The Petah Tikva Troopers are a semiprofessional 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. SeasonWLResult2011–2012010Missed playoffs2012–201328Missed playoffs2013–201454Lost Quarterfinals2014–201536Lost Quarterfinals2015–201619Missed playoffs2016–201791Lost Semifinals2017–201855Lost 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.
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