2027: Pittsburgh Outlaws, Developmental Champions to the Next Level

2027 Pittsburgh Outlaws, American Indoor Football League, AIF

In arena and indoor football, legacy and success are measured by more than simply wins and losses. For some organizations, it’s all about making a positive and lasting impact within their communities. For others, it’s about developing talent and giving athletes and coaches a shot at the higher levels. In 2027 the Pittsburgh Outlaws will make the move to the AIF. What does this mean for the Outlaws? #AIF #IndoorFootball #AmericanIndoorFootball #ShadySportsNetwork

AAL Expansion: Memphis Blues Latest Team to Join for 2027 Season

In yet another solid move by the American Arena League, they added the Memphis Blues for the 2027 season. This offseason will go down in history as the most explosive since the af2 added ten expansion teams in 2002. If you aren't familiar with the Blues, we completely understand, here’s the 411! #AAL #ArenaFootball #AmericanArenaLeague #ShadySportsNetwork

Leprechaun Corner Part 1

We have already seen the coaches hired, the branding drop, and the signing frenzy begin, but there is so much more to one of the IFL's newest teams: the Savannah Leprechauns. We saw fit to have a place for a deeper look into the people, players, coaches, and overall makeup of the franchise!

Coming Back Home: Catfish Hire Derrick Zeigler as OL/DL Coach for 2027

Hiring Derrick Zeigler as the OL/DL Coach for 2027 is another example of hiring who you want, not just who you can. The average arena fan may not dive deep into rosters, but if you do…. You'll find Derrek on a ton of them.

AAL Welcomes Rome Red Cats for 2027

What a move for the American Arena League, and what an ownership group to bring into a league that is exploding, but not just throwing together franchises. The addition of the Rome Red Cats signals a turning point in the league's expansion that the average fan may not fully understand. We explain why!

Realignment 2027 Part 1: Arena & Indoor Football

In the modern version of the indoor and arena football game, few things are a sure thing, though this might be one: teams moving and folding. While we haven't seen many teams go away this offseason, we have seen a bit of early movement.

Expansion Update 2027 (Part 1): Indoor/Arena Football

Well folks, it's that time of year again! The AF and TAL just finished up their seasons, the IFL has named its champion to cap off the entire sports season, and we all know what that means: It's Expansion season!

American Arena League Welcomes Texas Desperados for 2027

In yet another move to grow the AAL brand and team pool ahead of the 2027 season, the American Arena League has expanded to Lufkin, Texas with the Texas Desperados!