Find out more about the eight teams that make up the AAF
The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is a new professional league that consists of two conferences with eight teams. The teams are located across the southern and western United States and are divided into two, four-team conferences, Eastern and Western.
The league will lean on its local roots to make up the bulk of each team’s rosters while a mix of college and other well-known venues will serve as the home stadiums. With reputable head coaches and a strong talent base on the field, the AAF has plenty of potential. Here is an in-depth look at these eight teams as the AAF kicks off its inaugural season on Feb. 9 and 10.
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Legends
Home Stadium: Georgia State Stadium (Atlanta)
General Manager: Billy Devaney
Head Coach: Kevin Coyle
Notable Assistant Coaches: Jen Welter (defensive specialist)
Starting Quarterback: Matt Simms (Aaron Murray)
Other Notable Players: Justin Thomas, WR; Tarean Folston, RB
Colors: Purple, gold, and white
Birmingham Iron
Home Stadium: Legion Field (Birmingham, Ala.)
General Manager: Joe Pendry
Head Coach: Tim Lewis
Notable Assistant Coaches: Ted Cottrell (linebackers)
Starting Quarterback: Luis Perez
Other Notable Players: Trent Richardson, RB; Blake Sims, backup QB
Colors: Black, gray, and white
Memphis Express
Home Stadium: Liberty Bowl Memorial (Memphis, Tenn.)
General Manager: Will Lewis
Head Coach: Mike Singletary
Notable Assistant Coaches: David Lee (quarterbacks), Pepper Johnson (linebackers)
Starting Quarterback: Christian Hackenberg (Zach Mettenberg)
Other Notable Players: Julius Warmsley, DE; Montori Hughes, DT
Colors: Red, blue, and white
Orlando Apollos
Home Stadium: Spectrum Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
General Manager: Tim Ruskell
Head Coach: Steve Spurrier
Notable Assistant Coaches: Donnie Abraham (cornerbacks)
Starting Quarterback: Garret Gilbert (Austin Appleby/Kevin Anderson)
Other Notable Players: Akeem Hunt, De’Von Smith, Ryan Green, D’Ernest Johnson, RBs
Colors: Navy blue, burnt orange, and light orange
Western Conference
Arizona Hotshots
Home Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe, Ariz.)
General Manager: Phil Savage
Head Coach: Rick Neuheisel
Notable Assistant Coaches: Chris Scelfo (offensive line)
Starting Quarterback: John Wolford/Trevor Knight
Other Notable Players: Will Sutton, DT; Nyles Morgan, LB
Colors: Green, orange, and yellow
Arizona Hotshots 2019 Schedule
Salt Lake Stallions
Home Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City)
General Manager: Randy Mueller
Head Coach: Dennis Erickson
Notable Assistant Coaches: Tim Lappano (offensive coordinator), Donnie Henderson (defensive coordinator)
Starting Quarterback: Josh Woodrum
Other Notable Players: Josh Banderas, LB; Matt Asiata, RB
Colors: Royal blue, sky blue, and silver
Salt Lake Stallions 2019 Schedule
San Antonio Commanders
Home Stadium: The Alamodome (San Antonio)
General Manager: Daryl Johnston
Head Coach: Mike Riley
Notable Assistant Coaches: Jim Grobe (defensive coordinator)
Starting Quarterback: Logan Woodside/Dustin Vaughan
Other Notable Players: Evan Rodriguez, TE/FB; David Cobb, RB
Colors: Red, maroon, silver, and white
San Antonio Commanders 2019 Schedule
San Diego Fleet
Home Stadium: SDCCU Stadium (San Diego)
General Manager: Dave Boller
Head Coach: Mike Martz
Notable Assistant Coaches: LaMont Jordan (running backs), Anthony Becht (tight ends)
Starting Quarterback: Mike Bercovici
Other Notable Players: Gavin Escobar, TE; Chris Gonzalez, OL
Colors: Coal, gray, yellow, and white
