The Dutch domestic American Football season kicks off on Sunday (yes, we do play it over here!).
The first week of play sees the following matchups, all at 2pm kick-off, and all free entry! Hope to see some of you football-starved ex-pats!
Lightning Leiden @ Amsterdam Crusaders
2008 Semi-finalists Lightning Leiden travel to Amsterdam to take on reigning Dutch champions Amsterdam Crusaders at Sportpark Sloten, Amsterdam.
More: http://www.amsterdam-crusaders.nl
Utrecht Dominators @ Rotterdam Trojans
Newly promoted Utrecht play their first ever top divison game as they travel to Charloisse Lagedijk in Rotterdam to face the Trojans.
More: http://www.rotterdamtrojans.nl
Arnhem Falcons @ Maastricht Wildcats
2008 semi-finalists Arnhem will be taking their power running offense on the road to visit the ambitious Maastricht Wildcats. Maastricht, national champions in 2007 and defeated finalists in 2008, have further strengthened their squad with some top signings from Germany's semi-pro league.
More: http://www.wildcats.nl
Amsterdam Panthers @ Hilversum Hurricanes
Amsterdam's 2nd team, the 2007 and 2008 Division Two champions Amsterdam Panthers travel to Loosdrecht to take on the 2008 wooden-spoon winning Hurricanes. This will be the Panthers' first game in the top flight since their one-season stay in 2005.
More: http://www.hurricanes.nl/football/index.php
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Steve