Petah Tikva Troopers


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

History

The Troopers began their inaugural season in 2011 and had limited success during their first five seasons. However, in 2017 they reached the semifinals 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.
SeasonWLResult
2011–2012010Missed playoffs
2012–201328Missed playoffs
2013–201454Lost Quarterfinals
2014–201536Lost Quarterfinals
2015–201619Missed playoffs
2016–201791Lost Semifinals
2017–201855Lost Israel Bowl XI

Sponsorship

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

Stadium

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