TRAINING CAMPS OPEN FEBRUARY 5th!!!!

SPRING FOOTBALL IS COMING BACK!

 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME PROFESSIONAL SPRING FOOTBALL?  WE ARE BACK! SPRING 2017!!!!

IS IT SPRING YET?

2017 SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24!  2015 CHAMPION SACRAMENTO CRUSADERS TAKE ON THE PHILADELPHIA BULLDOGS AT TALEN ENERGY STADIUM! 

2017 Transactions

Arizona Scorpions : Sign- LB Adam Bighill,  OL Eben Britton,  OL Colin Madison,  QB Ryan Nassib  DB Jalen Mills,  TE Brian Parker,  WR Rashad Green, WR Stefan Diggs, RB Tim Cornett and RB Fred Jackson.

Birmingham Predators : Sign- RB Rasheed Williams,  WR Jakeem Grant,  WR Paul McRoberts,  K-P Sean Whyte, DL Deandre Coleman, DL Chaz Sutton,  DB Clayton Fejedelem,  DB CJ Barnett,  QB Jeff Matthews,  OL Pat Lewandowski,  OL Braxton Cave, OL Luke Lucas, LB Beau Bell, RB Rex Burkhead

Carolina Swarm : Sign- QB Brady Quinn,  RB Jaquizz Rodgers,  RB Zack Zenner, LB Thomas Keiser,  WR Luke Tasker,  DB Captian Munnerlyn,  DB Husain Abdullah, OL Reese Dismukes,  OL David Bakhtiari, P David Zastudil, WR-KR Da'Rick Rogers,  WR Danes Sanzenbacher,  RB Mike James

Chicago Stags : Sign- LB Jelani Jenkins,  RB Alfred Morris,  OL Kyle Bryant, OL Brett Jones, DL Kyle Emanuel, DL Stansly Maponga,  WR Roger Lewis,  WR Lucky Whitehead, RB Alonzo Harris,  QB Brandon Doughty, QB Vernon Adams,  TE Gator Hoskins, RB Marcus Murphy, K Nick Pertuit.

Columbus Explorers : Sign - QB Terrelle Pryor,  DB Deion Bleue,  DB Andre Hall,  OL Sam Tapua,  RB Eric Breitenstein,  RB Isaiah Crowell,  P Rob Maver,  WR-Ret Connor Vernon,  WR Jared Abbrederis,  OL Max Jean -Giles,  DL Kelcy Quarles,  DL Khalif Mitchell,  DL Obum Gwacham,  QB Chuckie  Keeton

Dallas Outlaws : Sign - WR Jasper Collins,  TE Wes Saxton,  DL Tevin Mims, DL Michael Buchanan, DL Frank Trotter,  QB Kellen Moore,  OL Kenarius Gates, OL  Adam Smith,  K-P Justin Medlock,  RB Ben Tate,  RB Lennon Creer,  WR Bud Sasser,  LB Vontaze Burfict,  LB Gerald Hayes,  QB Casey Pachall, DB Chris Davis,  DB Braylon Webb, Release - QB Tim Tebow

Denver Miners : Sign- RB Antonio Andrews,  RB Steven Jackson, DL Zack Minter,  RB-WR Chris Williams,  WR Taj Smith,  QB Vad Lee,  DB Jayron Kearse, DB Chris Hackett,  RB Derrick Ross,  OL Rob Crisp,  OL Samson Sate, K Alex Henery, LB Denicos Allen,  LB Jake Ryan,  WR AJ Cruz,  QB Pat Devlin

Hartford Sentinels : Sign- QB Connor Halliday,  DB Julian Wilson,  DB Kenneth Acker,  DB Alfonso Dennard,  WR-RET Julian Edelman,  WR  Duron Carter, LB Parys Haralson,  LB Kyle Bosworth,  LB Bear Woods,  RB DevontaFreeman,  RB Devon Johnson,  TE Nick Boyle,  QB Austin Dodge,  OL Takoby Cofield, OL Andrew Norwell,  OL Mike Golic Jr,  RB Terrance Magee

Houston Wranglers : Sign - RB Kapri Bibbs,  DB Dexter McCoil,  DL Corey Morrissey,  DL Khreem Smith,  DL Cory Grissom,  WR Roddy White,  WR Jamison Crowder,  LB Jeff Knox Jr,  LB Winston Venable, LB Curt Maggit,  RB Kendial Lawrence,  RB Malcolm Brown,  K-P Trey Barrow,  DB Earl Wolff , QB Brandon Allen

Louisville Thoroubreds : Sign - RB Ray Rice,  DB Kalen Reed,  OL Dominic Raiola, OL J'Marcus Webb, OL Ben Heenan,  WR Ryan Spadola,  WR Josh Stewart,  QB Bo Levi Mitchell,  RB Zac Stacy,  DL Mike Pennell, DL Ishmaa'lly Kitchen, DL Max Valles, DB-RET Shiloh Keo, RB Ben Malena, K Josh Brown,  QB Matt Nichols

Los Angeles Pharaohs : Sign - RB Terrell Watson, TE Jo Don Duncan,  OL Davin Joseph,  OL Joe Haeg, OL Bradley Sowell, OL Greg Wojt,  DL  Zach Wagenmann,  OL Eathyn Manumaleuna,  RB Jay Ajayi, DB Sheldon Prince, DB Eddie Moten, DB Tyrone Brackenridge,  DB Taurean Nixon, K Cale Sturgis

Miami Sharks : Sign - LB JC Sherritt,  LB Henoc Muamba,  DL Joe Vellano, DL DeAngelo Tyson,  QB Zack Collaros,  RB David Cobb,  RB Jonathan Gray,  OL Brandon LeButte,  OL Lucas Nix, OL Zach Kerin, WR Tajae Sharp,  WR SJ Green,  WR Ezell Ruffin,  RB  James Wilder, K Sam Ficken, P Nick O'Toole, LB  AJ Klein

Memphis Knights : Sign - OL Josh Bourke,  QB Ricky Ray,  OL LaAdrian Waddle,  OL Shane McDermott,  RB Zach Line,  RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Khiry Robinson, DL James Acho,  DL Brian Arnfelt, LB Jacquain Williams,  LB Terrance Plummer, LB Shaquille Riddick, WR Austin Collie,  WR Ryan Smith,  DB Akeem King

Michigan Panthers : Sign - LB Will Compton,  LB Keenan Robinson,  WR Pharaoh Cooper,  RB Andre Ellington,  RB Paul Perkins,  DB Bernard Blake,  DB Justin Cox,  DB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu,  DB Rashard Robinson,  DL Ted Laurent, DL Ziggy Hood,  DL  Jermauria Rasco, RB Malcolm Agnew,  TE Joseph Fauria, P Drew Butler

New Orleans Nightmare : Sign - QB Colby Cameron,  K Justin Manton,  RB Jerome Messum,  RB Pierre Thomas,  RB Jonathan Williams,  RB Karlos Williams,  DL Charles Tapper, DL Almondo Sewell, QB  Colin Klein,  OL Josiah St John,  OL Peter Dyakowski,  OL Tayo Fabuluje, WR Cody Hoffman,  WR Ty Hilton,  WR Rannell Hall,  LB Alex Okafor,  LB Trey DePriest, DB Dion Bailey,  DB Ken Fontenette,  DB Dean Bush,  P Ryan Allen,  RB Jordan Canzeri , RB-WR Trent Steelman

New York Emperors : Sign -  QB Johnny Manziel,  WR Chris Boyd,  WR Danario Alexander,  WR Theo Riddick,  DL Hassan Ridgeway,  DB JaCorey Shepherd, DB Micah Hyde, DB Justin King,  LB Kamu Grugier -Hill,  LB Josh Forrest, K-P Chris Milo, OL La'el Collins,  OL Cyril Richardson,  OL Cole Manhart,  TE Nick O'Leary, RB Lamar Miller, LB Jeff Luc, QB Dominique Davis, OL Bryan Stork

Omaha Bulls : Sign - RB  Trent Richardson,  RB Alfred Blue,  OL Darrian Miller,  OL Richie Incognito,  OL Willie Beavers, LB Prince Shembo,  LB Alonzo Highsmith Jr.,  LB Lamin Barrow,  DB Brandon Boykin,  DB Dorin Grant,  RB Denard Robinson,  WR  Emanuel Arceneaux,  WR Bralon Addison,  TE Fred Davis,  K-P Brett Maher,  QB Rakeem Cato,  QB Bryce Petty

Orlando Vipers : Sign -  WR  Isaiah Burse,  WR Lance Moore,  RB Alex Collins,  RB Joe Isoefa,  OL Cyril Lemon,  OL Jovan Olafioya,  OL Levi Brown, DB Keon Raymond, DB Quinton Demps,  DB Tevin McDonald,  DB Donald Celiscar, QB John Beck,  QB  Dan LeFevour,  TE Ryan Otten,  RB Peyton Barber

Oklahoma Roughnecks : Sign - OL Matt Feiler,  OL Tyler Lawson, OL Jason Kelce,  QB Matt Johnson,  RB Rajion Neal,  RB Thomas Rawls, LB Japlo Bartu, LB Travis Feeney,  P Ricky Schmitt,  WR Chandler Jones,  WR Chris Moore,  TE Chris Gregg, QB Jordan Lynch, K Rene Parades,  DB Clevan Thomas, , DB Malcolm Butler, DB  Manny Asprilla, DB Deandre Carson

Philadelphia Bulldogs : Sign - QB Drew Willy,  WR Fred Stamps,  WR Weston Dressler,  WR Rod Windsor,  DL  Triston Okpalaugo,  DL John Chick, DB Terell Floyd, DB Dante Marsh,  DB Bacarri Rambo,  RB John Crockett,  RB Brandon Whitaker,  RB Kory Sheets,  OL Greg Mancz,  OL Rich Ranglin,  OL Danny Kristier, WR Rod Streater, QB Alex Tanney

Pittsburgh Forge : Sign - RB Tyler Gaffney,  RB Beanie Wells,  QB Alex Carder,  WR Eric Rogers,  WR Anquan Bolden, WR-Ret Brandon Banks,  DB Jeremy Cash, DB Jordan Poyer, DL Bruce Gaston, DL Willie Jefferson, DL Terrance Taylor, RB Jahwan Edwards, OL Dre Baskin, OL Gabe Ikard, OL  Winston Justice,  K-P  Swayze Waters, LB Jamari Lattimore, LB Simoni Lawrence, LB Mike Hull, QB Tyler Bray

Portland Pioneers : Sign - QB AJ McCarron,  DL Kerry Wynn,  DL JT Surratt, WR  Austin Pettis,  WR Geremy Davis,  WR Allen Hurns, LB Paul Worrilow, LB Joshua Perry, LB Scooby Wright, RB Miguel Maysonet, RB Ahmad Bradshaw,  OL Cameron Bradfield,  OL Mickelson Baucus,  OL Sir Vincent Rogers,  TE Michael Flacco, WR Kenny Bell

Sacramento Crusaders : Sign - RB Tyler Varga,  OL Chris Burnette,  OL Alejando Villanueva, WR Kenny Stills, WR Marquez North, RB Vic Ballard, DL Michael Sam, DL Anttaj Hawthorne, DL Nikita Whitlock, QB Erik Meyer, TE Colt Lyerla, DB Zach Bowman,  DB Geoff Tisdale, DB Jeff Heath, DL Stacy McGee

San Antonio Six-Shooters : Sign -DB Antonio Allen,  WR Adarius Bowman,  WR TJ Jones,  LB Aaron Lynch,  OL Vidal Alexander,  OL Jamon Meredith,  RB Marshaun Coprich, RB Michael Ford, WR Jack Doyle,  QB Tajh Boyd, OL John Theus, OL Michael Ola, K Ka'imi Fairbairn,  WR Marco Thomas,  QB Bryn Renner

Utah Mammoths : Sign - QB Dak Prescott,  LB Adrian Hubbard,  LB Moise Fokou,  LB Steve Octavien, DB Asante Samuel,  DB Stanley Jean Baptiste,  DL Jackson Jeffcoat,  DL Tavaris Barnes,  DL  D'Quan Bowers, RB Tyler Ervin,  RB Tyrell Sutton, RB Devonta Booker,  OL Patrick Miller,  OL Bron Bell, OL John Gott, OL Austin Shepard

Washington Wave : Sign - WR Chad Owens,  QB Mike Bercovici,  QB Zack Mettenberger, DB Dawan Landry,  DB John Ojo, DB  Benard Pollard,  RB Arian Foster,  RB Shock Linwood, WR Donovan Morgan,  LB Brandon Spikes,  LB Khalil Bass, LB Devon Ryans,  K-P Justin Tucker,  OL David Parry,  OL  Leon Orr, DL Bobby Richardson,  WR Donate Llano Luckett

A.F.F.A 2017 SCHEDULE RELEASED 

The 2017 American Spring Football Leauge Season Schedule has been released and can be seen on the Season Schedule page. The league officially kicks off it's second season on Friday February 24, 2017.

2017 A.F.F.A Divisional Alignments

EASTERN CONFERENCE 

ATLANTIC DIVISION 
NEW YORK EMPERORS
PHILADELPHIA BULLDOGS
PITTSBURGH FORGE
WASHINGTON WAVE
HARTFORD SENTINELS

SOUTHEAST DIVISION 
MIAMI SHARKS
ORLANDO VIPERS
CAROLINA SWARM
LOUISVILLE THOROUBREDS

MID-SOUTH DIVISION 
NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE
MEMPHIS KNIGHTS
DALLAS OUTLAWS
BIRMINGHAM PREDATORS

WESTERN CONFERENCE 

GREAT LAKES DIVISION 
COLUMBUS EXPLORERS
MICHIGAN PANTHERS
OMAHA BULLS
CHICAGO STAGS

FRONTIER DIVISION 
HOUSTON WRANGLERS
ARIZONA SCORPIONS
SAN ANTONIO SIX-SHOOTERS
OKLAHOMA ROUGHNECKS

PACIFIC DIVISION 
LOS ANGELES PHAROAHS
SACRAMENTO CRUSADERS
PORTLAND PIONEERS
UTAH MAMMOTHS
DENVER MINERS

2017 A.F.F.A Draft Order

1. Los Angeles Pharaohs
2. Hartford Sentinels
3. Portland Pioneers
4.San Antonio Six-Shooters
5.Carolina Swarm
6. Columbus Explorers
7. Denver Miners
8. Birmingham Predators
9. Louisville Thoroubreds
10. Sacramento Crusaders
11. Oklahoma Roughnecks
12. Dallas Outlaws
13. Houston Wranglers
14. Chicago Stags
15. Omaha Bulls
16. Michigan Panthers
17. Pittsburgh Forge
18. New Orleans Nightmare
19. New York Emperors
20.Memphis Knights
21. Philadelphia Bulldogs
22. Utah Mammoths
23. Arizona Scorpions
24. Washington Wave
25. Miami Sharks
26. Orlando Vipers

      A.F.F.A  DRAFT

The A.F.F.A player draft will take place on Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3rd  according to league officials.  First round pick by pick updates will be posted on the A.S.F.L. website and Facebook page.

RUNNING OF THE BULLS! 

Omaha, Nb;  The Omaha A.S.F.L franchise announced earlier this morning, that the team will now be known as the Omaha Bulls. The team formerly called the Omaha Express in it's inaugural season was officially granted permission for the change by unanimous vote of the league owners.

Omaha ranks second in the U.S. in cattle population and second in human-cattle ratio.

Omaha will be the second team to use the nickname Bulls in the league. The now Miami Sharks used the name Bulls while located in Jacksonville  after purchasing the rights to the name.  The Jacksonville Bulls were also a former United States Football League  team. When the Jacksonville team moved to Miami at the end of last season, the league reserved the rights to the Bulls brand.

IS IT SPRING YET?

EXPLORING NEW TERRITORY!

Columbus, Ohio:  The Columbus Explorers announced in a press conference earlier this morning, that the team has reached an agreement with Precourt Sports Ventures LLC on a four agreement that would allow the Explorers to play it's home games at Mapfre Stadium for four years beginning in 2017.

Mapfre Stadium is the primary home of the MLS Columbus Crew soccer team. It was opened in 1999 and has a capacity of 20,455, but can be expanded to 30,000. The turf is Kentucky Bluegrass.

The Explorers played their 2015 season at Ohio Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. The Explorers drew large crowds and led the league in attendance. However unable to sell out left a lot of empty seats that didn't look well on television. The team was also paying a large amount for rent, so the financial benefit of moving was also a main focal point for the move.

" The Explorer organization is pleased to announce our move to Mapfre Stadium. It is a beautiful facility and we look forward to working with Precourt Sports Ventures. We hope it is a long and prosperous partnership." said a team spokesman outside team headquarters in Columbus.

The Explorers are the second ASFL team to switch venues as the New Orleans Nightmare recently announced their move from the Superdome to Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University.

NIGHTMARE IN THE BIG EASY!

NIGHTMARE FIND A HOME!!

New Orleans, La;  The New Orleans Nightmare ( Formerly Shreveport Pirates) announced earlier today that they have signed a 4 year agreement with Tulane University to play at the new Yulman Stadium on the Tulane campus.

The Nightmare played as the Shreveport Pirates in 2015, winning the Mid South Division title and appearing in the Western Conference Championship. The then Pirates lost to eventual league champion Sacramento Crusaders 38-13.  A month later Independence Bowl officials announced they were terminating the lease agreement with the Pirates, forcing the team to make a move.

Owner Ben Guinn decided to keep the team in Louisiana and move to New Orleans instead of Little Rock Arkansas.   " Obviously we were very disappointed things didn't work out in Shreveport. We really wanted to stay and give North Louisiana football fans a professional team. " said Guinn.

A group from Arkansas made a strong case to have the team move to Little Rock, but Mr. Guinn decided to stay in the Bayou State.  " Let me tell you, it was a tempting offer especially since I am a diehard Razorback fan. But I was born and raised here in Louisiana and home is where the heart is. We are extremely excited to be hear in New Orleans and to play at a top notch stadium like Yulman Stadium." said Guinn.

The Nightmare are going to be a tough sell, but are going all out in a big marketing push in a state that love it's Saints and fanatics about football,

LEAGUE MEETING

New Orleans, La:  Associated Football Franchises of America  executives and owners met earlier today and agreed on several points...

1.  Agreed to switch from an 18 game season schedule to a 16 game schedule

2. Agreed to allow clubs to search for more league friendly and financially agreeable stadiums.

3. Approved the sale and relocation of the Baltimore Bombers franchise to Washington DC

4. Approved on the sell and relocation of the Virginia Triton franchise to Louisville, Ky.

5. Agreed to postpone the 2016 season for league restructuring. Agreed to start again Spring of 2017.

6.  Agreed to allow all players to opt out of contract and sign with any ASFL, NFL or CFL franchise. Or carry contract to new ASFL franchise if new franchise agrees or can resign with original ASFL team.

7. Agrred to meet again in April

TRITONS SOLD!

 Norfolk, Va:  The A.F.F.A Virginia Tritons football franchise has been sold to a group from Kentucky, headed by businessman Gary Lossler. Reports indicate that Lossler purchased the franchise for around 27 million dollars, though that figure has not been confirmed. 

The previous ownership had planned on folding the franchise after owners voted to postpone the 2016 season for league restructuring. A spokeswoman for the group said it was a decision that had been discussed shortly after the end of the 2015 season. All team office personnel have been informed.

The new ownership group headed by Lossler have made it clear that it is their intention to move the franchise to Louisville, Ky.  Lossler stated that the group has reached a multi -year deal with Louisville officials and will call Papa John's Stadium home.

The sell is pending approval from league owners who meet later this month in Las Vegas. The owners are also expected to vote on and approve the Baltimore Bombers request to relocate to Washington DC. 

DROPPING THE BOMB!

 Baltimore, Md:  The Baltimore Bomber Football Inc. announced that the team will relocate to Washington DC effective immediately. A spokesman stated that the team will call RFK Stadium home. A name change is also upcoming and will be announced at a later date.

"We feel that relocating is the right move for this franchise financially. We appreciate the support of the Bomber fans and hope to keep their support. We are excited about the upcoming season and the future of this franchise. " said the spokesman.

The Bombers finished second in the Northern division, making the play offs as a wild card.