Petah Tikva Troopers
Founded | 2011 |
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League | Israel Football League |
Location | Petah Tikva, Israel |
Stadium | HaMoshava Stadium |
Colors | Green and Yellow |
Head coach | Avi Eastman |
The Petah Tikva Troopers are an amateur American football team based in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Troopers compete in the Israel Football League.
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 |
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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[]
- ^ "Jerusalem Lions, Tel Aviv Pioneers Advance to Israel Bowl X". American Football International. 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- ^ "Jerusalem captures 2nd straight Israel Bowl - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". www.jpost.com. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- ^ "IFL - Troopers". archive.fo. 2018-12-28. Archived from the original on 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- ^ "Petah Tikva Troopers vs. Judean Rebels" (PDF). www.israel-football.co.il. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
Categories:
- American football teams in Israel
- Sport in Petah Tikva
- American football teams established in 2011
- 2011 establishments in Israel