UFL (2009-2012)
UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE began in 2009 with 4 teams based in California Redwoods (San Francisco), Florida Tuskers (Orlando), Las Vegas Locomotives (shortened to Locos) and New York Sentinels. However, due to extensive financial problems and dismal attendance figures the league ended part way through its 2012 season.
UFL Champions
Most Successful Team
2012 SEASON TEAMS
TEAMS |
SEASONS | UFL | STADIUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Las Vegas Locomotives |
2009-2012 | 2 |  SAM BOYD STADIUM (Las Vegas,NV) (2009-2012) |
  |
Omaha Nighthawks |
2010-2012 | 0 |  TD AMERITRADE PARK (Omaha,NE) (2010-12) |
  |
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAIN LIONS |
2009-2012 | 0 |  RALEY FIELD (W SACRAMENTO, CA) (2010-2012) |
  |
VIRGINIA DESTROYERS** |
2011-2012 | 1 | 
VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTSPLEX (VIRGINIA BEACH,VA) (2011-2012) |
Relocated Teams
TEAMS |
SEASONS | STADIUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
  |
HARTFORD COLONIALS* |
2010-2012 |  RENTSCHLER FIELD (EAST HARTFORD, CT) (2009-2010) |
  |
New York Sentinels* |
2009 |  GIANTS STADIUM (East Rutherford, NJ) (2009)  James M. Shuart Stadium (Hempstead, NY) |
  |
FLORIDA TUSKERS** |
2009-2010 |  CITRUS BOWL (ORLANDO, FL) (2009-2010) |
UFL Championship Title
* Hartford Colonials relocated from the New York Sentinels.
** Virginia Destroyers relocated from the Florida Tuskers after the 2010 UFL Season.
History
| Season | Team | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | California Redwoods Florida Tuskers New York Sentinels Las Vegas Locomotives |
Founding Members | The UFL formed with 4 teams in a single division. |
| 2010 | New York Sentinels | Relocated | New York Sentinels relocated to Hartford Colonials. |
| California Redwoods | Relocated | California Redwoods relocated to Sacramento Mountain Lions. | |
| Omaha Nighthawks | Expansion | League expanded to 5 teams. | |
| 2011 | Florida Tuskers | Relocated | Florida Tuskers relocated to Virginia Destroyers. |
| Hartford Colonials | Folded | - | |
| 2012 | League | Folded | League folded mid-way through Week 4. |
Seasons
2012 Season
Champion: No championship played
Runner-Up: N/A
Playoff Teams: None (season ended early)
Notes: League ceased operations mid-season after Week 4. Sacramento and Las Vegas tied for best record at shutdown.
2011 Season
Champion: Virginia Destroyers
Runner-Up: Las Vegas Locomotives
Playoff Teams: Virginia, Las Vegas
Notes: Florida Tuskers relocated to Virginia Beach and became the Destroyers. Shortened season due to financial issues.
2010 Season
Champion: Las Vegas Locomotives
Runner-Up: Florida Tuskers
Playoff Teams: Las Vegas, Florida
Notes: League expanded to 5 teams with Omaha joining. Redwoods rebranded as Sacramento Mountain Lions. Hartford Colonials replaced New York Sentinels.
2009 Season
Champion: Las Vegas Locomotives
Runner-Up: Florida Tuskers
Playoff Teams: Las Vegas, Florida
Notes: Inaugural UFL season. California Redwoods later became Sacramento Mountain Lions. New York Sentinels folded after the season.
UFL Championship Game
All playoffs show '@' for away games and 'VS' for home games.
| SEASON | WINNER | SCORE | LOSER | STADIUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES (1) |
20 VS 17 (OT) | FLORIDA Tuskers |
SAM BOYD STADIUM LAS VEGAS, NV |
| 2010 | LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES (2) |
23 VS 20 | FLORIDA Tuskers |
TD AMERITRADE PARK OMAHA, NE |
| 2011 | VIRGINIA DESTROYERS (1) |
17 VS 3 | LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES |
VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTSPLEX VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
Standings
| Team | REC | A | RT | RA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES | 2-1 | 3 | 2010 | 2011 |
|
Virginia Destroyers | 1-0 | 1 | 2011 | 2011 |
|
FLORIDA TUSKERS | 0-1 | 1 | 2010 | 2010 |