United Football League

United Football League

The United Football League (UFL) was a professional American football minor league based in the United States that began play in October 2009 and played four seasons, the final one being cut short in October 2012.

The UFL was founded by Bill Hambrecht in 2006. The league's teams were located in markets where the National Football League (NFL) did not have a team. The UFL played its games in the traditional fall season, competing directly with the NFL, college football, and high school football.

Teams

• Virginia Destroyers
• Las Vegas Locomotives
• Florida Tuskers
• Hartford Colonials
• San Antonio Talons

Champions

• 2009: Virginia Destroyers
• 2010: Las Vegas Locomotives
• 2011: Florida Tuskers

Closure

The UFL ceased operations in October 2012 due to financial difficulties.

Sources:

• United Football League (2009–2012)
• Official Site of the United Football League
• United Football League Folds