Around the League

North American East

Orlando THUNDER (5-5)

Florida Citrus Bowl (70,000)

Fluorescent Green, Royal Blue, and Yellow

The Thunder rocketed out last year, only to lose five of their last seven. QB Mitchell takes the helm from Kerwin Bell. They also have DE Tracy Rocker, and a solid defense.

New York-New Jersey KNIGHTS (5-5)

Giants Stadium (76,000)

Black, Silver, and Gold

Coach Mouse Davis brings in a new QB this year to execute his run-and-shoot.

Montreal MACHINE (4-6)

Olympic Stadium (56,384)

Maroon, Silver, Navy

Le Machine du Montreal had their solid defensive squad raided by the NFL over the summer.

Ohio GLORY

Ohio Stadium (71000)

Royal Blue, Nevada Red, and White

Coach Larry Little may have little to cheer about with his Glory Squad. as journeyman QB Babe Laufenberg leads the offense.

North American West

Sacramento SURGE (3-7)

Hornet Field (29,500)

Aqua and Light Gold

The Surge has the best defense this year, and great defense means victories. The are led by #1 World League pick DE George Bethune (Alabama) and RB Doug DuBose (Nebraska).

Birmingham FIRE (05-5)

Legion Field (80,591)

Navy, Gold, Crimson

Their offense may sputter, but the ferocious Fire defense led by All-World LB Jon Brantley will keep them competitive.

San Antonio RIDERS (4-6)

Bobcat Stadium (23,000)

Brown, metallic Gold, and Orange

It could be a long year on the Rio Grande. The future's so dark they ought to carry a flashlight Big Back Iovry Lee Brown will run and run.

European Division

Frankfurt GALAXY (7-3)

Waldstadion (54,000)

Purple, Orange, and Red

Perhaps the best last place team ever last year, the Galaxy look to be even better this year. All World RB Tony Baker (6 TDs) leads the blitzkrieg.

London MONARCHS (9-1)

Wembley Stadium (63,500)

Red, Metallic Gold, and Royal Blue

WL Offensive MVP Gelbaugh will be looking often the FB Garrett (71 rec) and Cleveland Brown WR Sean Foster. Danny Lockett (14 sacks) is a power player on the London Sack Exchange.

Barcelona DRAGONS (8-2)

Montijuic Stadium (54,000)

Dark Green, Scarlet, and Gold

The Dragons return most of their key players from last year's squad. Paul Palmer can still run the ball and their defense is rock solid.