In recent years, we’ve seen several attempted spring football leagues attempt to gain some traction without success. In 2019, the Alliance of American Football managed to make it through about half of a season before financial issues caused its demise. Then, in 2020, a new incarnation of Vince McMahon’s XFL gave it a go, but a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and money troubles caused them to go under as well.
Perhaps the third time will be the charm, as a new spring football league will undertake its first official event this evening. And, like the XFL, it will have a familiar ring to it.