Michael Lathrop 🏈 🎙

YEAR IN REVIEW: @theifafootball 2025 “season” was problematic: - Beavers, Lightning & Tornadoes departures - Pioneros on hiatus - Caballeros ceased operations - Rebelion financial issues - Ironmen’s opponent cancellations - Astros payroll issues/disassociation #IFA #IFA2025

Enjoying some @ELF_Official & @ufc action. #ELF #ELF2025 #UFC

HAIL MARY 2.0: Ditch the petitions & launch @gofundme campaigns for each market. Dedicate the money for purchasing season tickets. Become grassroots initiatives focused on identifying nonprofit & sports organizations to fill the stands/introduce people to @TheUFL #UFL #UFL2026

HAIL MARY: Petitions are nice, but if fans truly want to do something that may sway @TheUFL & owners (or any league) to keep teams, BUY season tickets & convince others to do the same! Money speaks louder than words & signatures. #UFL #UFL2026

NEWS: Patrick Esume to step down as European League of Football commissioner at the end of the season. Per @ELF_Official Announcement #ELF #ELF2025

NEWS: American Indoor Football appoint Nate Smith as its new commissioner. Per AIF Facebook Post #AIF #AIF2026

Ohio Valley Ironmen head coach & owner @MannyMatsakis discusses the team & its future. Appears @TheIFAFootball is no longer in their plans. #IFA #IFA2026

NEWS: American Indoor Football’s Coralville Chaos announce the team has relocated to Traverse City, Michigan & rebranded as North Michigan Muskies. Howe Ice Arena has been selected as the team’s new home venue. Per North Michigan Muskies Facebook Post #AIF #AIF2026

NEWS: Championship Football Association announce it will launch in 2026. The league will feature 9v9 Indoor Football on 200ft by 95ft fields without arena walls. Per CFA Facebook Announcement #CFA #CFA2026

NEWS: United Football League promote (remove interim tag) Shannon Harris to Head Coach. Per @TheUFL Press Release #UFL #UFL2026

CONFIRMED: First reported by Frederick Elliot, Huntsville Astros have notified @TheIFAFootball of their decision to withdraw from the league. Astros will be putting out a statement. Per Astros Staff Member #IFA #IFA2025

NEWS: On July 11th, @TheIFAFootball’s Rebelion Tarahumara informed players they’re in financial ruin & unable to pay salaries or reimburse expenses; stranding several American players in Chihuahua, Mexico. Per elpueblo .com Article #IFA #IFA2025 elpueblo.com/local/defrauda…

UPDATE: Dallas Prime vs Huntsville Astros game will kick off at 7pm EST & will broadcast on: - Ticket Lyfe (PPV) Per Huntsville Astros Facebook Post #IFA #IFA2025 ticketlyfe.com/buy/AstrosVSPr…

Traditional professional 11v11 football appears to be LOADED come spring/summer 2026. Several leagues are making preparations to take the field. I’ve learned additional leagues are in the early stages & looking to join the space. #IFA #PIFL #UFL #WhoIsNext

PLAYERS: If you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase yourself, gain film & interested in international travel, Arkansas Storm & Coach Calcagni are hosting a tryout on Saturday, July 26th. Information: ifa.football/stormtryout?fb…

NEWS: Amarillo Warbirds announce Billy Perry as their Offensive Coordinator. Per @WTXWarbird Facebook Post #NAL #NAL2026

NEWS: CJ Cain announced he’s joined @TheOmahaBeef staff as their new Offensive Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach. Per CJ Cain’s Facebook Post #NAL #NAL2026

NEWS: Today’s Texas Herd vs Chihuahua Rebelion game has been “pushed till later this month”, targeting the weekend of July 19th/20th. Per Texas Herd Staff #IFA #IFA2025

NEWS: Amarillo Warbirds announce Jarrod Robinson as their Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach. Per @WTXWarbird Facebook Post #NAL #NAL2026

NEWS: Amarillo Warbirds announce CJ Johnson as their O-Line/Strength & Conditioning Coach. Per @WTXWarbird Facebook Post #NAL #NAL2026