AMERICAN FOOTBALL
A brand-new Paris based American football franchise. Home to over 12 million souls, the ‘Ville de Lumiere’ is the new home of the Paris Football Team.
Paris, FRANCE
The team will represent Paris, the state of Ile-de-France, and all of France in the European League of Football.
COMPETITION
The team will compete internationally in the 2023 European League of Football season.
What's Next?
Much more will be revealed about the team in the coming months! Look out for signings, logos, mascots, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the European League of Football?
The European League of Football was founded in 2020 and is the international league for American football in Europe. 18 teams from 10 nations will compete in the 2023 season. In 2022, there were 12 teams from five countries represented in the league. The European League of Football has a vision to expand the league to 24 European teams by 2025.
In the 2022 season, the league was divided into 3 divisions: Northern Conference, Central Conference and Southern Conference. Each team played a total of 12 regular season games (six home and six away) against the other three teams in its own division and across divisions. The season takes place from June to September.
What teams play in the European League of Football?
The 2023 season of the European League of Football will consist of eighteen teams from ten nations: Hamburg Sea Devils, Leipzig Kings, Berlin Thunder, Wrocław Panthers, Frankfurt Galaxy, Stuttgart Surge, Vienna Vikings, Raiders Tirol (venue: Innsbruck), Barcelona Dragons (Venue: Reus), Istanbul Rams, Cologne Centurions and Rhein Fire (venue: Duisburg), Milano Seamen, Hungarian Enthroners (Szekesfehervar), Helvetic Guards (Zurich), Munich Ravens, and new teams from Prague and Paris.
When does the team play?
The 2022 season was held over 17 weeks. In American football, the season is divided into two distinct phases: the regular season and the playoffs. The regular season of the European League of Football consists of 14 weeks (June – September 2022) in which teams play 12 games. The three division winners and the best runner-up qualify for the playoffs, which take place after the regular season. The final, the European League of Football Championship Game, takes place at a neutral location every year. In 2022, the Championship takes place September 25th in Klagenfurt, Austria. The team from Paris will play its first game in June of 2023.
What will the Paris team be named?
The mascot, logos, and branding for the team will be revealed shortly! Follow us on social media to stay updated on the news.
Where will the Paris team play and how do I get tickets?
The 2023 game schedule and online ticket sale options will be announced well in advance of the start of the season on this site and on social media.
Who owns the franchise?
The Paris Football Team will be led by a dynamic group of experienced sports executives from both France and America.
Marc-Angelo Soumah was the first Frenchman trained in France to play in the NFL, is a seasoned sports executive, and will serve as General Manager of the new team.
Frantzy Dorlean is also a veteran football player, a savvy operations manager, and will run business development as President.
Patrick Butler is a fantasy sports and tech entrepreneur that founded, scaled, and sold Talent Inc., Beermile.com, and Sports.ws, and will sit on the Board of Directors.
Jason Johnson is an ex-pro football player, operates an award-winning media production company, owns a sports technology company and luxury boutique hotel, and will sit on the Board of Directors.
John McKeon is an ex-pro football player, is the founder and CEO of American Football International, has served in growth executive roles with brands like Joe and the Juice, SoulCycle, and Rothy's, and will sit on the Board of Directors.
How do I try out or work for the team?
Please introduce yourself to us by email at team@parisfootballteam.com! Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date job postings, recruiting events and ways to join the team.
I'm interested in partnerships or sponsorships.
Thank you for your interest. You are welcome to contact us via the following email address: info@parisfootballteam.com.
Meet The Team
our OWNERS
Marc-Angelo Soumah
General Manager
Frantzy Dorlean
President
Patrick Butler
Director
Jason Johnson
Director
John McKeon
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