The Alliance is led by some of the most respected football minds and executives in the game. A professional Spring football league fueled by an unprecedented Alliance between players, fans and the game. Founded by TV/film producer and CEO Charlie Ebersol along with co-founder and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Polian. The Alliance will feature eight teams with 52-man rosters playing a 10-week regular season schedule beginning February 9, 2019 on CBS, followed by two playoff rounds and a championship game the weekend of April 26-28, 2019.
Below are the eight cities, team stadiums and the Alliance franchises first Head Coaches:
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Orlando Apollos – Spectrum Stadium – Steve Spurrier
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Atlanta Legends – Georgia State Stadium – Brad Childress
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Memphis Express – Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium – Mike Singletary
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Salt Lake Stallions – Rice-Eccles Stadium – Dennis Erickson
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Arizona Hotshots – Sun Devil Stadium – Rick Neuheisel
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San Diego Fleet – San Diego County Credit Union Stadium – Mike Martz
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Birmingham Iron – Legion Field Stadium – Tim Lewis
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San Antonio Commanders – Alamodome – Mike Riley
While the three stars in the Alliance logo stand for fans, players and the game, the new league will also pride itself on technology. The Alliance will introduce their fan base and the football world to streaming matchups live via the free Alliance App while accessing integrated gaming options with real rewards for themselves and the players they are cheering on. With a major focus on player safety and well-being on and off the field, the Alliance will provide players with a commitment to safety and state-of-the-art equipment as well as a comprehensive bonus system, post-football career planning, financial counseling and scholarship support for postsecondary education. For more information on the Alliance of American Football coaches & players, co-founders, executives and season tickets just click on this link: https://aaf.com/. Come join the Alliance!
Information and logo courtesy of Alliance of American Football League Communications
