 Berlin, in the meantime, had acquired an NFL Europe team in 1999, the Berlin Thunder, a club that lasted until 2007, when the league folded.The Adler once more became a successful side in the German Football League, reaching the semi finals in their first two seasons there.In 2004, the team ended the clubs 13 year title drought, defeating the Braunschweig Lions in a low-scoring German Bowl.