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Report: Arena Football League down to four teams, including Storm, after week of upheaval

Washington's fledgling Arena Football League team has yet to play a game, and after the league's week of massive upheaval, it's not clear when it will ultimately take the field.

The league shrank from nine to four franchises in a matter of days, after three teams ceased operations and two others decided to bolt for a competing indoor league. That leaves four teams still standing, including the Storm and the Washington Valor, which joined the league as an expansion franchise in March.

The Arena League's schedule typically runs from April to August each year. The league has not released a schedule for the 2017 season and, in the wake of this week's upheaval, has not publicly addressed any plans for next season.