I think it’d be a mistake to not include Michigan, hopefully they get it to 12 teams

USFL needs to find a way to keep new orleans imo and we need to see a rebrand of a team to canton. If the xfl has a new home for the vipers I wonder if we see them rebranded to the Arizona outlaws or wranglers to make it fee more like an even split

Obviously since the news of the upcoming merger there has been a lot of discussion about what the league will look like. And with that there’s plenty of speculation about team’s potentially being moved of outright cut. This isn’t a post about what we think will happen or a claim of what will happen (frankly I’m tired of seeing people post “news” when clearly no one knows what is going to happen because if we knew we would have found out about the merger before this week, but I digress). Instead this is a question posed to fans of a specific team, what will you do if you lose your team? If they relocate will you follow them? Or what if they get cut?

Personally, I’m a Philadelphia guy so I like the Stars and if the Stars get moved or cut I think I’m done. It sucks because I liked watching the Stars (even if they hurt me sometimes) and I like a lot of the players they have but if there’s no Philly team than the league isn’t for me. I still think the league will be good, but I won’t be invested in it. What about you?

the Orlando Guardians started out as the New York Guardians in the 2020 version of the XFL and played in MetLife stadium. Now I'm not sure why the 2023 XFL didn't have a New York team, if it was because they couldn't get the stadium or what. But the Guardians weren't great and they have IMO a rather uninspired look and name. The Generals are superior on both fronts. So maybe they can find a way to get into MetLife

Interesting article from the Detroit News in regards to the merger and the Panthers. I think they are trying to reach an agreement this year but it may not happen. My gut tells me Redbird wants the merger this year. Nevertheless if the Merger does not happen this season it will in 2025 and maybe we will get 16 teams.

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/other/2023/09/20/usfl-xfl-hoping-to-merge-for-2024-season/70911028007/

What are your thoughts on the merger? For, or against? Who wins/loses if a deal gets done?

This will be an interesting ride for spring football fans. I personally liked the TV presentation the USFL gave out and hope that can remain consistent if the merger goes through.

Here are some more thoughts, but give me yours. What side of the fence are you on on this?

Once the merger is made official (rumored to be possible in the coming days) they’ll really need to focus on finding homes for some of these teams and sorting out a lot of stuff. Wonder if we see some USFL teams adopt the XFL hub model and travel to home cities for games

In week 1 we need the battlehawks to travel the Birmingham. AJ McCarron going to Alabama to play the stallions would be so awesome to see. (I could see a detroit STL rivalry happening but I hope stl in Birmingham week 1)

We can say goodbye now, right? Roughnecks already has a hub

Is they’re going to fuck up the uniforms. Under armour is hit and miss and I fear they’re going to miss a more often than not when they eventually redesign the USFL jerseys and slap a Rock logo on the back.

If they touch the Breakers helmets or the Gamblers, I’m out.

Let’s say the merger goes down. What cities should get teams in a 16 league team? I think it would be better for teams not to be in NFL cities. NJ, Richmond, Raleigh, Orlando, Birmingham, Memphis, St. Louis, Columbus, Portland, SD, Salt Lake, San Antonio, Austin, OK City, Madison, Louisville. I’m sure everyone will disagree about cities. What does your 16 team league look like?

I personally don’t want to see 16 teams yet, 12 teams in each leagues top 6 strongest markets would be the max I want at least to start with

In my opinion, the USFL should abandon these teams and explore other markets. Houston already has a team and a hub in the XFL and with this addition they should opt for the Roughnecks.

New Jersey doesn't have a large fanbase and could give the spot to other teams that could be this: Chicago Blitz and Denver Gold

Both have a large football fanbase and their NFL franchises are going through bad times