Athens to host professional summer football team in 2027
Athens will welcome a new professional summer football team in 2027, as announced by the Indoor Football League. The team, which is yet to be named, has been backed by notable investors including Jerome Bettis and David Pollack. This initiative aims to capitalize on the city's enthusiasm for football and the success of local sports teams.
- ▪The new team will be part of the Indoor Football League, which currently has 14 teams.
- ▪Investors for the team include former NFL players Jerome Bettis, David Pollack, and Brian Jordan.
- ▪Mike Sammond, the team's president and CEO, believes Athens is an ideal market for indoor football.
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