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troutman · 02-06-2009, 02:00 PM

I hope not - teams were unbalanced when they did not have to dress Canadians. I'd rather see 10-12 Canadian teams.

http://rotoexperts.com/content/view/2351/65/

Despite the unfortunate recent announcement that the Arena Football League has suspended operations for the 2009 season, the possibility of more pro football in the United States exists for passionate gridiron enthusiasts and very talented players who are left without a uniform.

Oronde Gadsden, a former Miami Dolphins WR and AFL player, told RotoExperts.com he is leading an effort to bring a Canadian Football League team back to the United States, maybe even for the upcoming season. Gadsden said the potential franchise would be located in the Detroit area, or Rochester, New York. The CFL last included American franchises during the 1995 season.

“Those are two great cities that would support the game and would really fill a niche if we can get agreements from the league, then one of the cities,” Gadsden said. “With the AFL not active, there are some great players who deserve to be seen, and the time is right for CFL expansion back into the U.S. The league is more stable than ever.”

02-06-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	CFL Expansion Back To US? I hope not - teams were unbalanced when they did not have to dress Canadians. I'd rather see 10-12 Canadian teams. http://rotoexperts.com/content/view/2351/65/ Despite the unfortunate recent announcement that the Arena Football League has suspended operations for the 2009 season, the possibility of more pro football in the United States exists for passionate gridiron enthusiasts and very talented players who are left without a uniform. Oronde Gadsden, a former Miami Dolphins WR and AFL player, told RotoExperts.com he is leading an effort to bring a Canadian Football League team back to the United States, maybe even for the upcoming season. Gadsden said the potential franchise would be located in the Detroit area, or Rochester, New York. The CFL last included American franchises during the 1995 season. “Those are two great cities that would support the game and would really fill a niche if we can get agreements from the league, then one of the cities,” Gadsden said. “With the AFL not active, there are some great players who deserve to be seen, and the time is right for CFL expansion back into the U.S. The league is more stable than ever.”