The World League of American Football (shortened to WLAF or World League), later renamed the NFL Europe League and then NFL Europa (usually known as NFL Europe for short), was a professional American football league which operated between 1991 and 2007. It was backed by the National Football League (NFL), the largest league in the United States. Each season culminated with the World Bowl.
The World League of American Football was founded in 1991 to serve as a type of spring league. Seven of the ten teams were based in North America, and the other three in Europe. This format lasted for two seasons, with no league in 1993–94.
The WLAF returned in 1995 with six teams, all in Europe, and in 1998 the league was rebranded as the NFL Europe League or NFL Europe, until 2006. For the league's last season, 2007, it officially changed its name to NFL Europa.
The league's squads were predominantly assigned by NFL teams, who wanted these younger, developmental players to get additional game experience and coaching. The NFL assumed the expenses of players and coaches living in Europe. The European six-team format was maintained for 12 seasons, from 1995–2007, but by 2007 five teams were based in Germany. On 29 June 2007, the NFL announced the end of NFL Europa.
American football (referred to as football in the United States and Canada, also known as gridiron elsewhere) is a sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with control of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with or passing the ball, while the team without control of the ball, the defense, aims to stop their advance and take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance at least ten yards in four downs, or plays, or else they turn over the football to the opposing team; if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs. Points are primarily scored by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for a field goal. The team with the most points at the end of a game wins.
American football evolved in the United States, originating from the sports of association football and rugby football. The first game of American football was played on November 6, 1869, between two college teams, Rutgers and Princeton, under rules based on the association football rules of the time. During the latter half of the 1870s, colleges playing association football switched to the Rugby Union code, which allowed carrying the ball. A set of rule changes drawn up from 1880 onward by Walter Camp, the "Father of American Football," established the snap, eleven-player teams, and the concept of downs; later rule changes legalized the forward pass, created the neutral zone, and specified the size and shape of the football.
A football is a ball inflated with air that is used to play one of the various sports known as football. In these games, with some exceptions, goals or points are scored only when the ball enters one of two designated goal-scoring areas; football games involve the two teams each trying to move the ball in opposite directions along the field of play.
The first balls were made of natural materials, such as an inflated pig bladder, later put inside a leather cover, which has given rise to the American slang-term "pigskin". Modern balls are designed by teams of engineers to exacting specifications, with rubber or plastic bladders, and often with plastic covers. Various leagues and games use different balls, though they all have one of the following basic shapes:
The World League was created in 1990 as part of the intensive marketing programme that would become a distinctive mark of the FIVB's activities near the end of the century. The idea was to promote the sport of volleyball by establishing an annual competition that would appeal to audiences all over the world.
At that point, international competitions involving top volleyball teams (e.g., the Olympic Games, the World Championship) took place only in 4-year cycles, and were usually confined to a host city or nation. By contrast, the World League was designed to be played on a one-year basis, with a system of rotating cities that allowed every team to host a number of matches in the preliminary round. Further restrictions on participation, such as mandatory local broadcasting, ensured massive TV & media coverage.
The World Football League tried to compete with the NFL during the mid-70's and failed miserably. They did bring some interesting ideas to the table.. some good, some bad. The League is mostly unknown, but what is known about it, is truly strange.
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published: 04 Jul 2017
6/6/92 WLAF World Bowl '92 Orlando Thunder vs Sacramento Surge
Full game action of the World League of American Football's second championship from Montreal,QC
published: 25 Oct 2021
The Forgotten Leagues of Pro Football
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The World League of American Football Launches
The official coming out party for the World League of American Football (WLAF) happened at a media event in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 23, 1991 during the week prior to Super Bowl XXV. This WINK-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) story covered the festivities for the international football league, which played in the US and Europe in 1992 and 1993 before becoming a European-only league from 1995-2007.
published: 22 Jan 2024
HISTORY LESSON | "HISTORY OF THE WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE"
This week, Randy talks about the WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE. This was a league made famous for pouching three Super Bowl Champions, and being riddled with financial issues.
This segment is from the weekly podcast: THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, EPISODE 293 from APRIL 25, 2023. You can find the podcast on many podcast platforms, including this very YouTube channel! So please subscribe, leave a like, and a comment!
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published: 27 Apr 2023
Is Japan Actually Good at American Football?
Had a lot of fun watching this game, if you want to check it out the full broadcast is here:
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published: 27 Jan 2023
Why American Football Lost
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published: 02 Feb 2023
World League of American Football: Race to the Bottom
A look at the worst of the World League of American football.
published: 03 Apr 2020
Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football
Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football on USA Network with Charles Nessler and "Boomer" Esiason. The 1991 Barcelona Dragons season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the newly created World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell. They finished the regular season in second place of the European Division with a record of eight wins and two losses. The 1991 Birmingham Fire season was the first for the franchise in the inaugural season for the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Chan Gailey. They finished the season with a record of five wins and six losses (5–6), as the North America West division champions
published: 19 Jun 2018
WLAF - 1991 Season - San Antonio Riders at Orlando Thunder - (Complete Game) - World League / NFL
Hello friends -
Here is the WLAF 3-25-1991 matchup between the San Antonio Riders and the Orlando Thunder. This wild shootout featured starting QBs Jason Garrett and Kerwin Bell, and lots of offensive fireworks. More games to come, hope you enjoy!
The World Football League tried to compete with the NFL during the mid-70's and failed miserably. They did bring some interesting ideas to the table.. some good...
The World Football League tried to compete with the NFL during the mid-70's and failed miserably. They did bring some interesting ideas to the table.. some good, some bad. The League is mostly unknown, but what is known about it, is truly strange.
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Welcome to my channel! My videos are all things football. Hypothetical scenarios, game and player breakdowns, predictions, and football stories. If you like my videos be sure to subscribe and let me know what you think down below!
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The World Football League tried to compete with the NFL during the mid-70's and failed miserably. They did bring some interesting ideas to the table.. some good, some bad. The League is mostly unknown, but what is known about it, is truly strange.
Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialKTO
Welcome to my channel! My videos are all things football. Hypothetical scenarios, game and player breakdowns, predictions, and football stories. If you like my videos be sure to subscribe and let me know what you think down below!
Music by Epidemic Sound
plus Epic Suspense Music Soundtrack Derelict Ship by Per KiilstofteRoyalty Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpFK45rngt4&list=PLRm766YvPiO8uqpvzJl3G2MEoSdIAGZ9x&index=9
Learn more about Testicular Cancer and get 20% OFF + Free Shipping @MANSCAPED with promo code TCSFIVEPOINTS at https://manscaped.com/tcs! #manscapedpartner #sha...
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THe NFL is king. But there will always be a cheap imitation of the mothership. These pro football leagues failed miserably.
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The official coming out party for the World League of American Football (WLAF) happened at a media event in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 23, 1991 during the week prior t...
The official coming out party for the World League of American Football (WLAF) happened at a media event in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 23, 1991 during the week prior to Super Bowl XXV. This WINK-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) story covered the festivities for the international football league, which played in the US and Europe in 1992 and 1993 before becoming a European-only league from 1995-2007.
The official coming out party for the World League of American Football (WLAF) happened at a media event in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 23, 1991 during the week prior to Super Bowl XXV. This WINK-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) story covered the festivities for the international football league, which played in the US and Europe in 1992 and 1993 before becoming a European-only league from 1995-2007.
This week, Randy talks about the WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE. This was a league made famous for pouching three Super Bowl Champions, and being riddled with financial ...
This week, Randy talks about the WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE. This was a league made famous for pouching three Super Bowl Champions, and being riddled with financial issues.
This segment is from the weekly podcast: THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, EPISODE 293 from APRIL 25, 2023. You can find the podcast on many podcast platforms, including this very YouTube channel! So please subscribe, leave a like, and a comment!
Follow us on:
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Contact us: [email protected]
Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com
#WFL #WorldFootballLeague #MiamiDolphins
This week, Randy talks about the WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE. This was a league made famous for pouching three Super Bowl Champions, and being riddled with financial issues.
This segment is from the weekly podcast: THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, EPISODE 293 from APRIL 25, 2023. You can find the podcast on many podcast platforms, including this very YouTube channel! So please subscribe, leave a like, and a comment!
Follow us on:
Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo
Twitter: @TWOFKalamazoo
Contact us: [email protected]
Official Site: www.theworldoffootball.com
#WFL #WorldFootballLeague #MiamiDolphins
Had a lot of fun watching this game, if you want to check it out the full broadcast is here:
*The Original link got taken down by the Original Copyright holder....
Had a lot of fun watching this game, if you want to check it out the full broadcast is here:
*The Original link got taken down by the Original Copyright holder... Sorry guys*
Thanks for watching!
Had a lot of fun watching this game, if you want to check it out the full broadcast is here:
*The Original link got taken down by the Original Copyright holder... Sorry guys*
Thanks for watching!
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01:00 The Origins of European “Football”...
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01:00 The Origins of European “Football”
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05:35 Lessons to Learn
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📚 Sources
[1] NFL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193457/total-league-revenue-of-the-nfl-since-2005/
MLB: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193466/total-league-revenue-of-the-mlb-since-2005/
NBA: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193467/total-league-revenue-of-the-nba-since-2005/
NHL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193468/total-league-revenue-of-the-nhl-since-2006/
MLS: https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2021/mls-team-valuations-2021-1234634303/
European Football Leagues combined: https://www.statista.com/statistics/261218/big-five-european-soccer-leagues-revenue/
[2] ‘Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to victory in Munich: 'One of the great football experiences I've ever had’’ (Jeremy Bergman),
https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-leads-buccaneers-to-victory-in-munich-one-of-the-great-football-experi
[3] ‘Why the NFL Offseason Is the Longest Drought on the Sports Calendar’ (Brandon Alisoglu)
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1175595-why-the-nfl-offseason-is-the-longest-drought-on-the-sports-calendar
[4] ‘Origins of the WLAF’ (Tod Maher)
https://profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/14-02-455.pdf
[5] ‘Europe Takes to WLAF, but Will It Catch On Here?’ (Chris Dufresne)
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-21-sp-2214-story.html
[6] ‘Football; It’s Baaack! World League Set to Begin Second Season’ (Gerald Eskenazi)
https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/21/sports/football-it-s-baaack-world-league-set-to-begin-second-season.html
[7] ‘Football: Notebook; Initials For W.L.A.F. May Soon Be R.I.P’ (Timothy W. Smith)
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/25/sports/football-notebook-initials-for-wlaf-may-soon-be-rip.html
[8] ‘Why The NFL Hasn’t Won Over Europe… Yet (Cheddar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOy8GNo0bII
[9] ‘NFL folds Europe league, to focus on regular-season games abroad’ (AP via ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2920738
[10] ‘NFL: Why did NFL Europe fail?’ (Ross Bennellick)
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/nfl-why-nfl-europe-fail
[11] ‘NFL Europe attendance’ (kenn.com)
https://web.archive.org/web/20070311023639/http://www.kenn.com/sports/football/nflel/index.html
[12] ‘History of NFL international games’ (Max Molski)
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-international-series-history-games-outside-america
[13] ‘The Hell of a Party: The NFL Returns to the Raucous German Fan Base It Left Behind’ (Rodger Sherman)
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2022/11/10/23450675/nfl-germany-buccaneers-seahawks-tom-brady
[14] ‘Turnen And Sport’, Annette R Hofmann (ED.), part IV, ‘American Football in West Germany: Cultural Transformation, Adaption, and Resistance’ (Lars Dzikus)
[15] ‘NFL could have sold ‘over three million’ Munich tickets’ (Kalinka Mehta)
https://www.dw.com/en/nfl-could-have-sold-over-three-million-munich-tickets/a-63716411
[16] ‘TV study shows: American Football ranks second in popularity in Germany after first season’ (European League of Football)
https://europeanleague.football/elf-news/tv-study-shows-american-football-ranks-second-in-popularity-in-germany-after-first-season
[17] ‘NFL makes strong push for flag football with eye on Olympics’ (AP via NFL.com)
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-makes-strong-push-for-flag-football-with-eye-on-olympics
[18] ‘New program is opening doors for international NFL hopefuls’ (ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/21230190/how-international-player-pathway-program-opening-doors-four-nfl-hopefuls
[19] ‘Munich to host first-ever regular-season NFL game in Germany during 2022 season; Frankfurt also to host future games’ (Around the NFL Staff)
https://www.nfl.com/news/munich-to-host-first-ever-regular-season-nfl-game-in-germany-during-2022-season-
[20] ‘NFL could have two London franchises, says Roger Goodell’ (Ed Dixion)
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nfl-london-germany-games-franchise-european-division-roger-goodell/
#football #nfl #superbowl
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 How the NFL Failed in Europe
01:00 The Origins of European “Football”
03:48 The Real Thing & Ze Germans
05:35 Lessons to Learn
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Athletic Interest is a video essay series that investigates business stories from the world of sports.
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🍿 Watch more
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Latest video: https://bit.ly/2MpsDW6
📚 Sources
[1] NFL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193457/total-league-revenue-of-the-nfl-since-2005/
MLB: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193466/total-league-revenue-of-the-mlb-since-2005/
NBA: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193467/total-league-revenue-of-the-nba-since-2005/
NHL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193468/total-league-revenue-of-the-nhl-since-2006/
MLS: https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2021/mls-team-valuations-2021-1234634303/
European Football Leagues combined: https://www.statista.com/statistics/261218/big-five-european-soccer-leagues-revenue/
[2] ‘Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to victory in Munich: 'One of the great football experiences I've ever had’’ (Jeremy Bergman),
https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-leads-buccaneers-to-victory-in-munich-one-of-the-great-football-experi
[3] ‘Why the NFL Offseason Is the Longest Drought on the Sports Calendar’ (Brandon Alisoglu)
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1175595-why-the-nfl-offseason-is-the-longest-drought-on-the-sports-calendar
[4] ‘Origins of the WLAF’ (Tod Maher)
https://profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/14-02-455.pdf
[5] ‘Europe Takes to WLAF, but Will It Catch On Here?’ (Chris Dufresne)
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-21-sp-2214-story.html
[6] ‘Football; It’s Baaack! World League Set to Begin Second Season’ (Gerald Eskenazi)
https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/21/sports/football-it-s-baaack-world-league-set-to-begin-second-season.html
[7] ‘Football: Notebook; Initials For W.L.A.F. May Soon Be R.I.P’ (Timothy W. Smith)
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/25/sports/football-notebook-initials-for-wlaf-may-soon-be-rip.html
[8] ‘Why The NFL Hasn’t Won Over Europe… Yet (Cheddar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOy8GNo0bII
[9] ‘NFL folds Europe league, to focus on regular-season games abroad’ (AP via ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2920738
[10] ‘NFL: Why did NFL Europe fail?’ (Ross Bennellick)
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/nfl-why-nfl-europe-fail
[11] ‘NFL Europe attendance’ (kenn.com)
https://web.archive.org/web/20070311023639/http://www.kenn.com/sports/football/nflel/index.html
[12] ‘History of NFL international games’ (Max Molski)
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-international-series-history-games-outside-america
[13] ‘The Hell of a Party: The NFL Returns to the Raucous German Fan Base It Left Behind’ (Rodger Sherman)
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2022/11/10/23450675/nfl-germany-buccaneers-seahawks-tom-brady
[14] ‘Turnen And Sport’, Annette R Hofmann (ED.), part IV, ‘American Football in West Germany: Cultural Transformation, Adaption, and Resistance’ (Lars Dzikus)
[15] ‘NFL could have sold ‘over three million’ Munich tickets’ (Kalinka Mehta)
https://www.dw.com/en/nfl-could-have-sold-over-three-million-munich-tickets/a-63716411
[16] ‘TV study shows: American Football ranks second in popularity in Germany after first season’ (European League of Football)
https://europeanleague.football/elf-news/tv-study-shows-american-football-ranks-second-in-popularity-in-germany-after-first-season
[17] ‘NFL makes strong push for flag football with eye on Olympics’ (AP via NFL.com)
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-makes-strong-push-for-flag-football-with-eye-on-olympics
[18] ‘New program is opening doors for international NFL hopefuls’ (ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/21230190/how-international-player-pathway-program-opening-doors-four-nfl-hopefuls
[19] ‘Munich to host first-ever regular-season NFL game in Germany during 2022 season; Frankfurt also to host future games’ (Around the NFL Staff)
https://www.nfl.com/news/munich-to-host-first-ever-regular-season-nfl-game-in-germany-during-2022-season-
[20] ‘NFL could have two London franchises, says Roger Goodell’ (Ed Dixion)
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nfl-london-germany-games-franchise-european-division-roger-goodell/
#football #nfl #superbowl
Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football on USA Network with Charles Nessler and "Boomer" Esiason. The 1991 B...
Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football on USA Network with Charles Nessler and "Boomer" Esiason. The 1991 Barcelona Dragons season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the newly created World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell. They finished the regular season in second place of the European Division with a record of eight wins and two losses. The 1991 Birmingham Fire season was the first for the franchise in the inaugural season for the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Chan Gailey. They finished the season with a record of five wins and six losses (5–6), as the North America West division champions
Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football on USA Network with Charles Nessler and "Boomer" Esiason. The 1991 Barcelona Dragons season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the newly created World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell. They finished the regular season in second place of the European Division with a record of eight wins and two losses. The 1991 Birmingham Fire season was the first for the franchise in the inaugural season for the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Chan Gailey. They finished the season with a record of five wins and six losses (5–6), as the North America West division champions
Hello friends -
Here is the WLAF 3-25-1991 matchup between the San Antonio Riders and the Orlando Thunder. This wild shootout featured starting QBs Jason Garr...
Hello friends -
Here is the WLAF 3-25-1991 matchup between the San Antonio Riders and the Orlando Thunder. This wild shootout featured starting QBs Jason Garrett and Kerwin Bell, and lots of offensive fireworks. More games to come, hope you enjoy!
Hello friends -
Here is the WLAF 3-25-1991 matchup between the San Antonio Riders and the Orlando Thunder. This wild shootout featured starting QBs Jason Garrett and Kerwin Bell, and lots of offensive fireworks. More games to come, hope you enjoy!
The World Football League tried to compete with the NFL during the mid-70's and failed miserably. They did bring some interesting ideas to the table.. some good, some bad. The League is mostly unknown, but what is known about it, is truly strange.
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The official coming out party for the World League of American Football (WLAF) happened at a media event in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 23, 1991 during the week prior to Super Bowl XXV. This WINK-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) story covered the festivities for the international football league, which played in the US and Europe in 1992 and 1993 before becoming a European-only league from 1995-2007.
This week, Randy talks about the WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE. This was a league made famous for pouching three Super Bowl Champions, and being riddled with financial issues.
This segment is from the weekly podcast: THIS WEEK IN THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL, EPISODE 293 from APRIL 25, 2023. You can find the podcast on many podcast platforms, including this very YouTube channel! So please subscribe, leave a like, and a comment!
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00:00 How the NFL Failed in Europe
01:00 The Origins of European “Football”
03:48 The Real Thing & Ze Germans
05:35 Lessons to Learn
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[1] NFL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193457/total-league-revenue-of-the-nfl-since-2005/
MLB: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193466/total-league-revenue-of-the-mlb-since-2005/
NBA: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193467/total-league-revenue-of-the-nba-since-2005/
NHL: https://www.statista.com/statistics/193468/total-league-revenue-of-the-nhl-since-2006/
MLS: https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2021/mls-team-valuations-2021-1234634303/
European Football Leagues combined: https://www.statista.com/statistics/261218/big-five-european-soccer-leagues-revenue/
[2] ‘Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to victory in Munich: 'One of the great football experiences I've ever had’’ (Jeremy Bergman),
https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-leads-buccaneers-to-victory-in-munich-one-of-the-great-football-experi
[3] ‘Why the NFL Offseason Is the Longest Drought on the Sports Calendar’ (Brandon Alisoglu)
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1175595-why-the-nfl-offseason-is-the-longest-drought-on-the-sports-calendar
[4] ‘Origins of the WLAF’ (Tod Maher)
https://profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/14-02-455.pdf
[5] ‘Europe Takes to WLAF, but Will It Catch On Here?’ (Chris Dufresne)
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-21-sp-2214-story.html
[6] ‘Football; It’s Baaack! World League Set to Begin Second Season’ (Gerald Eskenazi)
https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/21/sports/football-it-s-baaack-world-league-set-to-begin-second-season.html
[7] ‘Football: Notebook; Initials For W.L.A.F. May Soon Be R.I.P’ (Timothy W. Smith)
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/25/sports/football-notebook-initials-for-wlaf-may-soon-be-rip.html
[8] ‘Why The NFL Hasn’t Won Over Europe… Yet (Cheddar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOy8GNo0bII
[9] ‘NFL folds Europe league, to focus on regular-season games abroad’ (AP via ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2920738
[10] ‘NFL: Why did NFL Europe fail?’ (Ross Bennellick)
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/nfl-why-nfl-europe-fail
[11] ‘NFL Europe attendance’ (kenn.com)
https://web.archive.org/web/20070311023639/http://www.kenn.com/sports/football/nflel/index.html
[12] ‘History of NFL international games’ (Max Molski)
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-international-series-history-games-outside-america
[13] ‘The Hell of a Party: The NFL Returns to the Raucous German Fan Base It Left Behind’ (Rodger Sherman)
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2022/11/10/23450675/nfl-germany-buccaneers-seahawks-tom-brady
[14] ‘Turnen And Sport’, Annette R Hofmann (ED.), part IV, ‘American Football in West Germany: Cultural Transformation, Adaption, and Resistance’ (Lars Dzikus)
[15] ‘NFL could have sold ‘over three million’ Munich tickets’ (Kalinka Mehta)
https://www.dw.com/en/nfl-could-have-sold-over-three-million-munich-tickets/a-63716411
[16] ‘TV study shows: American Football ranks second in popularity in Germany after first season’ (European League of Football)
https://europeanleague.football/elf-news/tv-study-shows-american-football-ranks-second-in-popularity-in-germany-after-first-season
[17] ‘NFL makes strong push for flag football with eye on Olympics’ (AP via NFL.com)
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-makes-strong-push-for-flag-football-with-eye-on-olympics
[18] ‘New program is opening doors for international NFL hopefuls’ (ESPN.com)
https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/21230190/how-international-player-pathway-program-opening-doors-four-nfl-hopefuls
[19] ‘Munich to host first-ever regular-season NFL game in Germany during 2022 season; Frankfurt also to host future games’ (Around the NFL Staff)
https://www.nfl.com/news/munich-to-host-first-ever-regular-season-nfl-game-in-germany-during-2022-season-
[20] ‘NFL could have two London franchises, says Roger Goodell’ (Ed Dixion)
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nfl-london-germany-games-franchise-european-division-roger-goodell/
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Barcelona Dragons at Birmingham Fire 1991 Playoff Game - World League of American Football on USA Network with Charles Nessler and "Boomer" Esiason. The 1991 Barcelona Dragons season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the newly created World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell. They finished the regular season in second place of the European Division with a record of eight wins and two losses. The 1991 Birmingham Fire season was the first for the franchise in the inaugural season for the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Chan Gailey. They finished the season with a record of five wins and six losses (5–6), as the North America West division champions
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Here is the WLAF 3-25-1991 matchup between the San Antonio Riders and the Orlando Thunder. This wild shootout featured starting QBs Jason Garrett and Kerwin Bell, and lots of offensive fireworks. More games to come, hope you enjoy!
The World League of American Football (shortened to WLAF or World League), later renamed the NFL Europe League and then NFL Europa (usually known as NFL Europe for short), was a professional American football league which operated between 1991 and 2007. It was backed by the National Football League (NFL), the largest league in the United States. Each season culminated with the World Bowl.
The World League of American Football was founded in 1991 to serve as a type of spring league. Seven of the ten teams were based in North America, and the other three in Europe. This format lasted for two seasons, with no league in 1993–94.
The WLAF returned in 1995 with six teams, all in Europe, and in 1998 the league was rebranded as the NFL Europe League or NFL Europe, until 2006. For the league's last season, 2007, it officially changed its name to NFL Europa.
The league's squads were predominantly assigned by NFL teams, who wanted these younger, developmental players to get additional game experience and coaching. The NFL assumed the expenses of players and coaches living in Europe. The European six-team format was maintained for 12 seasons, from 1995–2007, but by 2007 five teams were based in Germany. On 29 June 2007, the NFL announced the end of NFL Europa.
i'm thinking about leaving and how i should say goodbye with a handshake or an embrace or a kiss on the cheek or possibly all three well maybe i've been wrong maybe my intentions are irrelevant but honestly it's just not for me we've both been so unhappy so let's just see what happens