North Texas Bulls

Last updated
North Texas Bulls
Established 2020
Play in Allen, TX
at Credit Union of Texas Event Center
NorthTexasBulls.com
North Texas Bulls.png
League/conference affiliations
Current uniform
Team colorsRed, black, white
   
Personnel
Owner(s)Dr. C.S Hudson
Head coachVictor Mann
Team history
  • North Texas Bulls (2021–present)
Championships
League championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Conference championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Division championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Playoff appearances (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Home arena(s)

The North Texas Bulls are a professional indoor football team based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 2021. In their inaugural season, they secured the national championship within the American Arena League (AAL). [1]

Contents

History

American Arena League (2021)

The North Texas Bulls started in the American Arena League. [2] Under the leadership of Head Coach Victor Mann and front office management of Jordan Lott, [3] they secured the AAL national championship, defeating teams including the Charlotte Thunder and the San Antonio Gunslingers. [4]

Arena Football Association (2022)

The team transitioned to the Arena Football Association the subsequent year. However, were removed after only one game. [5]

National Arena League (2023–2024)

On September 27, 2023, the North Texas Bulls made an announcement confirming their move to the National Arena League (NAL). [6] On February 17, 2024, the league announced that they had terminated the membership of the Bulls without the Bulls playing a single game. [7]

Season-by-season results

League championsPlayoff berthLeague leader
Season League Regular season Postseason results
FinishWinsLosses
2021 AAL 1st111Won AAL Championship (Charlotte) 60–43
2022 AFA N/A10Only played 1 league game before league folded.
2023Dormant year
2024Dormant year
Totals121All-time regular season record
20All-time postseason record
141All-time regular season and postseason record

Head coaches

NameTenureRegular seasonPlayoffsAwards
WLWin%WL
Victor Mann2021–2022141.813102021 AAL National Champions

Venue

In 2021 and 2022, the team's home matches were held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena. Starting from 2023, the primary venue for the Bulls shifted to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen,TX.

Notable members and alumni

Throughout its history, several distinguished players have been associated with the North Texas Bulls.

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