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New chapter the same old story as Swarco Raiders steamroll Projekt Spielberg Graz Giants in opener
The Swarco Raiders have sold their 2021 season as the beginning of a new chapter for the organization but when they took the field on...
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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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LIVESTREAM Austria: Swarco Raiders @ Projekt Spielberg Graz Giants, Apr. 10, 16:00 CET (10:00 am ET)
The Austrian Football League returns on AFI.TV as the Swarco Raiders Tirol will take on the Projekt Spielberg Graz Giants Saturday, April 10 in Graz....
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Swarco Raider HC Kevin Herron eager to end long wait for Austrian head coaching debut
When the Swarco Raiders announced the promotion of defensive coordinator Kevin Herron to the role of head coach in December of 2019, it was one...
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Austria kicks off the 2021 season this weekend
The Austrian Football League kicks off a full six team season for the first time since 2019 this weekend with two games on tap. Six...
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Las Rozas Black Demons DB Darius Robinson: Europe’s ultimate shutdown corner?
As the Las Rozas Black Demons got set to receive the second half kick-off from the Osos Rivas in Spanish League of American Football action,...
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Austria’s Swarco Raiders sign All SAC DB Davion Washington
The Swarco Raiders, seven-time Austrian champions, have signed Wingate University (NCAA Div. II) All SAC defensive back Davion Washington for the 2021 season. The 6′,...
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RIP Duke Iverson 1940-2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the extended football family of Dr. Carl “Duke” Iverson who died Thursday, February 11 in Oregon. He was 80...
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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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Central European Football League set to return in 2021 with Germany added
The Central European Football League, Europe’s major club team tournament, will return in 2021 after taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Austria’s Swarco Raiders sign one of Europe’s premier linebackers, AJ Wentland
Seven-time Austrian champions, the Swarco Raiders, have reinforced their defense with the addition of one of Europe’s finest linebackers, AJ Wentland. Wentland spent the 2020...
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Maximilian Pircher: The rapid rise of Italy’s next great lineman
Two years ago, 19 year old Italian, Maximilian Pircher showed up to try out for Austrian powerhouse, the Swarco Raiders. The 6’7″, 300 pounder had...
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Austrian Football League reduced to two teams
The Austrian Federation of American Football, AFBÖ, has announced that the four team season that had been planned has now been reduced to two teams,...
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New York Giants RB Sandro Platzgummer from Austria awaits start of training camp
As Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer boarded the plane yesterday for New York bound for New York Giants training camp, he couldn’t help but look...
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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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Austria announces September season start
The Austrian Federation of American Football, AFBÖ, has announced that there will be a shortened, four-team season in Austria starting in September. The Swarco Raiders,...
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AFI Live: Sunday, June 7 @ 4p CET (10a ET) – Hildesheim Invaders HC Shuan Fatah
Ready to talk international football? Join us for another episode of AFI Live on Facebook Sunday, June 7 at 4 pm Central European Time (10 am...
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New York Giants sign Austrian RB Sandro Platzgummer
One of the top running backs in Europe and a member of the defending Austrian champion Swarco Raiders, Sandro Platzgummer has been signed by the...
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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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Austrian Football League will kick off games but with restrictions, some without fans
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) expands daily, and almost hourly as governments around the world race to cope and contain it. The Austrian Football...
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Austria: Swarco Raiders sign Troy University LB William Lloyd
Austria’s defending champions, the Swarco Raiders, have signed heavy-hitting linebacker William Lloyd (Troy University, NCAA, Div. 1 FBS). The 6′, 22o pound 25-year-old native of...
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Austria: Swarco Raiders re-sign CB/KR Darius Robinson
The defending Austrian champions, the Swarco Raiders, have re-signed lockdown cornerback in Darius Robinson from the Clemson University Tigers (NCAA Div. I FBS). Robinson will also serve as defensive backs...
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AFI & Inside Sport Japan present a World Top 225 ranking
American Football International and Inside Sport Japan have teamed up to produce a ranking of the Top 225 American football teams outside of the United...
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Swarco Raiders announce the signing of Kevin Herron as new HC
The Swarco Raiders, Austrian and CEFL champions in 2019, have announced the signing of their own Kevin Herron as new head coach. Following the departure of...
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9 international players to compete in NFL’s International Player Pathway Program
Nine athletes from eight countries will compete for a spot in the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program for 2020. Started in 2017, the program’s goal...