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GFL Power Rankings

Jacob Romero
Jul 19
2 min read

Updated: Jul 24

We’re hitting the middle of the German Football League (GFL) season, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Some teams are dominating, others are fighting for survival, and a few are still trying to figure out their identity.

Here’s where every team stands right now:

1) Dresden Monarchs

The Monarchs could very well keep their dominant run alive. With every game won by large margins, they’re holding the number one spot firmly and showing no signs of slowing down.

2) Potsdam Royals

Defense wins games, and the Royals have been phenomenal so far. Three shutouts and three more games allowing seven or fewer points—this defense is championship-caliber and could take them all the way.

3) Berlin Rebels

Four straight wins for the Rebels, but the defense has been tested in some tight games. Can they hold up against the North’s top-tier teams down the stretch?

4) Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns

The Unicorns seem to have found their identity, cleaning up early-season issues. Their upcoming game against Potsdam will be the real test of whether they’ve truly turned the corner.

5) New Yorker Lions

Every win has come against lower-tier opponents, while every loss came against the top contenders. Their July 18 matchup will be the real indicator of where the Lions actually stand.

6) IFM Razorbacks

The Razorbacks have bounced back from a rough start with a three-game winning streak. Their next matchup, however, is a monster: No. 1 Dresden.

7) Munich Cowboys

After a rough 0–2 start, the Cowboys have improved on both sides of the ball and now sit as the clear No. 2 in the South. They’re gaining momentum as a legitimate playoff threat.

8) Pforzheim Wilddogs

The Wilddogs came out hot to start the season but have cooled off, dropping a few tough games in recent weeks. They’ll need to rediscover that early-season form to stay in the South playoff hunt.

9) Kiel Baltic Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are competing hard every week despite a tough schedule, but their defense continues to be their Achilles’ heel in close games.

10) Düsseldorf Panthers

The Panthers are steadily improving and playing more competitive football each week. They’re climbing the rankings and could surprise someone if the trend continues.

11) Saarland Hurricanes

Flashes of a real football team emerged against the Allgäu Comets, but they need to sustain that momentum if they want to climb out of the South basement.

12) Hildesheim Invaders

The Invaders are stuck in a skid, having lost four in a row. Their game against Paderborn is a must-win to stop the bleeding.

13) Allgäu Comets

The Comets are struggling to find their footing. Their upcoming matchup against Pforzheim will be a major test and could define the rest of their season.