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Firenze Red Lions

Firenze Red Lions
Firenze Red Lions logo
Logo
General information
Founded2026
HeadquarteredItaly Florence, Italy
ColorsRed, purple
   
Personnel
General managerBart Iaccarino
Head coachBill Shuey
Team history
  • Firenze Red Lions (2026–present)
Home fields
League / conference affiliations
American Football League Europe (2026–present)
  • South/East Conference (2026–present)

The Firenze Red Lions is an American football team based in Florence, Italy. The Red Lions compete in the American Football League Europe (AFLE).

History

On 26 February 2026, the American Football League Europe (AFLE) officially unveiled the Firenze Red Lions as its Italian franchise ahead of the league's inaugural season. The announcement marked Florence's entry into the new European professional American football landscape, with the team revealing its name, logo, and identity through a launch campaign that emphasized the city's historical heritage and symbolic connection to the lion as a representation of strength and pride.[1]

In the following months, the franchise began building its organizational structure, assembling a coaching staff and roster composed of both Italian and international players as it prepared for its first competitive season. Veteran coach Bill Shuey was appointed as head coach, bringing extensive experience from the NFL and establishing the foundations of the team's sporting philosophy centered on discipline, structure, and long-term development.[2]

The Firenze Red Lions played their first official game on 30 May 2026, marking the beginning of their competitive history in the AFLE. In their debut, they scored their first touchdown in franchise history through quarterback Matthew McKay, but ultimately fell 30–8 against the Paris Lights.[3]

Stadium

The team announced the Guelfi Sports Center in Florence as their home stadium for the 2026 season, establishing a dedicated base for American football in the city and confirming their long-term operational setup within the league structure.[4]

On 11 June 2026, the Red Lions announced that it would be playing the final five games of its inaugural season at Stadio Gino Bozzi.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Afle Unveils Firenze Red Lions as Seventh Team". Gridiron Magazine. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  2. ^ "Red Lions Head Coach Bill Shuey baut ein neues Football Projekt auf". football-aktuell (in German). 14 May 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  3. ^ "Paris Lights shake off sloppy start to claim historic first win over Firenze Red Lions". American Football League Europe. 30 May 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  4. ^ "AFLE – The League Europe". aflepro.com. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  5. ^ "Firenze Red Lions announce Stadio Gino Bozzi as home venue for final five home games". www.aflepro.com. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 28 June 2026.

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