The Petah Tikva Troopers are a semiprofessional American football team based in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Troopers compete in the Israel Football League.
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| 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 |
History edit
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 edit
The Troopers are sponsored by Mike's Place, a bar and restaurant chain in Israel.[3]
Stadium edit
The Troopers play their home games at HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva.[4]
References edit
- ^ "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.