Nordic Storm
| Nordic Storm | |
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| Current season | |
| Established September 21, 2024 Play in Søborg, Denmark | |
| League/conference affiliations | |
European League of Football (2025–present)
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Current uniform | |
| Team colors | Light Blue, Dark Blue, White |
| Personnel | |
| Owner(s) | Michael Weidick Planeta Stephen Schueler |
| President | Stephen Schueler |
| General manager | Bjørn Stadil |
| Head coach | John Shoop |
| Team history | |
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| Championships | |
| League championships (0) | |
| Conference championships (0) | |
| Division championships (0) | |
| Home stadium(s) | |
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The Nordic Storm is an American football team based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Storm compete in the European League of Football (ELF) as a member of the North Division. The team plays its home games at Gladsaxe Stadium.
History
The Storm were announced as the 18th team to join the European League of Football on September 21, 2024.[1] They are regarded as representing both Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden, the two cities connected by the Øresund Bridge. This makes them the first ELF franchise in Scandinavia and the first one to represent two countries. Players from both Denmark and Sweden are considered homegrown players under the league's rules.[2] Later, in January 2025, these rules were modified to give other teams access to players from certain neighboring countries as well.
The ownership group consists of several Danish businessmen with connections to the Danish American football community.[1] Palle Navntoft Christensen was appointed as the Storm's first general manager.[3] On October 3, former NFL offensive coordinator and Munich Ravens head coach John Shoop was named as the Nordic Storm's first head coach.[4] On April 28, 2025, it was announced that Stephen Schueler would join as Co-Owner and Board Member of Nordic Storm. Schueler is the President of the American Club Denmark and the great-grandson of a former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark. His primary role will be to advance American relations for the team.[5]
The Storm will play their inaugural season at Gladsaxe Stadium in Søborg.[6]
Roster
| Quarterbacks
Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends |
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen |
Linebackers
Defensive backs Special teams |
Reserve lists
Practice squad
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References
- ^ a b "Copenhagen becomes 18th location of the ELF". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Malchow, Alex (2024-09-28). "Nordic Storm: "Creating a strong football culture in Denmark/Sweden"". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ "Palle Navntoft Christensen becomes General Manager of Nordic Storm | ELF". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "John Shoop named first Nordic Storm head coach". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ ""Game-changer": Nordic Storm present new co-owner Stephen Schueler". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Stadium confirmed! This is where Nordic Storm is at home | ELF". europeanleague.football. Retrieved 2025-01-22.