Shanghai Legend

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Shanghai Legend
Established 2019
Play in Shanghai, China
League/conference affiliations
China Arena Football League (2019–present)
Personnel
Head coachTBA
Team history
  • Shanghai Legend (2019–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Home arena(s)

    The Shanghai Legend are a professional arena football team based in Shanghai. They are members of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). [1]

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    References

    1. "CAFL 2019 Video Announcement - 2019 Schedule Release". China Arena Football League. Retrieved September 12, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)