With the launch of the Firenze Red Lions, a new chapter begins for American football in Italy. Leading this ambitious project is General Manager Bart Iaccarino, who has been given the responsibility of building the franchise from the ground up…
The Vienna Vikings and running back Johannes Schütz will continue their journey together in 2026. Due to his existing multi-year contract, the homegrown player remains part of the team and will compete with the Vikings in their first season in…
Football is a game of adjustments. When the offense brings more receivers onto the field, the defense has to respond by putting more players in coverage. The nickel defense is one of the most common ways teams do exactly that,…
Defensive back Nikolaus Huszar will continue to be part of the Vienna Vikings in their first season in the American Football League Europe. The 24-year-old has been with the Austrian franchise since 2022 and has established himself as a starting…
Some of the biggest plays in football happen not because a team is faster or stronger than the other, but because they successfully tricked the defense into looking the wrong way. The play-action pass is one of the oldest and…
The Rhein Fire defense continues to take shape with the signing of Belgian defensive lineman Miche Vandekerkhof. The experienced defender will strengthen the defensive front as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Vandekerkhof brings valuable international experience and physical…
The Vienna Vikings are entering the 2026 American Football League Europe(AFLE) season with one of the most compelling coaching storylines in European American Football. Head coach Chris Calaycay and new offensive coordinator Jordan Neuman are working together again for the…
Football is one of the most stats-driven sports in the world. Every play produces data, and fans, coaches, and analysts use those numbers to understand what is really happening on the field. If you are new to the game, the…
To someone watching American football for the first time, the amount of protective gear the players wear can seem extreme. Helmets, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh guards, a mouthguard, and more. It looks almost like armour. But once you understand…
The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Stats Perform, a global leader in sports data and AI. Effective immediately, Stats Perform becomes the official data provider of the AFLE, delivering comprehensive and reliable…