The 2023 Helvetic Guards season is the inaugural season of the newly founded

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in the European League of Football for the

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Preseason

After the Guards were unveiled at a press conference, the franchise began to organize itself for their first season. On October 30, 2022 the front office announced that they will play their home games in the Lidl Arena in

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, about 25 miles (40km) eastern of Zürich. As the first head coach of the franchise, former

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Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator

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was presented. With the signings of

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and

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standout Silas Nacita, the franchise recruited standout players in Europe. Notable homegrown signings were of Philipp Leimgruber, former Schwingen player.

Preseason

Regular season

Standings

Roster

Staff

Notes

References