The French D1 playoffs opened with a clear message from two contenders: when the stakes rise, so does their level. In wild card weekend action, the Flash de La Courneuve and the Blue Stars de Marseille delivered statement victories to punch their tickets to the semifinals. At La Courneuve, the scoreline eventually became brutal, but the game did not begin that way. Facing the Grizzlys Catalans for the second straight postseason, the Flash were surprisingly shaken early. A bo

As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we thought we knew at the halfway point with what Week 6 confirmed, corrected, or reshaped. And this week gave us clarity. A

As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we thought we knew through the first month of the season with what Week 5 confirmed, challenged, or completely changed. And w

As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we learned in Week 3 with what was confirmed, corrected, or exposed in Week 4. And this week gave us movement. At the top, t

1. Black Panthers - Thonon-les-bains Flash 3-0 In what was, overall, a very solid and well-played game, they gave the Météores almost nothing to work with and showed a really convincing side. There were still a few uncharacteristic errors (ATH Bafdile putting the ball on the ground on a punt return, for example) that didn’t end up costing much. The conditions clearly played a part, with the bad weather making execution tricky for everyone. But it’s still the kind of detail t

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

A changing landscape ahead of the new season As the next FFFA Division 1 season approaches, French American football is entering a period of transition. Between relegations, promotions and roster changes, the league will not look the same as it did last year. Several familiar faces are gone, while new projects are stepping into the spotlight. New teams in, old heads out The 2025 season highlighted a clear competitive gap at the bottom of the standings. The Cougars de Saint

The D1 Elite season has officially come to an end, wrapping up in spectacular fashion this past weekend with the highly anticipated 29th edition of the Casque de Diamant. This grand finale delivered everything fans could hope for, intensity, drama, and unforgettable plays, all unfolding on a compact 80-yard field that only amplified the action. From start to finish, it was a thrilling showdown that truly lived up to its reputation as the biggest game in French American footba

You missed the chaos, the drama, and the jaw-dropping moments of those two electrifying back-to-back semi-final weekends? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. As your ultimate sports guide and savior, we’re here to walk you through every major twist, turn, and turning point from both unforgettable matchups. Whether it was last-minute touchdowns, shocking upsets, or heroic performances, we’ll break it all down for you, play by play, highlight by highlight. So buckle up and get

1st – Black Panthers – Thonon-les-Bains Can someone stall the incredible season of the Black Panthers? Nothing seems impossible for them, as they defeated the Molosses. In fact, the first half was largely defensive. The defense from Thonon had Brody Hahn under pressure on nearly every play. The first goosebump moment came from Adel Bafdile — we thought he scored a really cool punt return, but it was declined due to an illegal block in the back (maybe opposing special teams

What does it take to win an MVP crown? What does it take to be named one of the best? For us, it’s about consistency, impact, and standing out from the crowd to truly make a name for oneself. And since only a Sith deals in absolutes, here’s a list of players who’ve earned the right to be in the conversation.

1st. Black Panthers – Thonon-les-Bains This team continues to impress with another dominant performance, picking up right where they left off last week. Offensively, they are nearly unstoppable — marching down the field with confidence and precision. Every drive seemed to showcase their versatility. Whether through the air or on the ground, they found ways to break through the Northern Division defenses. On the other side of the ball, the defense set the tone and never let u

The FFFA Power Ranking is here, give it a read if you wanna be on pace with the French Division 1 and all the teams that are participating!

FFFA D1 Power Ranking after the week 5 action, make sure to stick around to find out how the ranking will shake out to be at the end!

Here's the FFFA (french) Division 1 power ranking after week4! At the bottom of the article the ranking is devided into divisions!

The FFFA D1 week 3 was last weekend, so here's the updated power ranking of the two division in the french league!

The FFFA 1st Division's power ranking is finally here! We also include a little summary of what's already happened in the first games!!

Davide and Jamal review the round of 16 CEFL games, preview the quarterfinals. They pick their winners for each matchup and the upset alert!

Discover Odell Turnbull's inspiring football journey from Houston to France's Elite Division 1 in this interview.

Embarking on its 18th exhilarating season, the Sportklub Central European Football League (CEFL) is set to ignite the European American foot