It’s time to win it

With the entry of the Dutch team DNT Europe has two top teams in the ESSL that are able to win the ESSL championships. Both teams, the Dutch power house and the experienced Dream Team from Slovenia, are working hard on and off the field to win the league for Europe for the first time. This year the European teams seem to get closer to snap the title away from the US teams.

The 2017 season will definitely be the toughest season in the history of the ESSL because more top teams entered the league and other teams combined to be a stronger competitor. However, if you want to be the ESSL champion there will be no way around than winning against the double ESSL champion Guzzlers.

Let’s have a closer look at the teams of the ESSL 2017 season.

BeBe Kidz,  Germany
The team from Germany enters the ESSL for the first time. As the level of slowpitch in the ESSL is really high they will need some time to adopt their game to it. However, the BeBe Kidz have an interesting roster that includes some Czech national team players that already played for the Grizzlies in the Supercup.

Bulldogs,  Slovenia
The Bulldogs from Slovenia managed to improve their roster by adding some Austrian and US players. The team never gives up and has a lot of fun on the field. They are very strong in the middle but they miss some power at the corners.  But after the 2016 season the Bulldogs are back to climb up the league standings like they did in 2014.

DNT,  Netherlands
This is the team to watch. They already showed their talent at the Supercup when they only lost the game against the vice champion Brovaria by one run.  Their chances to be the first European ESSL champion are very high, especially, by having the last ESSL tournament in Almere, Netherlands. Will the European power house surprise everybody in their first year?

D.R.,  Dominican Republic
A new strong contender in the ESSL. The team is a combination of former Los Coyotes, Titanes and Buffalo players. This season they will focus on finding the right mixture in their team. As we know the Dominican spirit, we know that they are on the field to win. If they find their mojo they will be difficult to beat.

Dream Team,  Slovenia
The best European ESSL team 2016 wants to know it this year. The Dream Team is a well-respected team and is well-known for its consistent development of their playing level. For them the future is bright because they also have a good chance to be the ESSL champion one day.

Eagles,  USA
Last year they were so close to win the ESSL. At the end they won the silver medal in the league and the bronze medal at the Supercup. If they manage to stay focused the whole season they will definitely be a championship contender for the ESSL this year. It’s a well-coached team and you never know when they explode on the field by hitting some bombs.

Guzzlers,  USA
The reigning ESSL champion will try to win it a third time after 2014 and 2016. This team is definitely hard to beat because they never give up. Even if you think they are on a losing track they will still find a way to free themselves and to win it at the end. So, if you want to win the ESSL you have to pass the Guzzlers.