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Who is Mike Repole: UFL Co-Owner and Billionaire Entrepreneur
Mike Repole made headlines when he joined the United Football League as a co-owner alongside FOX, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dany Garcia and Redbird Capital Partners. The Queens native brings serious business credentials to spring football after building two beverage companies that sold to Coca-Cola for a combined $9.7 billion. Lets break down who is Mike Repole, from his beginnings growing up in Queens New York to becoming a billionaire.
Exclusive: Four UFL Franchises Are Moving
Over the past two weeks a lot of front office people from the United Football League have been let go. The speculation was that it was due to seasonal employment or maybe turn over due to performance metrics not being met. UFL News Hub has learned for sources there is more to the story than that. The UFL is getting a locations facelift. Agreed. Wake me up when the season kicks off. Good luck to all the new employees for the 2026 season. You will be fired by the end of it and blamed for everything.
Downtown Morgan Hill Announces Summer Kickoff with the IFL Bay Area Panthers
On Thursday, June 19 from 4 to 7 p.m., Downtown Morgan Hill will host a Summer Kickoff & Twilight Market featuring the Bay Area Panthers, the professional indoor football team that calls the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center (MHOSC) its official training facility. This complimentary, family-friendly celebration blends community pride, entertainment, and the grand opening of the first Downtown Morgan Hill Twilight Market.
DC Defenders Cornerback Kelvin Joseph Faces DWI Charges in Fatal Crash
UFL playoffs take unexpected turn as former Cowboys and current DC Defenders player arrested Saturday morning following motorcycle collision that claimed one life. DC Defenders cornerback Kelvin Joseph Jr. was arrested Saturday following a fatal collision on northbound U.S. Highway 75 in Richardson Texas that killed 27-year-old motorcyclist Cody Morris of Plano.
PR: UFL Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed Through 2026 Season
The United Football League (UFL) finalized their Collective Bargaining Agreement today in Arlington, Texas. The CBA received approval from both the UFL Board of Directors and players, extending through the 2026 season. UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon stated: “We have reached a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UFPA. We look forward to continuing to work with our players to grow professional spring football at the UFL.
UFL To Expand In 2026 To Two Teams ‘Later This Year’
David Dykeman, the director of football operations for the United Football League was recently interviewed by CTInsider, a local Connecticut publication. In it he talks about the current status of the UFL and its expansion plans in 2026. Dykeman talks about the UFL adding two teams later this year. “We are in great markets and if we look at areas that we feel we can support a team and wants a team, it is something we will consider.
UFL Management Hyping 2025 Season, The Rock, Brandon, Johnston
UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon and UFL Executive Vice President Daryl Johnston have been making the media rounds this week hyping the 2025 season. The Rock also made a post about the UFL kickoff including that he will be at both the opening day game Friday night on FOX as well as the closing game Sunday in DC. UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to preview the United Football League’s second season that’s set to kick off on Friday.
Coach Barlow To Take Most DC Defenders Coaching Staff After UFL Season
With the UFL 2025 season just days away, in a surprising turn, DC Defenders head coach Reggie Barlow left the league to take a head coaching position with Tennessee State University. UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon and UFL Executive Vice President Daryl Johnston have named Defenders Quarterbacks Coach Shannon Harris as interim head coach. But now there is a twist. As reported by Mike Organ of The Tennessean he will be binging a lot of his staff from the DC Defenders.
PR: Curt Menefee, Joel Klatt Return to Lead FOX Sports UFL Broadcast Team
LOS ANGELES – Veteran broadcaster and Emmy Award winner Curt Menefee returns to team with critically acclaimed analyst Joel Klatt to lead the FOX Sports broadcast team onto the field for the second season of the United Football League (UFL), it was announced today by Brad Zager, FOX Sports President of Production & Operations/Executive Producer.
UFL EVP Daryl Johnston Talks UFL Expansion With USA Today
UFL executive vice president of football operations Daryl Johnston recently sat down with USA Today’s Jacob Camenker to talk UFL and specifically expansion. There is really nothing new in this interview other than that they are in the process of looking at new locations. But there are a couple small tidbits to note. Plus, UFL officials talking to the media about expansion is always a good thing. Johnston said the UFL is in the exploratory phase of potential expansion in 2026.
PR: Datatonic Partners with the UFL to Score Big with a Unified Data Platform
Datatonic today announces its partnership with the UFL to build a centralized data repository using Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Looker to allow the UFL to better understand ticket purchasing patterns and create high value fan audiences for ad buying. The United Football League (UFL) launched as the premier spring football platform, formed by the merging of the XFL and USFL in 2024.
PR: Arlington Renegades Set Opening Day Final Roster
Today the Arlington Renegades have set their 2025 season roster, as they prepare for the upcoming UFL season.
PR: Houston Roughnecks Set Opening Day Final Roster
The Houston Roughnecks today announced their 50-man roster to begin the 2025 UFL season. The team concluded its final practice of training camp on Wednesday.
PR: Memphis Showboats Set Opening Day Final Roster
he Memphis Showboats have finalized their roster heading into the first week of the 2025 United Football League season. UFL teams will carry 50 active players throughout the 2025 season. Below is the Memphis Showboats roster as they head into game-week preparations for the season-opener.
PR: DC Defenders Set Opening Day Final Roster
The DC Defenders today announced its 50-man roster to begin the 2025 UFL season. “After weeks of hard work, tough decisions, and relentless competition, I’m proud to announce the men who have the privilege of representing our great city. Every player on this team has earned his spot,” said Defenders Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “This group represents the heart, grit, and determination that define our program. Now, it’s time to lock in, trust each other, and chase greatness together.
UFL QB’s Walk Out Of Camp Due To Labor Contract Dispute
Per Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the UFL’s quarterbacks did not report to training camp this past Sunday. All 24 quarterbacks were scheduled to get in a quarterbacks-only practice Monday through Wednesday with the rest of the league’s players reporting on March 3rd. At issue, the proposed labor contract for the 2025 UFL season. A letter, signed by all 24 players was sent to UFL President Russ Brandon and Executive Vice President Daryl Johnston.
UFL Single-Game Tickets On Sale Thursday, February 27th
UFL teams dropped individual press releases about the beginning of UFL Single-Game Tickets. Thursday, February 27 at 10 a.m. ET which is also the first day players report to camp. This is around the same time last year that tickets were on sale. We have each teams pre-release below. New Season Kicks Off “More of What You Love” Campaign Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2025) – Single-game tickets for all five DC Defenders regular-season home games will go on sale Thursday, February 27 at 10 a.m. ET.
UFL Championship Odds 2025: Birmingham Leads Title Race
With less than 10 days before UFL training camp is set to begin on February 27th. Draftkings has released UFL Championship odds for the 2025 season. The three time Champion Birmingham Stallions lead the way with the St. Louis Battlehawks second. These could change as we get closer to kickoff on March 28th and are sure to change during the season.
DC Defenders Announce 2025 Coaching Staff, Williams Son Added To Staff
The DC Defenders today announced their general manager and full coaching staff for the 2025 United Football League season. The Defenders season kicks off on Sunday, March 30 against the defending UFL champion Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field. The Defenders are once again led by General Manager Von Hutchins and Head Coach Reggie Barlow, whose coaching staff features six returning assistant coaches, including Offensive Coordinator Fred Kaiss and Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams.
PR: United Football League Kicks Off Its Season Campaign More Of What You Love
The United Football League today launched its new season-long promotional campaign – More of What You Love. It captures the spirit of the spring football league from the aspirations and drive of its players to the emotional connection fans have with football and everything that surrounds the nation’s favorite game. “More of What You Love represents the intense passion for the game that we can’t get enough of,” said UFL Executive Vice President of Marketing & Team Operations Brooke Campbell.
Exclusive: Memphis Showboats Head Coach John DeFilippo Has Resigned
Sources close to UFL News Hub report John DeFilippo has resigned as head coach of the Memphis Showboats. The decision appears to be DeFilippo’s, though details remain unclear. The Showboats struggled in 2024, finishing 2-8 and securing the first overall pick in the UFL draft. This coaching change follows the August 2nd departure of General Manager Dennis Polian, leaving the Showboats without key leadership.
UFL VP Daryl Johnston Talks UFL Messaging, Kick Off, Logistical Challenges, Betting & More
Rebranding Focus: The UFL is shifting its message to emphasize the high talent level within the league and its sustainable future post-merger. Operational Enhancements: Addressing logistical challenges, especially venue availability and scheduling, is a priority to improve fan experience. Sports Betting Integration: The UFL commits to transparency and accurate game day reporting, recognizing its importance to the sports betting community.
QB Nathan Rourke Secures Contract Extension with New England Patriots
Key Points Nathan Rourke re-signs with the New England Patriots. The quarterback’s new contract valued at $915,000 USD for 2024. Rourke had an impactful 2022 CFL season with the B.C. Lions. Nathan Rourke, the Canadian quarterback, will continue his professional football journey with the New England Patriots. This move comes after the team extended an offer, ensuring his stay for the 2024 season.
Memphis Showboats Roll On: Select-a-Seat Event Amid USFL-XFL Merger Talks
Memphis Showboats announce Select-a-Seat event for the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Season ticket holders from previous seasons and new prospects invited; options to upgrade, relocate, or add seats available. Event unfolds against the backdrop of impending USFL-XFL merger, but for both leagues, it’s business as usual. Folks, if you’re a fan of spring football, particularly of our Memphis Showboats, you’ve got some good news coming your way.
Union Backs Players Amidst USFL-XFL Merger Talks, Release Statement
Last week, the American football landscape was taken by storm as word got out that the USFL and XFL are actively discussing a merger. The buzz around this development is palpable, not just among fans and teams, but also among players and their representatives. As we tread the waters of this groundbreaking development, we received an official statement from the United Steelworkers (USW), which oversees the player’s union for the USFL.
USFL and XFL Merger: What Team’s are Staying and Who’s Going?
In a potentially groundbreaking merger between the USFL and XFL leagues, as reported recently by Axios, the fate of several existing teams hangs in the balance. As we explore the prospects and hurdles of various teams, it becomes evident that only a handful may weather this storm, enjoying a seamless transition into a unified league. The Birmingham Stallions, while experiencing a dip in ticket sales this 2023 season, stand as a formidable contender to secure a spot in the merged entity.
Birmingham Stallions Rout Pittsburgh Maulers 28-12, Are Back-To-Back USFL Champions
In a game that was thoroughly dominated by the Birmingham Stallions, the Pittsburgh Maulers were routed with a 28-12 defeat. Alex McGough‘s excellent play from the quarterback position was a key factor in the Stallions’ win, with the QB throwing for 243 yards and 4 touchdowns. Birmingham Stallions’ Performance Alex McGough was the standout performer for the Stallions, showing excellent touch and precision in his passing game.
USFL Unveils 2023 Broadcast Schedule With League Partners FOX Sports & NBC Sports
USFL Unveils 2023 Broadcast Schedule With League Partners FOX Sports & NBC Sports Televising All 43 USFL Games League Enhances Media Exposure with More Games Airing on Broadcast Networks for the 2023 Season FOX Sports Kicks Off its Coverage with a USFL Doubleheader on Saturday, April 15 NBC Sports Opens its USFL Slate of Games on Sunday, April 16 BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 13, 2023 – The United States Football League (USFL) today announced its television schedule for the 2023 USFL season.
USFL To Hold First-Ever College Draft On Feb 21st
With A Focus On Future Success, 80 Players Will Be Drafted To ‘Pursue Their Professional Football Dreams’ NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 20, 2023) – The USFL today announced details for its first-ever College Draft. The 10-round traditional draft starts at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Head Coaches and General Managers for all eight USFL teams will remotely draft the rights to 80 players who are eligible to join professional football.
What Time Does Super Bowl LVII Start Around The World, When Does 2023 XFL Season Start
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USFL Hires Mike Nolan As Michigan Panthers Head Coach, Jeff Fisher Steps Down
Former San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Assumes Duties From Jeff Fisher DETROIT (Feb. 3, 2023) – The USFL today announced that NFL veteran coach Mike Nolan has been hired to lead the Michigan Panthers. He immediately assumes duties from former Head Coach Jeff Fisher, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Nolan, 63, returns to professional football’s top job for the second time after leading the San Francisco 49ers from 2005-2008.
USFL President Of Football Operations Brian Woods Steps Down
With the 2022 year coming to a close, it looks like the USFL will be looking for a new President Of Football Operations in 2023. USFL News Hub has confirmed that Brian Woods has stepped down as President Of Football Operations. In January 2021, Woods reached out to FOX Sports Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer Eric Shanks about bringing back the USFL on FOX. Months later, FOX announced the new United States Football League would begin to play in April 2022.
Confirmed: Breakers Will Join Stallions In Birmingham For USFL Season, New HUB Cities In 2023
Lost in the excitement of the Season Ticket announcement for the USFL World Champion Birmingham Stallions is the situation with the HUB setting of the 2023 USFL season. It has been reported that the league would expand to three HUBS instead of one. From the Press release, we got some more details. The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers will play their 2023 season in Birmingham. The question is, where will the other six teams be playing?
Breakers HC DeFilippo Talks Three USFL Hub Cities In 2023 Season
On Thursday, The New Orleans Breakers named John DeFilippo, their new head coach. He replaced Larry Fedora, who stepped down in September. The new coach was a guest on The Football Playbook with Ric Serritella and dropped this massive tidbit of information about the USFL’s plans for the 2023 season. So this means the Generals, Stars, Panthers, and Maulers would play in Detroit. The Stallions and New Orleans Breakers would play in Birmingham. The Showboats and Houston Gamblers would play in Memphis.
Tampa Bay Bandits Moving To Memphis?, Breakers Hire New Head Coach
Report: Tampa Bay Bandits Moving To Memphis To Be Showboats, New USFL Hub City?, USFL Hires John DeFilippo as New Orleans Breakers Head Coach , USFL Hires New General Managers For Maulers & Bandits. We talk with Mike Williams HUB Football GM about partnership with USFL. Plus, your emails, phone calls & social. Monthly recap of top USFL news until season returns in 2023.
USFL Hires John DeFilippo as New Orleans Breakers Head Coach
NFL veteran offensive coach will lead Breakers team that made USFL playoffs in 2022 inaugural season NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 10, 2022) – The USFL today announced that NFL veteran offensive coach John DeFilippo has been hired to lead the New Orleans Breakers. He replaces Head Coach Larry Fedora who recently stepped away from football to spend more time with his family. The hiring comes four months after the Breakers’ 31-17 playoff loss to the eventual USFL Champion Birmingham Stallions.
USFL Inks Scouting Data Partnership with HUB Football
Following a remarkably successful first season for the United States Football League (USFL), the USFL has signed a partnership with HUB Football, the preeminent audition stage for players looking to work their way into professional football. The brainchild of NFL agent Don Yee, The CAMP presented by HUB Football has to-date run events for 606 athletes in HUB Football CAMPs in San Diego and Los Angeles with 154 (25.4%) signing professional contracts following their participation.
USFL And Its Players To Meet In September To Create First Collective Bargaining Agreement
According to a report in Sportico, the USFL and its players will meet in September to work on the league’s first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The main sticking point for the USFL players is to improve the current housing situation. During the 2022 USFL season, with the help of The United Football Players Association, players voted to unionize with United Steelworkers, one of the country’s largest unions.
Old USFL vs. New USFL Settle Trademark Suit, Fox Will Now Carry The Torch
In March, the old USFL filed a motion to seek a preliminary injunction blocking Fox Sports from using the USFL name and team names ahead of its kick-off of the 2022 season. The legal proceedings have gone on for months and are now over. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reports that Fox Sports has settled its trademark suit with the old USFL. Fox argued that the original USFL owners abandoned the trademarks and were legitimately obtained in 2011. The Old USFL told Fisher about the agreement.
USFL News Hub Staff Picks For Philly vs. Birmingham USFL Championship Game
The USFL Championship is set for July 3rd. The final matchup of the 2022 USFL season pitting the Philadelphia Stars vs. the Birmingham Stallions. The game features one team that was the hometown favorite all season. The other was a team favored early, lost its start QB Bryan Scott and managed to pull off the upset against the New Jersey Generals in the playoffs. For spring football fans, a big congrats go to the USFL for completing a season.
USFL Partners With Firm To Help Search For Investors To Expand League
Josh Kosman from the New York Post reports that the USFL is seeking outside investors to help fund team expansion. We have heard for quite some time that teams will only move into their home locations if a team owner is paying for it. This is why the league references itself as an incubator. They want people with money to come in and buy teams, which FOX believes will be worth a lot of money.
NBC Sports Says USFL Profitable, Fox Sports Says League Hit TV Goals, Planning 2023 Season
Sports Business Journal’s Ben Fischer recently got quotes from FOX Sports and NBC Sports executives on their view of the USFL’s debut 2022 season. Across the board, both NBC and FOX are pleased with the numbers. Spring football works, but how did the USFL compare to the AAF and XFL seasons? Fischer breaks it down. Fox Sports Executive Vice President Mike Mulvihill talks about the goals of the USFL 2022 season. NBC Sports Executive Jon Miller says the USFL was profitable for NBC.
How To Score A USFL NFT, Step By Step Instructions
If you are a football fan, you have probably heard of Crypto. You know names like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. As a football fan, you are probably interested in collectibles around your favorite league or team. Things like jerseys, autographs, hats, and even football cards are collectibles we are accustomed to as fans. Over the last year or two, something called NFT’s has recently hit the market. There have been a lot of things written about them with little understanding of how really powerful they are.
Government must support housing associations
Editor: Having access to affordable housing is a springboard for life’s milestones. Yet, as the cost-of-living crisis continues, access to affordable housing remains a growing challenge: a goal that previously ranked high in government objectives with the introduction of Right to Buy. According to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s most recent Housing Review, the Right to Buy scheme hasn’t delivered on its aims.
USFL Unveils Team Mascots, Names Coming Soon
The USFL is just days away from the kick-off of the 2022 season. Today, the United States Football League introduced team mascots. Each team revealed its team mascot via social media videos. The catch is, there don’t have names yet. The league are asking fans to name them. Here are the mascots for all eight USFL teams: Birmingham Stallions “Full Steed Ahead, our mascot is here” Full Steed Ahead, our mascot is here! 🐎 #GiddyUp What should we call ‘em!?
Curt Menefee & Joel Klatt Expected To Be Top USFL Play By Play Team
Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt are expected to be Fox’s top USFL booth for the upcoming 2022 season. Both were the network’s top team in 2020 calling XFL games so both are familiar with spring football. Also Kevin Kugler will be involved in USFL broadcast as well. The Markcast first broke the story. Hearing that our good friend of the program @kevinkugler will be involved in the @USFL @FOXSports/@FS1 broadcasts. The other team will be @curtmenefee and @joelklatt.
USFL Looking For In Game Marketing & Promotions Team
For football fans in the Birmingham area interested in working with the USFL on game day, the league is look for some help. They are looking for game day staff to help out with promotions. “Are you looking to gain real-world sports marketing experience? Can you start a conversation with anyone? Ever wanted to fire a t-shirt cannon into a crowd of screaming fans? The United States Football League (USFL) is a new, independent league hosting its inaugural regular season here in Birmingham.
USFL Player Transactions For Training Camp Week 1, USFL Waiver Process
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 1, 2022 – The new United States Football League (USFL) announced today the following player transactions: Birmingham Stallions Roster updates 👇 pic.twitter.com/gIimVmkwAe — Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) April 1, 2022 Free Agent Signing DT Jordan Thompson, Northwestern Released DT Haston Adams New Jersey Generals Roster updates for your New Jersey Generals ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Ddw6yN3Ugy — New Jersey Generals (@USFLGenerals) April 1, 2022 Free Agent Signing DE...
USFL Updates Website Ahead Of April 16th Kick-Off
The USFL has updated its website ahead of the April 16th kick-off, when the New Jersey Generals take on the Birmingham Stallions. This is the third iteration of the website since the league was announced. The game will be televised on both Fox and NBC. With interest in the league sure to skyrocket once games begin in April, the league has given its website a much-needed facelift. Work on an updated site version has been going on for the last several months.
PR: USFL Taps University of Alabama at Birmingham as Corporate Partner and Official Medical Provider
Irfan Asif, MD, Named USFL’s Medical Director to Focus on Player Health & Safety BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 31, 2022 – The new United States Football League (USFL) today announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Sports & Exercise Medicine, a division of UAB Medicine and one of the country’s most respected academic medical centers, is a corporate partner and its Official Medical Provider. As part of the agreement, UAB’s Irfan M.
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