Turku Trojans is one of the oldest

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teams in

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, established in 1982. Turku Trojans in 2024 play in Division 2 (Tier 3). The Trojans previously have played in the Maple League

Vaahteraliiga The Vaahteraliiga (Maple League) founded in 1980 is the highest level of American football in Finland played under American Football Association of Finland. The winner of the Vaahteraliiga is the Finnish champion. The Vaahteraliiga season is play ...

(highest level) in Finland operated by American Football Association of Finland.SAJL ry – Suomen Amerikkalaisen Jalkapallon Liitto
/ref> Finnish champions in 2003. Maple Bowl championship game appearances in 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2014. Third place in 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2001. After the 2012 season the Trojans decided to voluntarily drop one level down and play the next season in 1st division (2nd tier league below Maple League). In 2013, the Trojans won all the regular season games, the semifinal game and the Spaghetti Bowl. After a perfect season the Trojans was granted a Maple League

license and this season (2014) the team will play again in the highest level. Former Trojans head coach in 1993-94

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is the most accomplished Trojans alumni having coached many years in the NFL and top college level in USA before coming to Finland. Meyer also led the Finland national American football team to win the European championship in the 1990's.

Lineup

Roster 2014

References

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External links

Official site
Sport in Turku American football teams in Finland 1982 establishments in Finland American football teams established in 1982 Vaahteraliiga teams