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Mike Lathrop
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NEWS:

San Antonio Toros announce Stan Bedwell as their Offensive Coordinator & General Manager.

Per San Antonio Toros Announcement

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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NEWS:

American Indoor Football announce Terrence Foster as Commissioner.

Per AIF Announcement

#AIF #AIF2026
December 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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NEWS:

San Antonio Toros announce Ronnie Vinklarek as Head Coach.

Per San Antonio Toros Announcement

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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NEWS:

United Football League announce Dallas Renegades head coach Bob Stoops will be retiring from coaching.

Per UFL Press Release

#UFL #UFL2026
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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NEWS:

The Arena League announce a yet to be named expansion team in Monroe, Louisiana team for the 2026 season.

Per TAL Announcement

#TAL #TAL2026
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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NEWS:

American Indoor Football announce Odessa Drillers will play an independent schedule in 2026, as they prepare for full league play.

Per AIF Announcement

#AIF #AIF2026
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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NEWS:

Indoor Football League announce partnership with Yahoo Sports Network, to broadcast 59 exclusive games in 2026.

Per IFL Announcement

#IFL #IFL2026
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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NEWS:

The Arena League announce a yet to be named expansion team in Grand Island, Nebraska team for the 2026 season.

Per TAL Announcement

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Episode: 139 "San Angelo Completes CoFL South"

This week I sit down with San Angelo Sidewinders managing partner Keith Russ to discuss his team, joining the Continental Football League & more!

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball

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Episode: 139 "San Angelo Completes CoFL South"
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December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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UPCOMING:

Following a Continental Football League announcement, the newest episode of #Player54 will be available. I sit down with a special guest to discuss the news & more!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow.

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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RULING:

Judge ruled Dundon Capital Partners are not liable for contract, fraud & fiduciary-duty claims pertaining to their role in the Alliance of American Football. However found them liable for breaching a fiduciary-duty of loyalty ($1). #AAF
www.sportico.com/law/analysis...
Dundon Ordered to Pay $1 in AAF Football League Bankruptcy Case
The AAF was supposed to be a spring league, but it ran out of money and collapsed. A bankruptcy judge has ruled on the fallout of that failure.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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NEWS:

Arena Football One announce partnerships with Under Armour & Game One as official apparel providers.

Per AF1 Announcement

#AF1 #ArenaFootballOne
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News: AF1 Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Game One & Under Armour as Official Apparel Provider - Arena Football One | The Official Home of Arena Football
Arena Football One and our teams are committed to delivering action-packed arena football to fans nationwide.
www.theaf1.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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NEWS:

Europe’s Football Alliance & European League of Football have reached an agreement to reunify football in Europe beginning with the 2026 season.

Per EFA & ELF Joint Announcement

#ELF #EFA #Football
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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NEWS:

The International Arena League announce 8 more teams & branding: Düsseldorf Warriors, Stuttgart Stallions, Utah Great 8’s, England Eruptors, Halifax Highlanders, Zurich Ibexx, Arizona Juggernauts, Saskatoon Krushers.

Per IAL Live Stream

#IAL #IAL2026
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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NEWS:

Indoor Football League announce broadcast partnership with FanDuel Sports Network.

Per IFL Press Release

#IFL #IFL2026
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The latest episode of #Player54 is now available.

Tune in to hear my conversation with Tall City Black Gold president and co-owner John Norman, as we discuss his team, joining the Continental Football League and more!

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
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Episode: 138 "CoFL Comes To Midland"
YouTube video by Player 54 Podcast
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November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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UPCOMING:

Following the Continental Football League's announcement, on our newest episode, I welcome a special guest to discuss the news & more!

Be sure to tun in tomorrow.

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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NEWS:

Orlando Pirates (formerly Massachusetts Pirates) announce their official relocation to Orlando, Florida. Team will play at the Kia Center.

Per Orlando Pirates Press Conference

#IFL #IFL2026 #KiaCenter
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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NEWS:

Arena Football One announce the addition of Oceanside Bombers (California).

Per @af1football.bsky.social Announcement

#AF1 #ArenaFootballOne #ArenaFootball
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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NEWS:

Billings Outlaws announce decision to enter dormancy for 2026 season, as they seek a new market.m for the team.

Per Billings Outlaws Announcement

#AF1 #ArenaFootballOne #ArenaFootball
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Episode: 137 "The Dukes Join CoFL"

This week I’m joined by Cincinnati Dukes President & Owners LeVar Berry to discuss his team, joining the Continental Football League and more!

#CoFL #ForgedInTradition
#CoFL2026 #SummerFootball

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Episode: 137 "The Dukes Join CoFL"
YouTube video by Player 54 Podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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UPCOMING:

Following Continental Football League announcement, on our newest episode I welcome a special guest
to discuss the news & more!

Be sure to tune in on November 11th.

#CoFL #CoFL2026 #ForgedInTradition
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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NEWS:

European Football Alliance announce the addition of London & Milan teams. Full brand reveals & more to be announced “soon”.

Per EFA Announcement

#EFA #EFA2026
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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NEWS:

The Arena League announced a yet to be named expansion team in Memphis, Tennessee. The team is the first of three new teams to be revealed & set to participate in the 2026 season.

Per TAL Announcement

#TAL #TAL2026 #ArenaFootball
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Episode: 136 "Kick and Punt Like a Byrd"

This week, I’m joined by AF1’s Washington Wolfpack kicker Evan Byrd to discuss his football journey & more!

#AF1 #ArenaFootballOne #ArenaFootball #Player54

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Episode: 136 "Kick and Punt Like a Byrd"
YouTube video by Player 54 Podcast
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November 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM