The Brief The United Football League announced on Thursday they are leaving two cities as part of its strategic market realignment and long-term growth strategy. The United Football League announced on Thursday they are leaving two cities as part of its strategic market realignment and long-term growth strategy. UFL leaving Houston as part of strategic market realignment and a long-term growth strategyWhat we know:According to the release, the league will depart Houston as well as Birmingham. We are grateful for their passion, commitment, and support, which have helped shape the continued evolution of the UFL," said UFL Co-Owner Mike Repole. Building a spring football league has required discipline and difficult decisions, which have been guided by our clear long-term vision.