Alliance of American Football set to hold league-wide training camp in San Antonio

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SAN ANTONIO – The Alliance of American Football announced Thursday that it will hold its first league-wide training camp in San Antonio beginning Jan. 4.

The camp will be a tune-up for the Alliance's inaugural season, which is set to kick off Feb. 9. San Antonio is one of eight cities that form the spring league.

A spokesman for Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the teams will train at various sites around the city.

"Since our very first conversation with The Alliance, we knew this would be a positive relationship for our entire city," Nirenberg said in a statment. "We're pleased to offer all eight teams state-of-the-art training facilities and the city's support as they work to build their teams' foundation. When The Alliance convenes in San Antonio for the month of January, we will see a positive economic impact for our great city and San Antonians will have an opportunity to witness a new era in football unfold."

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The training camp is set to last one month. During that period, rosters will be trimmed from 75 players to 52.

San Antonio will be home to a new professional football team as a part of the newly-formed Alliance of American Football. The team will be coached by former Oregon State coach Mike Riley, third from left, and the general manager will be former Cowboys fullback Daryl "Moose" Johnston, second from right. less San Antonio will be home to a new professional football team as a part of the newly-formed Alliance of American Football. The team will be coached by former Oregon State coach Mike Riley, third from left, and ... more Photo: / Photo: / Image 1 of / 60 Caption Close Alliance of American Football set to hold league-wide training camp in San Antonio 1 / 60 Back to Gallery

"To have the opportunity to launch our inaugural season within the football-rich state of Texas, but more importantly, the dynamic city of San Antonio, is a testament to the passion and commitment this city has for the game we all love," Charlie Ebersol, co-founder and CEO of the Alliance said in a statement. "Training camp serves as another opportunity for players to showcase their talents and pursue their dream of playing professional football. We have assembled an impressive group of accomplished coaches who will have their teams ready to put high-quality football on the field come first snap, and that starts with the work that will take place in San Antonio."

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