USAFL News

Aug 29, 2023

25th Anniversary Nationals Select Teams

The USAFL Nationals is the complete celebration of Australian Rules in the United States. The USAFL hosts the largest single weekend of football competition it the world, including Australia. From a very small beginning in 1997 with one field and five teams it has grown to over a thousand players and coaches, five fields playing continuously footy, over 70 games across six divisions of Men’s and Women’s footy, and over 45 teams competing for the ultimate prize. It is truly a fantastic event. 

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Aug 22, 2023

USAFL 25th Anniversary Club Teams

2022 was a big year for the USAFL. We proudly celebrated our 25 th Anniversary of the League. We have come along way from our first Nationals in 1997. To celebrate the 25 th we hosted a special Gala evening where we unveiled many awards and some fantastic videos highlighting the growth of the USAFL.

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Aug 4, 2023

2023 49th Parallel Cup Men's Preview

Aussie Rules football loves its rivalries.  Every contest, every possession, every score is magnified.

Some of them are as old as the sport itself.  WIth a history going all the way back to the 1890s, Carlton and Collingwood come to mind. On the other end of the spectrum is the QClash; Gold Coast and Sydney, established 2011.

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Jul 14, 2023

Entertain Us - Previewing the 2023 Western Regionals

Tucked away in the northwest corner of the US, sometimes (unfairly or no) under a constant yet occasional gray cloud or two, the Emerald City area is indeed a rare gem.

It’s in that sweet zone between the gateway of the Pacific and rising mountains on either side.  Truly a spectacular sight on this or any other continent.  It’s known for its earthy music, hilly terrain, and literal (if not human propelled) flying fish.

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Jun 23, 2023

I Might Take A Plane - Previewing the SuperRegionals

“Ev’rythin’s up to date in Kansas City, They’ve gone about as fur as they c’n go!
They went and build a skyscraper seven stories high – about as high as a buildin’ orta grow.”

It’s always been a modern city in the middle of the American prairie.  Even in the dramatized version of 1905, it was renowned for its progress and charm.  It’s still a beacon of charming, modern wonders even today.

It’s a city of fountains.  Don’t believe me?  Check their flag.  There’s a literal fountain on it.  (And the new KC Power jumpers pay homage to that). 

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Jun 3, 2023

What's On Tap: June 3rd

June is well and truly bustin’ out all over.

We start to move into the summer months of the year, and the action is invariably hotting up along with the mercury.  We’re now three weekends away from the first ever USAFL Super Regionals in Kansas City, but before that, there are some blockbuster rounds of Aussie Rules ahead of us.

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Jun 2, 2023

Camps, Tourneys, Rivalries Cap Off Busy May

Photo: Travis Mai

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers brought us four full weekends for Aussie Rules goodness.  As we get set for a monster month of June, which includes a super weekend and the first Super Regionals, here is a look back at what transpired on the footy ovals of North America:

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May 19, 2023

What's On Tap: May 20 2023

The final weekend before Memorial Day is here, and a thrilling month of May concludes with two more tournaments, an two exciting full-game matchups, and preparations for the Parallel Cup from the national women’s team.

Here’s a quick look at what’s on tap for the weekend:

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May 11, 2023

What's On Tap: Mother's Day Round

It's Mother's Day weekend, and on Sunday we'll all celebrate our mums.  But before that, the first of two big weekends before the Memorial Day break will unfold.  Three regional events that should make for a fantastic day out in Richmond, Hamilton, and Los Angeles.

Here's a look at what's on tap:

AFL Canada Cup (women’s)
Saturday/Sunday from 9am EDT – Mohawk Sports Park, Hamilton, ON

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May 5, 2023

What's On Tap: May 6, 2023

As we head into May and more teams start to stir out of their slumber, we have three matches on the docket here featuring some old school rivalries.  Each of the teams here were founded at the end of the 1990s, and continue to write the legendary battles between them.  Our friends in Canada also have a tournament happening in Ottawa as we prepare to welcome our friends from La Belle Province down to Florida for Nationals in October.


St Louis Blues (0-0) vs Kansas City Power (0-2)
1pm CDT - Lydia Buder County Park, Fenton, MO

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Apr 19, 2023

What's On Tap: Anzac Day Round 2023

After weeks of training, shaking of the dust and rust of the off season, and staying warm for a run, the time has come to kickstart the 2023 USAFL Season.

And what way to do it than around a time that is traditionally surrounded by Aussie Rules Football.

ANZAC Day is a solemn commemoration of those who served their country.  The sport is played overseas on the day between soldiers and veterans as a celebration of the Australian culture.

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Apr 13, 2023

Odin Mortgage Webinar: Buying a House in Australia

Thinking of investing in property back home? Join expat specialists Martin Zheng of Odin Mortgage, and Sky Hammer of Convergence Buyer's Agents as they answer all your questions about Australian mortgages and home buying for expats abroad, in a live webinar hosted by Josh Pugh of AmericaJosh.

Webinar Details:

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