I first joined the ISFL in 2020 during S21. Back then it was called the NSFL, as it had been for the previous three years since its formation. Of course, it was no secret that the league’s leadership was aware of the hilarious acronym and wanted to make a change. I never actually got to play in the “NSFL” as I was in the DSFL until S24. I’m not sure if the rest of the league was aware that a name change was coming. We kinda liked the name at the time. Sure, it was an unfortunate acronym but “National Simulation Football League” was an appropriate enough name.
Just before S24 was underway, the head office had announced new branding for the league. The International Simultion Football League, or ISFL was born. At the time, the only international team was the Tellowknife Wraiths, which was still in North America. The other international team, the London Royals, were in London. With the addition of the Berlin Fire Salamanders just a few seasons later, the name was more appropriate for the league. I wonder if in the coming seasons, new expansion teams or relocating teams will make more parts of the world home. It was fun while the NSFL lasted! It was better than calling it the National Simulation Football World!
Just before S24 was underway, the head office had announced new branding for the league. The International Simultion Football League, or ISFL was born. At the time, the only international team was the Tellowknife Wraiths, which was still in North America. The other international team, the London Royals, were in London. With the addition of the Berlin Fire Salamanders just a few seasons later, the name was more appropriate for the league. I wonder if in the coming seasons, new expansion teams or relocating teams will make more parts of the world home. It was fun while the NSFL lasted! It was better than calling it the National Simulation Football World!