The XFL Reveals The Name & Logo For The Washington D.C. Franchise

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The XFL announced the names and logos for each of their teams for the upcoming season. The Washington D.C. team will be named…

D.C. Defenders!

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Wrestling Mogul and billionaire Vince McMahon will be reviving the football league, which debuted in 2001 but only lasted a year. The new version of the 8-team league will begin to play in February 2020. XFL Pro Football League will air games on ESPN, ABC and Fox properties

The Defenders will make Audi Field their home turf. Check out the rest of the team names and logos below.

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1. The DC Defenders

One quest. One purpose. One resolve.

Seeking glory through grit. Victory through valor.

Taking their stand February 2020: The DC Defenders. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7Qzrd4hZM9
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

2. The Dallas Renegades

Deep in the heart of Texas beats a different kind of pulse.

A swagger that can’t be denied.

This is hell on wheels, between hash marks.

Raising hell February 2020: The Dallas Renegades. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7QTx0dseYb
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

3. The Seattle Dragons

Relentless, ruthless, ravenous.

Not of mythology, but of muscle and might.

Breathing fire February 2020: The Seattle Dragons. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/odx2YFnlwa
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

4. The Houston Roughnecks

Mercenaries in the muck.

Brawlers in blackened dirt.

The scratching, grinding, never-bending few.

Going to work for you February 2020: The Houston Roughnecks. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/vDeSCA3SPs
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

5. The St. Louis BattleHawks

Winged warriors. Preparing for flight. Preparing to fight.

Their mission: create chaos. Their mandate: win at all costs.

Cleared to engage February 2020: The St. Louis BattleHawks. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/wGocLm80Tx
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

6. The Tampa Bay Vipers

Hunters by instinct. Cold-blooded by nature.

Luring all who challenge them into the jaws of defeat.

Ready to strike February 2020: The Tampa Bay Vipers. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/ziN4DDx47Q
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

7. The Los Angeles Wildcats

This is prime time meets primal instinct.

This is showtime with a snarl.

This is our time to roar.

Unleashed February 2020: The Los Angeles Wildcats. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/XLZVH0UD2T
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

8. The New York Guardians

Watchdogs over the metropolis.

They are the first line of defense, and there is no need for a second.

On duty February 2020: The New York Guardians. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7AwCU3IV9a
— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019