Team logos, names, coaches, stadiums, more
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ESPN staff
That XFL is back in 2023, its third iteration after attempting a Spring Football League two more times. The first came in 2001, and there was one too COVID-19 abbreviated trial in 2020. Before the league, which is run by an ownership group led by league co-owners Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia, can get started, however, it first needed its eight teams to logos and team names to have.
We have that now as the XFL publishes the franchise names and brands Monday, the next step as the league prepares for its February kickoff to be shown on the ESPN family of networks. What’s next? Assignment of 16 quarterbacks to its franchises (two per team) on November 15, followed by the draft, which will be held November 16-17 at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Here are the names and logos of the eight teams, along with information about the stadiums and head coach for each franchise:
Arlington Renegades
Stadion: Choctaw Stadium
Coaches: Bob Stops
Stoops is best known for his success at the University of Oklahoma, where he coached from 1999-2016. He restored a struggling Sooners program to national prominence, winning a championship in 2000 and leading Oklahoma to 10 Big 12 titles in 18 seasons. Stoops posted a 191-48 record with the Sooners, making him the most successful coach in Oklahoma history. He also coached the XFL’s Dallas Renegades in 2020, leading them to a 2-3 mark.
DC defenders
Stadion: Audi field
Coaches: Reggie Barlow
Barlow, who played in the NFL for eight seasons Jacksonville JaguarsOakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers As a receiver and kick returner, he coached for HBCU teams for 13 seasons before joining the XFL. Barlow coached eight seasons at his alma mater, Alabama State, from 2007 to 2014 before coaching an additional five seasons at Division II Virginia State from 2016 to 2021. He has an 83-58 record as a coach with a conference title.
Houston bullies
Stadion: TDECU Stadium
Coaches: Wat Phillips
Phillips has coached professional football since 1976 and has served as an assistant defensive coach for 10 NFL franchises, most recently as The Los Angeles Rams‘ coordinator from 2017 to 2019. Phillips was also an NFL head coach, posting an 83-69 record in nine seasons (including playoffs). Denver Broncos, buffalo bills and Dallas Cowboys.
Orlando Guardians
Stadion: Camping World Stadium
Coaches: Terrell Buckley
After spending 14 seasons as a cornerback in the NFL for seven teams, including the Super Bowl XXXVI champion, from 1992 to 2005 New England Patriots In 2001, Buckley served as a college coach for 15 seasons after retiring as a player. He was a collegiate-level assistant from 2007-2021, most recently as the cornerbacks coach for Ole Miss from 2020-2021. The Florida State product had 50 career interceptions in the NFL.
Saint Anthony Brahmas
Stadion: Alamodome
Coaches: Hines Ward
Ward joins the Brahmas after an illustrious 14-year playing career as coach and general manager Pittsburgh Steelers, in which he reached four Pro Bowls and was the Super Bowl XL Most Valuable Player. Ward finished his playing career with 1,000 receptions for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns. He has four seasons of coaching experience, most recently as wide receivers coach at Florida Atlantic in 2021.
Seattle Sea Dragons
Stadion: lumen field
Coaches: Jim Haslett
Along with eight seasons in the NFL as a linebacker for the Bills and New York Jets and coaching the Saints of New Orleans In six seasons from 2000 to 2005, Haslett has experience in spinoff football leagues as he led the United Football League’s Florida Tuskers to a 6-0 record in 2009. Haslett has nearly three decades of NFL coaching experience as a head coach and defensive coordinator and linebacker coach.
St.Louis BattleHawks
Stadion: The dome at America’s Center
Coaches: Anton Becht
Becht was a first-round draft pick for the Jets in 2000 and spent 11 seasons in the NFL as a close finish for the Jets, Buccaneers, Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City bosses. Becht, who had 188 receptions for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns as a player, served as the tight ends coach for the Alliance of American Football’s San Diego Fleet in 2019.
Vegas vipers
Stadion: TBA
Coaches: Rod Woodson
Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009 after a 17-year career with the Steelers. San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Raiders, where he set an NFL record with 12 interception returns for touchdowns and finished third in league history with 71 interceptions. Woodson, who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2000, spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Raiders from 2015-17.
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