LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s a new era for sports in River City, with the United Football League (UFL) giving the community and football fans across Kentucky a professional team to cheer on come spring.

While the team might be new, football in Louisville is not. Just ask for former UofL stars Dezmond Tell and Monty Montgomery, who are free agents in the league and eyeing up a potential return.

“Being able to stay in Louisville again and play in front of these great fans we have is going to be a great opportunity,” Tell said.

The Kings are one of three new franchises in the eight-team league that Tell and Montgomery could play for in the 2026 season. The Columbus Aviators and Orlando Storm are the other newcomers.

In total, 31 cities applied to get a team.

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