Head Coach Jordan Neuman welcomes the latest AFLE expansion
Head Coach Jordan Neuman highlighting its significance for the league’s competitive future and the continued growth of American Football across Europe.
The announcement of former EFA champion „Nordic Storm“ joining the AFLE, alongside the addition of the Italian champions „Guelfi Firenze“ and the Polish champions „Warsaw Eagles“ and a new team representing Hamburg, marks another significant development in the evolving landscape of American Football in Europe. These league continues to shape its identity and competitive structure ahead of the 2027 season. Numerous positive reactions across the European football community show the significance of uniting established teams, new markets, and additional talent together under the AFLE umbrella.
Below, Vienna Vikings Head Coach Jordan Neuman shares his thoughts on these developments, what they mean for the AFLE, and the future of American Football in Europe:
„I have a great deal of respect for Coach Shoop and the entire Nordic Storm organization for their great success and what they have built over the last years. This is the type of news all of Europe has been waiting for and its very exciting not only for the teams themselves but for fans of American Football in Europe as well. With Nordic joining, adding the Italian and Polish Champions, and getting such a talent rich area like Hamburg to join, The AFLE has shown a very clear commitment to improving the competition level in our league.
In my opinion The AFLE is leaning on its Football experienced people to make football decisions that are best for the on field product and I expect this to continue throughout the offseason with other AFLE teams as well. It’s really an exciting day because after a tough 12 months for European Football, news like this is what we have all been waiting for, to unite as many top European teams under one roof as possible. The entire Vikings organization welcomes Nordic, Italy, Warsaw, and Hamburg to the AFLE and we look forward to a very competitive 2027!“