Netherlands, AFBN kicked off this past weekend with the eight teams all in action. The defending champion Amsterdam Crusaders...
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Top 22 European national teams
By AFI on 11/14/2019
With the chances of the 2020 European Championships being held this year dwindling fast, let’s take a look at the most recent rankings of all...
New head coach in place for the Dutch Lions?
By AFI on 09/18/2019
According to Gridiron.nl, the American Football Federation of the Netherlands, AFBN, may have solved their head coaching problem. Apparently, the AFBN have signed former national...
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Dutch Federation possibly facing serious repercussions?
By AFI on 09/13/2019
The AFBN (American Football Federation of the Netherlands), could be facing even more financial trouble if the team does not make to trip to play...
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Dutch Lions coaching staff quit en masse
By AFI on 09/12/2019
According to Gridiron.nl,with only a month to go before the start of the IFAF European Championship qualifying tournament, the coaching staff of the Dutch Lions,...
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Europe’s Top 22 National Teams ranked with European Championship qualifiers around corner
By AFI on 09/05/2019
With the European Championship Group A and Group B tournaments set to start and the first international friendly game of the season scheduled for this...
LIVESTREAM: Eurobowl XXXIII – Potsdam Royals vs Amsterdam Crusaders, Sat. June 8, 6p CEDT (12p EDT)
By AFI on 06/08/2019
The Potsdam Royals, currently in fourth place in the German Football League North will face Holland’s Amsterdam Crusaders, runaway leaders in the Dutch league, in...
Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy teams up with Dutch Federation
By AFI on 05/17/2019
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy and the Dutch Football Federation (AFBN) teamed up this past weekend to promote the game of football for...
Holland: Amsterdam Crusaders dominate stats after 2 weeks
By Roger Kelly on 03/15/2019
After the first two weeks of play in the Eredivisie, the top league in Holland, the 2-0 Amsterdam Crusaders have taken a firm grip atop...
247 Sports heading to Europe for major camp in Amsterdam
By AFI on 03/02/2019
Over the past three years, Premier Players International and founder Brandon Collier, through camps, combines and tours, have identified and helped countless athletes from Europe find their...
Holland: Amsterdam Crusaders return to Dutch American Football League
By AFI on 02/22/2019
After a year away from Holland’s top American Football League (AFBN Eredivisie), the Amsterdam Crusaders have returned and open their 2019 season this Sunday against...
Holland: Dutch American Football League kicks off 2019 season
By AFI on 02/16/2019
The eight team Dutch American Football League kicks off its 2019 season this weekend with one game on the schedule. The reigning champion Hilversum Hurricanes...
LIVESTREAM: Belgium – Dutch Lions @Belgian Barbarians, Sat. Nov. 10, 5p (11a EST)
By AFI on 11/10/2018
Team Belgium, aka the Belgian Barbarians, will play host to the Dutch Lions, Team Holland, Saturday, November 10 at Shotgun field in Beringen, Belgium. The...
The 2018 European champions and how they won
By AFI on 10/30/2018
All but one 2018 European championship has been decided with the German, Danish and Ukrainian champions the last three titles. The final championship game for the Croatian...
Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy led by NFL legend Rod Woodson headed to Holland, France
By AFI on 08/15/2018
After training the best football athletes from the United States for the past several years, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy is heading to the...
An important message from Holland: AFBN Academy, raising the bar in the Netherlands
By AFI on 08/07/2018
My name is Sebastian Serrano, I am the new head coach of the AFBN Academy in the Netherlands. AFBN stands for the American Football Bond Nederland...
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Holland’s Amsterdam Crusaders in bench clearing brawl
By AFI on 06/26/2018
The Amsterdam Crusaders showed off their frustration this past weekend. Apparently in response to racist taunts and what they perceived to be unfair refereeing, a...
Holland’s Dylan Reede headed to College of Idaho
By Roger Kelly on 06/15/2018
For young American football player Dylan Reede from Amsterdam, Holland, finding a way to play college football in the United States was always a dream, and...