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== Earth Football League ==
== Earth Football League ==
The [https://discord.gg/zMwSrc2HEV Earth Football League], commonly referred to as simply the EFL, is an American Football sports league on EarthMC.  It is based on the real-life National Football League.  It currently consists of 12 teams with rosters ranging between four to eight players.  It was founded on January 15th, 2022, by ZGamerz_123.  It was played with a new concept which ZGamerz had to recreate American Football in Minecraft.  It has played three seasons, with the fourth currently in progress.  The first champion was the Minneapolis Meanders, and the second and third was the Alaska Orcas.  The championship game has been attended by players such as [[Fix]] and [[Fruitloopins|Fruitloopins.]]
The [https://discord.gg/zMwSrc2HEV Earth Football League], commonly referred to as simply the EFL, is an American Football sports league on EarthMC.  It is based on the real-life National Football League.  It currently consists of 12 teams with rosters ranging between four to eight players.  It was founded on January 15th, 2022, by ZGamerz_123.  It was played with a new concept which ZGamerz had to recreate American Football in Minecraft.  It has played three seasons, with the fourth currently in progress.  The first champion was the Minneapolis Meanders, and the second and third was the Alaska Orcas (now known as the Philadelphia Eagles).


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Season I ===
=== Season I ===
[[File:EFL Game I.png|thumb|The Texas Lonestars vs the Tallahassee Confederates at American Airlines Field.]]
[[File:EFL Game I.png|thumb|The Texas Lonestars vs the Tallahassee Confederates at American Airlines Field.]]
The first EFL season, commonly referred to as Season 1, or simply S1, consisted of four weeks.  Below are the final standings.  
The first EFL season, commonly referred to as Season 1, Season I, or simply S1, consisted of four weeks.  Below are the final standings.  
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|+Season I Standings for the GFC Conference
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|Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)
|[[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)]]
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=== Season I Postseason ===
=== Season I Postseason ===
[[File:Season One Bracket.png|thumb|330x330px|Season I Playoffs.]]
[[File:Season One Bracket.png|thumb|330x330px|Season I Playoffs.]]
After the season concluded three weeks later, the playoff picture was decided.  The first game had the Alaska Wolves playing the Tallahassee Confederates in Tallahassee.  The Confederates prevailed.  Later, the Cuban Calamities bested the Atlantean Tridents.  In the semifinals, The Texas Lonestars defeated the Tallahassee Confederates, sending them to Super Bowl I.  The Minneapolis Meanders bested the Cuban Calamities, to officially set up the first Super Bowl.  The Super Bowl included an appearance from the server owner, Fix.  The game concluded with a win by Minneapolis, and the Meanders were crowned as the world champions.  CazyMan was the game's Most Valuable Players (MVP).
After the season concluded three weeks later, the playoff picture was decided.  The first game had the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Wolves]] playing the Tallahassee Confederates in Tallahassee.  The Confederates prevailed.  Later, the Cuban Calamities bested the Atlantean Tridents.  In the semifinals, The Texas Lonestars defeated the Tallahassee Confederates, sending them to Super Bowl I.  The Minneapolis Meanders bested the Cuban Calamities, to officially set up the first Super Bowl.  The Super Bowl included an appearance from the server owner, Fix.  The game concluded with a win by Minneapolis, and the Meanders were crowned as the world champions.  CazyMan was the game's Most Valuable Players (MVP).


=== Season II ===
=== Season II ===
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|Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)
|[[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)]]
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=== Season II Postseason ===
=== Season II Postseason ===
[[File:Season II Postseason.png|thumb|Season II Playoffs.]]
[[File:Season II Postseason.png|thumb|Season II Playoffs.]]
After the season concluded, the postseason began with the Ho Chi Minh Hueys beating the Texas Lonestars, and the Alaska Wolves defeated the Morocco Gazelles in Alaska.  The Wolves played the Atlantean Tridents in what many consider to be the greatest game of all time, in which the Wolves outlasted the Tridents.  Afterwards, the Confederates lost to the Ho Chi Minh Hueys, sending Ho Chi Minh to the Super Bowl with Alaska.  The game concluded with a Wolves win.
After the season concluded, the postseason began with the Ho Chi Minh Hueys beating the Texas Lonestars, and the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Wolves]] defeated the Morocco Gazelles in Alaska.  The [[Philadelphia Eagles|Wolves]] played the Atlantean Tridents in what many consider to be the greatest game of all time, in which the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Wolves]] outlasted the Tridents.  Afterwards, the Confederates lost to the Ho Chi Minh Hueys, sending Ho Chi Minh to the Super Bowl with [[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska]].  In Super Bowl II between the Alaska Orcas and Ho Chi Minh Hueys, the game concluded with an [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] win.


=== Season III ===
=== Season III ===
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!Ties
!Ties
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|Alaska Orcas (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)
|[[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Orcas (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles)]]
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=== Season III Postseason ===
=== Season III Postseason ===
[[File:S3CHAMPS.png|thumb|The Orcas after winning Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska.]]
[[File:S3CHAMPS.png|thumb|The Orcas after winning Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska.]]
The S3 postseason began with Santa Fe forfeiting to Club America and a thrilling stunner having the Bills beat the Bengals 33-32.  In the conference finals, the Orcas destroyed the Aguilas 70-35, while the Cowboys beat the Bills 42-35 in a close one.  In Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Orcas beat the Cowboys at home with the close score of 49-42 to become World Champions.  The Orcas completed the first repeat in EFL history.  Malso was the game's MVP and became the 1st player to ever win 2 Super Bowls, 2 MVP's, and 2 Super Bowl MVP's.  This win in the third championship helped Malso to be considered the greatest player in EFL history for his heroics, strategy, performances, and wins.  He had 2 Super Bowls, 2 MVP's, and 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 COTY's, and 2 OPOY'S after this game concluded, the most of any player ever.
The S3 postseason began with Santa Fe forfeiting to Club America and a thrilling stunner having the Bills beat the Bengals 33-32.  In the conference finals, the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] destroyed the Aguilas 70-35, while the Cowboys beat the Bills 42-35 in a close one.  In Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska, the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] beat the Cowboys at home with the close score of 49-42 to become World Champions.  The [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] completed the first repeat in EFL history, becoming the best and most successful franchise in the league, before renaming to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].  


== Players ==
== Hall of Famers ==
The EFL has had several storied players in it's first three seasons.  Below are some of the best of all time, in no particular order.
The EFL has had several storied players in it's first three seasons.  Below are all the Hall of Famers:


* '''''Malso''''' is considered as the greatest player in EFL history for his great wins and successful formula. He has only played for his own team, the Orcas (now known as the Philadelphia Eagles).  He had 2 Super Bowls, 2 MVP's, and 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 COTY's, and 2 OPOY'S, the most of any player ever.  He has an all time record of 16-2-2 (.850%).  Malso's game style is simple, he generally throws short passes or runs it himself.  Malso is also an EFL Hall of Famer.
=== Class of Season I ===


* '''''Dogster''''' is known as one of the greatest players of all time as well.  He is known for his exceptional route running and unrivaled PvP prowess.  He has won 1 Super Bowl, 1 COTY, and 2 DPOY's.  He has had successful careers with both the Tridents (now the Bengals) and the Orcas (now the Eagles).  Dogster is one of only a few EFL Hall of Famers.
*'''''Dogster''''' is known as one of the greatest players of all time as well.  He is known for his exceptional route running and unrivaled PvP prowess.  He has won 1 Super Bowl, 1 OPOY, and 2 DPOY's.  He has had successful careers with both the Tridents (now the Bengals) and the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] (now the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Eagles]]).   
* '''''Fruityboi''''' is one of the greatest offensive players of all time. He is known for his great route running and tactics.  He has won 2 Super Bowls, tied for the most by any player.  He has played for the Hueys (now the Aguilas), the Bengals, and the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Eagles]] twice. 


* '''''Fruityboi''''' is one of the greatest offensive players of all time. He is known for his great route running and tactics.  He has won 2 Super Bowls, tied for the most by any player.  He has played for the Hueys (now the Aguilas), the Bengals, and the Eagles twice. He is an EFL Hall of Famer
=== Class of Season II ===
* '''''Malso''''' is considered as the greatest player in EFL history for his great wins and successful formula. He has only played for his own team, the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]] (now known as the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]).  He had 2 Super Bowls, 2 MVP's, and 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 COTY's, and 2 OPOY'S, the most of any player ever.  He has an all time record of 16-2-2 (.850%).  Malso's game style is simple, he generally throws short passes or runs it himself.
* '''''JoeSheisty''''' is also considered as one of the best ever.  He is known for his pocket passing capability, staying in the pocket the most of any EFL Quarterback.  He has only played for the Tridents/Bengals in his career, winning a Super Bowl as a substitute for the [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas/Eagles]].


* '''''JoeSheisty''''' is also considered as one of the best ever.  He is known for his pocket passing capability, staying in the pocket the most of any EFL Quarterback.  He has only played for the Tridents/Bengals in his career, winning a Super Bowl as a substitute for the Orcas/Eagles.  He is an EFL Hall of Famer.
=== Class of Season III ===
 
* '''''ZGamerz_123''''' is the founder of the league, but also a powerful force in games.  He is known for solid defense and offense, being one of the best players in any game on both sides of the ball.  He has only played for the Confederates/Cowboys in his career.  He has won an MVP and a COTY.  He has never been able to finally get a long awaited Super Bowl title.
* '''''MF_Rayado''''' is another league legend.  He is known for great consistency, always getting deep into the playoffs and always being a threatening force.  He has solely played for the Hueys/Aguilas in his career.  While lacking any major awards, he is still considered one of the best in the league.  He is a finalist for the Hall of Fame and is expected to be inducted soon.
* '''''CazyMan''''' is one of the oldest active players in the league.  He is known for good quarterbacking, and for being the best in the very beginning of the league.  He has played for the Meanders, Hueys/Aguilas, [[Philadelphia Eagles|Orcas]], and the Bengals.  He has won one Super Bowl, but would have won two if not for a costly interception to lose Super Bowl II.
 
* '''''ZGamerz_123''''' is the founder of the league, but also a powerful force in games.  He is known for solid defense and offense, being one of the best players in any game on both sides of the ball.  He has only played for the Confederates/Cowboys in his career.  He has won an MVP and a COTY.  He has never been able to finally get a long awaited Super Bowl title. He is still a Hall of Famer.
 
* '''''CazyMan''''' is one of the oldest active players in the league.  He is known for good quarterbacking, and for being the best in the very beginning of the league.  He has played for the Meanders, Hueys/Aguilas, and the Bengals.  He has won one Super Bowl, but would have won two if not for a costly interception to lose Super Bowl II.  He is an EFL Hall of Famer.


== Venues ==
== Venues ==
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|Orca Arena
|Orca Arena
|Juneau, [[Alaska (Aurora)|Alaska]]
|Juneau, [[Alaska (Aurora)|Alaska]]
|Alaska Wolves
|[[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Wolves]]
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|-
|Coolcun Stadium II
|Coolcun Stadium II
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|Conquest Superdome
|Conquest Superdome
|Fairbanks, [[Alaska (Aurora)|Alaska]]
|Fairbanks, [[Alaska (Aurora)|Alaska]]
|Alaska Orcas
|[[Philadelphia Eagles|Alaska Orcas]]
|Demolished
|Demolished
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|Lincoln Financial Field
|Lincoln Financial Field
|Erie, Pennsylvania
|Erie, Pennsylvania
|Philadelphia Eagles
|[[Philadelphia Eagles]]
|Planned
|Planned
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|Aggamer Memorial Superdome
|Superdome, Appalachia
|Chicago Bears/ NOLA Saints
|Completed
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Earth Football League Logo for S4. It has been updated to have a futuristic space-like theme.

Earth Football League

The Earth Football League, commonly referred to as simply the EFL, is an American Football sports league on EarthMC. It is based on the real-life National Football League. It currently consists of 12 teams with rosters ranging between four to eight players. It was founded on January 15th, 2022, by ZGamerz_123. It was played with a new concept which ZGamerz had to recreate American Football in Minecraft. It has played three seasons, with the fourth currently in progress. The first champion was the Minneapolis Meanders, and the second and third was the Alaska Orcas (now known as the Philadelphia Eagles).

History

Beginnings

The EFL was established by ZGamerz_123 on January 15th, 2022. The league was originally named the NFL, sharing the name as the real-life league. It was renamed the the Earth Football League ten days after founding. It began with several test games in ZGamerz's town of Tallahassee, CSA, and a few others across the world. The league held it's inaugural draft in February, and games began being played in March.

Season I

The Texas Lonestars vs the Tallahassee Confederates at American Airlines Field.

The first EFL season, commonly referred to as Season 1, Season I, or simply S1, consisted of four weeks. Below are the final standings.

Season I Standings for the GFC Conference
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Texas Lonestars (Now known as the Spain Frogs) 2 0 2
Tallahassee Confederates (Now known as the Dallas Cowboys) 1 0 3
Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles) 0 2 2
Chihuahua Raptors (Now known as Albany Rebels) 0 2 2
Season I Standings for the OFC Conference
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Minneapolis Meanders (Now known as Club America) 2 0 2
Atlantean Tridents (Now known as the Cincinnati Bengals) 2 2 0
Cuban Calamities (Now known as the Buffalo Bills) 2 2 0
Madagascar Mantellas (Now known as the Damascus Camels) 1 2 1

Season I Postseason

Season I Playoffs.

After the season concluded three weeks later, the playoff picture was decided. The first game had the Alaska Wolves playing the Tallahassee Confederates in Tallahassee. The Confederates prevailed. Later, the Cuban Calamities bested the Atlantean Tridents. In the semifinals, The Texas Lonestars defeated the Tallahassee Confederates, sending them to Super Bowl I. The Minneapolis Meanders bested the Cuban Calamities, to officially set up the first Super Bowl. The Super Bowl included an appearance from the server owner, Fix. The game concluded with a win by Minneapolis, and the Meanders were crowned as the world champions. CazyMan was the game's Most Valuable Players (MVP).

Season II

The Atlantean Tridents playing the Alaska Wolves at Orca Arena.

Season II was delayed several months due to the rival AFL, created by disgruntled EFL members. This caused ZGamerz to resign and become the co-commissioner to NFISH2021. The AFL merged with the EFL, and Season II began in July, 2022. All teams held the same names except for Cuba relocating to Morocco due to war, and Minneapolis relocating to Ho Chi Minh. Below are the final standings.

Season II Standings for the GFC Conference
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Tallahassee Confederates (Now known as the Dallas Cowboys) 3 1 0
Ho Chi Minh Hueys (Now known as Club America) 3 1 0
Texas Lonestars (Now known as the Spain Frogs) 1 3 0
Chihuahua Raptors* (Now known as the Albany Rebels) 2 2 0
Season II Standings for the OFC Conference
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Atlantean Tridents (Now known as the Cincinnati Bengals) 2 2 0
Alaska Wolves (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles) 2 2 0
Morocco Gazelles (Now known as the Buffalo Bills) 1 1 1
Madagascar Mantellas (Damascus Camels) 1 2 1

*The Raptors folded before the postseason, giving Texas the berth instead

Season II Postseason

Season II Playoffs.

After the season concluded, the postseason began with the Ho Chi Minh Hueys beating the Texas Lonestars, and the Alaska Wolves defeated the Morocco Gazelles in Alaska. The Wolves played the Atlantean Tridents in what many consider to be the greatest game of all time, in which the Wolves outlasted the Tridents. Afterwards, the Confederates lost to the Ho Chi Minh Hueys, sending Ho Chi Minh to the Super Bowl with Alaska. In Super Bowl II between the Alaska Orcas and Ho Chi Minh Hueys, the game concluded with an Orcas win.

Season III

Season III began on January 15th, 2023, the one year anniversary of the Earth Football League. The league expanded their season to 7 games. They have also reset teams and their rosters. They also named Malso_ as the new EFL commissioner. All teams reset due to the EarthMC reset, except for their owners. The final S3 standings can be seen below.

Season III Standings for the EFC
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Dallas Cowboys 4 3 0
Cincinnati Bengals 3 4 0
Buffalo Bills 2 5 0
Albany Rebels 1 6 0
Season III Standings for the WFC
Team Name Wins Losses Ties
Alaska Orcas (Now known as the Philadelphia Eagles) 7 0 0
Club America Aguilas 4 3 0
Santa Fe Railrunners (Now known as the Damascus Camels) 3 3 1
Texas Frogs (Now known as the Spain Frogs) 3 3 1
S3 Postseason Bracket

Season III Postseason

The Orcas after winning Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska.

The S3 postseason began with Santa Fe forfeiting to Club America and a thrilling stunner having the Bills beat the Bengals 33-32. In the conference finals, the Orcas destroyed the Aguilas 70-35, while the Cowboys beat the Bills 42-35 in a close one. In Super Bowl III in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Orcas beat the Cowboys at home with the close score of 49-42 to become World Champions. The Orcas completed the first repeat in EFL history, becoming the best and most successful franchise in the league, before renaming to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hall of Famers

The EFL has had several storied players in it's first three seasons. Below are all the Hall of Famers:

Class of Season I

  • Dogster is known as one of the greatest players of all time as well. He is known for his exceptional route running and unrivaled PvP prowess. He has won 1 Super Bowl, 1 OPOY, and 2 DPOY's. He has had successful careers with both the Tridents (now the Bengals) and the Orcas (now the Eagles).
  • Fruityboi is one of the greatest offensive players of all time. He is known for his great route running and tactics. He has won 2 Super Bowls, tied for the most by any player. He has played for the Hueys (now the Aguilas), the Bengals, and the Eagles twice.

Class of Season II

  • Malso is considered as the greatest player in EFL history for his great wins and successful formula. He has only played for his own team, the Orcas (now known as the Philadelphia Eagles). He had 2 Super Bowls, 2 MVP's, and 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 COTY's, and 2 OPOY'S, the most of any player ever. He has an all time record of 16-2-2 (.850%). Malso's game style is simple, he generally throws short passes or runs it himself.
  • JoeSheisty is also considered as one of the best ever. He is known for his pocket passing capability, staying in the pocket the most of any EFL Quarterback. He has only played for the Tridents/Bengals in his career, winning a Super Bowl as a substitute for the Orcas/Eagles.

Class of Season III

  • ZGamerz_123 is the founder of the league, but also a powerful force in games. He is known for solid defense and offense, being one of the best players in any game on both sides of the ball. He has only played for the Confederates/Cowboys in his career. He has won an MVP and a COTY. He has never been able to finally get a long awaited Super Bowl title.
  • CazyMan is one of the oldest active players in the league. He is known for good quarterbacking, and for being the best in the very beginning of the league. He has played for the Meanders, Hueys/Aguilas, Orcas, and the Bengals. He has won one Super Bowl, but would have won two if not for a costly interception to lose Super Bowl II.

Venues

The EFL has had several different venues. Below are a list of them:

Earth Football League Terra Nova Stadiums
Stadium Name Location Team Occupying
American Airlines Field Tallahassee, CSA Tallahassee Confederates
Rigy Field Rigy, SSRBV Rigy Penguins (Folded)
Antserveo Amphitheater Trondo, Madagascar Madagascar Mantellas
SNA Field Casablanca, Spain Morocco Gazelles
SunFun Stadium SunFun City, Atlantic Atlantean Tridents
Orca Arena Juneau, Alaska Alaska Wolves
Coolcun Stadium II Houston, Texas Republic Texas Lonestars
Montagne Stadium Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Meanders
LSU Stadium Baton Rouge, CSA Neutral Venue
Sand Storm Stadium Mexico City, Chihuahua Chihuahua Raptors (Folded)
The Alaska Wolves after beating the Ho Chi Minh Hueys to win Super Bowl II at SNA Field.
Earth Football League Terra Aurora Stadiums
Stadium Name Location Team Occupying Status
Conquest Superdome Fairbanks, Alaska Alaska Orcas Demolished
AT&T Stadium Arlington, CSA Dallas Cowboys Under Construction
Indochina Super Stadium Albany, Indochina Albany Rebels Completed
Fifth Third Stadium Cincinnati, New York Cincinnati Bengals Planned
Copper Field Stadium Grand Canyon, Arizona Neutral Venue Completed
Colosio de San José Mexico City, Mexico Club America Completed
Havana Exuma Stadium Exuma, Cuba Neutral Venue Planned
Highmark Stadium Buffalo, New York Buffalo Bills Completed
Lincoln Financial Field Erie, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Eagles Planned
Aggamer Memorial Superdome Superdome, Appalachia Chicago Bears/ NOLA Saints Completed
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