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Nickname(s) | Revolution |
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Head coach | Kyle Strenski |
Rankings | |
Current | 6th (as of October 2022[1]) |
First international | |
1999 49th Parallel Cup [2] United States vs. Canada 10.15 (75) def. 8.7 (55) | |
International Cup | |
Appearances | 6 (first in 2002) |
Best result | 3rd (2005) |
The United States national Australian rules football team, nicknamed the Revolution, represents the United States of America in the sport of Australian rules football. 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.
The team plays in international tournaments, including the Australian Football International Cup, as well as exhibition matches against other countries. The US national team has participated in every International Cup since its inception in 2002. The team's best result has been third behind New Zealand and Papua New Guinea at the 2005 Australian Football International Cup.[3][4]
Revolution players are selected from United States-born players from USAFL clubs across the country.[5][6]
The best American finish was third in 2005
Australian Football International Cup, involving 10 countries (New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United States, Ireland, Samoa, Great Britain, Canada, South Africa, Japan and Spain) with teams composed entirely of nationals
All of the Revolution's players hail from USAFL clubs