The field of participants for the 2024 season in the European League of Football is complete! The ownership group of the new Swiss franchise announced its name and logo on its name and logo on Thursday: The Helvetic Mercenaries will compete in the "Champions League" of European football.
Chris Rummel, who works for the Swiss American Football Association (SAFV) as Head of Finance and Player Development, has been appointed Managing Director. As Director of Sports, Matt Hammer is responsible for the development of the roster.

New team, same mission

The Helvetic Mercenaries will compete in the Central Conference, where they will face Barcelona Dragons, Milano Seamen, Munich Ravens, Raiders Tirol and last year's finalist Stuttgart Surge. The interconference game will be against the Vienna Vikings, the ELF champions from 2022.
"I am firmly convinced that the supporters in Switzerland can look forward to a can look forward to a competitive team," says Commissioner Patrick Esume, who believes the Helvetic Mercenaries can play a good role. The team's goal is clear: They want to be in the Championship Game on September 22 in the VELTINS-Arena of FC Schalke 04 arena.