Orlando Storm Forced to Move Playoff Game

The UFL announced that the Storm's home stadium will be "unavailable" for the June 7 playoff game "due to prior commitments connected to hosting an international soccer match." Despite extensive efforts to find an alternative venue in Central Florida, the largest football-capable venues in Orlando and surrounding areas are either in use or under renovation. capturengo.org

The Storm, D.C. Defenders, and St. Louis Battlehawks have clinched playoff berths, while the Birmingham Stallions and Louisville Kings compete for the final spot. The scheduling conflict highlights the growing prominence of soccer in the United States and its impact on other sports.