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LPFA – Weeks 11 & 12 Recap
With the regular season entering its decisive stretch, Weeks 11 and 12 brought exactly the kind of football the LPFA needed: physical battles, a statement win from the league leaders, and a crucial result in the race for the final playoff spot. As the postseason picture starts to take shape, every game now carries extra weight — and this past stretch made that clearer than ever.
Cascais Crusaders 21 – 14 Braga Warriors
One of the most competitive games of the season saw the
Apr 11


Portuguese American Football League – Weeks 7 & 8
Playoff Picture Begins to Take Shape
As the Portuguese American Football League approaches the final stretch of the regular season, every result begins to carry heavier weight in the playoff race. Weeks 7 and 8 provided a clearer picture of where each team stands — with some solidifying their position among the contenders while others now appear to be playing primarily for development heading into next season.
With the Lisboa Devils on a bye week, three matchups highlighted
Mar 16


Portuguese American Football League – Week 3
Separation Season: Hierarchies Are Forming
Three weeks in, the league is no longer experimenting. It’s organizing itself.
Week 3 didn’t just produce results — it clarified trajectories. Some teams are building momentum. Others are already fighting urgency.
And one contender used the weekend to tighten its grip on the top.
With the Lisboa Navigators on a bye week, attention turned to three matchups that reshaped the table.
Cascais Crusaders 40 – 9 Lisboa Bulldogs
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Mar 2


Portuguese American Football League – Week 2
Defense Sets the Tone Again, Bulldogs Rebound, Navigators Confirm Momentum
Week 2 of the Portuguese American Football League reinforced an early-season trend: physical football, trench battles, and defenses dictating outcomes. While some offenses are still searching for rhythm, certain teams are already separating themselves through discipline and execution.
With the Crusaders on a bye week, the spotlight fell on three matchups, each offering a different storyline as the s
Mar 2


Portuguese American Football League – Week 1
Built in the Trenches: Week 1 Proves the League Is Faster, Tougher and Here to Compete
Week 1 rarely tells the whole story, but it always reveals tendencies: who is prepared, who is still experimenting and who already looks like they’ve been playing meaningful football for months.
The opening weekend of the Portuguese American Football League didn’t feel like a cautious start to a season. It felt sharp, physical and tactically mature — three games decided less by big plays
Feb 3


A League in the Making: How Preseason Shaped the 2026 LPFA
Preseason football is rarely about answers. It is about clues.
Across Portugal, the LPFA’s preseason games offered something far more valuable than results: a glimpse into how teams are thinking, building, and positioning themselves for a season that promises little margin for error. With a limited preseason schedule and every snap used as an evaluation tool, preparation may decide championships long before kickoff weekend.
From controlled defensive battles to flashes of of
Jan 8


Portugal: LPFA XV Team Grades
Another edition of the Portuguese American Football League has come to an end, once again capped off by a televised final. It was a season of plot twists, revenge stories, and new stars who stepped onto the stage and shone brightly. And we’ve now gathered all their grades. Top of the Class Lisboa Devils – A The Devils did exactly what was expected of them: reach the final. With major reinforcements like Jordan Vieira and Chris Thelasco , plus a culture of consistency bui
Sep 3, 2025


Braga Warriors Aim to Upset Defensive Powerhouse Lisboa Navigators in Crucial Portugal Matchup
Braga Warriors (1-2) aim to upset Lisboa Navigators (2-0) in crucial match. Warriors' offense must shine against Navigators' stout defense.
Apr 4, 2024


Desperation Bowl: Bulldogs and Warriors Clash in Must-Win Matchup
Lisboa Bulldogs face Braga Warriors in a pivotal Week 5 clash, both winless. Ground game vs. balanced offense in a desperate bid for playoff
Mar 16, 2024


Renegades Aim to Fortify Defense Against Hungry Warriors in Portugal Week 3 Showdown
Salgueiros Renegades vs. Braga Warriors a critical matchup on March 3rd as both teams aim for a rebound from contrasting week one results.
Mar 2, 2024


LPFA Week 1 Highlights: Devils Dance, Renegades Reign in Football Duels
LPFA Week 1: Lisboa Devils conquer Braga Warriors, Renegades reign over Lisboa Bulldogs in gripping clashes!
Feb 23, 2024


LPFA Weekend Showdown: Anticipated Battles Heat Up Portuguese Gridiron!
Exciting weekend ahead in the Portuguese American Football League (LPFA)! Top teams clash for gridiron glory in thrilling matchups.
Feb 16, 2024
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Top 10 Jerseys in Spain
The Spanish LNFA is on the rise and with the focus now on the playoffs, this is more of a laid-back ranking paying tribute to the best uniforms in the Mediterranean country.
The 2026 regular season of the LNFA has been one of the most competitive and balanced we have ever seen. After 40 games, 29 were decided by 15 points or less, meaning 72,5% or almost 3 out every 4 games was up for grabs deep in the 4th quarter.
Even more impressive is that 16 of those 40 games ended wit
8 hours ago


Elite 5s is Back: Tournament 2 Hits Surrey Sports Park on April 18th
The first Elite 5s tournament rewrote the script on what British American football could look like on a single day. Now it's time to do it again, bigger, louder, and with even more on the line.
Elite 5s: NextGen lands at Surrey Sports Park on April 18th, bringing 144 of the best university-age players together across 8 teams in a pro bowl format. That's 13 games of full-contact, 5-a-side football packed into one day, and a £3,500 Moneyball prize pot waiting at the end of it.
Apr 13


BACK TO SCHOOL - IFL 2026 MIDTERM GRADES
With the Easter holidays already upon us, the IFL is taking a general Bye Week before resuming full steam ahead until the end of May with the Regular Season.
In this special edition of the Power Ranking, in addition to the usual commentary on the league games—only one this weekend—there's also a rating for the teams based on their performances this season.
1. Guelfi Firenze (A)
There's no getting around it. Guelfi Firenze's season start, undefeated in 14 consecutive game
Apr 2


WTF is going on in Spain?!
This is the most competitive season the LNFA has seen in decades, marked by the first loss of Las Rozas Black Demons in 2 years, who has recently fell against the Osos de Rivas.
After 9 weeks and 35 games played, we are in the midst of the LNFA season. With only one regular season week left, it’s safe to say that, at least this year, the Spanish league has turned into one of the most entertaining competitions in Europe.
I'm aware that a statement of that caliber is no joke,
Mar 31


Keegan McCormack-Reamer on Resilience, Resetting, and Starting Over
For Keegan McCormack-Reamer, this next move is about more than football. It is about trust, opportunity, and the chance to write a new chapter in a place that already feels familiar. As he begins his journey in Germany, the quarterback speaks openly about resilience, growth, and the motivation that continues to push him forward. With long-term goals, high standards, and a championship in his sights, he is approaching this fresh start with both gratitude and determination.
Ho
Mar 27


DAFL: A New Era for American Football in Southeastern Europe
American football in Southeast Europe is entering a new chapter with the creation of the Danube American Football League (DAFL). A regional competition built on ambition, collaboration, and a shared vision for growth.
The league was not created overnight. The idea of a regional competition had been circulating since 2019, when something close to a true regional platform last existed. Over the years, founding teams met in different competitive contexts. The Bucharest Titans p
Mar 19


IFL 2026 Preview
In Italy, once the NFL season is over, anticipation grows ever greater for the start of the Italian Football League.
The Italian Football League, now in its forty-fifth edition, is ready to return at the end of February, as per tradition, with plenty of players and plenty of stars, both established and emerging, ready to battle it out on the Italian pitches.
First Down Magazine, this year's Media Partner of FIDAF, will accompany you in this preview with the top names to fol
Feb 28


Does the NFL Have a Development Problem?
For several seasons now, a growing murmur has echoed through the corridors of the National Football League. The league has increasingly fast-tracked its young prospects, pushing them onto the field earlier than ever and handing them ever-greater responsibility. Some of those players never fully develop, hindered by deeper structural issues in their progression.
That trend has become impossible to ignore. In recent years, NFL franchises have entrusted rookies with enormous re
Feb 27


THE FIRST FFFA D1 POWER RANKING OF THE YEAR
Did you miss it? We did too! Here is the first power ranking of the D1 Élite 2026’s season!
Do not mind your favorite team position this week, it's still kinda hard to figure out who’s really good and who isn't.
1. Flash - La Courneuve 1-0
They faced a solid Leopards squad, but the scoreboard still reflected the gap between the two teams. The Flash relied on a brand-new dual threat in Keegan McCormack-Reamer (former Mercenaries QB in ELF), who was accurate and consistent w
Feb 12
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