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UFL Relocation News Sparks Outrage, Action From Fans
Jun 8, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Fans cheer during the first half of the USFL conference championship football game between the Michigan Panthers and the Birmingham Stallions at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
The UFL is currently feeling the wrath of the fans who will not stand by in silence anymore. The bombshell report surfaced this week that the league was going to relocate all four USFL Conference teams (Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, and Memphis Showboats) to new cities. Those new locations are expected to be Florida, Kentucky, Boise and Columbus. This news has not sat well with the fan base, as they have been outraged by the loss of multiple teams. The league has called it "unauthorized speculation," while Stallions head coach Skip Holtz has been told that it is "business as usual." It even prompted the mayor of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin, to chime in on social media, sharing his surprise at the news. "We're sharing new strategies with the league to strengthen local attendance, boost sponsorships and maximize the team's long-term success here. There is opportunity for growth and we're committed to working together to make that happen." On X, the hashtag "#savethestallions" has

This article first appeared on UFL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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