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Fanatics Flag Football Classic Sparks Olympic Team Debate

3/25/2026

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The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles highlighted differences between tackle and flag football and raised questions about the U.S. men's national flag football team for the 2028 Olympics.
USA Football Chief Executive Officer Scott Hallenbeck said selection procedures are being developed and will be announced by Q4 2026.
NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Joe Burrow expressed interest, and the event fueled the debate over Team USA selection.

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The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles highlighted differences between tackle and flag football and raised questions about the U.S. men's national flag football team for the 2028 Olympics.
USA Football Chief Executive Officer Scott Hallenbeck said selection procedures are being developed and will be announced by Q4 2026.
NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Joe Burrow expressed interest, and the event fueled the debate over Team USA selection.