No Regrets: Taku Lee elated with choice to play football
Japanese running back Taku Lee put his dream of being an airline pilot on hold to follow his other dream: playing professional football. CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly explains why it was the right ...
Quick’s impact still felt in an abbreviated season
Greg Quick’s role with the CFL as the global director of scouting was interrupted early on by the pandemic, CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly writes, but that didn’t limit his impact with ...
Adam Rita continuing passion for coaching in retirement
Adam Rita has long retired from the CFL but retirement doesn’t mean he’s stopped doing what he loves; coaching. CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly writes.
From the Bergamo Lions to the Grey Cup: Danny Maciocia’s time in Italy
Two years coaching in his native Italy in the ’90s helped Danny Maciocia as a coach and as a football mind, CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly writes.
Brazilian LB Polastri an old school, team-first player
At the CFL combine in Brazil this spring, linebacker Luis Poastri did what he’s always done in football, CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly writes. He worked hard and led others. He hopes to do ...
Lucky 13: How Czech-Canadian DE Alain Pae landed with the Esks
CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly details Alain Pae’s journey from the Czech Republic to the University of Ottawa and finally after the CFL Draft, to the Edmonton Eskimos.
How the German Football League helped spark Angus Reid’s career
At a lull in his university playing days, Angus Reid played football in Germany and it reinvigorated his career, CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly explains.
Plying his Krafft: Norwegian DL ready for combine
Leo Krafft has a football dream that’s even bigger than his six-foot-six, 300-pound frame, Roger Kelly writes.
Merchant excited for chance to play in Finland
Former Western Mustangs standout quarterback Chris Merchant is plying his craft in Finland this season after joining the Wasa Royals.
Global Combine series heads to Brazil
The Canadian Football League Global scouting contingent makes its way to Belo Horizonte, Brazil this weekend for the second to last Global CFL Combine.
Final European Combine set to take place in Denmark
The Final European stop on the CFL Global Combine tour is set to take place in Denmark this weekend, as 15 individuals look to get an invite to the CFL National Combine.
Japan’s Machino still learning on road to CFL Combine
Japanese offensive lineman Tomoya Machino has only been playing football for a short time, but he has the chance to crack the professional ranks after being invited to the CFL Combine in March.
Italy’s Dalle Piagge picking up Canadian game quickly
Italian linebacker Lorenzo Dalle Piagge will be making his way to the CFL Combine in Toronto just years after making the switch from swimming to football.
German OL Breidenbach thriving after position change
Sven Breidenbach made the switch to offensive line late, but he’s now on his way to Toronto as one of the individuals invited to the CFL Combine.
CFL Global Combine series heads to Tokyo
TOKYO — As the Canadian Football League continues its global adventure, the crew, led by CFL Director of Global Scouting Greg Quick and CFO and Director of Football Operations Greg Dick, ...
British LB Izinyon on CFL Combine invite: ‘It still feels like I’m in a dream’
It still feels surreal for British linebacker David Izinyon that he is headed to Toronto for the CFL Combine in March. CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly has more.
Global Combine circuit heads to Florence, Italy
The fourth Global Combine of 2020 gets underway in Florence, Italy on Saturday.
France’s Anderson persevering through speed bumps
After being invited to the CFL Combine in Toronto, French defensive back Tony Anderson projects as a player that could wear several different hats on a roster.
Timing is everything for French receiver Mahoungou
For French receiver Anthony Mahoungou, timing has been everything throughout this football career. CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly explains why.
Finnish WR Kyei’s football journey takes another sudden turn
Finnish receiver Micky Kyei was surprised to be selected as one of the individuals to have a shot at the CFL Combine, but now, he’s preparing for a chance to play football north of the border.
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