[3][4][5] The rest of the 2021 season was not going to be successful either, with the only wins coming from games against the Stuttgart Surge, last of the league, and against Barcelona Dragons at home, which also struggled.

Several domestic players emerged as fan favorites, like tight end Nicolai Schumann and defensive back Moritz Thiele.

[6] The NFL IPP Program also awarded Thunder defensive linemen Adedayo Odeleye an international spot with the Houston Texans.

The offensive production increased in total passing and rushing yard, giving them a chance to reach the 4-team play-offs till the end of the regular season.

On the bright side, individual performances of Kyle Kitchens with a record 16 sacks and winning the Defensive Player Of The Year award, as well as Joc Crawford rushing for 1.088 yards total, stood out.

[14] In the wildcard round of the 2023 ELF play-offs, the Thunder lost against the Frankfurt Galaxy on the road after a physically tough game due to the summer heat.