Two new team in 2027 by Oct 1st...

Using the existing logo for the Gamblers and setting them as the Austin Gamblers makes most sense. (Save the Roughnecks identity for a way in the future return to Houston.) I'd put the Stallions identity in Salt Lake and go with that but I think someone owns the trademark from AAF days -- but hey, "Utah Stallions" is just as good. But Repo seems to plan to get back to Birmingham if a small stadium is built.... (There's room for a 10K soccer/UFL stadium down in Hoover if the rec moves the tennis courts.) So, how about the Salt Lake Spikes (after the Golden Spike from the transcontinental railroad). One also spikes a football, and one can use train locomotive logo motifs, too.

Its possible for an Austin Gamblers, but they likely go new. Stallions likely "saved" for Birmingham in unlikely event they ever go back there. Nothing says its those cities even but assuming it is.. when is the announcement? MR said by Oct 1st. Would like at least 1 team this week, but he's got next week too.

Well... bit of a surprise for 2027 anyway. SLC is in but not till 2028. Austin did not make the cut... interesting. Clearly the choices Col Spgs and RI for 2027 and SLC for 2028 will help expand the geographic footprint for the UFL. But the small size of the TV markets, esp in Col Spgs is concerning. And Providence RI isnt much better. Granted the TV locations closely border adjacent TV markets but its not quite the same. MR note they started with 10 mkrts vying for a team and 8-9 really, and they chose these three. I get SLC. I see why they went with RI as they need a NE team... but Col Spg is a small market. Granted all 3 have high demographic income and that is also part of it. Also the deal they got and the partnership with the stadium and civic/gov also plays a large part. How does this play out on TV ratings... we'll see.