USFL To Return in 2022; Fox Sports Is Official Broadcast Partner Current plans call for a minimum of eight teams By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 9:14 am
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The United States Football League (USFL) announced that the league will officially return in the spring of 2022 with Fox Sports signed on as its official broadcast partner, according to Brian Woods, co-founder of the new USFL and founder and CEO of The Spring League (TSL).
I'm extremely passionate about football and the opportunity to work with Fox Sports and to bring back the USFL in 2022 was an endeavor worth pursuing, says Woods. We look forward to providing players a new opportunity to compete in a professional football league and giving fans everywhere the best football viewing product possible during what is typically a period devoid of professional football.
Initially launched in 1983, the USFL originally was an upstart spring football league consisting of 12 teams which featured some of the most exciting and recognizable young football stars in the country. When relaunched next year, the new USFL retains rights to key original team names. The league will target a minimum of eight teams and deliver high-quality, innovative professional football to fans throughout the spring season.
Fox Sports will serve as the official broadcast partner for the USFL. Fox Sports also owns a minority equity stake in the company that owns the USFL.
The relaunch of the USFL is a landmark day for football fans and FOX Sports, adds Eric Shanks, CEO/executive producer, Fox Sports. Football is in our DNA and the return of this innovative and iconic league is a fantastic addition to our robust slate of football programming.
More information on the USFL, including cities, teams, head coaches, and game schedules, will be announced at a later date. For more information on the USFL, visit USFL2.com.
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USFL To Return in 2022; Fox Sports Is Official Broadcast Partner Current plans call for a minimum of eight teams By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director 
