Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders were a professional American football team based in the capital of the United States, Washington D.C.. The club was founded by billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist David A. Berdahl in 2019 as part of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). They played their home games at Audi Field, located near Nationals Park on South Capitol Street in Southeast D.C., which is also where Major League Soccer’s DC United play their matches with a seating capacity of 20,000 people.

In December 2018, it was announced that former NFL quarterback and coach Mike Riley had been hired to serve as head coach for the inaugural season; he had previously served as offensive coordinator under Rick Neuheisel during stints with both UCLA Bruins and Colorado Buffaloes college teams prior to being named Commanders’ first head coach. His staff included defensive coordinator Jim Haslett who has held several coaching roles within the National Football League since 1983 including head coaching jobs with both New Orleans Saints from 2000-2005 and St Louis Rams from 2006-2008 respectively; quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna who enjoyed an extensive playing career spanning sixteen seasons most notably featuring four years starting at quarterback for Dallas Cowboys between 2009-2012; wide receivers/tight ends coaches Ike Hilliard and James Jones along with running backs coach Randy Jordan rounded out his initial staff before later additions throughout 2019 campaign such as tight ends specialist Keli McGregor joining them after week six homestand against Birmingham Iron saw them drop down to 2–4 record overall following defeat despite strong performance from QB Phillip Nelson through three quarters before injury forced him off field late into fourth quarter leading Coach Robinson naming backup Tyree Jackson starter moving forward into rematch away vs Salt Lake Stallions two weeks ahead – rookie signal caller eventually sparking winless streak up until final regular season game when they finally got back on track thanks largely due injuries sustained earlier forcing roster reshuffle plus increased focus placed upon defense led by Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett over course next few outings resulting victory versus Arizona Hotshots solidifying second place finish Conference standings having finished 7–5 overall only behind undefeated Orlando Apollos group winners across entire league while they themselves would then go onto fall short 23–15 eventual title matchup same opponents ending year just one step shy ultimate glory but nevertheless proving surprise package amongst all fledgling franchises rolling out brand new competition involving eight teams across US geographical locations face off each other spring time period which began February 9th concluding April 27th lasting ten weeks total duration featuring fifty five scheduled matchups consisting single round robin followed two rounds playoffs hosting Championship Game finale San Antonio Texas venue Alamodome stadium June 15th amongst many highlights most notable occurrence came day March 30th when Portland Oregon native Kenneth Farrow II made history becoming first player ever sign contract using cryptocurrency form payment officially launching blockchain technology era sports entertainment industry hereon afterwards never looking back again legacy will forever live long beyond original existence going remain true testaments start something special growing sport nation continue enjoy greatness well generations come still tell stories what once great .