Region - East

2011 USA Revolution Squad Announced!

Submitted by USAFL on March 14, 2011 - 2:49pm
2008 Revolution

Monday, March 14 - In anticipation of the largest ever AFL International Cup, to be held in Australia during August this year, Revolution Coach Matt Bishop has named the 2011 Revolution squad.

Twenty-four teams from all over the world will participate in the fourth AFL International Cup and the expectations on the U.S.A. team are high.  “Ideally we would like to exceed our best ever performance of a 3rd place finish and play in the Grand Final to be played at the home of Australian Football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground,” said Coach Bishop.

The squad was finalized after the team training camp that was held in Austin, Texas, over the weekend of February 25-27. The players were chosen from an extensive list of quality candidates that have been involved with the Revolution during 2009 and 2010, including two successful 49th Parallel Cup campaigns against the Canadian Northwind.

Prime Minister Gillard meets with the New York Magpies

Submitted by USAFL on March 13, 2011 - 8:29pm

During her recent trip to the USA, the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, dropped in to pay a visit to to the New York Magpies at thier sponsor pub, The Australian in Manhattan, NY.  The purpose of her visit in New York was to thank the Australian expat community for their fundraising efforts for the recent flood victims of Australia.

Eagles in Search of a New Coach - Applications Due Jan 28

Submitted by USAFL on January 18, 2011 - 11:42am

2010 TeamThe Baltimore Washington Eagles (BWE) Australian Football club seeks eligible applicants to apply for the position of Senior coach. The Eagles are one of the founding clubs of the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) and have been a top five ranked Div 1 team for the past three seasons. We are dedicated to the development of Australian Football in the United States and have the strongest development programs in the country (Saturday morning Footy & Ausball)

The Freedom Prepare for Australia

Submitted by USAFL on January 13, 2011 - 1:10pm
USA Freedom

The USA Freedom are preparing for their first ever AFL International Cup tour to Australia later this year. “I’m extremely excited to be coaching the Freedom at their first big international tournament” said Coach, Leigh Barnes, “this is going to be a fantastic experience for both the players and coaching staff and the event will mark a significant achievement in the history of women’s footy in the U.S.”.

Barnes recently appointed a number of key individuals to the Freedom coaching staff to assist in the preparation of the team for the International Cup. “I am also pleased to announce the appointment of the leadership group who I think will really help make this campaign a success” he continued.

Movember 2010 Results!

Submitted by USAFL on December 10, 2010 - 7:18pm
Andy Vanica

The USAFL joined in the Movember cause by growing mustaches and raising over $10,000 during the month formally called November. Worldwide, Movember raised nearly $63.5 million US dollars that will go towards cancer research. A big thank-you and congratulations to Andy Vanica of the Denver Bulldogs and USAFL Vice-President West, for not only getting behind this great cause from Day 1 and driving it, but for doing such an amazing job, individually raising more than $1,500 making him the highest sponsored USAFL Mo' Bro for 2010! Well done Andy on such a tremendous effort! Also congratulations to Joshua Anfinson of the Seattle Grizzlies on a VERY close second place.

Want to play for the Freedom?

Submitted by USAFL on November 30, 2010 - 6:28pm
Freedom Jumpers

Calling all players! The USA Freedom is accepting nominations from players who wish to try out for the 2011 team which will travel to Australia to play in the first ever Women's Division of the International Cup.The Freedom Training Camp, Februaru 25-27 in Austin, Texas, will be the last opportunity for players to try out for the squad.

National Teams Training Camp 2011 - Austin, Texas

Submitted by USAFL on November 30, 2010 - 6:04pm
Revolution Jumpers

The USAFL will be holding a training camp for the USA Revolution and USA Freedom teams in Austin, Texas the weekend of February 25-27. The Revolution Coaches will be focusing on the preparation of players for the International Cup in Australia, in August 2011, and the camp will be used to finalize the squad for this tournament. Attendance at the camp is by invitation only.

Barnes Coaching for Freedom

Submitted by USAFL on November 30, 2010 - 2:32pm
Leigh Barnes

The USAFL is excited to announce the appointment of Leigh Barnes, former Executive Board Member and long time USAFL player, umpire, coach and administrator as the new national women's team coach. “We are extremely pleased to have Barnesy on-board as the Freedom’s Head Coach, he brings with him many years of playing and coaching experience and a good nature that will enable him to bond well from day one with the team”, says Rich Mann, USAFL President.

2011 AFL International Cup

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Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:37 to Sat, 08/27/2011 - 14:37

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Call for Freedom Coach Nominations

Submitted by USAFL on November 3, 2010 - 1:01pm
USA Freedom

With the retirement of US Freedom Head Coach Wayne Kraska, the USAFL is embarking on a search for a new head coach to lead the US Freedom to the first Women's International Cup in 2011.

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