UFL’s Birmingham Stallions leaving after five seasons

Professional spring football’s winningest franchise is no more. The Birmingham Stallions are disbanding, according to the United Football League (UFL).

The departure of the Stallions leaves the UFL without its three-time champion.

Over the last few weeks, UFL owner Mike Repole has hinted the Stallions exit from the Magic City was coming. He posted several times on social media about the league’s desire to hold games in a venue smaller than Protective Stadium.

The demise of the Stallions might be the final straw for pro football in the Magic City. Despite on-field success, this is the ninth team to fold in 50 years.

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