The European League of Football‘s 2021 MVP, Madre London, will not be returning to the Cologne Centurions for the 2022 season. Instead, he’ll be joining the USFL‘s Pittsburgh Maulers for their upcoming season.
— European League of Football (@ELF_Official) April 1, 2022
London was the ELF’s clear MVP in 2021, ending the season with 303 rushing attempts for 2,177 yards (7.2 YPA) and 23 touchdowns in only 10 games. He averaged 217.7 yards per game and his longest run of the season came on an 86 yard scoring play. Upon the season’s end, London was named an ELF All-Star, earned the ELF’s MVP award, and was named to American Football International’s 2021 All-Europe First Team as the top running back in Europe.
Centurions general manager David Drane commented on London’s departure, stating,
“We are happy but at the same time sad, Madre [London] was one of the stars of the European League of Football last season and helped to put the Centurions into the playoffs. He is a great guy off the field, a humble hard-working player and I wish him all the best as he takes another step in the direction of his athletic goals. He will always be a Centurion and we wish him all the best”.
The remaining running backs on the Centurions roster are Dean Ranwani and Toby Nick, who could be set up for breakout seasons in 2022. Additionally, the franchise will bring in a currently unannounced American import player to help fill the hole that London left.
Players Signed/Re-Signed
Berlin Thunder – DB – Robby Kendall
Berlin Thunder – OL – Florian Gerlach
Berlin Thunder – OL – Marcel Camenz
Berlin Thunder – K – Jonas Schenderlein
Berlin Thunder – DL – Tuna Hiller
Swarco Raiders Tirol – OL – Michael Habetin
Hamburg Sea Devils – WR – Tim Albrecht
Hamburg Sea Devils – DB – Vincint Wilson-Oberko
Hamburg Sea Devils – LB – Thiago Lessow
Stuttgart Surge – LB – Precious Ogbevoen
Stuttgart Surge – DL – Michael Kimpiabi
Stuttgart Surge – RB – Chris Voumbo
Stuttgart Surge – DB – Chaska Remy Perron
Stuttgart Surge – OL – Nicko Schuster
Stuttgart Surge – DL – Marcel Fürst
Leipzig Kings – DB – William James
Leipzig Kings – WR – Leon Kusterer
Barcelona Dragons – DB – Shawn Wilson
Barcelona Dragons – P – Louis Cereceda
Vienna Vikings – WR – Weston Carr
Vienna Vikings – OL – Niklas Johansson
Frankfurt Galaxy – OL – Francesco Runco
Frankfurt Galaxy – LB – Daniel Josiah
Frankfurt Galaxy – OL – Luca Hebel
Frankfurt Galaxy – WR – Timo Benschuh
Frankfurt Galaxy – RB – Kai Hunter
Frankfurt Galaxy – DL – Sven Rieger
Frankfurt Galaxy – WR – Max Siemssen
Düsseldorf Rhein Fire – OL – Arnoud Holierhoek
Düsseldorf Rhein Fire – DL – Tyrese Owusu-Bediako
Düsseldorf Rhein Fire – DB – Lasse Meyer
Düsseldorf Rhein Fire – DL – Eric Adam
Düsseldorf Rhein Fire – WR – Achim Bah
Cologne Centurions – WR – Jannik Lörcks
Cologne Centurions – OL – Marious Faust
Wroclaw Panthers – WR – Tomasz Dziedzic
Wroclaw Panthers – K – Piotr Golacki
Wroclaw Panthers – RB – Adam Skakowski
The Vienna Vikings have signed former Division I wide receiver Weston Carr for the 2022 season.
The @ViennaVikings add some serious talent with Wide Receiver Weston Carr 💜
— European League of Football (@ELF_Official) March 25, 2022
Carr had officially announced he’d be returning to the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes for the 2022 season but could not refuse an opportunity to play for the Vikings.
“The European League of Football has done a great job marketing itself and will be the premier league for American football in Europe, I expect big things out of this season. I think the group of guys we have this year is a special bunch alongside a determined coaching staff. My goal for this season is to be the leading receiver in the European League of Football”.
Last season, Carr recorded 1,318 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns with the Hurricanes.
The Berlin Thunder have signed defensive back Robby Kendall for the 2022 season.
.@BER_Thunder has signed a real playmaker for their backfield! @Robby.Kendall_2 signs with the Berlin team.
— European League of Football (@ELF_Official) March 28, 2022
The versatile defensive weapon and return specialist recently expressed his excitement to join the Thunder, stating,
“I’m ecstatic to be joining the Berlin Thunder, as well as joining the most professional American football league in all of Europe, I know the owners, the management, the coaching staff, and everybody else involved put in a lot of work this off-season to build a championship organization. I can’t wait to get to Berlin and start putting in work with my coaches and teammates”.
While this will be Kendall’s first season in the European League of Football, he’s already gained some experience playing in Europe for the Paderborn Dolphins, Elmshorn Fighting Pirates, and the Düsseldorf Panther.
