Professional Football is coming to the Jersey Shore!

Football fans won't have to travel far now to enjoy gridiron action as the Arena Football League announced that the league is expanding into Atlantic City

The new team will begin play this spring at the historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

The Atlantic City team, which will be operated by Trifecta Sports and Entertainment (TSE), has not yet been named. Fans will have the opportunity to submit and vote on team names.

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The 2019 season will feature a 12-game regular season schedule. The new team is currently conducting a search for a head coach, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

The time, date and location of open player tryouts will be announced soon.

 

 

 

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