WFL Season I

The World Football League(WFL) kicked off it's very first season on November 2000, using EA Sports' Madden 2001. The League started with the following 6 teams and owners:

Division 1: Fire-Keith Bulls, Thunder-Shawn McLaughlin, Galaxy-Nate Purling

Division 2: Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Claymores-Spencer Thomas

At mid-season the Fire at 2-2 and the Claymores at 0-4 acquired new owners. GM Vern Taylor took over the playoff bound Fire, and GM Gordon Patterson took over the rebuilding Claymores. WFL I ended with the Admirals defeating the Fire in WFL I Bowl. The Admirals finished at 8-4. the Fire finished at 7-5. the Galaxy finshed at 7-4, the Dragons finished at 6-5, the Claymores finished at 4-6, and theThunder finished at 3-7.

 WFL Season II

WFL II kicked-off in March 2001. This season started off with every team chasing the Champions and a Championship Ring. WFL II started with the following 6 teams and owners:

Division 1: Fire-Vern Taylor, Thunder-Shawn McLaughlin, Galaxy-Nate Purling

Division 2: Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Claymores-Gordon Patterson

Towards the end of the season the 3-3 Galaxy seeked a new owner. GM Joe Ramirez was no stranger to Madden or the other GM's within the league. The Fire found their way back into the Big Dance, and this time was victorious, defeating the new improved Claymores. The Fire finished at 8-4, the Claymores finished at 9-3, the Admirals finished at 7-4, the Galaxy finshed at 4-7, the Dragons and theThunder finished at 4-6.

 WFL Season III

The WFL was closing out its' final season with Madden 2001, and the season kicked off in June 2001. The GM's also voted for an realignment. GM Joe Ramirez took over the Dragons Logo and GM Ronard Williams took the Galaxy Logo, both GM's kept respective rosters. Here are the following 6 teams and owners:

Division 1: Fire-Vern Taylor, Thunder-Shawn McLaughlin, Galaxy-Ronard Williams

Division 2: Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Joe Ramirez, Claymores-Gordon Patterson

Another GM joined the WFL ranks at mid-season, the Thunder at 0-2 acquired GM Carlos Castro. WFL III ended with the Admirals missing the playoffs for the first time, but Fire reaching the Bowl Game for the 3rd consecutive time, however losing to the Dragons. The Fire finished at 8-4. the Dragons finished at 8-4. the Thunder finshed at 5-6, the Claymores finished at 4-7, the Galaxy and Admirals finished at 4-6.

   WFL Season IV

WFL IV kicked off the season with Madden 2002, and the game opener kicked off in November 2001. GM Will Ramirez took over the Claymores and his brother Joe Ramirez of the Thunder announced his retirement at the end of the season. GM Gordon Patterson will be rejoining the WFL the following season. Here are this seasons teams and owners:

Division 1: Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Joe Ramirez, Thunder-Carlos Castro

Division 2: Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Will Ramirez, Galaxy-Ronard Williams

WFL IV ended with the Dragons missing the playoffs and failing to re-peat as Champions, and the Fire missing the WFL Bowl for their first time in their history. The WFL Bowl will not host a 2 time Champ, but host a new Champion with the Thunder taking the honor of being World Champions. Final Standings: Thunder  (11-1), Claymores (7-5), Fire (6-5), Admirals (5-6), Galaxy (3-7), Dragons (1-9).  

   WFL Season V

WFL V game opener kicked off in March 2002. GM Gordon Patterson rejoined the league, but with a new team. He took over the Dragons, who were previously owned Joe Ramirez. Here are the teams and owners:

Division 1: Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Gordon Patterson, Thunder-Carlos Castro

Division 2: Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Will Ramirez, Galaxy-Ronard Williams

WFL V concluded with some teams improving and some teams declining and a rematch in WFL Bowl V-Thunder vs Claymores. The Dragons struggled through another season, and the Fire despite making the playoffs, are not in the TRIAD for the first time. The WFL Bowl would see a 2 time World Champion, with the Thunder performing a taking the league to a new level. Final Standings: Thunder (10-2), Admirals (8-3), Claymores (6-6), Fire (4-7), Galaxy (4-6) , Dragons (1-9).

 WFL Season VI

WFL VI came with expansion (6 teams to 10 teams), an initiation of a Bowl Post-Season with Polls and Rankings, and the current WFL Champ (GM Castro) resigning. That left the World Bowl Championship wide-open for a new National Champion! The biggest surprise, was that the WFL left the NFL Europe teams and came back home to the NFL teams. The season kicked-off in November 2002, using Madden 2003. This season was destined to be the best season ever. Every WFL GM, "old" and "new" was excited about starting this season with a new version of Madden. Here are the teams and owners:

Swammp Div.: Texans-K. Bulls, Raiders-R. Williams, Cowboys-V. Taylor, Jaguars-W. Ramirez, Redskins-D. Merrit

Cammp Div.: Bears-J. Ramirez, Steelers-M. Hilgar, Packers-G. Patterson, Jets-J. Diaz, Eagles-M. Payne

WFL VI was a great success! The Polls and Rankings added to the tension and stress to obtain a bid to the World Bowl (#1-Texans vs #2-Jags). The Swammp Bowl (#3-Cowboys vs #4-Steelers) and the Cammp Bowl (#5-Jets vs #6-Raiders) added extra incentives for a GM to not only win a ring and a trophy, but Bowl points that can be used to improve their team and players. The WFL would see a familiar family as the National Champions...the Bulls Family, Texans, won their 2nd WFL Ring by winning the coveted World Bowl. Two more rings and trophies were handed out; the Steelers won the Swammp Bowl and the Raiders won the Cammp Bowl. Final Standings: Texans (8-2), Jags (7-3), Steelers (7-3), Cowboys (6-4), Jets (6-4) , Raiders (4-6), Redskins (4-5), Packers (2-7), Eagles (2-7), and Bears (2-7).

 WFL Season VII

WFL VII saw their second and last season in the United States. WFL HQ's made the announcement that the WFL will go back to Europe next season, due lack of commitment of owners and started the season in January 2003. This season saw 4 different owners come and go. But the WFL represents the phrase..."The show must go on!" Making some quick adjustments, the league made a decision that everyone will go to the post season, however, a double elimination Tourney will be played . Here are the teams and owners:

Swammp Div.: Texans-K. Bulls, Raiders-R. Williams, Cowboys-V. Taylor

Cammp Div.: Dolphins-C. Castro, Steelers-M. Hilgar, Jets-J. Diaz, Eagles-R. Bowen

The Tourney was very tense and interesting. The #7 seed Eagles upsetted the #2 Dolphins in the 1st round and the #5 Raiders upsetted the #1 Steelers in the 2nd. The defending Champs, #3 Texans flew under the radar and reached the WFL Championship game. The Dolphins Coach Castro was making their come-back season very interesting by chanllenging the Texans in the WFL VII Bowl game however, once again Coach Castro annouced that he would once again retire...win, lose, or draw. WFL VII Bowl saw the 2 previous winners of the WFL Bowl and also both Coaches had two WFL Titles. This was a game for the ages, however, Coach Bulls and his Texans were two strong for the Dolphins and defeated them in the 1st game 37-14. Making the Bulls Foundation the 2nd back-to-back Champions and a chance for a 3-peat. Final Standings: Texans (15-5), Dolphins (15-5), Steelers (15-5), Raiders (13-8), Jets (9-9), Cowboys (7-11), and Eagles (7-12).

WFL Season VIII

This was probably the most contraversal season in WFL history! WFL VIII kicked off the spring season in April 2003. Once again an owner dropped and once again GM Castro jumped in taking over the 0-3 Thunder team. The SWAMP CAMMP Tourney was announced. It was an interival tourney between the DFW vs the WFL, but it faltered with the WFL representing and leading the tourney 160 points to 130 points. And finally the infamous playbook scandal where it was learned that a team was able to select their desired offensive and defensive playbooks of their choice...the only problem is that not all the teams were privileged to this information. But as usual, as the WFL has done throughout the years...the league pushed on finishing up the M2K3 version!

Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Thunder-Carlos Castro

Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Mike Hilgar, Galaxy-Ron Bowen

WFL VIII ended with the Admirals falling short of a perfect season and a 3-peat. Opting to go for the win with 23 seconds left the Admirals failed to convert a 2 point conversion. The Galaxy, who earned their first ever WFL Bowl Championship, upsetted the Admirals 38-37. Despite the playbook epsisode the Galaxy earned a ring for the City of Frankfurt! Final Standings: , Admirals (12-1), Galaxy (9-3) , Fire (6-5), Claymores (5-6), Thunder (2-8), and Dragons (0-10).

 WFL Season IX

WFL IX kicked-off in September 2003, using Madden 2004. This season went back to the oldschool Europe players. WFL IX started with the following 6 teams and owners:

Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Thunder-Carlos Castro

Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Mike Hilgar, Galaxy-Ron Bowen

Once again Coach Castro resigned his position in the league. His reasons were not disclosed. In WFL X the Thunder will be coached by Coach Diaz. The Fire found their way back into the WFL Bowl. It has been a long hiatus and they were victorious, upsetting the Admirals. The Admirals finished at 8-2, the Fire finished at 6-4, the Claymores finished at 5-4, the Galaxy finshed at 1-7, the Dragons finshed at 3-6, and theThunder's record was not accumulated.

 WFL Season X

The WFL jumped into their 10th season...where does the time go? WFL IX kicked-off in January 2004, using Madden 2004. This finished the season with the following 6 teams and owners:

Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Thunder-Jose Diaz

Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Mike Hilgar, Galaxy-Ron Bowen

Coach Diaz rejoined the league after the retirement of Coach Castro. He is no stranger to the Swammp Cammp and he came ready to play and was more interested in getting back into to the Madden groove. Coach Williams and the Dragons won their first ever WFL Championship and look forward to defending the title next season. Being 1-for-1 in the big dance is not bad at all. The Admirals finished at 7-4, the Fire finished at 4-6, the Claymores finished at 8-4, the Galaxy finshed at 6-4, the Dragons finshed at 7-5, and theThunder finshed at 3-7.

 WFL Season XI

How time flies as the WFL moved into their 11th season. However, the season took a turn and for the first time, the league shorten the season. WFL XI kicked-off in late March 2004, using Madden 2004. The following owners finished the season:

Admirals-Ken Bulls, Dragons-Ronard Williams, Thunder-Jose Diaz

Fire-Vern Taylor, Claymores-Mike Hilgar, Galaxy-Ron Bowen

Coach Diaz could not complete the season and as with all the Thunder coaches...he eventually retired. Despite the shorten season, the Admirals showed their dominance by going undefeated and winning their 4th WFL Championship. The anticipation for M2K5 is higher than ever and as with every season...its gets more and more exciting! The Admirals finished at 7-0, the Fire finished at 2-5, the Claymores finished at 5-2, the Galaxy finshed at 0-5, the Dragons finshed at 2-5, and theThunder finshed at 0-5.