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| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| League | Israel Football League |
| Location | Petah Tikva, Israel |
| Stadium | HaMoshava Stadium |
| Colors | Green and Yellow |
| Head coach | Avi Eastman |
The Petah Tikva Troopers are a semiprofessional American football team based in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Troopers compete in the Israel Football League.
The Troopers began their inaugural season in 2011 and had limited success during their first five seasons. However, in 2017 they reached the semifinals [1] 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. [2]
| Season | W | L | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 0 | 10 | Missed playoffs |
| 2012–2013 | 2 | 8 | Missed playoffs |
| 2013–2014 | 5 | 4 | Lost Quarterfinals |
| 2014–2015 | 3 | 6 | Lost Quarterfinals |
| 2015–2016 | 1 | 9 | Missed playoffs |
| 2016–2017 | 9 | 1 | Lost Semifinals |
| 2017–2018 | 5 | 5 | Lost Israel Bowl XI |
The Troopers are sponsored by Mike's Place, a bar and restaurant chain in Israel. [3]
The Troopers play their home games at HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva. [4]
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