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Waterloo lands indoor football franchise

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May 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Professional Indoor Football is coming to Waterloo next summer. Arena League officials announced the city as the third of four inaugural cities, joining Duluth, Minnesota and Springfield, Missouri. Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown is Arena League Commissioner and says it will employ a unique format.

Brown says the six-player format is still under consideration.

Brown says the fourth team in the league will be announced in the next month.

League General Manager Tommy Benizio on why the league will be based in the Midwest.

Benizio says the announcement of the franchise is just the beginning.