The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his third year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In World Bowl '97, Rhein lost to the Barcelona Dragons 38–24.
Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams
Rookies in italics [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [2] at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland at Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany at Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany at Stamford Bridge, London, England at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media.
[10] Galen Hall earned Coach of the Year honors.