3 touchdowns - Louis Geyer Final MVP

Stuttgart Surge has made history. For the first time in the European League of Football, a team has won the championship game in its own city. In a real nail-biter, the German team defeated the Vienna Vikings 24-17.

In addition to an outstanding defense that sacked the Vikings QB a total of eight times, a homegrown player delivered an incredible performance. And the story of Louis Geyer, who was even voted MVP of the championship game, is quite remarkable. 

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Louis Geyer delivered an MVP performance

The wide receiver delivered nine catches for 132 yards and three touchdowns. This means that the 24-year-old remains the only Stuttgart player besides quarterback Reilly Hennessey to score a touchdown. Usually, it is the US receivers who are looked for. Geyer is an outstanding example of homegrown power. And that in a special place. 

After all, he himself was often a guest at the MHP Arena in his youth, cheering on the local soccer team, VfB Stuttgart. “It's incredible, so many emotions come flooding back. I was a soccer fan here as a little boy, and now I'm catching touchdowns as a football fan,” said Geyer in an interview with ProSieben.

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The top receiver emphasizes the three years of hard work that the team put into this triumph. “And to do that at home is incredible.” 

Louis Geyer and the whole of Stuttgart will remember this day for a long time to come. “This is the result of a team effort. It wasn't an easy road, but now we've done it, and in our own city.”