Sunday, January 31, 2016
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
Thursday, January 7, 2016
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.
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.
Monday, January 4, 2016
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.
"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.
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