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Petah Tikva Troopers

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

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

History

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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

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

Stadium

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

References

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  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.