Petah Tikva Troopers

The Petah Tikva Troopers are an amateur American football team based in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Troopers compete in the Israel Football League.

Petah Tikva Troopers
Founded2011
LeagueIsrael Football League
LocationPetah Tikva, Israel
StadiumHaMoshava Stadium
ColorsGreen and Yellow
Head coachAvi Eastman

History

The Troopers began their inaugural season in 2011 and had limited success during their first five seasons. However, in 2017 they reached the semifinals[1] after a 9-1 regular season and in 2018 they reached their first Israel Bowl, when they were defeated by the Jerusalem Lions, 28-20, in Israel Bowl XI.[2]

Season W L Result
2011–2012 0 10 Missed playoffs
2012–2013 2 8 Missed playoffs
2013–2014 5 4 Lost Quarterfinals
2014–2015 3 6 Lost Quarterfinals
2015–2016 1 9 Missed playoffs
2016–2017 9 1 Lost Semifinals
2017–2018 5 5 Lost Israel Bowl XI

Sponsorship

The Troopers are sponsored by Mike's Place, a bar and restaurant chain in Israel.[3]

Stadium

The Troopers play their home games at HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva.[4]

References

  1. "Jerusalem Lions, Tel Aviv Pioneers Advance to Israel Bowl X". American Football International. 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  2. "Jerusalem captures 2nd straight Israel Bowl - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". www.jpost.com. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  3. "IFL - Troopers". archive.fo. 2018-12-28. Archived from the original on 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  4. "Petah Tikva Troopers vs. Judean Rebels" (PDF). www.israel-football.co.il. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
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