Frankfurt Galaxy dominates Cologne: third win in a row with 47:15!
Frankfurt Galaxy defeated the Cologne Centurions 47:15 in the European League of Football on June 8, 2025.

Frankfurt Galaxy dominates Cologne: third win in a row with 47:15!
On June 8, 2025, an exciting encounter took place in the European League of Football, in which the Frankfurt Galaxy easily defeated the Cologne Centurions 47:15. The Galaxy secured their third win in a row and are in excellent form, while the Centurions continue to search for their best performance. How daily news reported, the first half was a clear affair for the hosts, who scored four touchdowns and were ahead 26-0 at halftime.
Ryan Rimmler was an important player for the Galaxy, converting two extra points. The Centurions only found their game in the third and fourth quarters and were at least able to score points, but the Galaxy didn't let the victory be taken away from them. With this clear result, Frankfurt are now at the top of the West Division of the league together with Stuttgart.
What does the future hold?
Looking ahead to the next challenges, the Galaxy have away games in Copenhagen and Paris. A look at the European League of Football shows that the league represents a semi-professional platform for American football in Europe, with 16 teams from nine nations. The league was founded in November 2020, and despite initial skepticism due to failed projects in the past, Commissioner Patrick Esume has confidence in the format, especially due to the boom in American football in Germany.
The European League of Football has expanded to include new franchises, and teams such as the Ingolstadt Praetorians and the German Knights 1367 have found their place in the league. Various teams have established themselves over the years, and the performances of the past few seasons are a clear sign of the increasing popularity of the sport in Europe.
A look at the league
The starting position in the league is promising. The champions of the first four seasons - including the Frankfurt Galaxy and the Vienna Vikings - show the growing level of the game. Those too Kicker has brought the games and their meaning into focus. Important points such as the salary cap and the transfer regulation system underline the professional approach that the league takes.
The Frankfurters have shown a good hand and are well on the way to asserting their dominance in the league. Even if the Centurions are still at the beginning of their development, the rest of the season could be exciting, because American football in Europe still has a lot of potential to inspire spectators.