“We are extremely fortunate to have this extraordinary team of experienced executives to guide the new USFL’s development as we move towards launch this spring,” said Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks, who will serve as chairman of the USFL’s board of directors. The league’s announcement of its managerial hires said “progress has been made and continues in several essential areas” since the decision to reboot the league was made last June. Cities and franchise and broadcast details have not yet been announced.
When the USFL tried to shift its spring/summer schedule to the fall, long the NFL’s turf, it was successfully sued by the more established league and ceased operations in 1986.Įight teams will compete in the new USFL, each playing a 10-game schedule, with games carried by Fox Sports. That original league was known for Donald Trump’s ownership of the New Jersey Generals and players like Reggie White and Steve Young gaining notice on the way to Hall of Fame NFL careers. The new USFL is not connected with the original one that burned bright but faded quickly in the 1980s after attempting to challenge the NFL. Fox Sports Signs Sweeping Rights Deal With UEFA, Includes 2024, 2028 European Soccer Championships
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