The Chicago Blitz and the Arizona Wranglers of the United States Football League announced today that they have traded franchises, including the rosters of players.

Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

The Blitz's name will stay in Chicago, but the Blitz players will become the Wranglers in Phoenix. The Wranglers' name will stay in Arizona, but the Wrangler players will become the Blitz in Chicago.

Last season, the Blitz, under Coach George Allen, had a 12-6 regular-season record, then lost to the Philadelphia Stars in the playoffs. The Wranglers were 4-14.

The Chicago franchise also announced that a former National Football League coach, Marv Levy, will guide the 1984 team. Allen will stay on as coach at Arizona.