The Buffalo Payments introduced plans to financially assist town’s upcoming Nationwide Homosexual Flag Soccer League (NGFFL) chapter.
The group expressed pleasure in regards to the NFL franchise’s assist. Buffalo is predicted to be the twenty eighth metropolis that has a NGFFL crew.
“We’re thrilled to deliver inclusive flag soccer to Buffalo with the assist of the Buffalo Payments. This thrilling addition joins 27 different cities, and over 4,000 gamers, together with straight allies, within the Nationwide Homosexual Flag Soccer League,” NGFFL Commissioner Joel Horton mentioned in a press release.
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The Buffalo Payments emblem is displayed on the sphere at Highmark Stadium earlier than an NFL soccer sport between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Payments in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar, File)
A number of different NFL groups have beforehand backed the NFFGL, together with the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington Commanders and others.
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Horton additionally shared the league’s mission.
“Our mission is to unite the group via the spirit of competitors whereas celebrating our variety. By fostering an atmosphere the place everyone seems to be welcome, we intention to construct a stronger, extra inclusive Buffalo. Collectively, with the backing of the Buffalo Payments, we’re creating an area the place all people can take part, compete, and thrive,” he mentioned.
The NGFFL has been round for greater than 20 years. Particulars in regards to the crew that’s set to quickly start competing in Buffalo are anticipated to be launched at a later date.
Detailed view of a Buffalo Payments helmet previous to an NFL soccer sport between the Buffalo Payments and the Miami Dolphins at Exhausting Rock Stadium on Jan. 7, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Photos)
Payments VP of Neighborhood Influence Michelle Roberts mentioned the sponsorship affords the franchise a possibility to develop the flag soccer league’s group impression.
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“We’re excited to hitch the NFL and different Golf equipment throughout the league of their assist of the NGFFL,” Roberts mentioned. “By our sponsorship, we’re wanting ahead to increasing the impression of the NGFFL in our group.”
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