Matt Dainauski was elected President, Jim Baldwin VP, Paul Renouf Secretary, and Ian McNeice Treasurer. John Cuddihy directed the website, and Russell Waugh was head coach assisted by Charles Richards.
Team Captain: Rich Mann
With the first season under their collective belts, Denver began preparations for the 2000 season in January. Enthusiasm and determination was tempered by the realization of a growing base of good clubs across the nation. The Bulldogs knew in order to become champions; an increased level of commitment was required.
The Bulldogs began its 2000 season with a late March game in Kansas City versus the Power. Denver was eager to shake off the shortfalls of the previous season, and won the game easily, posting their record high-score; kicking a mammoth 29 goals. With a strong effort behind them Denver traveled to Santa Cruz for the second consecutive year to play in the ANZAC Cup. Seattle was the ‘Dogs opening foe, and handed Denver its worst defeat in club history. (Report in archives) An inauspicious start to the tournament that would be the only game Denver lost in 2000. The ANZAC Cup was salvaged with convincing wins over San Diego and Phoenix to take home the third place honors. 2000 was another historic year for Denver as it hosted its first ever home game. The Chicago Swans were gracious and determined opponents, (Report in archives) but Denver established a home- ground dominance that has yet to be challenged, winning the game by a ton. A second KC invitational championship (Report in archives) ensued in June followed by a pre-nationals trip to Phoenix (Report in archives) and a hard fought victory over the Scorpions played in 112 degree heat. The Dogs finished the regular season at 9-1 feeling confident of their chances in Los Angeles for the 2000 USAFL national championships.
The Denver Bulldogs won the 2000 USAFL National Championship defeating the San Diego Lions 3.4(22) to 3.2 (20). Denver went a perfect 6-0 over the two-day tournament, defeating teams from east to west. The Bulldogs, in only their second season of competition, had won the premiership of the USAFL. Ruckman Larry Butterfield, an American, was named best player for the tournament, quite an honor for someone with only two seasons of experience! Truly, the club was now among the elite footy organizations in North America, and had achieved this in just a two-year span.
| Best & Fairest: | Ben Harling |
| Best Forward: | Pete Treyvaud |
| Best Defender: | Tom Ellis |
| Clubman: | Matt Dainauski |
Denver was well represented on the 2000 US national team. Five Bulldogs (the most of any USAFL club) were selected to the Revolution. Defender/forward Jim Baldwin, full forward Matt Dainauski, midfielder Kyle Weir, and the midfield/defender brother duo of Tom and Charley Ellis were part of the USA team that defeated Canada on July 30, 2000 in Toronto. Rich Mann and Rusty Waugh were also attendees, Mann as team runner, and Waugh as an assistant coach. Weir was named the match’s best on ground.