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ELF pre-season quarterback rankings offer surprises
The European League of Football is set to kick off their second season on June 4 after massive expansion, adding four new franchises to the...
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Sean Shelton leads Swarco Raiders to emotional statement win in Austrian Bowl XXXVI
The Swarco Raiders have won four Austrian Bowls since Sean Shelton arrived in Innsbruck, but as he trotted around Tivoli Stadium clutching the game ball...
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A new stadium but the same game for Austrian Bowl QBs Eystin Salum and Sean Shelton
This weekend will see the Austrian Football League’s 36th annual Austrian Bowl to crown a 2021 champion. But for both teams, this season has been...
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CEFL returns after a two year hiatus with a different looking Milano Seamen and Swarco Raiders
For all those even slightly aware of European American football, two names will have stood out for the last decade – the Swarco Raiders and...
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Swarco Raiders mount fourth quarter comeback for big win over Prague Black Panthers in Innsbruck
After a tumultuous period of preparation for Austrian football the cross border Prague Black Panthers had finally made it to their first game after a...
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Swarco Raiders QB Sean Shelton helping lead new chapter with same high expectations
When Sean Shelton first arrived in Europe in 2014 to play for the Templiers d’Elancourt, the former William Jewell quarterback set a goal for himself....
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Lead like a victor
One of my favorite things I get to do is the opportunity to work with young quarterbacks in Europe. Quarterback is such a unique position,...
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Imports find love, careers, and a place to put down roots in Europe
The Covid-19 pandemic has posed a unique challenge to global football. Seasons have been postponed or cancelled. Import players were forced to cancel plans or...
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AFI Live welcomes Dacia Vienna Vikings HC, Chris Calaycay, Swarco Raiders HC Kevin Herron & Swarco QB Sean Shelton, Sunday, April 26, 4p CET (10a ET)
Join us for a special episode of AFI Live on Facebook Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm Central European Time (10 am Eastern Daylight Time)...
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Winning Austrian Bowl XXXIV caps brilliant season for Sean Shelton and Swarco Raiders
Editor’s note: Sean Shelton has just completed his fourth season as quarterback of Austria’s Swarco Raiders capping another excellent year with a last second victory...
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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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Road Tripping with Austria’s Swarco Raiders: Wroclaw, Poland Edition
Sean Shelton is the quarterback for Austria’s defending champion Swarco Raiders. He has kindly allowed AFI to republish his recent blog post on a road...
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Sean Shelton Enjoying Life In Austria With Swarco Raiders
American Football is thriving all over the world, especially in Europe. To help develop the sport and keep competition at a high level, American players...
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Austria: Swarco Raiders Down the Vienna Vikings for Fifth Straight Win!
Swarco Raiders on a roll with emphatic win over arch-rivals! The Swarco Raiders made a definite statement Sunday and left now doubt that they are in the...
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PREVIEW: Maple Bowl XXXV – Finland’s Championship; Helsinki Roosters v. Turku Trojans
Helsinki Roosters look to add Finnish championship to IFAF Europe Champions League Title! t has come down to this. The only team to come...
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Injury Ends Season For Rooster’s QB Robert Johnson, Sean Shelton Signed to Fill the Void
Former French Elancourt Templiers QB has big shoes to fill in Helsinki elsinki Roosters (Finnish Maple League) starting quarterback Robert Johnson, who has been with...