The United States Football League will be back in Birmingham next spring for its second season, though, unlike the inaugural season, not all eight teams will be headquartered in the city, according to Fox Sports, the league’s majority owners.
The defending-champion Birmingham Stallions, of course, will make the city their home in year two, along with the New Orleans Breakers.Stallions head coach Skip Holtz and running back Bo Scarborough were in Birmingham for the announcement.
Fox Sports did not reveal details regarding host cities for the league’s other six teams. Throughout the offseason, league officials have explored models placing one-to-four teams in various cities. Just like what was needed for season one to come to fruition, the league must get commitments from the city and Jefferson County to fund the cost of playing games at Protective Stadium. Last season the city, county, and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau collectively contributed $3 million to fund the cost of playing at the new 40,000-seat downtown venue and Legion Field.
“Thanks to the USFL, Birmingham was given an incredible opportunity to showcase the city on network television as one of the country’s finest cities and premier sports destinations. We are excited to continue highlighting the great city of Birmingham this spring,” said Alabama Senator Jabo Waggoner.
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