Did XFL get new teams in 2023 Season?

Yes, the XFL got two new teams ahead of the 2023 season. The league is back for its third year after launching in 2001 and returning for a COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.

This 2023 season is the first under the ownership of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who purchased the league alongside a conglomerate of co-owners from initial founder, Vince McMahon of WWE fame.

As such, The Rock, one of the most marketable movie stars on the planet, is the new face of the league. Moving forward, he's leveraging his fame to bring more fans to the league.

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Which are the XFL teams in 2023?

Eight teams will contest the 2023 season of the league, continuing the tradition that started in 2001 and continued in 2020.

Six of these eight teams are returning, notably the Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, St. Louis BattleHawks, Seattle Dragons and DC Defenders. Two new teams will join the sextet: Vegas Vipers and San Antonio Brahmas.

The eight teams will be divided into South and North divisions. They will be split into four teams per division, with the top two qualifying for the postseason. There, the quartet will contest two semifinals for a place i the final, which will be played on May 13, 2023.

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Who are the 2023 XFL head coaches?

These are the eight head coaches for the 2023 season:

• Arlington Renegades: Bob Stoops
• Houston Roughnecks: Wade Phillips
• Vegas Vipers: Rod Woodson
• Orlando Guardians: Terrell Buckley
• St. Louis BattleHawks: Anthony Becht
• San Antonio Brahmas: Hines Ward
• Seattle Dragons: Jim Haslett
• DC Defenders: Reggie Barlow

Among the eight, only Bob Stoops returns for his second spell in the league. He previously coached the Renegades in the 2020 iteration. Stoops will attempt to inspire the Renegades to the 2023 title, as he has more experience than all the other coaches.

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Ranking Best XFL Players of All Time

The league has seen some incredible players take the field; some were studs in college, while others even bossed it in the NFL. The bottom line is that these players brought increased visibility to the league and sometimes looked too good for the competition.

Here're five of the best players to have graced the league:

1. P.J. Walker, Houston Roughnecks (2020)
2. Cam Phillips, Houston Roughnecks (2020)
3. Jordan Ta’amu, St. Louis BlueHawks (Currently)
4. Josh Johnson, Los Angeles Wildcats (2020)
5. Donald Parham, Dallas Renegades, (2020)