The United Soccer League introduced on Monday it launched its growth course of in hopes of rising from the eight groups it began with final season.
The UFL was born out of the merger of the USFL and the XFL. The 2024 season began with Arlington Renegades, Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, San Antonio Brahmas, St. Louis BattleHawks and D.C. Defenders in its first season as a brand-new league.
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Birmingham Stallions quarterback Matt Corral, #2, drops again to cross in opposition to the Arlington Renegades in the course of the second half at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 30, 2024. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Now, the UFL hopes to push into new markets.
“Because the UFL lays the groundwork for future progress, we’re excited to start exploring new markets for growth, the place spring soccer cannot solely reside, however thrive,” Russ Brandon, UFL president and CEO, stated in a information launch.
“These growth efforts validate our imaginative and prescient and early success, demonstrating how spring soccer resonates with followers and reinforcing our dedication to broadening its attain. With the power and construction of our possession group, together with our media companions, we’re well-positioned for the lengthy haul and sit up for figuring out communities which have the potential, and need, to host a UFL crew.”
Birmingham Stallions defensive again Chris Jackson, #1, tackles Arlington Renegades tight finish Sal Cannella, #80, in the course of the second half at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 30, 2024. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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The UFL has helped make spring soccer – as soon as a far-fetched thought – a hit.
Gamers like KaVontae Turpin, Brandon Aubrey, Jake Bates and Gareon Conley are simply among the gamers who went from spring soccer to the NFL over the previous few years.
The league stated it’s “is taking a look at a number of core attributes when choosing its new cities, together with fan curiosity and present sports activities tradition, geography and inhabitants and venue and infrastructure availability.”
A view of Arlington Renegades followers in the course of the second half of the sport in opposition to the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 30, 2024. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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The 2025 UFL season kicks off on March 28.
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