Tua Tagovailoa’s youthful brother Taulia Tagovailoa has been conserving his skilled soccer dream alive. Nevertheless it seems like he’ll must maintain that dream alive outdoors of the borders of the USA.
On Thursday, the European League of Soccer – a professional soccer league in Europe – introduced that the Hamburg Sea Devils have signed Tagovailoa to a deal. Hamburg had the third-worst document within the league final season, going simply 2-10 and began the season off fairly tough with a 13-12 loss to the Madrid Bravos.Â
Tagovailoa was launched by the Canadian Soccer League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats simply two weeks in the past. Final yr he threw only one cross for the crew.
The @SeaDevilsHH have signed QB Taulia Tagovailoa đŸ˜ˆ pic.twitter.com/Ub4XZkfJEf
— European League of Soccer (@ELF_Official) Might 22, 2025
Soccer followers had been fairly excited for the Sea Devils, if not Tagovailoa himself. Many really feel that Tagovailoa is an efficient signing for the crew and that Tagovailoa could be able to play in the USA subsequent yr if he performs properly sufficient.
“Good. He can ball out and keep lively. Will see him within the UFL subsequent yr hopefully,” one consumer replied.
“Spring Soccer in Europe simply received a bit extra fascinating. Massive transfer for the @SeaDevilsHH of the @ELF_Official @SpringFBnews #soccer #spring,” wrote one other.
“Idk how he didn’t find yourself on a UFL roster this season!” a 3rd declared.
“Seems to be like Taulia Tagovailoa is taking his abilities to the ELF. Wow! #ELF.”
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Regardless of being the brother of Tua Tagovailoa, Taulia did not get pleasure from practically as a lot success as his older brother in faculty. He spent one yr at Alabama earlier than transferring to Maryland, the place he turned the varsity’s all-time main passer.Â
Taulia shattered the varsity information for passing yards, passing touchdowns, complete offense and complete touchdowns throughout his 4 years on the program. He completed his profession because the Massive Ten’s all-time chief in passing yards besides.
However a 22-18 document at Maryland did not actually impress NFL scouts and he went undrafted and unsigned in 2024. He spent the aforementioned yr within the Canadian Soccer League.
We’ve not seen many tales of gamers going from the European League of Soccer to the NFL for the reason that league’s debut in 2021. However Taulia can no less than proceed growing if he will get enjoying time there.
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