The United Football League Expansion Horse Race II

The United Football League will expand by two teams. That much, we know. The question remains – which two markets will be joining the UFL? That is why we are keeping track of public statements, gossip, rumors, and trying to read the tea leaves. The “Expansion Horse Race” is our clearinghouse for that information. Refer back to the original Horse Race for the inaugural rankings. (Image left is copyright United Football League)

The United Football League Expansion Horse Race

Expansion consistently drives interest from United Football League fans because wide sections of the country do not have a team to call their own. It is also, perhaps, the biggest question of the off season. While the UFL will expand by two teams, at least one group seems to have been identified, and some UFL employees were speaking in “specifics” at the Championship Game no teams have been finalized as of yet. Click on the story for the “expansion horse race” as it stands now.

The UFL is Considering Up to Five Groups for Expansion in 2010

Commissioner Michael Huyghue was clear throughout his address and the following question and answer period that the UFL will be adding two teams for 2010 and that they are in discussions with five potential ownership groups for the two teams. Read the article for the rest of the details!

Hartford is team number five, who is number six?

All indications are that Hartford is officially team number five in the United Football League. Per the Hartford Courant, and other reliable sources, Northland Investment Corp. is the likely ownership group. We also received information last evening that the Hartford team has already identified a likely head coach. Commissioner Huyghue indicated to the press in Connecticut that they are the top priority for the UFL, ahead of Los Angeles, and that we can expect an announcement by the end of the year.

Florida Tuskers Defeat Las Vegas 29-15

LAS VEGAS (October 14, 2009) – The Florida Tuskers defeated the Las Vegas Locos tonight 29-15 in front of 12,160 fans at UNLV’s Sam Boyd Stadium. A complete box score can be obtained clicking here.

Michael Huyghue, Commissioner of the UFL, also announced that the Las Vegas Locos would play their final regular season game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 20th against the New York Sentinels. This game was originally scheduled to be played at Home Depot Center in Los Angeles.