"The Arlington team is now the Dallas Renegades and will move from the former home of baseball's Texas Rangers to the Major League Soccer home of FC Dallas in nearby Frisco. In Houston, the Roughnecks will become the Gamblers and play in that city's MLS stadium instead of the University of Houston's home field. "It's going to feel real, real different, and it's going to show better on TV," said Repole, who is in charge of the UFL's business operations."
"League headquarters will remain near Arlington's Globe Life Park, the stadium the Renegades are leaving, and the hub model of all eight teams practicing in the Dallas area during the week won't change. However, Repole says some players will spend more time in their host cities to try to boost fan engagement. The other three existing markets are St. Louis, which has been the league's attendance darling; Washington, D.C.; and Birmingham, Alabama."
The United Football League is relocating three teams to Orlando, Columbus, and Louisville while dropping San Antonio, Detroit, and Memphis. The league is shifting into soccer stadiums with capacities around 20,000 to enhance atmosphere and television presentation. The Arlington franchise becomes the Dallas Renegades and will play at FC Dallas's MLS stadium in Frisco; Houston's Roughnecks become the Gamblers and will move to that city's MLS facility. League headquarters remain near Globe Life Park and the hub model of weekly practice in the Dallas area continues, with plans for some players to spend more time in host cities. Investor Marc Repole cites favorable ratings and sees the UFL as a de facto developmental arm for the NFL despite no formal affiliation.
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