Thursday, 28 September 2023

XFL, USFL announce plans to merge

The XFL and USFL announced plans to merge on Thursday, a development that could affect the CFL.

The two U.S.-based spring pro football leagues have both had several stops and starts.

The USFL had eight teams playing in four cities — Canton, Ohio; Birmingham, Ala.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Detroit — in the spring.

The XFL, partly owned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, had eight teams in the spring: Arlington, Texas; Houston; Las Vegas; Orlando; San Antonio; Seattle; St. Louis; and Washington.

The CFL has been competing with the USFL and XFL for players.

Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and veteran linebacker Darnell Sankey played in the XFL in the spring. Sankey has since returned to the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes.

“This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth and continue to enhance the development of the collective players, coaches and staff that are coming together,” the USFL and XFL said in a joint statement.

The leagues say more details will be released later.



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