Homegrowns of the Week 1
Week 1 is in the books, and while the long offseason was still noticeable in a moment or two, several homegrown players stepped up and made a strong case for themselves. Here is a look at the European talents who…
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Discipline Costs Berlin: 13 Penalties, 118 Yards and a Lesson Learned
The Berlin Thunder’s first ever AFLE game had plenty of promise. An opening drive that marched deep into Vienna territory suggested a competitive afternoon was in store. What followed was anything but, and while the Vienna Vikings deserve enormous credit…
Vienna Vikings Dominate Berlin Thunder in Historic AFLE Opener
The American Football League Europe got off to a thunderous start, though perhaps not the kind Berlin had in mind. In front of 4,000 fans, the Vienna Vikings crushed the Berlin Thunder 49–7 to claim the very first win in…
Berlin Thunder enter the AFLE era with a proven quarterback, an explosive offense, and a secondary built to dominate
The Berlin Thunder are one of the most familiar names in European football, and they enter the inaugural American Football League Europe season with a clear identity on both sides of the ball. A franchise quarterback who has won championships…
Andrea Poglietelli strengthens Berlin Thunder’s defensive front
The Berlin Thunder have wasted no time following the signing of Felix Ntwa, announcing another defensive lineman in 26-year-old Italian Andrea Poglietelli. Poglietelli arrives with a strong domestic background and European experience to add further depth to the Thunder’s defensive…
Eight head coaches, one vision: introducing the men leading the AFLE in 2026
The American Football League Europe’s inaugural season will be defined not only by the players on the field but by the coaches guiding them from the sideline. From NFL veterans to European football legends, the AFLE’s eight head coaches bring…
Berlin Thunder sign Austrian defensive lineman Felix Ntwa
The Berlin Thunder continue to shape their roster, announcing the signing of Austrian defensive lineman Felix Ntwa. The 33-year-old veteran brings a wealth of experience from across European football to the Thunder’s defensive front. A well-travelled career across Europe Ntwa…
Eight quarterbacks, one goal: introducing the signal callers of the AFLE
The American Football League Europe is set to kick off its inaugural season and at the heart of every offense stands a quarterback. From Grey Cup champions to college record breakers, the AFLE’s eight starting quarterbacks bring a diverse and…
Jakeb Sullivan hosts sold-out quarterback camp in Hamburg
Berlin Thunder quarterback Jakeb Sullivan took time away from his own preparations to give back to the next generation of football players, hosting a sold-out quarterback camp in Hamburg. Twenty young players attended the session, with Sullivan passing on his…
How German WR Niklas Schumm will shape Berlin Thunder’s offense
Niklas Schumm has quietly developed into one of Germany’s most reliable wide receivers in European American Football. Now lining up for Berlin Thunder in the AFLE, the former Frankfurt Galaxy playmaker brings speed, discipline, and a clear mindset shaped by…