A new football league has begun in our country, and with it, a new team in Orlando: the Orlando Apollos. The The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is led by some of the most respected football minds in the game, and its goal is high-quality professional football fueled by a dynamic alliance between players, fans, and the game. The AAF allows football fans to enjoy football during the NFL off-season so we never have to go without! It also allows young players who may not have made it in the NFL, or aspiring former college players, to have a second opportunity to play professional ball in a less competitive, yet still exciting league.
The Alliance currently features eight teams: the Atlanta Legends, Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, Orlando Apollos, Arizona Hotshots, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonio Commanders, and the San Diego Fleet. The Alliance is geared toward a better fan experience, through such things as fewer commercials and putting fans closer to the action. For example, all AAF players wear mics at all times, which allows the fans to hear the action on the field as it’s happening.
Recently, the Orlando Apollos invited the OCP Warrior Football Team to be honored at an Alliance game for their success this season. The Apollos want to congratulate OCP on our State Championship season. The game, during which OCP will be highlighted, will be held on April 6 at Spectrum Stadium.
The sport of football is evolving, and the AAF is doing great things by giving young players more opportunities to make a name for themselves in hopes of one day making an NFL roster. We'd like to encourage our students to check out an Alliance game for themselves... especially the one on April 6!
