THE FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Help Us Develop American Football In Israel

American Football In Israel

Over 2,000 Israelis ‒ men, women and children – play American football in Israel.

In partnership with Robert Kraft and the Kraft Family, American football is rapidly becoming one of Israelʼs most popular team sports. As it attracts players and fans from all walks of life, American football is helping to unify Israeli society. Players and fans are drawn from all economic levels, ethnicities and religions.

However, footballʼs future depends on our investment in the league. When there are youth and high school teams in every major Israeli city, we will have the infrastructure to support the next generation of Israeli players.

With your support, football can join soccer and basketball as a top-tier sport in Israel.

Our flag football teams are among the finest in the world. Our national womenʼs team ranks third in Europe and sixth worldwide. Our national menʼs team is fourth in Europe and fifth worldwide.

Now, with the help of the Swieca family, we are taking on the challenge of forming Israelʼs national tackle team, which we believe can achieve the same heights as our flag teams.

Beginning in 2016, our best players will begin competing in the European Federation of American Football (EFAF).

Coincidentally, there is a movement to make American football an Olympic sport by 2024.

Community Involvement

As we develop the Kraft Family Israel Football League and compete internationally, we cherish the principles that have inspired our people and our nation.

American football inspires mutual respect, team spirit and good sportsmanship. We also encourage our players and fans to give back to the community. They serve as volunteers and supporters of partner organizations like Nefesh BʼNefesh, Schneider Childrenʼs Hospital, Yeshivat Darkaynu (a school for disabled students), the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Center and others.

With Israel ahead of the curve, the dream of American football in Israel is coming true. Please join us for this historic kick off.

How To Help

There are a number of ways you can support our efforts, including:

League Sponsorship
Support the IFL main office for all football operational infrastructure needed throughout the nation of Israel.

Club Sponsorship
Your sponsorship can help underwrite the operation of our community clubs (every club runs an adult team, a high school team, and a youth team).

The Israel National Football Team
Help us tackle team that will represent Israel in international competition.

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