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| 1999 Berlin Thunder season | |
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| General manager | Michael Lang |
| Head coach | Wes Chandler |
| Home field | Jahn-Sportpark |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–7 |
| Division place | 6th |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1999 Berlin Thunder season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Wes Chandler, and played its home games at Jahn-Sportpark in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of three wins and seven losses.
Although the Thunder replaced the England Monarchs for this season, the only player from the 1998 roster to return for the new team was outside linebacker Scott Fields.
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Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
| Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Defensive backs
Special teams
| National players
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| Week | Date | Kickoff [n 1] | Opponent | Results | Game site | Attendance | |
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| Final score | Team record | ||||||
| 1 | Saturday, April 17 | 7:00 p.m. | at Frankfurt Galaxy | L 20–21 | 0–1 | Waldstadion | 30,127 |
| 2 | Saturday, April 24 | 7:00 p.m. | Scottish Claymores | L 14–48 | 0–2 | Jahn-Sportpark | 9,817 |
| 3 | Saturday, May 1 | 8:00 p.m. | at Barcelona Dragons | L 10–42 | 0–3 | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | 9,685 |
| 4 | Saturday, May 8 | 7:00 p.m. | at Amsterdam Admirals | L 23–49 | 0–4 | Amsterdam ArenA | 10,210 |
| 5 | Saturday, May 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | W 22–19 OT | 1–4 | Jahn-Sportpark | 7,342 |
| 6 | Sunday, May 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Barcelona Dragons | W 27–20 | 2–4 | Jahn-Sportpark | 8,667 |
| 7 | Sunday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m. | at Scottish Claymores | W 28–10 | 3–4 | Hampden Park | 9,128 |
| 8 | Saturday, June 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | L 0–29 | 3–5 | Jahn-Sportpark | 10,683 |
| 9 | Sunday, June 13 | 3:00 p.m. | Frankfurt Galaxy | L 19–32 | 3–6 | Jahn-Sportpark | 10,783 |
| 10 | Saturday, June 19 | 7:00 p.m. | at Rhein Fire | L 10–38 | 3–7 | Rheinstadion | 31,350 |
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| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | Home | Road | STK |
| Barcelona Dragons | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | 263 | 246 | 4–1 | 3–2 | W1 |
| Frankfurt Galaxy | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | 239 | 223 | 3–2 | 3–2 | L1 |
| Rhein Fire | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | 286 | 149 | 3–2 | 3–2 | W3 |
| Amsterdam Admirals | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 236 | 243 | 3–2 | 1–4 | W2 |
| Scottish Claymores | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 270 | 298 | 2–3 | 2–3 | L4 |
| Berlin Thunder | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 173 | 308 | 2–3 | 1–4 | L3 |
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
| Amsterdam | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
at Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| Amsterdam | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Berlin | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 22 |
at Jahn-Sportpark, Berlin, Germany
The 2007 Berlin Thunder season was the ninth and final season for the franchise in the NFL Europa League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach John Allen in his first year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins and eight losses. The National Football League (NFL) announced the closure of its European branch on June 29.
The 2004 Berlin Thunder season was the sixth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Rick Lantz in his first year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of nine wins and one loss. In World Bowl XII, Berlin defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 30–24. The victory marked the franchise's third World Bowl championship.
The 2004 Rhein Fire season was the tenth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Pete Kuharchek in his fourth year, and played its home games at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of three wins and seven losses.
The 2004 Amsterdam Admirals season was the tenth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Bart Andrus in his fourth year, and played its home games at Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses.
The 2004 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the 12th season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Mike Jones in his first year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of seven wins and three losses. In World Bowl XII, Frankfurt lost to the Berlin Thunder 30–24.
The 2006 Hamburg Sea Devils season was the second season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his second year, and played its home games at AOL Arena in Hamburg, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of three wins, six losses and one tie.
The 2006 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the 14th season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Mike Jones in his third year, and played its home games at Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of seven wins and three losses. In World Bowl XIV, Frankfurt defeated the Amsterdam Admirals 22–7. The victory marked the franchise's fourth World Bowl championship, a league record.
The 2006 Cologne Centurions season was the third season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach David Duggan in his first year, and played its home games at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 2006 Berlin Thunder season was the eighth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Rick Lantz in his third year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium and Jahn-Sportpark in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins, seven losses and one tie.
The 2005 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the 13th season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Mike Jones in his second year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of three wins and seven losses.
The 2005 Berlin Thunder season was the seventh season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Rick Lantz in his second year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of seven wins and three losses. In World Bowl XIII, Berlin lost to the Amsterdam Admirals 27–21.
The 2005 Amsterdam Admirals season was the 11th season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Bart Andrus in his fifth year, and played its home games at Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of six wins and four losses. In World Bowl XIII, Amsterdam defeated the Berlin Thunder 27–21. The victory marked the franchise's first World Bowl championship.
The 2001 Barcelona Dragons season was the ninth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his ninth year, and played its home games at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of eight wins and two losses. In World Bowl IX, Barcelona lost to the Berlin Thunder 24–17.
The 2001 Berlin Thunder season was the third season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Peter Vaas in his second year, and played its home games at Jahn-Sportpark in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of six wins and four losses. In World Bowl IX, Berlin defeated the Barcelona Dragons 24–17. The victory marked the franchise's first World Bowl championship.
The 2004 Scottish Claymores season was the tenth and final season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his first year, and played its home games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins and eight losses.
The 1999 Barcelona Dragons season was the seventh season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his seventh year, and played its home games at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of seven wins and three losses. In World Bowl '99, Barcelona lost to the Frankfurt Galaxy 38–24.
The 1999 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the seventh season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Dick Curl in his second year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of six wins and four losses. In World Bowl '99, Frankfurt defeated the Barcelona Dragons 38–24. The victory marked the franchise's second World Bowl championship.
The 1999 Amsterdam Admirals season was the fifth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill in his fifth year, and played its home games at Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1999 Rhein Fire season was the fifth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his fifth year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of six wins and four losses.
The 1999 Scottish Claymores season was the fifth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his fifth year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (three) and Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland (two). They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
