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April 24, 2024 - The 2024 UFL season continued with a stellar slate of games in Week 4 that kept football fans on their toes.
The St. Louis Battlehawks (3-1) kicked things off with a dominant win over the Memphis Showboats (1-3), and red-hot Birmingham Stallions remained perfect on the year with a last-minute victory against the DC Defenders (2-2).
The Arlington Renegades earned their first win of the season by taking down the Houston Roughnecks (0-4) on the road, and the San Antonio Brahmas (3-1) bounced back after a stunning loss las... Full Story
April 13, 2024 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - With just four seconds left in the fourth quarter Defenders kicker Matt McCrane nailed a 49-yard field goal to secure the 29 to 28 victory in Arlington. The nail-biter between the Defenders and the Renegades took all 60 minutes to decide the winner after D.C. lost to Arlington last year in the XFL Championship.
The Defenders are now 2-1 overall with a 1-1 XFL conference record. D.C. is on a two-game win streak after their loss to San Antonio in week 1.
Arlington (0-3) had an opportunity to win in the... Full Story
April 10, 2024 - 10. Deandre Baker to Ferrod Gardner, DC Defenders
Kirk Merritt was off to the races before the Defenders defense found a way to not only catch up with the Houston Roughnecks running back but tackle and strip the ball away.
9. Chase Garbers to Cody Latimer, San Antonio Brahmas
With 8 seconds left in the game, Garber connected with Latimer for a 10-yard game-winning catch in the end zone.
8. Jake Bates, Michigan Panthers
Sixty-plus yards is no problem for Bates, who followed up his Week 1 game-winning 64-yard ... Full Story
The D.C. Defenders are an outdoor football team. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they are a member of the United Football League.
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UFL MVP Power Rankings: DC Defenders QB Jordan Ta'Amu on the Rise
April 24, 2024 - The 2024 UFL season continued with a stellar slate of games in Week 4 that kept football fans on their toes.
The St. Louis Battlehawks (3-1) kicked things off with a dominant win over the Memphis Showboats (1-3), and red-hot Birmingham Stallions remained perfect on the year with a last-minute victory against the DC Defenders (2-2).
The Arlington Renegades earned their first win of the season by taking down the Houston Roughnecks (0-4) on the road, and the San Antonio Brahmas (3-1) bounced back after a stunning loss las... Full StoryMore D.C. Defenders stories below
Martinez, Garvin and McCrane Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
April 16, 2024 - Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez, Birmingham teammate defensive end Jonathan Garvin and D.C. Defenders kicker Matt McCrane were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for the week three of the UFL season.
Martinez completed 18 of 28 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while adding five runs for 44 yards and another score in the Stallions' 33-14 victory over the Memphis Showboats. His favorite target, Deon Cain, c... Full StoryDefenders Get Their Revenge Over the Former XFL Champion Arlington
April 13, 2024 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - With just four seconds left in the fourth quarter Defenders kicker Matt McCrane nailed a 49-yard field goal to secure the 29 to 28 victory in Arlington. The nail-biter between the Defenders and the Renegades took all 60 minutes to decide the winner after D.C. lost to Arlington last year in the XFL Championship.
The Defenders are now 2-1 overall with a 1-1 XFL conference record. D.C. is on a two-game win streak after their loss to San Antonio in week 1.
Arlington (0-3) had an opportunity to win in the... Full StoryUFL 2024: Defenders' One-Handed Catch Leads the Top 10 Plays from Week 2
April 10, 2024 - 10. Deandre Baker to Ferrod Gardner, DC Defenders
Kirk Merritt was off to the races before the Defenders defense found a way to not only catch up with the Houston Roughnecks running back but tackle and strip the ball away.
9. Chase Garbers to Cody Latimer, San Antonio Brahmas
With 8 seconds left in the game, Garber connected with Latimer for a 10-yard game-winning catch in the end zone.
8. Jake Bates, Michigan Panthers
Sixty-plus yards is no problem for Bates, who followed up his Week 1 game-winning 64-yard ... Full StoryD.C. Defenders News
- UFL MVP Power Rankings: DC Defenders QB Jordan Ta'Amu on the Rise - April 24, 2024
- Martinez, Garvin and McCrane Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - April 16, 2024
- Defenders Get Their Revenge Over the Former XFL Champion Arlington - April 13, 2024
- UFL 2024: Defenders' One-Handed Catch Leads the Top 10 Plays from Week 2 - April 10, 2024
- D.C. Defenders Earn First Win of 2024 by Overcoming Houston Late - April 7, 2024
- D.C. Defenders Announce Training Camp Roster Moves - March 21, 2024
- D.C. Defenders Announce Training Camp Roster Moves - March 10, 2024
- Jordan Ta'amu Agrees to Return to the Defenders - February 22, 2024
- D.C. Defenders Invite Fans to Get and Give with Unique "BOGO" Offer for All Season Plans Purchased in December - December 6, 2023
- WR Chris Blair Promoted to Atlanta Falcons Active Roster - November 26, 2023
- D.C. Defenders Launch Community Ticket Program - November 21, 2023
- New Ticket Offer Unites Defenders Supporters for 'Beer Snake' Tradition - October 23, 2023
- Daniel Whelan Named to Green Bay Packers 53-Man Roster - August 31, 2023
- XFL D.C. Defenders Director of Team Operations Selected to Participate in NFL's 2023 Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship - June 7, 2023
- Well-Traveled D.C. Defenders Quarterback Jordan Ta'Amu Looks to Flip the Script in XFL Championship - May 11, 2023
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League: United Football LeagueHome: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: D.C. Defenders site
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D.C. Defenders Scoreboard
| Sat., Apr 20 | L | D.C. 18 at Birmingham 20 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 13 | W | D.C. 29 at Arlington 28 | Final |
| Sun., Apr 7 | W | Houston 18 at D.C. 23 | Final |
| Sun., Mar 31 | L | D.C. 12 at San Antonio 27 | Final |
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D.C. Defenders Headlines
- Late field goal lifts Stallions over Defenders - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 22)
- Late field goal lifts Stallions over Defenders - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 22)
- Birmingham Stallions Edge Out DC Defenders to Stay Undefeated - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- Birmingham Stallions Edge Out DC Defenders to Stay Undefeated - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- Matt Corral wins thrilling UFL duel over past Ole Miss teammate Jordan Ta'amu - UFL 247Sports (April 21)
- Matt Corral wins thrilling UFL duel over past Ole Miss teammate Jordan Ta'amu - UFL 247Sports (April 21)
- Stallions survive, 20-18, with late field goal to stay undefeated against D.C. Defenders - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- Stallions survive, 20-18, with late field goal to stay undefeated against D.C. Defenders - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- Birmingham wins at end to stay unbeaten in UFL - UFL AL.com (April 21)
- Birmingham wins at end to stay unbeaten in UFL - UFL AL.com (April 21)
- D.C. Defenders vs. Birmingham Stallions Extended Highlights: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 21)
- VIDEO: D.C. Defenders vs. Birmingham Stallions Extended Highlights: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 21)
- LIVE: Stallions, Defenders tied at 6-6 as game goes under lightning delay in 2nd quarter - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- LIVE: Stallions, Defenders tied at 6-6 as game goes under lightning delay in 2nd quarter - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 21)
- Jordan Ta'Amu Is ON FIRE #Defenders #ufl - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- VIDEO: Jordan Ta'Amu Is ON FIRE #Defenders #ufl - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- Birmingham Stallions vs D.C. Defenders UFL tickets available now - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 20)
- Birmingham Stallions vs D.C. Defenders UFL tickets available now - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 20)
- D.C. Defenders Pull off An INCREDIBLE Punt Block! #UFL #DCDefenders - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- VIDEO: D.C. Defenders Pull off An INCREDIBLE Punt Block! #UFL #DCDefenders - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- Jordan Ta'Amu TD to Chris Rowland Gives Defenders An Early Lead over Stallions #UFL #Defenders - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- VIDEO: Jordan Ta'Amu TD to Chris Rowland Gives Defenders An Early Lead over Stallions #UFL #Defenders - UFL YouTube (April 20)
- GAME WINNING FG for Defenders Mic'D Up! #ufl #football - UFL YouTube (April 19)
- VIDEO: GAME WINNING FG for Defenders Mic'D Up! #ufl #football - UFL YouTube (April 19)
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