The 2023 season is the third season of the Barcelona Dragons franchise in the European League of Football. After winning the Southern Conference championship in 2022, they now play in the new Western Conference.
Preseason
Dragons' Offseason has been strongly marked by the departure of head coach Andrew Weidinger to Rhein Fire as well as the departures of key contributors Kyle Sweet (WR) and Zach Edwards (QB) to Paris Musketeers, and Alejandro Fernandez (DE) to Rhein Fire. As a result, the franchise decided to promote defensive coordinator of the 2022 season, Gabriel "Black" Sánchez, to the head coach position.
Another important event this Offseason has been the announcement of a new venue for the 2023 season. After two years playing in Reus (Tarragona), the franchise decides to move closer to Barcelona Metropolitan area in an attempt to secure the financial viability of the franchise. On the 10th of March, the franchise announces the "Estadi Olimpic de Terrassa" as their new venue for the 2023 season.
Regular season
Standings
Schedule
Source: europeanleague.football
Attendance
Roster
Staff
Awards
ELF All Stars Awards
ELF Honors 2023. Nominees
MVP of the Week
ELF Stats Leaders. Regular Season
Statistics
Team Leaders. Regular Season
Offensive
Defensive
Returns
Kicking
Offseason News
27 October 2023. Jason Robinson, Dragons co-owner, meets with Dragons fans and replies multiple questions for over an hour.
24 October 2023. Barcelona Dragons announces the termination of the contract agreement with coach Gabriel "Black" Sanchez. Coach Black had signed a 3 years deal that new ownership terminates after 1st season.
23 October 2023. Barcelona Dragons announces a live press conference open to all fans and media for next 27th October.
15 October 2023. Trappers Cecina from Italy 2nd Division announce the signing of Bart Iaccarino as their new Head Coach for the 2024 season.
28 September 2023. Luke Glenna makes the 2022 ELF First Team awards by the web elfcheckdown.ig
16 September 2023. Bart Iaccarino announces in social media that he is not longer part of the Dragons organization. It is believed that he still retains a small percentage of the franchise shares though.
In-Season movements. Players Signed
2 August 2023 Alan Mark Sousa OL 🇪🇸 Camioneros Coslada (LNFA)
2 August 2023 Max Charnley-Collins OL 🇬🇧 Dresden Monarchs (GFL)
27 July 2023 Vincent McDonald WR 🇺🇸 Kuopio Steelers (MAPLE LEAGUE)
20 July 2023 Carlton Aiken Jr QB 🇺🇸 Silesia Rebels (PFL) ***
20 July 2023 Cosimo Casati RB 🇮🇹 Firenze Guelfi (IFL) ***
20 July 2023 Mario Perez LB 🇪🇸 Straubing Spiders (GFL) ***
6 July 2023 Alex Pacheco DB 🇪🇸 Terrassa Reds (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Walter Jublawy RB 🇪🇸 L'Hospitalet Pioners (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Santiago Requena DL 🇪🇸 Terrassa Reds (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Alvaro Muñoz OL 🇪🇸 Barcelona Uroloki (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Jacobo Senise WR 🇪🇸 L'Hospitalet Pioners (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Lluis Segue WR/TE 🇪🇸 Castell-Platja d'Aro Ducs (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Angel Miralles K 🇪🇸 Barcelona Pagesos (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Victor Moreno K 🇪🇸 Clarke University (NAIA)
6 July 2023 Gerard Palau DB 🇪🇸 Lliça de Vall Panthers (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Eric Figueroa DL 🇪🇸 Badalona Dracs (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Marc Novella QB 🇪🇸 Barbera Rookies (LNFA)
6 July 2023 Pablo Gomez WR 🇪🇸 L'Hospitalet Pioners (LNFA)
3 July 2023 Andy Vera CB 🇪🇸 United Westland Crusaders (MAPLE)
28 June 2023 Arthur Pinheiro DT 🇵🇹 Wroclaw Panthers
22 June 2023 Tomas Middleton OL 🇵🇦 Berlin Rebels (GFL) ***
15 June 2023 Marius Filip CB 🇷🇴 Riudoms Rebels (LNFA)
