Legion FC Secures Attacking Pieces and Defensive Depth Ahead of 2026 Season

December 24, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Legion FC today announced that the club has re-signed Amir Daley, Dawson McCartney, Sebastian Saucedo, and Samuel Shashoua, securing their return to Birmingham for the 2026 USL Championship season. The re-signings reflect the club's focus on continuity and maintaining key pieces as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign. The following players will return to Birmingham on new contracts for the 2026 season: Amir Daley Position: Outside Back / Winger ... Full Story

Birmingham Squadron Earn First Win of Regular Season over Suns

December 21, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, topped the Valley Suns, 125-121, to earn their first victory of the 2025-26 G League regular season. In the first-ever matchup between the two teams, Valley (1-1) got off to a hot start, knocking down seven three pointers in the first six minutes to take a 25-9 lead. However, Birmingham (1-1) responded with a 17-5 run late in the first quarter to pull within five points. The Squadron carried the... Full Story

Squadron Fall Short in Winter Showcase Opener

December 20, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In the first of two games at the 2025 G League Winter Showcase, the Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, fell to the Iowa Wolves, 117-101, to begin the regular season. Birmingham (0-1) trailed by as many as six early, but Iowa (1-0) was unable to extend their advantage and led 26-22 at the end of the first quarter. In a tight second period, the Squadron kept the game within striking distance. With 2:16 remaining in the first half, Keio... Full Story

Alabama Crimson Tide Three-Time National Champion AJ Mccarron Returns to Alabama to Become Head Coach of Birmingham Stallions

December 18, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The United Football League today announced that former Alabama Crimson Tide three-time national champion and former St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron has been named head football coach of the Birmingham Stallions. The announcement was made by UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon. McCarron replaces Skip Holtz, who this week announced that he was stepping away from the team after four years as head coach of the team. "AJ McCarron is a part of the fabric of winning foot... Full Story

• Alabama Crimson Tide Three-Time National Champion AJ Mccarron Returns to Alabama to Become Head Coach of Birmingham Stallions - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) December 18
• Squadron Reveal 2025 G League Winter Showcase Schedule - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 17
• Birmingham Squadron Roll Behind Huge Offensive Night - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 16
• Skip Holtz to Step Away from United Football League After Historic Championship Run - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) December 16
• Birmingham Battles Back, Comes up Just Short on Sunday - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 14
• Squadron Partner with UAB Callahan Eye for Third Annual Shopping Spree - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 12
• Alexander's Clutch Bucket Lifts Birmingham over Oklahoma City - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 11
• Squadron Set to Hold Teddy Bear Toss During Sunday's Grinchmas Game - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 11
• Cosmic Baseball Announces Game 2 at Regions Field - Birmingham Barons (SL) December 10
• Dickinson's Double-Double Not Enough as Squadron Fall to Legends - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 10
• Birmingham Drops Home Contest to Legends - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 7
• Squadron Fall to Hustle in Friday's Rematch - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 5
• Birmingham Squadron Secure Lopsided Victory over Memphis - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 3
• Birmingham Legion FC Announces Roster Update as Martínez and Rufe Depart - Birmingham Legion FC (USL) December 3
• Squadron Acquire Ethan Taylor Via Available Player Pool - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 2
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• UConn football to name UFL legend as general manager - UFL Yahoo Sports (December 22)
• Hoover Met Complex draws crowds and kudos to suburban site - SL NewsBreak - Birmingham (December 20)
• Auburn fans threaten Birmingham Stallions boycott after A.J. McCarron hiring - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (December 19)
• AJ McCarron hoping to build Stallions into Alabama’s spring team - UFL AL.com (December 19)
• Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named new Birmingham Stallions head coach - UFL WTVM (December 18)
• Former Bengals QB named head coach in UFL - UFL FOX 19 Cincinnati (December 18)
• Former Atlanta Falcons QB Lands UFL Head Coaching Job - UFL Sports Illustrated (December 18)
• Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron Named HC of UFL's Stallions Ahead of 2026 Season - UFL Bleacher Report (December 18)
• UFL's Birmingham Stallions Hire Former Alabama, NFL QB AJ McCarron as Head Coach - UFL Fox Sports (December 18)
• A.J. McCarron will coach the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions - UFL NBC Sports (December 18)
• Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named new Birmingham Stallions head coach - UFL WBRC (December 18)
• AJ McCarron returning to the United Football League - UFL AL.com (December 18)
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