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- 1 2 "West Michigan Ironmen think they've solved a long-term nightmare by forming a league of their own". Muskegon Sports. 22 November 2022.
- ↑ "Get ready!!!!!!!!!!". Charlotte Thunder Facebook page. October 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger February 7, 2022". OurSports Central. 7 February 2022.
- ↑ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger February 27, 2023". OurSports Central. 27 February 2023.
- ↑ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger April 24, 2023". OurSports Central. 24 April 2023.
- ↑ "West Michigan Ironmen, in a new league of their own, set to kick off 2023 season at home on Saturday against Ohio". Muskegon Sports. 27 February 2023.
- ↑ "GLAF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! West Michigan Ironmen vs. Southern Michigan Apex Football". YouTube.
- ↑ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger February 26, 2024". OurSports Central. 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger January 1, 2024". OurSports Central. January 2024.
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