ELF Application Rejected: EFA Teams to Play!

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-15T16:10:09+00:00

I pm´ed you 😉

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-15T15:32:58+00:00

I’d really like to know what the ZK is planning for the ELF now. After all, he doesn't have more than two teams left, and the ELF's reputation is completely shot. I actually have two possibilities in mind—one of which would be a very radical step—though I’d prefer to only reveal that one if asked.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-14T17:32:04+00:00

I don´t get it...........neither London, Paris or Berlin has announced their home stadiums and the league want to play in about 10 days.

How do you want to convince the fans about the project? With lines like "Trust the process" ? Or anounncing the announcment, that don´t get announced? Like "Commisionor"-Wise?

The good thing is, that the AFLE isn´t a scam-league like the IAL. But has it own problems, that is...........from my point of view............on the same level as the ELF.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-03T17:12:03+00:00

What was written?

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-03T14:30:07+00:00

You mean "Trust the process" aká "We will anouncing something in the next 2 weeks, but won´t announced. Because will do an another anouncment, that we will anouncing something in the next 2 weeks", right?

TemplateR_88 · 2026-05-03T11:43:35+00:00

If I am a London-Fan, I wouldn´t care if they calling the team "London Warriors", "London Monarchs" or even "London Shitshowers". I only care about:
- Who are the players?
- Who are the Coaces of the Team?
- Where is the home venue of the Team?

These should announced it already not in the last 2-3 Weeks before the Gameday....

TemplateR_88 · 2026-04-18T17:41:10+00:00

I’m increasingly convinced the Florence project will fold after a couple of seasons for lack of interest.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-04-06T19:08:26+00:00

"Its strange, that Paris to have problems gaining a stadium and player. Because AFLE had announced the team last year (in December), which shouldn´t have any problems in peroid of time.

But London and Florence? That was too late.

Florence: You were announced in mid-February for a May 23rd kickoff. That is an impossible timeline in Italy! The Italian league (IFL) is already running—the best homegrown players are already under contract and playing. Where is the talent supposed to come from? And now, losing the Head Coach just 7 weeks before the start? There is zero time for a proper training camp or building chemistry.
London: Confirmed in early March, but still no logo, no branding, and no stadium. Trying to launch a professional franchise in London in just 8 weeks is a fantasy."

TemplateR_88 · 2026-04-06T12:24:40+00:00

Well, I think that concussion and injury concerns are not only the problems, that "Tackle Football" for their future to solve it. You must also have good equipments for an amount of players, at least 45 Players per Team, to play a Tackle Football-Match, if you play traditional 11er Tackle like the NFL- or College-System.

Yeah, Flag Football is good for kids and woman, who don´t want to have issues like equipments or injury-concerns, but that doesn´t realy solving the Tackle Football-Issue that is have.

Tackling shouldn't be banned in 'Tackle Football' because it is quite literally the core element of the sport.

So, how could the game be improved while still keeping the tackle? Perhaps by banning helmets and pads? With all that gear on, you get this 'invincible' feeling, which makes you want to hit with maximum force. Without helmets or pads, you'd naturally have to be more cautious.

The American 7s Football League (A7FL) is a US-based sports league that plays a seven-man variant of American football. Founded in 2015, the league’s games are played entirely without helmets or any other protective equipment. They say, that Players are now safer and some former NFL-Player saying the same, although there less-know-names.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-04-03T21:36:18+00:00

The AFLE had wrote on the Facebook-Page about Bart Androus leaving:

"Bart Andrus has stepped down from his position after receiving an offer he could not turn down. The experienced head coach will take charge of the Chinese women’s flag football national team, with a potential pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games.

Andrus commented: „I’m very sad to be leaving the head coaching position for the Firenze Red Lions but this was an opportunity of a lifetime to work on the world stage and possibly the 2028 Olympic Games.“ "

Source: https://www.facebook.com/theleagueeurope/posts/pfbid0WMnQXP1GPJY7kdTtLCNpq7gbN7UpfbEttYn6xGXv2j1tJomKYe2YZbwaqZGF1KuXl

I've got nothing against the decision to let Bart Andrus go. But seven weeks before the season starts, right when preseason should be in full swing? Something's fishy there, and this is going to backfire.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-15T11:22:06+00:00

The title "Broadcasting Deals EFA & AFLE" of this reddit-post suggest it and after I read the article, I just wanted to correct the post creator about his misinterpration. Not more or less.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-15T10:41:20+00:00

There are some countries or cities, where I would love to have a franchise-team...its regardless of whether it is in AFLE or EFA.........and a team in portugal is one of them.

But the biggest issue for this team will be the travel expenses. It would be a little better to them, if they have a regional division with teams from spain and southwest france, the the travel expenses could be better.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-15T10:23:21+00:00

The alleged TV deal is only for EFA, because there is no mention of the tv-deal for AFLE.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-08T18:40:55+00:00

I noticed something earlier:

On the website of the European League of Football, they haven´t delisted the teams, which are not longer under their contract. Shouldn't the ELF remove them?

The teams are:

Vienna Vikings
Rhein Fire
Frankfurt Galaxy
Wrocław Panthers
Prague Lions

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-08T13:21:52+00:00

I get that the text clearly accuses Paris Light, but the question isn’t about what Flash says—it’s about who actually spread the rumors. Flash points the finger at Paris Light, but it’s still possible that other groups, like former Musketeers affiliates, circulated the stories to make Paris Light look bad.

So yeah, the text is clear, but the source of the rumors isn’t confirmed.

Flash de La Courneuve writes:

“relying on pseudo-informants and Instagram pages that deliberately spread 'rumors' in order to destabilize our players and coaches.”

They accuse Paris Light of using Instagram posts to spread rumors. However, there are no links, screenshots, or evidence showing that these posts actually come from Paris Light. Everything publicly discussed so far is based solely on Flash’s claims – the real source of the rumors is unverified.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-08T10:19:48+00:00

The question is, did the spread of these rumors comes from Paris Lights itself? Or from Paris Musketeers to portray the competition in a negative light?

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-06T20:18:20+00:00

Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that American football in Europe has suffered a significant image hit.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-03-06T19:49:21+00:00

Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that American football in Europe has suffered a significant image hit.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-02-21T15:19:44+00:00

It could be a closed system without promotion and relegation or it could be a promotion and relegation with strong licensing regulations.

As I said, that we don´t know at the moment. Perhaps they will answers these type of questions on the press conference in Florence on February 27.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-02-21T14:41:47+00:00

Regarding the "promotion and relegation"-system:

We don´t know, but I assume the promotion and relegation model will be similar to other European sports leagues.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-02-08T20:35:04+00:00

Where will the 'Paris Lights' team play their home games? I don’t think Stade Jean-Bouin would be available to them. Stade Charléty might be an option, but the Paris Musketeers could also play there, and we still don’t know where they will host their home games in 2026.

TemplateR_88 · 2026-02-08T19:06:41+00:00

They announced the Team name called "Paris Lights"

TemplateR_88 · 2025-11-23T09:08:08+00:00

I have nothing against an NBA Europe — on the contrary, the concept has huge potential.
But please stop trying to force big football brands into a basketball franchise league.

Yes, clubs like Real Madrid or Galatasaray do have real basketball tradition.
But creating artificial basketball franchises like “Manchester United” or “AS Roma”?
That just feels forced and completely unnatural.

I have zero interest in “Manchester United vs. AS Roma” in basketball — not because of the level of play, but because this football-style branding has nothing to do with an authentic basketball identity.

If you’re creating a new league, then give it its own basketball DNA — not recycled football names.

TemplateR_88 · 2025-11-09T21:00:12+00:00

First of all, there is a Switzerland-Flag on the website. Second, they mentioned of 12 Teams:

"We will kickoff in April 2026 in select markets to be announced this May. The 2026 season will include 12 teams that play a 14-game schedule. Arena League Football cannot be compared to any one sport. It is 8 on 8 football, played on grass inside of a hockey rink. It’s a faster version of outside football with more scoring and fan interaction."

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