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UFL expanding to Colorado, Rhode Island, Utah, Oklahoma

Scott Utterback) The United Football League is expanding to four new markets in the next two seasons, the spring league announced on Wednesday. New teams will launch in Rhode Island and Colorado in 2027, replacing Houston and Birmingham, Ala.

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Scott Utterback) The United Football League is expanding to four new markets in the next two seasons, the spring league announced on Wednesday.

New teams will launch in Rhode Island and Colorado in 2027, replacing Houston and Birmingham, Ala.

Franchises in Utah and Oklahoma will join in 2028, bringing the UFL to 10 teams.

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Scott Utterback) The United Football League is expanding to four new markets in the next two seasons, the spring league announced on Wednesday. New teams will launch in Rhode Island and Colorado in 2027, replacing Houston and Birmingham, Ala. Franchises in Utah and Oklahoma will join in 2028, bringing the UFL to 10 teams.

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