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Will New Mexico get an NFL team?
Bottom Line: Albuquerque. New Mexico is one of the fastest-growing states, yet does not have a professional sports team to its name just yet. The NFL would be wise to be first in New Mexico, specifically in Albuquerque, which has more than 550,000 people and has hosted a college-football bowl game since 2006.
Will Albuquerque get a pro sports team?
Albuquerque is the 60th largest metropolitan area in the US. It is unlikely to attract a team with that small a fan base on which to draw.
Will there be an NFL team in Mexico?
There will be no NFL games in Mexico in 2021.
Could Mexico City be the next NFL expansion city?
NFL expansion rumours will always remain for Mexico City as the league estimates that there are over 22 million NFL fans in Mexico. Mexicans go crazy for their sports teams and geographically, Mexico City is better suited logistically than London making it ideal for the league if it decides on international expansion.
Should the NFL consider expansion in 2021?
The NFL will benefit from the additional revenue generated with players to see more money with an increase in the salary cap. Fans will benefit too with an additional game to enjoy. If the league does decide on expansion, there isn’t any plans for the 2021 NFL season and heading into 2022.
What are the best cities to get an NFL expansion team?
1 Oakland, California. The NFL has already ditched Oakland twice. 2 Toronto, Canada. Toronto is the third largest city in either the United States or Canada making it one of the top cities for an NFL expansion team. 3 Portland, Oregon. 4 Mexico City, Mexico. 5 San Antonio, Texas.
Could a San Antonio NFL team create a ‘Texas Triangle’?
Originally opened in 1983, $60 million renovations were completed in 2017 to modernize the venue. But whether the state can host a third team and create a ‘Texas Triangle’ remains to be seen. The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans may not like it and have push back on a San Antonio NFL team in the past.