Tag: Arena Indoor Football

Elite Indoor Football 2021

Elite Indoor Football Logo
Elite Indoor Football Logo [References: 1]

Standings

EIF 2021PWLTPFPAPct
EIF
Reading Raptors3300116241.000
Southern Steam110046221.000
Florida Generals1100801.000
Birmingham Ravens000000.000
Florida Bulldogs000000.000
Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs000000.000
Tampa Bay Tigers000000.000
Vermont Bucks000000.000
Florida Rampage101008.000
Palm Beach Phantoms10102246.000
EIF West
Las Vegas Kings000000.000
[References: 2]

Scores

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
18.04.2021Maryland Eagles (MIFL)12Reading Raptors60
Week 2
24.04.2021Reading Raptors48Jersey Bearcats (MAIFL)12
Week 3
01.05.2021Reading Raptors8Rochester Kings0 #
01.05.2021Palm Beach Phantoms22Southern Steam46
01.05.2021Florida Rampage0 #Florida Generals8
Week 4
08.05.2021Southern SteamFlorida Generals
[References: 1]

Report

After 3 weeks of Elite Indoor Football play in 2021 Reading Raptors, of Pennsylvania, were 3-0, and Southern Steam and Florida Generals both 1-0. Southern Steam’s 46-22 victory over Palm Beach Phantoms was the first League match played on 1 May, the other matches being Inter-League matches or forfeits.

References

Images

[1] Elite Indoor Football Facebook Page (2021) Profile Picture, July 27, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/EliteIndoorFootball/photos/a.118323511938102/135173420253111/ [Accessed 9 May 2021]

Social Media

[2] Elite Indoor Football (2021) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.eiffootball.com/stats#/339/standings?season_id=1473 [Accessed 9 May 2021]

[3] Elite Indoor Football (2021) Scores [Internet] Available from: https://www.eiffootball.com/stats#/339/scores?season_id=1473 [Accessed 9 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

American Arena League 2021

American Arena League Logo
American Arena League Logo {Referrences: 1[

Standings

AAL 2021PAAL W-L-TAll W-L-TPFPAPct
East
Charlotte Thunder75-0-07-0-01,000
Tampa Tornadoes42-1-03-1-0.750
Mississippi Raiders41-3-01-3-0.250
Jersey Bearcats10-0-01-0-01.000
Pennsylvania Union10-1-00-1-0.000
Carolina Predators40-4-00-4-0.000
Mid West
West Michigan Ironmen22-0-02-0-01.000
Indianapolis Enforcers41-1-03-1-0.750
Chicago Power31-2-01-2-0.333
St. Louis Bandits30-1-02-1-0.667
Music City Fire00-0-00-0-0.000
West
San Antonio Gunslingers53-0-04-1-0.800
North Texas Bulls11-0-01-0-01.000
Austin Wild41-2-01-3-0.250
El Paso Buccaneers30-2-00-3-0.000
[References: compiled from results in 2]

Note: Teams ranked by (1) League W-L Percentage (2) All Games W-L Percentage (3) Head-to-Head

Schedule

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
13.03.2021San Antonio Gunslingers48Fort Worth *62
13.03.2021Tampa Tornadoes48Carolina Predators20
Week 2
20.03.2021Mississippi Raiders23San Antonio Gunslingers46
21.03.2021Tampa Tornadoes45Georgia Lina Lions *21
Week 3
27.03.2021Charlotte Thunder67Pennsylvania Union12
27.06.2021El Paso Buccaneers0North Texas Bulls6
29.06.2021San Antonio Gunslingers 34Austin Wild24
Week 4
03.04.2021Charlotte Thunder84South Carolina Cowboys *12
03.04.2021Kentucky *26Indianapolis Enforcers34
Week 5
10.04.2021Tampa Tornadoes9Charlotte Thunder46
10.04.2021Mississippi Raiders68Carolina Predators24
10.04.2021Indianapolis Enforcers30Chicago Power32
10.04.2021Fort Worth *66El Paso Buccaneers0
12.04.2021San Antonio Gunslingers27Austin Wild20
Week 6
17.04.2021Tampa TornadoescMississippi Raidersc
17.04.2021West Michigan Ironmen57Chicago Power0
17.04.2021Charlotte Thunder61Georgia Lions *6
17.04.2021St. Louis Bandits61Illinois Rampage *30
Week 7
23.04.2021West Michigan Ironmen66Carolina Predators0
24.04.2021Indianapolis Enforcers56Indiana Tornadoes *12
24.04.2021Charlotte Thunder72St. Louis Bandits33
24.04.2021El Paso Buccaneers0Austin Wild27
26.04.2021San Antonio Gunslingers23Fort Worth *22
Week 8
01.05.2021Charlotte Thunder62Carolina Predators18
02.05.2021St. Louis Bandits46Dallas *36
02.05.2021Tampa Tornadoes49Mississippi Raiders34
Week 9
08.09.2021Mississippi Raiders18Charlotte Thunder62
08.09.2021Jersey Bearcats6South Carlolina Cowboys *0 #
08.09.2021Chicago Power0 #Indianapolis Enforcers6
08.09.2021Fort Worth *42Austin Wild12
[References: 2]

Report

Weeks 1-8

After 8 weeks of the American Arena League in 2021, Charlotte Thunder (4-0) and Tampa Tornadoes (2-1) had the best records in the East, with Mississippi Raiders (1-2), Pennsylvania Union (0-1) and Carolina Predators (0-4) all on losing records. Jersey Bearcats had yet to start. In the Mid West West Michigan Ironmen (2-0) were on top with Chicago Power (1-1) and Indianapolis Enforcers (2-1) in second and third. St. Louis Bandits (1-2) had ceased operations for the rest of the season due to COVID-19 Pandemic concerns. In the West Division, four Texas teams battled it out, with San Antonio Gunslingers (4-1) having the best record, followed by North Texas Bulls (1-0), Austin Wild (1-2) and El Paso Buccaneers (0-3)

Week 9

Two games were awarded, a League game between Indianapolis Enforcers and Chicago Power was awarded to Indianapolis. The other awarded game was between Jersey Bearcats, who were awarded a win over SC Cowboys in what would have been their first match this season. Elsewhere in a non-league match Austin Wild were defeated by Fort Worth 12-42, and in the only league match to go ahead Charlotte Thunder destroyed Mississippi Raiders 62-18 to keep their 100% record intact.

References

Images

[1] American Arena League Forum Facebook (2018) Profile, September 28, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/c375.0.600.600a/p600x600/42638379_674264769609815_5888126070888071168_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=0efndG4RomIAX-N9wjI&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=21d37d85f63b746b94a24d10fede4b19&oe=5EF4D741 [Accessed 19 February 2020]

Websites

[2] American Arena League (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanarenaleague.com/schedule  [Accessed 19 February 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 8 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

United Arena League 2021

United Arena League Logo [References: 1]

Standings

UAL 2021PUAL W-L-TAll W-L-TPFPAPct
Peach State Cats22-0-01-0-097261.000
Georgia-lina Lions10-1-00-1-02642.000
Palmetto Colts00-1-00-0-0055.000
[References: Compiled from results in 2-3]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
UAL ChampionshipGrovetown, Georgia
24.07.2021
[References: 2]

Schedule

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
08.05.2021Peach State Cats42Georgia-lina Lions26
Week 2
15.05.2021Peach State Cats55Palmetto Colts0
Week 3
22.05.2021Georgia-lina LionsPeach State Cats
Week 4
29.05.2021Georgia-lina LionsPalmetto Colts
Week 5Double-Header @ Ga.
05.06.2021Palmetto ColtsPeach State Cats
05.06.2021Georgia-lina LionsCarolina Predators
Week 6
12.06.2021Peach State CatsSouthern Steam (EIF)
Week 7
19.06.2021Palmetto ColtsSouthern Steam (EIF)
19.06.2021Georgia-lina LionsPeach State Cats
Week 10
10.07.2021Georgia-lina LionsSouthern Steam (EIF)
10.07.2021Peach State CatsPalmetto Colts
Week 11
17.07.2021Georgia-lina LionsPalmetto Colts
[References: 2]

Report

The United Arena League was founded in 2020 as a follow on from Supreme Indoor Football in the South of USA. It cancelled its inaugural season due to Coronavirus Pandemic concerns and is scheduled to start its first season on 8th May 2021, featuring three teams: Georgia-lina Lions, Peach State Cats and Palmetto Colts, with Inter-Conference play scheduled against Southern Steam of Eastern Indoor Football and Carolina Predators. Palmetto Colts are based in Palmetto, Florida; Georgia-lina Lions are based in Augusta, Georgia and Peach State Cats are based in Cumming, Georgia.

Peach State Cats opened the season with a 42-26 victory over Georgia-lina Lions. The following week they thrashed the Palmetto Colts 55-0.

About Indoor Football

Indoor Football, also known as Arena Football was developed in 1986 as an 8v8 form of Indoor American Football. After an initial few seasons where the game was developed with a 4 team league, a full seasons League with eventually over a dozen teams was developed in the 1990 which was considered by the Wall Street Journal to be a fifth major.

The Arena Football League over-expanded in the 2000s with a Minor League, and its importance (and number of teams) waned since it first experienced financial diffulties  in 2009, and it ceased operations after the 2019 season due to the legacy debt incurred.

There is now, however, Indoor Football Leagues all over America, all of which would now be considered Minor League or Semi-Pro (AAA, AA, or even A)

Indoor Football is played on a 50-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, and teams have 5 downs (attempts) to reach the endzone or the ball is turned over. 3 of those downs must be passing plays, making Indoor Football highly explosive and high scoring.

References

Images

[1] United Arena Football Facebook Page (2021) Profile Picture, October 2, 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/unitedarenaleague/photos/a.102262841252600/203438044468412/ [Accessed 27 April 2021]

Social Media

[2] United Arena Football Facebook Page (2021) Photo, April 1 2021: “The Palmetto Colts and the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center has mutually agreed that the Colts will not play any home games at their facility in 2021. The decision was made due to the Covid -19 pandemic and the facility is being used as a Covid-19 vaccination site.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/unitedarenaleague/photos/a.106106247534926/299441658201383 [Accessed 27 April 2021]

[3] Peach State Cats Professional Indoor Football (2021) Post, May 9, 2021 “The Peach State Cats defeated the Georgia-lina Lions in the first ever United Arena League game last night 42-26.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/peachstatecats/photos/a.372184599883245/1234023173699379 [Accessed 11 May 2021]

[4] United Arena Football Facebook Page (2021) Photo, April 1 2021: “Week 2 of the United Arena League Season the Peach State Cats defeated the Palmetto Colts 55-0.
The Cats will travel to Augusta, Ga to take on the Georgia-lina Lions next Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm.”
[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/unitedarenaleague/photos/a.106106247534926/326846688794213 [Accessed 18 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 18 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Champions Indoor Football 2021

Champions Indoor Football Logo [Reference: 1]

Regular Season Standings

CIF 2021PCIF W-L-TAll W-L-TPFPAPct
Salina Liberty76-0-07-0-03721881.000
Dodge City Law42-2-02-2-0141170.500
Wichita Force62-3-03-3-0195213.500
Omaha Beef62-3-03-3-0228195.500
Sioux City Bandits72-4-03-4-0267235.429
Wyoming Mustangs61-3-03-3-0225216.500
[Reference: 2]

Legend / Key: Conf= CIF Games; All= All Games; P=Played; W=Won; L=Lost; T=Tied; PF= Total Points For (All Games) PA= Total Points Against (All Games); Pct=Winning Percentage (expressed as a fraction of one)

Schedule

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
27.03.2021Sioux City Bandits55Sioux Empire Crusaders *13
27.03.2021Salina Liberty62Arlington *17
27.03.2021Wyoming Mustangs42Dallas Prime *40
Week 2
02.04.2021Salina Liberty42Wichita Force27
03.04.2021Omaha Beef70Crusaders *24
03.04.2021Wyoming Mustangs56Rapid City War Eagles *0
Week 3
09.04.2021Sioux City Bandits38Wichita Force6
10.04.2021Salina Liberty39Omaha Beef14
10.04.2021Wyoming Mustangs18Dodge City Law20
Week 4
17.04.2021Omaha Beef22Sioux City Bandits33
17.04.2021Wyoming Mustangs32Salina Liberty63
Week 5
22.04.2021Dodge City Law44Wyoming Mustangs56
24.04.2021Salina Liberty53Sioux City Bandits24
26.04.2021Wichita Force38Arlington *18
Week 6
01.05.2021Wichita Force34Dodge City Law43
02.05.2021Sioux City Bandits37Omaha Beef41
Week 7
08.05.2021Wyoming Mustangs21Omaha Beef49
08.05.2021Wichita Force49Sioux City Bandits40
09.05.2021Dodge City Law34Salina Liberty62
Week 8
15.05.2021Omaha Beef32Wichita Force41
15.05.2021Sioux City Bandits40Salina Liberty51
Week 11
21.05.2021Amarillo VenomWyoming Mustangs
21.05.2021Omaha BeefSioux City Bandits
22.05.2021West Texas WarbirdsSalina Liberty
22.05.2021Wichita ForceOklahoma Flying Aces
Week 12
29.05.2021Wyoming MustangsOmaha Beef
29.05.2021Salina LibertySioux City Bandits
29.05.2021West Texas WarbirdsAmarillo Venom
Week 13
05.06.2021Oklahoma Flying AcesWyoming Mustangs
05.06.2021Wichita ForceWest Texas Warbirds
06.06.2021Amarillo VenomSalina Liberty
Week 14
12.06.2021Omaha BeefWyoming Mustangs
12.06.2021Sioux City BanditsAmarillo Venom
12.06.2021West Texas WarbirdsOklahoma Flying Aces
13.06.2021Wichita ForceSalina Liberty
[Reference: 3]

Note: *Non-CIF team.

Report

Champions Indoor Football started its 2021 schedule with a reduced roster of teams due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. West Texas Warbirds, Oklahoma Flying Aces and Amarillo Venom were all victims of the virus and failed to start the season. This left 6 teams, playing Inter-Conference games for the first two weeks, followed by CIF Conference matches.

Weeks 1-4 27 March -17 April 2021

After 4 weeks Salina Liberty, Sioux City Bandits and Dodge City Law were all undefeated in CIF play, although Dodge City Law had only played the one match – a 20-18 victory over Wyoming Mustangs in Week 3. Of the other three teams Wyoming Mustangs had picked up two Inter-Conference victories and Omaha Beef one, though both of those teams and Wichita Force were 0-2 in CIF play.

Week 5-6 22 April- 2 May 2021

By the first week in May Salina Liberty had defeated the other top two team Sioux City Bandits 53-24 on the 24th of April to claim sole ownership of top spot after Dodge City Law had lost 44-56 to Wyoming Mustangs two days previously. Sioux City Bandits then lost another match on 2nd May to the previously winless Omaha Beef, thus opening up the mid-table positions.

Week 7 8-9 May 2021

Salina Liberty continued their winning ways with a 62-34 victory at Dodge City Law. Wichita Force gained the first League win with a 49-40 victory at home to Sioux City Bandits and Omaha Beef moved into second in the standings with a 49-21 win at Wyoming Mustangs.

Week 8 15 May 2021

Wichita Force continued their new-found winning ways with a 41-32 victory at Omaha Beef placing them above the Beef on head-to-head, while Salina Liberty maintained their 100% record with a 51-40 win at Sioux City Bandits.

About the CIF

The Champions Indoor Football is a AA (Third Level) American Football League based primarily in the Texas and Prairie States of the Mid-West. It is one of 4 AA Indoor Football Leagues in the USA, the others in the Eastern Seaboard( American Arena League), West (American West Football Conference) and Southwest & Mexico (Super 8 Football League)

About Arena / Indoor Football

Indoor (also known as Arena) Football plays an 8 v 8 version of American Football on a converted Ice Hockey Rink 50-yards long with 2 10 -yard endzones. Teams have 5 downs (attempts) to score or the ball is turned over – 3 of which must be passing plays. It is therefore a higher scoring game than standard 11 v 11 American Football. The main difference between Arena Football and Indoor Football is that there is no rebound net either side of the goalposts in Indoor Football. Arena Football rules allow the ball stay in play when it comas back off the rebound nets.

Refences

Images

[1] Champions Indoor Football (2019) logo [Internet] Available from: http://gocif.net/images/logo.png %5BAccessed  26 November 2019]

Websites

[2] Champions Indoor Football (2019) Standings 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/sports/fball/2020-21/standings [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[3] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Mar 27 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-03-27 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[4] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 2 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-02 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[5] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 3 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-03 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[6] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 10 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-10 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[7] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 17 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-17 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[8] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 22 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-22 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[9] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 24 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-24 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[10] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule Apr 26  [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-04-26 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[11] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule May 1 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-05-01  [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[12] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule May 2  [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-05-02 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[13] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule May 8  [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-05-08 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[14] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule May 9  [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-05-09 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

[15] Champions Indoor Football (2020) Schedule May 15  [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2021-05-15 [Accessed 21 April 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan & Tim Leadingham.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 17 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Regional AA American Arena Indoor Football Leagues 2019

National Arena League

PWLTPFPAPct
Jacksonville Sharks141310800475.929
Carolina Cobras14950674433.643
Massachusetts Pirate14860677660.571
Columbus Lions14680646673.429
New York Streets144100610724.286
Orlando Predators142120398840.143
National Arena League Standings 2019 Reference: [1]

American Arena League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
North
West Virginia Roughriders1111001.000
West Michigan Ironmen7520.714
Jersey Flight4220.500
New England Bobcats3120.333
Indianapolis Enforcers3030.000
Burgh Defenders5050.000
New England Cavalry1010.000
South
Carolina Energy5410.800
Carolina Havoc9720.778
Peach State Cats5320.600
Cape Fear Heroes8440.500
Georgia Doom4220.500
Carolina Cowboyz5140.200
Carolina Predators5050.000
American Arena League Standings 2019 [Reference: Compiled from Results in: 4-16]

Champions Indoor Football 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern
*Salina Liberty14950682603.643
Omaha Beef13850578503.615
Sioux City Bandits12750692592.583
Wichita Force122100380663.167
Southern
*Duke City Gladiators141130830468.786
*Amarillo Venom13850756720.615
Texas Revolution9450269253.444
Oklahoma Flying Aces122100457630.167
NTX Savages303028241.000
Champions Indoor Football Standings 2019 Reference: [18] 

Note: Playoff Results counted in Standings. Note 2: Texas Revolution folded after 6 weeks – remaining 4 home games awarded 2-0 to opponents # and 3 remaining road games replaced by the NTX Savages.

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
29.06.2019Salina Liberty44Omaha Beef42
29.06.2019Duke City Gladiators70Amarillo Venom62
CIF Champions Bowl V
13.07.2019Duke City Gladiators35Salina Liberty29
Champions Indoor Football Standings 2019 Reference: [19-20]

Indoor Football League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
*Arizona Rattlers1414008795101.000
*Iowa Barnstormers141220716522.857
*Sioux Falls Storm141130738589.786
*Green Bay Blizzard14950590521.643
*Nebraska Danger14770714656.500
*Tucson Sugar Skulls14770728705.500
Quad Cities Steamwheelers14680709650.429
Bismarck Bucks142120474751.143
Cedar Rapids River Kings141130413730.071
San Diego Strike Force141130524871.071
Reference: [21]
DateHome TeamAway Team
1st Round Playoffs
21.06.2019Green Bay Blizzard40Nebraska Dangers45
23.06.2019Sioux Falls Storm50Tucson Sugar Skulls47
United Conference Championship
29.06.2019Iowa Barnstormers50Sioux Falls Storm52
Intense Conference Championship
29.06.2019Arizona Rattlers62Nebraska Danger45
United Bowl Championship Game
13.07.2019Arizona Rattlers53Sioux Falls Storm56
Indoor Football League Playoffs 2019 Reference: [22]

American West Football Conference 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
*Idaho Horsemen1212005973311.000
*Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks12660461381.500
*Reno Express12660339396.500
Tri-Cities Fire120120303592.000
American West Football Conference Standings 2019 Reference: [26]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Playoff
14.07.2019Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks27Reno Express28
AWFC Championship
28.07.2019Idaho Horsemen40Reno Express20
American West Football Conference Standings 2019 Reference: [27]

Super 8 Football League – Battle for San Diego 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
Duo Sports Thundercats (C)220053224
Mecca Town Bulldogs211032292
California Rhinos202016500
Super 8 Football League Battle 4 San Diego Tournament 2019 [Reference: 30]

Super 8 Football League – Baja Series 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
*Duo Sports Thundercats5410177778
*Transformers Endenada5410160898
*Diablos Endsenada53201621386
*Aztecas Tijuana53201061016
Vigingos Ensenada51401191802
Black Dragons Tijuana5050221630
Super 8 Football League Baja Standings 2019 [Reference: 32]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
17.08.2019Duo Sports ThundercatsAztecas Tijuana
17.08.2019Transformers EnsenadaDiablos Ensenada
Baja Bowl VIII
24.08.2019Transformers Ensenada28Duo Sports Thundercats18
Super 8 Football League Baja Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 32-33]

Report – General

The 2019 Regional AA Arena Indoor Football League season in USA was historic as it was the last season of its’ parent League – the Arena Football League – the original Arena League folded after the 2019 season. The regional AA Leagues, however, played full seasons in 2019, covering the entire USA, and also playing a league cross-border between San Diego, California, and Baja California, Mexico.

The Champions of the Leagues were Jacksonville Sharks (13-1, National Arena League, No Playoffs), West Virginia Roughriders (11-0, American Arena League, No Playoffs), Duke City Gladiators (Albuquerque, 35-29 versus Salina Liberty, Champions Indoor Football), Sioux Falls Storm (56-53 versus Arizona Rattlers, Indoor Football League), Idaho Horsemen (40-20 versus Reno Express, American West Football Conference), Duo Sports Thundercats (San Diego, 2-0 Super 8 Football League Battle for San Diego) and Diablos Ensenada (28-18 versus Duo Sports Thundercats, Baja Bowl VIII 2018)

Report – National Arena League 2019

National arena League Logo [Reference: 3]

Jacksonville Sharks won the 2019 NAL Championship with a 13-1 record (there were no playoffs), ahead of the Carolina Cobras (9-5) and the Massachusetts Pirate (8-6). Columbus Lions (6-8), New York Streets (4-10) and former AAA Arena Football League team Orlando Predators (2-12) made up the bottom half of the six team league.

The National Arena League is a AA Regional Arena League along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

Report – American Arena League 2019

Amerivcan Arena Leagie Logo [References: 17]

West Virginia Roughriders came ou tops in the American Arena League in 2019, finishing with a 11-0 record, the only undefeated team in the AAL.

The American Arena League is a AA Regional Arena Football League along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

Report – Champions Indoor Football 2019

Champions Indoor Football Logo [Reference: 25]

The Duke City Gladiators won the 2019 CIF Champions Bowl 35-29 against Salina Liberty after posting an 9-3 regular season record. Salina Liberty (8-4), Omaha Beef (8-4) and Amarillo Venom (8-4) also qualified for the Playoffs. Texas Revolution folded after 5 games and were replaced for the reamaining 3 away fixtures by NTX Savages. Oklahoma Flying Aces posted a 2-10 record and Sioux City Bandits (7-5) and Wichita Force (2-10) failed to make the Playoffs in the Northern Division.

The Champions Indoor Football is a AA (Third Level) American Football League based primarily in the Southwestern States of the USA and Prairie States of the Mid-West. 

Report – Indoor Football League 2019

Indoor Football League Logo [References: 24]

Sioux Falls Storm shocked the previously unbeaten Arizona Rattlers 56-53 in the United Bowl to win their 10th United Bowl, extending their record.

Arizona had finished 14-0 in Regular Season play, and Iowa Barnstormers 12-2 in second. Sioux Falls beat both of these one-time AAA Arena Football League teams on the way to the title after winning against Tucson Sugar Skulls (50-47) in the First Round Playoffs.

The United Conference Championship game was also extremely close, with the Storm beating Nebraska Danger 52-50. In the Intense Conference Championship Arizona Rattlers had beaten Nebraska Danger 62-45. Nebraska had earlier beaten Green Bay Blizzard 45-40 in the Playoffs.

Six of the 10 teams made the playoffs, with Quad Cities Steamwheelers just missing out of a spot in the post-season with a 6-8 record. Bismarck Bucks (2-12), Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-13) and San Diego Strike Force (1-13) won a total of 4 games between them.

The Indoor Football League is a AA American Football League played Reduced Numbers (8v8) Arena Football in the Western MidWest & American Southwest.

Report – American West Football Conference 2019

American West Football Conference Logo [Reference: 28]

Idaho Horsemen went through the Inaugural AWFC season undefeated, winning all 12 regular season games and defeating Reno Express 40-20 in the Final. Reno Express and Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks had both qualified for the playoffs with a 6-6 record. Tri-Cities Fire, based in Washington State, lost all 12 games, finishing bottom of the four team league.

Report – Super 8 Football League Battle for San Diego 2019

Super 8 Football League Logo [References: 29]

Duo Sports Thundercats (San Diego & Tijuana) won the 2019 Super 8 Football League Battle 4 San Diego, played on the 12th October 2019 in Eastlake Soccer League in San Diego. They won a three-team Tournamentt defeating California Rhinos and Mecca Town Bulldogs.

The Super 8 Football League is a cross-border Arena (8v8 Indoor) Football League, that plays primarily in Southern California (USA) and Baja California (Mexico), whiile also playong tournaments with teams from Northern California, Texas and Nevada.

Report – Super 8 Football League Baja Series 2019

Diablos Ensenada defeated Duo Sports Thundercats 28-18 in Baja Bowl VIII in the Super 8 Football League Baja Series in 2019. In a closely run regular season Duo Sports Thundercats had finished top with a 4-1 record, followed by Transformers Ensenada (also 4-1), Diablos Ensenada (3-2) and Aztecas Tijuana (3-2). These four teams qualified for the Playoffs, with fifth place in the six team sries going to Vikingos Ensenada, and then Black Dragons Tijuana coming in last

About Arena Indoor Football

Indoor Football, also known as Arena Football was developed in 1986 as an 8v8 form of Indoor American Football. After an initial few seasons where the game was developed with a 4 team league, a full seasons League with eventually over a dozen teams was developed in the 1990 which was considered by the Wall Street Journal to be a fifth major.

The Arena Football League over-expanded in the 2000s with a Minor League, and its importance (and number of teams) waned since it first experienced financial diffulties  in 2009, and it ceased operations after the 2019 season due to the legacy debt incurred.

There is now, however, Indoor Football Leagues all over America, all of which would now be considered Minor League or Semi-Pro (AAA, AA, or even A)

Indoor Football is played on a 50-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, and teams have 5 downs (attempts) to reach the endzone or the ball is turned over. 3 of those downs must be passing plays, making Indoor Football highly explosive and high scoring.

The main difference between Arena Football and Indoor Football is that there are Rebound Nets in Arena Football either side of the goalposts, allowing the ball to return into play, which are not present in Indoor Football.

References

Websites

[1] National Arena League (2019) National Arena League Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/ [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[2] National Arena League (2018) Schedules [Internet] Available from: http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/schedules/nal-full-schedule.html [Accessed 16 September 2017]

Images

[3] National Arena League (2018) logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/images/logo.png [Accessed 26 November 2019]

Websites

[4] Scorestream (2019) Georgia Doom [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/georgia-doom-297565/games [Accessed 19 February 2020]

[5] Scorestream (2019) Cape Fear Heroes [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/cape-fear-heroes-278452/games [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[6] Scorestream (2019) Peach State Cats [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/peach-state-cats-cats-300393 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[7] Scorestream (2019) Carolina Cowboyz [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/carolina-cowboys-cowboyz-291295 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[8] Scorestream (2019) Carolina Energy [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/carolina-energy-299223 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[9] Scorestream (2019) Carolina Havoc [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/carolina-havoc-havoc-304473 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[10] Scorestream (2019) West Virginia Roughriders [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/west-virginia-roughriders-roughriders-292029/games [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[11] Scorestream (2019) Burgh Defenders [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/burgh-defenders-defenders-304472 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[12] Scorestream (2019) Indianapolis Enforcers [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/indianapolis-enforcers-enforcers-300565 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[13] Scorestream (2019) Jersey Flight [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/jersey-flight-flight-298897 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[14] Scorestream (2019) New England Bobcats [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/new-england-bobcats-300970 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[15] Scorestream (2019) West Michigan Ironmen [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/west-michigan-ironmen-282001/games [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[16] Scorestream (2019) Carolina Predators [Internet] Available from: https://scorestream.com/team/carolina-predators-predators-304475 [Accessed 26 November 2019]

Images

[17] American Arena League Forum Facebook (2018) Profile, September 28, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/c375.0.600.600a/p600x600/42638379_674264769609815_5888126070888071168_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=0efndG4RomIAX-N9wjI&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=21d37d85f63b746b94a24d10fede4b19&oe=5EF4D741 [Accessed 19 February 2020]

Websites

[18] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/sports/fball/2018-19/standings [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[19] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Composite Schedule Sat Jul 13 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite [Accessed  26 November 2019]

[20] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Composite Schedule Sat Jun 29 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2019-06-29 %5BAccessed  26 November 2019]

Images

[25] Champions Indoor Football (2019) logo [Internet] Available from: http://gocif.net/images/logo.png %5BAccessed  26 November 2019]

Websites

[21] Indoor Football League (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2018-19/standings [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[22] Indoor Football League (2019) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2018-19/schedule [Accesed 27 October 2019]

Images

[23] Indoor Football League | Wayback Machine (2019) 2019 Indoor Football League | Geographic Map [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20190708201232/https://www.goifl.com/members/Geographic_Map [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[24] SportsLogos.net (2019) Indoor Football League Alternate Logo (2009-2019) [Internet] Available from: http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/159/4848/full/982_-indoor_football_league-alternate-2009.gif [Accesed 27 October 2019]

Websites

[26] American West Football Conference (2019) Standings | 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanwestfootballconference.com/stats#/562/standings?division_id=5611 [Accessed 23 November 2019]

[27] American West Football Conference (2019) Scores | 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanwestfootballconference.com/stats#/562/scores?division_id=5611 [Accessed 23 November 2019]

Images

[28] American West Football Conference Twitter Account (2019) Profile Picture [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1113654646696865792/w5D1Q9P1_400x400.png [Accessed 11 March 2020]

Images

[29] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League Logo [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10378207_1545248759045177_2010222216677056541_n.jpg [Accessed 20 July 2019]

Websites

[30] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 West Coast 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/super8westcoast/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

Images

[31] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League Logo [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10378207_1545248759045177_2010222216677056541_n.jpg [Accessed 20 July 2019]

Websites

[32] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League | Baja 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/super8baja/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

[33] Super 8 Football League (2018) History-About [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/history/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan and Dublin Bay Raptors 2019 & Tim Leadingham.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 13 March 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019-2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Fan Controlled Football 2021

Fan Controlled Football Logo [References: 1]

Standings

FCF 2021PWLTPFPAPct
Beasts4310132126.750
Zappers4220138133.500
Wild Aces4220144138.500
Glacier Boyz4130129142.000
[References: Compiled from results in 2-7]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
13.03.2021Beasts20Glacier Boyz38
13.03.2021Wild Aces32Zappers6
People’s Championship v1.0
21.03.2021Wild Aces46Glacier Boyz40
[References: 12-13]

Results

DateHome teamAway Team
Week 1
14.02.2021Wild Aces30Glacier Boyz22
14.02.2021Beasts48Zappers44
Week 2
21.02.2021Zappers28Glacier Boyz29 (3ot)
21.02.2021Beasts30Wild Aces28
Week 3
28.02.2021Glacier Boyz22Beasts28
28.02.2021Zappers34Wild Aces30
Week 4
04.03.2021Wild Aces56Glacier Boyz52
04.03.2021Beasts26Zappers32
[References: 2-7]

Report

Beasts started out 3-0 but dropped their last regular season game 26-32 to Zappers, while Wild Aces and Glacier Boyz, also 1-2 like Zappersgoing into the Final week, battled it out in a shootout, with Wild Aces winning 56-52. With all four teams reaching the Playoffs, Glacier Boyz (1-3) shocked Beasts (3-1) 38-20 in the Semi-Finals, while Zappers and Wild Aces (both 2-2) was expected to be a close game, however, Wild Aces won 32-6 to advance to the People’s Championship Game versus Glacier Boyz, where they won 46-40 to win the first ever FCF People’s Championship.

Beasts 28 Glacier Boyz 22 Week 3 Fan Controlled Football [References: 8]

About Fan Controlled Football

The League was a novel idea, giving fans the chance to be a part-owner, and coach of a Professional Arena Indoor Football Team. The FCF was 7v7 Arena style Football with no kicking. Teams start at the 10-yard line and drive to the endzone. The extra point is 1v1 between the Wide Receiver and the Defensive Back. All Games are 1 Hour long with a running clock, and the games were streamed live on twitch where the owner/coaches could vote on the plays of their team, whichever play voted highest was the one that was played.

References

Logos

[1] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, 19 September 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.1232640490095873/3913614228665139/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

Social Media

[2] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Photo, 14 February 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.4084232581603302/4339462522746972/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[3] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Photo, 14 February 2021 “Looks like the FCF Beasts are heading into Week 2, 1-0.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.1250221751671080/4339904146036143/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[4] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Video, 21 February 2021 “Unbelievable 😧…” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/videos/4358434720849752 [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[5] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Video, 21 February 2021 “

WOWThe @FCFBeasts score the game-winning touchdown with no time remaining. 30-28They advance to 2-0.

[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/videos/4358227697537121 [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[6] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Photo, 28 February 2021 “Final score” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.4084232581603302/4385699764789914/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[7] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Photo, 28 February 2021 “Final score.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.4084232581603302/4385488164811074/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

Photos

[8] Fan Controlled Football League Facebook (2021) Photo, 28 February 2021 “Final score.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.4084232581603302/4385699764789914/ [Accessed 28 February 2021]

Websites

[9] Fan Controlled Football (2021) How It Works [Internet] Available from: https://www.fcf.io/how-it-works [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[10] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Teams [Internet] Available from: https://www.fcf.io/teams [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[11] sporting News (2021) What is Fan Controlled Football? [Internet] Available from: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/fan-controlled-football-teams-schedule-players/g9gj6s5j1ume1gv0pp4ayusyd [Accessed 28 February 2021] [Accessed 28 February 2021]

[12] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Week 4 Recap: Beasts [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-beasts/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[13] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Week 4 Recap: Glacier Boyz [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-glacier-boyz/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[14] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Week 4 Recap: Wild Aces [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-wild-aces/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[15] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Week 4 Recap: Zappers [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-zappers/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[16] Fan Controlled Football (2021) FCF Season v1.0 Week 1 Game Summary [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fan-controlled-football-fcf-season-v1-0-week-one-gameday-summary/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[17] Fan Controlled Football (2021) FCF Season v1.0 Week 2 Game Summary [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-two-game-summary/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[18] Fan Controlled Football (2021) FCF Season v1.0 Week 3 Game Summary [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-three-game-summary/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[19] Fan Controlled Football (2021) FCF Season v1.0 Week 4 Game Summary [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-four-game-summary/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

[20] Fan Controlled Football (2021) FCF Season v1.0 Week 5 Game Summary [Internet] Available from: https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-five-game-summary/ [Accessed 19 March 2021]

Social Media

[21] Fan Controlled Football (2021) Photo, 21 March 2021:”That’s a wrap on the first-ever FCF People’s Championship. Check out the @Progressive Final Snapshot” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FCFL/photos/a.4084232581603302/4445282562164967/ [Accessed 23 March 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Pettit (A Football World)

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 28 February 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

LEXFA Liga Extrema de Futbol Americano Arena Football Spring 2020

LEXFA Logo [References: 1]

Tables Spring 2020

LEXFA Spring 2020PWDLPFPAPct
Division 1
Supermans220073371.000
Aztecas220052431.000
Black Thunder21106241.500
Toritos Texcoco21103645.500
Cowboys21103535.500
Zopilotes20203844.000
Deminios ST2020777.000
Division 2
Carneros Pre220076291.000
Ducks22006401.000
Chivos Negros220039361.000
Colmillos220036291.000
Niners21106460.500
Oklahoma21105657.500
Cachorros21105641.500
Thundercats21104552.500
Myrmidons21104042.500
Dragones Aztecas10102941.000
Head Hunters10101418.000
Division 3
Silverbacks220050201.000
Therions220028181.000
Leones Negros21107173.500
Orcas21105359.500
Spartans ODA21104046.500
Toros Chapingo21102645.500
Air Force21102533.500
Tatankas21102512.500
Frailes CS110019121.000
Jokers20206185.000
Sharks20204660.000
Piratas20202629.000
Hellfish20201953.000
Division 4
Chargers220075321.000
Jugosos220066471.000
Army220062301.000
Mustangs220057281.000
Mighty Ducks220048251.000
Peleadores21104155.500
Vikingos21103830.500
Black Demons20204553.000
Aztecas20202641.000
Pig Machine20201340.000
Division 5
Panteras220026141.000
Centauros21105668.500
Tigers Xtreme21103438.500
Stormtroopers21101419.500
Coyotes Toluca20204771.000
Titanes20203873.000
Rhinos20203557.000
Supermans B20202446.000
Black Chiefs10101820.000
[References: 3]

Report

Peleadores, which translates as Fighters, and who used a Logo similar to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo, played in Division 4 of the LEXFA Liga Extrema de Futbol Americano Mexico during the Spring 2020 season, which is a short 2-game preseason prior to the full season in Autumn. Peleadores compiled a 1-1-0 record, scoring 41 points and conceding 55 in the process, finishing 6th of 11in the Division. In all 50 teams competed in the five divisions of the LEXFA Arena League in Spring 2020.

Walter Abraham Perez – Peleadores QB [Reference: 9]

About LEXFA

LEXFA is an Arena (8v8 Indoor) version of American Football that has become quite popular in Mexico. A team called the Irish, who used the Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo played in a lower division.

About Arena / Indoor Football

This version of American (or Gridiron) Football has become extremely popular in Mexico.

Indoor Football, also known as Arena Football was developed in 1986 as an 8v8 form of Indoor American Football. After an initial few seasons where the game was developed with a 4 team league, a full seasons League with eventually over a dozen teams was developed in the 1990 which was considered by the Wall Street Journal to be a fifth major.

The Arena Football League over-expanded in the 2000s with a Minor League, and its importance (and number of teams) waned since it first experienced financial difficulties  in 2009, and it ceased operations after the 2019 season due to the legacy debt incurred.

There is now, however, Indoor Football Leagues all over America, all of which would now be considered Minor League or Semi-Pro (AAA, AA, or even A) as well as two leagues in Mexico, one of which has 50 teams.

Indoor Football is played on a 50-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, and teams have 5 downs (attempts) to reach the endzone or the ball is turned over. 3 of those downs must be passing plays, making Indoor Football highly explosive and high scoring.

The main difference between Arena Football & Indoor Football is the rebound nets either side of the goalposts in Arena Football, which is the only part of the original patent given to the Arena Football League in 1989, that a subsequent ruling in 1998 ruled was copyright, the rest being Football already in other leagues.

References

Images

[1] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2020) Lexfa-ORO-2 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lexfa-ORO-2.png [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[2] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2017) bannerTop [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115003038im_/http://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bannerTop.jpg [Accessed 8 August 2020]

Websites

[3] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/tabla-primavera-2020/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

[4] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 Division 1 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/table/otono-2019-division-1-2/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

[5] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 Division 2 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/table/otono-2019-division-2/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

[6] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 Division 3 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/table/primavera2020-division-3-2/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

[7] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 Division 4 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/table/primavera2020-division-4/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

[8] LEXFA (2021) Tabla Primavera 2020 Division 5 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/table/primavera2020-division-5/ [Accessed 29 January 2021]

Images

[9] LEXFA (2021) WALTER-ABRAHAM-QB-e1568234233463-212×400 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WALTER-ABRAHAM-QB-e1568234233463-212×400.jpg [Accessed 29 January 2021]

Online References

[10] Google Translate (2020) Google Translate [Internet] available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 9 August 2020]

[11] Google Maps (2020) Google Maps [Internet] available from: https://www.google.com/maps [Accessed 9 August 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Dublin City Quetzals.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 29 January 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2018-2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Arena Football League Arena Bowls 1987-2019

Arena Football League Logo 2019 [Reference: 1]

Arena Bowl Results 1987-2019

DateArena BowlWinnersRunners-Up
01.08.1987IDenver Dynamite45Pittsburgh Gladiators16
30.07.1988IIDetroit Drive24Chicago Bruisers13
18.08.1989IIIDetroit Drive39Pittsburgh Gladiators26
11.08.1990IVDetroit Drive51Dallas Texans27
17.08.1991VTampa Bay Storm48Detroit Drive42
22.08.1992VIDetroit Drive56Orlando Predators38
21.08.1993VIITampa Bay Storm51Detroit Drive31
02.09.1994VIIIArizona Rattlers36Orlando Predators31
01.09.1995IXTampa Bay Storm48Orlando Predators35
26.08.1996XTampa Bay Storm42Iowa Barnstormers38
25.08.1997XIArizona Rattlers55Iowa Barnstormers38
23.08.1998XIIOrlando Predators62Tampa Bay Storm31
21.08.1999XIIIAlbany Firebirds59Orlando Predators48
20.08.2000XIVOrlando Predators41Nashville Kats38
19.08.2001XVGrand Rapids Rampage64Nashville Kats42
19.08.2002XVISan Jose SaberCats52Arizona Rattlers14
22.06.2003XVIITampa Bay Storm43Arizona Rattlers29
27.06.2004XVIIISan Jose SaberCats69Arizona Rattlers62
12.06.2005XIXColorado Crush51Georgia Force48
11.06.2006XXChicago Rush69Orlando Predators61
29.07.2007XXISan Jose SaberCats55Columbus Destroyers33
27.07.2008XXIIPhiladelphia Soul59San Jose SaberCats56
2009Season Cancelled
20.08.2010XXIIISpokane Shock69Tampa Bay Storm57
12.08.2011XXIVJacksonville Sharks73Arizona Rattlers70
10.08.2012XXVArizona Rattlers72Philadelphia Soul54
17.08.2013XXVIArizona Rattlers48Philadelphia Soul39
23.08.2014XXVIIArizona Rattlers72Cleveland Gladiators32
29.08.2015XXVIIISan Jose SaberCats68Jacksonville Sharks47
26.08.2016XXIXPhiladelphia Soul56Arizona Rattlers42
26.08.2017XXXPhiladelphia Soul44Tampa Bay Storm40
28.07.2018XXXIWashington Valor69Baltimore Brigade55
11.08.2019XXXIIAlbany Empire45Philadelphia Soul27
[Reference: 2-10]

Report

Arizona Rattlers and Tampa Bay Storm were the most successful Arena Football League team, winning the Arena Bowl a record fives times each. Other multiple winners of the Arena Bowl were San Jose SaberCats (4), Detroit Drive (4), Philadelphia Soul (3) and Orlando Predators (2). Single-time winners of the Bowl were Denver Dynamite (the first in 1987), Albany Empire (the last in 2019), Albany Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Chicago Rush, Jacksonville Sharks, Spokane Shock and Washington Valor.

The Arena Football League was the most successful of the Alternatives to the National Football League since the American Football League of 1960 to 1969. It played 32 seasons since its first official season in 1987, with one season (2009) cancelled. The Final Arena Bowl was played in 2019.

About Arena / Indoor Football

This version of American (or Gridiron) Football has become extremely popular in Mexico.

Indoor Football, also known as Arena Football was developed in 1986 as an 8v8 form of Indoor American Football. After an initial few seasons where the game was developed with a 4 team league, a full seasons League with eventually over a dozen teams was developed in the 1990 which was considered by the Wall Street Journal to be a fifth major.

The Arena Football League over-expanded in the 2000s with a Minor League, and its importance (and number of teams) waned since it first experienced financial diffulties  in 2009, and it ceased operations after the 2019 season due to the legacy debt incurred.

There is now, however, Indoor Football Leagues all over America, all of which would now be considered Minor League or Semi-Pro (AAA, AA, or even A)

Indoor Football is played on a 50-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, and teams have 5 downs (attempts) to reach the endzone or the ball is turned over. 3 of those downs must be passing plays, making Indoor Football highly explosive and high scoring.

The main difference between Arena Football & Indoor Football is the rebound nets either side of the goalposts in Arena Football, which is the only part of the original patent given to the Arena Football League in 1989, that a subsequent ruling in 1998 ruled was copyright, the rest being Football already in other leagues.

References

Images

[1] Arena Football League (2019) Arena Football League Reveals New Logo [Internet] Available from: https://snagfilms-a.akamaihd.net/0000015a-a977-d135-adda-fb7fb65f0000/images/c3/b8/20eb27b6418aa78b71d4679d2988/1545950679236_1545950297199_viewliftarticle_16x9images_16x9Images.png [Accessed 17 September 2019]

Sources:

[2] Arena Football League (2016) 2016 Record and Factbook pp. 101-109 / 45.

Websites

[3] Arena Football League (2016) 2016 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/standings.html [Accessed 1 April 2017][Broken Link]

[4] Arena Football League (2017) 2017 Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=standings [Accessed 16 September 2017][Broken Link]

[5] Arena Football League (2017) 2017 Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.arenafootball.com/2017-schedule [Accessed 16 September 2017][Broken Link]

[6] Arena Football League (2018) 2018 Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=standings [Accessed 6 January 2019][Broken Link]

[7] Arena Football League (2018) 2018 Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=schedule [Accessed 6 January 2019][Broken Link]

[8] Arena Football League (2018) 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.arenafootball.com/2019-standings [Accessed 26 July 2019][Broken Link]

[9] Arena Football League (2019) 2019 Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=schedule&season=2019 [Accessed 8 September 2019][Broken Link]

[10]Arena Fan (2019) Arena Bowl History [Internet] Available from: http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=abowls [Accessed 19 February 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan, Tim Leadingham. Bart Barden & Sam Thompson.

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 19 February 2020

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Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2020

Super 8 Football League 10th Anniversary Logo [Reference: 1]

Standings

PWLTPFPAPts
Duo Sports Thundercats (CG)5410111678
Moreno Valley Mercury (CG)53201081046
Hi-Desert 29ers404033810
Las Vegas Kings0000000
Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2020 [References: 2]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Championship Game
14.11.2020Duo Sports Thundercats43Moreno Valley Mercury41
Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2020 [References: 2]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
05.09.2020Las Vegas Kings34Hi Desert 29ers0
Week 2
12.09.2020Duo Sports Thundercats14Moreno Valley Mercury6
Week 3
19.09.2020Hi Desert 29ers6Moreno Valley Mercury7
Week 4
26.09.2020Duo Sports Thundercats26SoCal Rhinos0
Week 5
03.10.2020Duo Sports Thundercats6Hi Desert 29ers0
Week 6
17.10.2020Duo Sports Thundercats14Moreno Valley Mercury20
Week 7
07.11.2020Moreno Valley Mercury34Hi Desert 29ers27
Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2020 [References: 2]

Report

Duo Sports Thundercats narrowly won the Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall Series 2020 Championship Game 43-41 over the Moreno Valley Mercury. They had finished 5-0 and 4-1 respectively at the top of the Standings in the Regular Season. Hi Desert 29ers completed the Line-Up.

The Duo Sports Thundercats won the opening round of the Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2020 League, defeating Moreno Valley Mercury 14-6, while Las Vegas Kings topped Hi Desert 29ers 34-0. The following week Moreno Valley won 7-6 at Hi Desert 29ers to move into second place. In the fifth game Thundercats defeated the 29ers 6-0 after defeating SoCal Rhinos 26-0, before falling in week 6 to the Mercury 14-20. The Final game of the Regular Season saw Moreno Valley Mercury win 34-27 versus Hi Desert 29ers.

Duo Sports Thundercats Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall Series Champions 2020 [Reference: 5]

Report

The Super 8 Football League is the first International Arena-style Football League in the World, with teams straddling the US-Mexican border in Baja California, California, Nevada and Texas. It is now in its 10th year.

The Pro-Am Showcases play every June and November in San Diego, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Francisco (all California), Las Vegas (Nevada) and El Paso (Texas). International League plays every Summer in Rosarito, Ensenada, Tijuana and Mexicali (all Baja California).

References

Images

[1] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League 2020 Logo [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/super-8-football-logo-2020-small.png [Accessed 20 July 2019]

Websites

[2] Super 8 Football League (2020) Super 8 West Coast Fall 2020 [Internet] Available from:  http://super8footballleague.info/super8westcoast/ [Accessed 8 September 2020][14 October 2020][22 October 2020][Last Accessed 27 December 2020]

[3] Super 8 Football League (2020) Super 8 Football League Arena Football Week 1 /  [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/ [Accessed 27 December 2020]

[4] Super 8 Football League (2020) Super 8 Fall Champions 2020 – Thundercats 43 Mercury 41  [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/2020/11/16/super-8-fall-champions-2020-thundercats-43-mercury-41/ [Accessed 27 December 2020]

Images

[5] Super 8 Football League (2020) DSC03594-1536×1024 /  [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/ [Accessed 27 December 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill, Todd Zboyan, Alan Gray & Richie Gillespie

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 27 December 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You are free to copy this document in whole or part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Indoor Football League 2021

Indoor Football League Logo 2020-Present
Indoor Football League Logo 2020-Present [Reference: 1]

Standings

IFL 2021PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Division
Massacusetts Pirates321012176.667
Bismarck Bucks3210117117.667
Green Bay Blizzard4220170164.500
Louisville Xtreme20204798.000
Central Division
Iowa Barnstormers110056361.000
Frisco Fighters110036331.000
Sioux Falls Storm10103656.000
Duke City Gladiators
Western Division
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Spokane Shock10103336.000
Arizona Rattlers
Indoor Football League 2021 [Reference: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
23.04.2021Green Bay Blizzard35Bismarck Bucks41
24.04.2021Louisville Xtreme18Massachusetts Pirates49
Week 2
02.05.2021Green Bay Blizzard40Massachusetts Pirates36
Week 3
08.05.2021Bismarck Bucks18Massachusetts Pirates36
07.05.2021Louisville Xtreme29Green Bay Blizzard49
Week 4
14.05.2021Bismarck Bucks58Green Bay Blizzard46
15.05.2021Sioux Falls Storm36Iowa Barnstormers56
15.05.2021Spokane Shock33Frisco Fighters36
16.05.2021Northern Arizona WranglersArizona Rattlers
Week 5
21.05.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsGreen Bay Blizzard
22.05.2021Bismarck BucksNorthern Arizona Wranglers
22.05.2021Arizona RattlersSioux Falls Storm
22.05.2021Iowa BarnstormersDuke City Gladiators
22.05.2021Frisco FightersLouisville Xtreme
22.05.2021Spokane ShockMassachusetts Pirates
Week 6
28.05.2021Iowa BarnstormersBismarck Bucks
29.05.2021Louisville XtremeSioux Falls Storm
29.05.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsDuke City Gladiators
Week 11
04.06.2021Green Bay BlizzardArizona Rattlers
05.06.2021Bismarck BucksSioux Falls Storm
05.06.2021Frisco FightersDuke City Gladiators
05.06.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsIowa Barnstormers
05.06.2021Northern Arizona WranglersSpokane Shock
06.06.2021Massachusetts PiratesLouisville Xtreme
Week 8
12.06.2021Bismarck BucksIowa Barnstormers
12.06.2021Massachusetts PiratesFrisco Fighters
12.06.2021Louisville XtremeGreen Bay Blizzard
12.06.2021Sioux Falls StormSpokane Shock
12.06.2021Northern Arizona WranglersDuke City Gladiators
12.06.2021Arizona RattlersTucson Sugar Skulls
Week 9
18.06.2021Green Bay BlizzardBismarck Bucks
19.06.2021Frisco FightersLouisville Xtreme
19.06.2021Iowa BarnstormersSioux Falls Storm
19.06.2021Duke City GladiatorsArizona Rattlers
19.06.2021Tuscon Sugar SkullsMassachusetts Pirates
19.06.2021Spokane ShockNorthern Arizona Wranglers
Week 10
25.06.2021Arizona RattlersSpokane Shock
25.06.2021Green Bay BlizzardIowa Barnstormers
26.06.2021Northern Arizona WranglersTuscon Sugar Skulls
26.06.2021Sioux Falls StormBismarck Bucks
26.06.2021Duke City GladiatorsFrisco Fighters
27.06.2021Louisville XtremeMassachusetts Pirates
Week 11
02.07.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsArizona Rattlers
02.07.2021Frisco FightersMassachusetts Pirates
03.07.2021Louisville XtremeSpokane Shock
03.07.2021Duke City GladiatorsNorthern Arizona Wranglers
Week 12
09.07.2021Frisco FightersIowa Barnstormers
10.07.2021Massachusetts PiratesBismarck Bucks
10.07.2021Louisville XtremeGreen Bay Blizzard
10.07.2021Arizona RattlersNorthern Arizona Wranglers
10.07.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsDuke City Gladiators
10.07.2021Spokane ShockSioux Falls Storm
Week 13
16.07.2021Bismarck BucksFrisco Fighters
16.07.2021Green Bay BlizzardSioux Falls Storm
17.07.2021Massachusetts PiratesArizona Rattlers
17.07.2021Iowa BarnstormersLouisville Xtreme
17.07.2021Spokane ShockTucson Sugar Skulls
17.07.2021Northern Arizona WranglersDuke City Gladiators
Week 14
22.07.2021Massachusetts PiratesLouisville Xtreme
24.07.2021Iowa BarnstormersGreen Bay Blizzard
24.07.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsBismarck Bucks
24.07.2021Duke City GladiatorsSpokane Shock
24.07.2021Arizona RattlersSioux Falls Storm
24.07.2021Frisco FightersNorthern Arizona Wranglers
Week 15
08.2021Arizona RattlersDuke City Gladiators
08.2021Bismarck BucksGreen Bay Blizzard
08.2021Louisville XtremeIowa Barnstormers
08.2021Sioux Falls StormFrisco Fighters
08.2021Spokane ShockMassachusetts Pirates
08.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsNorthern Arizona Wranglers
Week 16
08.2021Arizona RattlersTucson Sugar Skulls
08.2021Duke City GladiatorsNorthern Arizona Wranglers
08.2021Frisco FightersSpokane Shock
08.2021Iowa BarnstormersBismarck Bucks
08.2021Massachusetts PiratesGreen Bay Blizzard
08.2021Sioux Falls StormLouisville Xtreme
Week 17
08.2021Spokane ShockArizona Rattlers
08.2021Bismarck BucksGreen Bay Blizzard
08.2021Iowa BarnstormersLouisville Xtreme
08.2021Northern Arizona WranglersMassachusetts Pirates
08.2021Spokane ShockArizona Rattlers
08.2021Tucson Sugar SkullsDuke City Gladiators
Week 18
08.2021Arizona RattlersFrisco Fighters
08.2021Duke City GladiatorsBismarck Bucks
08.2021Massachusetts PiratesIowa Barnstormers
08.2021Northern Arizona WranglersTucson Sugar Skulls
08.2021Sioux Falls StormGreen Bay Blizzard
08.2021Spokane ShockLouisville Xtreme
Indoor Football League Regular Season Results 2021 [Reference: 3]

Report

Weeks 1-3 23 April – 8 May 2021

Playing a 3-game schedule between themselves to start the 2021 Indoor Football League schedule in USA, Green Bay Blizzard (Wisconsin) and Massachusetts Pirates both got off to 2-1 Wins-Losses starts while Bismarck Bucks (North Dakota) started 1-1 and expansion franchise Louisville Xtreme got off to an 0-2 start. The Blizzard lost their opening game 36-41 at home to Bismarck, but then won 40-36 at home to Massachusetts before a much easier 49-29 victory over the Xtreme. The Pirates had big wins over both Louisville Xtreme (49-18 on opening day) and 36-18 versus Bismarck Bucks.

Week 4 15-16 May 2021

Bismarck Bucks moved to 2-1 with a win over Green Bay Blizzard, which dropped the Blizzard to 2-2. Meanwhile, most of the rest of the League played their opening games. Iowa Barnstormers defeated Sioux Falls Storm 56-36, early indication that the Storm’s long-standing record of Bowl wins and appearances may be threatened in 2021. Making their debut were Frisco Fighters, from Texas, who triumphed in their first ever game 36-33 at Spokane Shock of Washington State, one of the oldest of the Arena Indoor Football teams.

About

For the 2021 season the Indoor Football League added the Louisville Xtreme and Northern Arizona Wranglers. The Indoor Football League is a AAA American Football League played Reduced Numbers (8v8) Arena Indoor American Football primarily in the American Mid-West & West. Previously AA, it has since the demise of the AAA Arena Football League after the 2019 season, it has expanded its Geographic Reach, and has taken the AFL’s position as the AAA League in Indoor/Arena Football. This version of American Football is most popular in Mexico, hence names like Tucson Sugar Skulls. LEXFA (Liga Extrema de Futbol Arena) in Mexico is the Major League (and also one of four Mexican Majors)

Team Map 2021

Indoor Football League Team Map 2021 [References: 4]

References

Logos

[1] Indoor Football League Twitter (2020) Indoor Football League 2020 Logo [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1230522589648310272/BstnTsL2_400x400.jpg [Accessed 11 March 2020]

Websites

[2] Indoor Football League (2021) Standings [Internet] Available from:  [Accessed 27 October 2019]

[3] Indoor Football League (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://goifl.com/images/2021/2/18/2021_IFL_Composite_Schedule2.jpg [Accessed 2 December 2020]

[4] Indoor Football League (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://goifl.com/calendar.aspx [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[5] Arizona Rattlers (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://azrattlers.com/sports/football/schedule/2021 [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[6] Bismarck Bucks (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.bismarckbucks.com/sports/football/schedule/2021 [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[7] Frisco Fighters (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://friscofighters.com/sports/football/schedule [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[8] Green Bay Blizzard (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://greenbayblizzard.com/sports/football/schedule/2021 [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[9] Sioux Falls Storm (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://siouxfallsstorm.com/sports/football/schedule/2021 [Accessed 13 May 2021]

[10] Spokane Shock (2021) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://thespokaneshock.com/schedule/ [Accessed 13 May 2021]

Images

[4] Indoor Football League (2019) image_handler [Internet] Available from: https://goifl.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_id=0&image_path=/images/2020/12/3/ifl_map_2022_30.png  [Accessed 26 February 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Bart Barden & Sam Thompson

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 17 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Resereved.