NFL Europe

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The World League of American Football (shortened to WLAF or World League, later renamed the NFL Europe League (NFL Europe for short) and then NFL Europa, was a professional American football league that operated between 1991 and 2007. It was backed by the National Football League (NFL). Each season culminated with the World Bowl.

Teams

North American teams Active
Birmingham Fire 1991–92
Montreal Machine 1991–92
New York/New Jersey Knights 1991–92
Ohio Glory 1992
Orlando Thunder 1991–92
Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks 1991
Sacramento Surge 1991–92
San Antonio Riders 1991–92
European teams Active
Amsterdam Admirals 1995–2007
Barcelona Dragons 1991–2003
Berlin Thunder 1999–2007
Cologne Centurions 2004–2007
Frankfurt Galaxy 1991–2007
Hamburg Sea Devils 2005–2007
London/England Monarchs 1991–1998
Rhein Fire 1995–2007
Scottish Claymores 1995–2004


World League of American Football / NFL Europe / NFL Europa
Teams Amsterdam Admirals (1995-2007) • Barcelona Dragons (1991-92, 1995-2003) • Berlin Thunder (1999-2007) • Birmingham Fire (1991-92) • Cologne Centurions (2004-07) • Frankfurt Galaxy (1991-92, 1995-2007) • Hamburg Sea Devils (2005-07) • London/England Monarchs (1991-92, 1995-98) • Montreal Machine (1991-92) • New York/New Jersey Knights (1991-92) • Ohio Glory (1992) • Orlando Thunder (1991-92) • Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (1991) • Rhein Fire (1995-2007) • Sacramento Surge (1991-92) • San Antonio Riders (1991-92) • Scottish Claymores (1995-2004)
Seasons 1991 • 1992 • 1995 • 1996
Venues Alamo Stadium • Crystal Palace National Sports Centre • Amsterdam Arena • Florida Citrus Bowl • Giants Stadium • Hughes Stadium • Legion Field • Murrayfield Stadium • Ohio Stadium • Wembley Stadium
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