Category: Looking Back

by Bryan Arnold

This past February 4th and 5th, I played in Australian GP. I was extremely fortunate to be there. I competed in the individual event, and also the team tournament with the venerable Northern Phoenix TFC. I was very honored to keep up the American tradition of players participating in overseas events.  Many such players past and present made us proud; they represented our country so well around the world.

‘A bit of my experience’ concerned–like it did for my Rome experience this past September– my travel and personal experiences along with tournament content.

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American players traveled abroad for decades. Our traveling friends gathered personal resources and arranged their schedules for opportunities to compete. They showed their adventurous spirit in heading out of their domestic circles to try their luck against some of the best in the sport (And BIG Thank yous to their families for being understanding!!)

There were many players who took the plunge to compete overseas such as Open category players, Vets, and youth players as well. Players who traveled overseas for Subbuteo included Christian Filippella who played for Napoli Fighters this past year; Peter Alegi who enjoyed playing in many Subbuteo tournaments in Italy in 2022 and also recently signed with the Rome club, Black Rose; Paul Eyes, Daniel Cranston, and Michael Tillman who made up an active US contingent on the same club from Rome; Patrick Sheridan played for Glasgow TSC in 2021; Benny Nuger joined up and played for Belgium Club, Hennuyer; and Bryan Arnold who played for Derry City TFC.

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