In a country like Norway – where sports are a cornerstone of culture – it comes as no surprise that American football has gained significant traction over the past decade. Today, Norway is home to nearly 1,500 players across 30+ teams, spanning as far north as Tromsø to the southern city of Kristiansand. American football […]
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Norway’s Newest Team Arrives: The Sand Falcons
It’s always exciting to see new American football teams appear, regardless of the circumstances. To that end, we’re happy to announce the arrival of the Sand Falcons – Norway’s most recent addition. This organization, however, is not your average American football club. First of all, the Falcons are led by General Manager and Head […]
American Football in Europe: A Tool for Driving Social Progress
American football in Europe is still in its formative years. Despite the fact that many clubs date back to the late 1970’s, that there are currently well over 1,500 teams peppered across 41 countries in Europe, and that the popularity of the sport within the many cultures of Europe is widely growing, most teams […]
The Tromsø Trailblazers: Europe’s Northernmost American Football Team
For much of its 29-year existence, the Oulu Northern Lights from Finland were able to boast that they were the northernmost American football team in Europe. That all changed in a big way in 2011. 586 km north of Oulu and 350 km north of the Arctic Circle, the Tromsø Trailblazers are getting ready […]