American Revolution - Men's National Team

The American Revolution is the Men’s All-Star team and includes the best American footy players from around the country and they compete against national teams from around the world. The Revolution are named after the American Revolution (an event which gave the country separation from the British Empire) and wear the colors of the American flag.

An International Cup is held in Australia every three years with the next one scheduled for August 2011. In 2008 16 Nations participated and it is highly likely that at least 20 will participate in 2011. The American Revolution team has competed in all 3 International Cups played so far and has finished as high as 3rd place (2005).

IMAGE ON RIGHT: Former AFL Player, Carlton Full-back of the Century and Current St Kilda Saints Assistant Coach, Steven Silvagni

The Canadian Northwind, the Canadian Men’s All-Star Team, and the Revolution have developed a strong rivalry since their first game against each other in Chicago in 1999. These two teams play at least one game against each other annually (except International Cup years) in what is now known as the 49th Parallel Cup. This game is important in the development of the individual teams however it is equally, if not more, important in the overall development of Australian Football in North America.

Australian football legend Paul Roos coached the Revolution's inaugural game in 1999 at Chicago (Naperville, 8/1/99) to victory over the Canadian Northwind before returning to Australia be appointed as coach of the Australian Football League side the Sydney Swans.