USAFL News
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Jun 25, 2014 Nationals Accommodation Announced Clubs and players may now begin booking accommodation for the 2014 USAFL Nationals. Clubs have the option of booking with any one of six Dublin hotels, all located within minutes of Daree Fields. The Embassy Suites Dublin will be the main host hotel for this year's National Tournament. The Friday night welcome function and coaches meeting will be held here. Read more » |
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Jun 25, 2014 Support Women's Footy in the USA We are excited to announce the Freedom/Liberty fundraising website is up and running! As you know, the USAFL is a non-profit organization, and most of the efforts to represent the US in Melbourne at the AFL International Cup is self-funded by the individual players. This year, we chose to send two women's teams to Australia because we believe in not only representing the US to our fullest, but also to support the growth and development of the game of footy around the United States. Read more » |
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Jun 16, 2014 2013 Annual Report Available The USAFL's 2013 Annual Report is now available for download from our website. The report includes a final address from the outgoing President, Andy Vanica, a review of the National Championships, reports including the women's and umpiring programs, finance report, communications report and an overview of the 2013 AFL Combine and 49th Parallel Cup. Read more » |
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May 23, 2014 Watch the AFL Indigenous Round for FREE! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first “Dreamtime at the G” match, WatchAFL are offering FREE access to watch all of the Indigenous round action. Starting from Thursday May 29th, and for one week-end only, you can take advantage of this unique opportunity and trial their brand new HD/DVR features. Read more » |
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May 12, 2014 Combine Records Set Again Towering American Mason Cox will head to Australia later this month to be trialed by four AFL clubs interested in signing him as an international rookie. Cox, who at 211.4cm is the tallest player ever tested by the AFL in Australia or overseas, was a standout at last month's USA Combine at Los Angeles. His speed, agility and ball-handling impressed onlookers, so much so that he will travel to Australia and take another important step towards joining an AFL list. Read more » |
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Apr 25, 2014 Third AFL US Combine Underway in LA The third annual AFL US Combine is being held in Los Angles, California this weekend. 20 athletes from across the US will be given a crash course in footy and put through tests and learn the basic skills required to play Australian Football. Recruiters from a number of AFL Clubs will be present over the weekend looking for the next Eric Wallace, Jason Holmes or Patrick Mitchell. The athletes come primarily from basketball backgrounds and have been selected for their size, age and athletic abilities. Read more » |
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Apr 24, 2014 Join the Fun - USAFLThe United States Australian Football League has been growing steadily over the past 10 years and is still looking to expand. This two minute snap shot gives new members a brief overview of the sport and the league here in the US. Read more » |
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Apr 16, 2014 USA Revolution Squad Named For AFL International Cup The USA Revolution squad has been selected for the 2014 AFL International Cup (IC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from August 9-23. A squad of 24 players, along with 4 emergency players, has been named to tackle teams from all over the globe and they will be looking to go one step further than they did in 2011 and that is to make the grand final of the competition. Footy players far and wide dream of playing a final on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G.) and the Revolution will do everything in their power to make this a reality. Read more » |
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Apr 15, 2014 Mouthguards Making an Impact on the USAFL The USAFL is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement has been reached with Impact Mouthguards. As part of the deal, USAFL players will receive a 10% discount on all mouthguards ordered. In addition to supporting the league Impact will also provide mouthguards to the Revolution and Freedom as they represent the league and country at this year’s International Cup. Read more » |
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Apr 13, 2014 Revolution Focus on Operation M.C.G. The Revolution are ready to move their focus toward the AFL International Cup after a very productive training camp in Austin, TX, last weekend. The entire purpose of the training camp was to simulate the process around each match day that the team will experience six times in Australia over a two-week period, August 9-23, including the routine required for preparation and the post-match review. Read more » |
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Apr 4, 2014 President's Blog: The Spirit I recently had the pleasure to attend the inaugural Craig Ruggles Cup in Houston between the Baton Rouge Tigers and the Houston Lonestars. With the Cup being played in honor of the late Craig Ruggles of the Houston Lonestars, who tragically passed away not long after the 2013 USAFL Nationals, it was without question an emotional day. Read more » |
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Mar 28, 2014 Revolution Ready to Roll
Thirty-three of America’s finest Australian Rules Football players (see squad list below) will use every possible minute over the weekend of April 4-6 to practice and implement their game plan that has evolved over the last three years. Read more » |
The USA Revolution, the men’s national Australian football team, will descend upon Austin, TX, for their annual training camp next Friday to prepare for the 2014 AFL International Cup.Pages
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