Arena Football League

The Arena Football League was founded in 1986 by Jim Foster, who had gotten the idea from watching a Major Indoor Soccer League game earlier in the decade. After two test games in 1986, the league kicked off in 1987 with four teams travelling the country. In 1988, the league had six clubs each playing in their home city. Interest and support waxed and waned throughout the league's history. The 2009 season was cancelled due to financial strains. The league returned in 2010, but folded after the 2019 season.

San Antonio Talons
The Tulsa Talons played in the Arena Football League?????in 2010 after nine years as members of the minor league af2. The Talons were among a handful of af2 teams that re-established the Arena Football League, after the original ceased operations in 2009. In 2011,...
San Jose SabreCats
The San Jose SabreCats were one of the most successful teams in the history of the Arena Football league. Founded in 1995, the played 20 seasons, made 16 playoff appearances and appeared in the championship game, The Arena Bow, seven times. They won four...
Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock played in the Arena Football League?????from 2010 to 2015 after four years as members of the minor league af2. The Shock were among a handful of af2 teams that re-established the Arena Football League, after the original ceased operations in 2009....
Tampa Bay Storm
The Tampa Bay Storm played in the Arena Football League from the league's inception in 1987, until it's demise in 2017. Founded as the Pittsburgh Gladiators, the club moved to Tampa in 1991. The team made the playoffs in 24 of its 26 seasons...
Texas Terror Football
The Texas Terror joined the Arena Football League in 1996 as an expansion team. They played their home games at the Compaq Center (formerly the Houston Summit). In 1998, the team changed its name to the Houston ThunderBears. While the team had the pro...
Toronto Phantoms
The Toronto Phantoms played in the Arena Football League??from 2001 to 2002. The team started in 1997 as the New York CityHawks. In 1999, the team moved to Hartford and became the New England SeaWolves, before moving to Ontario in 2001.
Tulsa Talons
The Tulsa Talons played in the Arena Football League?????in 2010 after nine years as members of the minor league af2. The Talons were among a handful of af2 teams that re-established the Arena Football League, after the original ceased operations in 2009. In 2011,...
Utah Blaze
The Utah Blaze played in the Arena Football League from 2006 to 2013. They played their home games in EnergySolutions Arena for their first two seasons, moved to the McKay Events Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in 2009 and then the...
Washington Commandos
Charter members of the????????Arena Football League (AFL), the Washington Commandos were established in 1987. They played in the league's inaugural barnstorming season before taking the 1988 season off. They returned in 1989 as the Maryland Commandos and played their home games at the Cap...
St. Louis Stampede
The St. Louis Stampede played in the Arena Football League in 1995 and 1996. They made the playoffs both years but lost in the first round.
Dallas Texans Glossy Mug
The Dallas Texans played in the Arena Football League from 1990 to 1993. After failing to meet league financial obligations, they folded. Indoor football returned to the area in 2002 in the form of the Desperados, who played until 2008. The Dallas Texans was...
Dallas Texans Dad Hat
The Dallas Texans played in the Arena Football League from 1990 to 1993. After failing to meet league financial obligations, they folded. Indoor football returned to the area in 2002 in the form of the Desperados, who played until 2008. The Dallas Texans was also...
Dallas Texans Trucker Cap
The Dallas Texans played in the Arena Football League from 1990 to 1993. After failing to meet league financial obligations, they folded. Indoor football returned to the area in 2002 in the form of the Desperados, who played until 2008. The Dallas Texans was also...