An announcement is expected next week confirming that the Alliance of American Football will place a team in San Diego, according to a city spokesperson.

Six weeks ago, SDCCU Stadium Manager Mike McSweeney told colleagues at a board meeting that a one-year deal was in place with the league and soon would be announced, allowing the league to play five games next year in the Mission Valley stadum where the Chargers played from 1967 through 2016.

Last week, a person familiar with recent developments said plans were still on track for a team to play games in Mission Valley starting in February 2019.

Also, it was learned that former NFL head coach Mike Martz, who has ties to San Diego, is on board to coach the team.


McSweeney provided the following details to seven board members April 12.

The AAF payments are un-budgeted revenue.

AAF will pay rent and expenses, and full recovery costs.

The city will not subsidize the playing of the sport.

The AAF club will occupy vacated offices at the stadium.

Games are expected to draw 20-25,000 people.

In addition, single-game tickets are expected to cost $35.

The eight-city league is to begin play Feb. 9, six days after the next Super Bowl. CBS is a broadcast partner.

The San Diego State football Aztecs are seeking an extension on their stadium lease beyond this year.


Tom.Krasovic@SDUnionTribune.com; Twitter: SDUTKrasovic