New opportunities for talents across Europe

Last year, several teams in the European League of Football (ELF) already took advantage of the opportunity to sign players from neighboring countries as "homegrowns". The Wrocław Panthers were able to recruit from Ukraine, the Prague Lions signed talents from Slovakia, and the Fehérvár Enthroners were able to bring in players from Romania. Homegrowns are defined as players who began playing football in the respective countries. These players fall under the "Homegrown Salary Cap" of the corresponding franchise.

New homegrown territories for the 2025 season

This season, the regulation is being expanded to include additional regions. The Nordic Storm, based in Denmark, can now sign players from Sweden as homegrowns. The Wrocław Panthers from Poland gain access to talents from the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia), while the Fehérvár Enthroners can additionally include players from Serbia as homegrowns. This expansion enables franchises to nurture and integrate even more young talents from across Europe into the ELF.

Special regulation for Italian players

A notable new provision concerns the allocation of Italian players. Football talents who began their careers in eastern Northern Italy can now be signed as Homegrowns by the Austrian franchises (Raiders Tirol and Vienna Vikings). Players from western Northern Italy, on the other hand, may be designated as Homegrowns by the Helvetic Mercenaries (Switzerland). This regulation strengthens the ELF's presence in Italy and offers talented players the opportunity to develop at the highest level.

Objective: Competitive balance and equal opportunities

The expansion of Homegrown territories aims to further enhance competitive balance within the league and create new opportunities for players across Europe. Through this regulation, talents outside the limited E-Spots can now have a chance to prove themselves in the ELF and continue their development.

Patrick Esume, Commissioner of the European League of Football, emphasizes the significance of this update: "It is a top priority for us to develop new homegrown heroes in previously untapped territories. We are aware of the potential in countries such as Serbia and the Baltic states, and we want to provide these players with a platform to showcase their abilities. Particularly in Italy, it is important for us to maintain a strong presence and offer talents the opportunity to compete at the highest level. With the new regulations, players from Northern Italy can now more easily join the franchises that best suit them and demonstrate their skills."

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