The Trojans are one of two American football teams in Belfast, Ireland and compete in the American Football Ireland League. Russell could tell they were practicing American football, so he made an inquiry. He introduced himself to Barry Keil, team president of the Belfast Trojans, one of two teams in the city. Minnick and Keil met later over coffee, where Minnick confessed his lifelong love of American football, growing up a Kansas City Chiefs fan. The Belfast Trojans play in the American Football Ireland League.