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The San Antonio Brahmas will play within the newly shaped United Soccer League this upcoming season.
Honchos with the XFL and United States Soccer League (USFL) mentioned Thursday that federal antitrust officers have accomplished a evaluation of the 2 semipro soccer leagues’ merger, clearing the way in which for a “mixed season” this spring.
Though particulars about which franchises will compete within the newly shaped United Soccer League aren’t but obtainable — league officers mentioned these are coming quickly — it looks like a secure wager the San Antonio Brahmas made the lower.
On Thursday morning, the Brahmas hosted a preview of the franchise’s new luxurious seating on the Alamodome, dubbed the Lone Star Membership. What’s extra, single-game tickets to see the group play go on sale Dec. 4, based on a press launch.
Months of hypothesis have surrounded the destiny of San Antonio’s newest semipro soccer group.
The XFL misplaced $60 million throughout its inaugural season final 12 months, league proprietor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson advised Forbes.
Regardless of Johnson’s assurances the XFL was it for the lengthy haul, his league and the USFL started superior merger talks in September, with the time period “United Soccer League” and acronym “UFL” being trademarked in October, as reported by the Categorical-Information.
It stays to be seen whether or not the merger will spell higher fortunes for the UFL than different semipro leagues that got here earlier than it, nonetheless.
The Alamodome has beforehand performed host to the San Antonio Talons of the Area Soccer League and the Alliance of American Soccer’s San Antonio Commanders. Neither league lasted for greater than two seasons.
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