US EditionUSA Football's 'Summer Series' in Los Angeles Showcases Flag Football Ahead of the 2028 Olympics (Copy)
- USA Football's 'Summer Series' showcases approximately 900 flag football players from nine countries in Los Angeles in 2025.
- Flag football was added in October 2023 to the 2028 LA Olympic program alongside cricket, baseball-softball, lacrosse, and squash.
- The sport follows IFAF's 5-on-5 rules on a 50-yard by 25-yard field, and U.S. national teams are preparing through friendly international matches.
- Scott Hallenbeck called it 'incredibly exciting' with 'sports diplomacy going on', while Doucette said, "We all compete and we want the gold medal."
- The NFL supports flag football's growth, and its Olympic debut in 2028 suggests increased global exposure and development opportunities.
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USA Football's 'Summer Series' in Los Angeles showcases flag football ahead of the 2028 Olympics (copy)
Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette.
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Kingsport Times-NewsUSA Football's 'Summer Series' in L.A. showcases flag football
Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette.
USA Football’s ‘Summer Series’ in Los Angeles showcases flag football ahead of 2028 Olympics
By Pat Graham The Associated Press Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette. Just three summers from now, his sport will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 LA Games. What the final roster will look like, how many NFL players may be on it, is still being sorted out. This weekend in LA is simply ano…
Beatrice Daily Sun
The BladeUSA Football's 'Summer Series' showcases flag football ahead of 2028 Olympics
Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette.
By PAT GRAHAM Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette. In just three years, his sport will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028. What the final roster will look like, how many NFL players might be on it, remains to be seen. This weekend is simply another opportunity to showcase flag foot…
The Billings Gazette
USA Football's 'Summer Series' in LA showcases flag football ahead of the 2028 Olympics
Being in Los Angeles this weekend, practicing and playing in flag football games, and mentoring younger players, makes it all seem that much more real for quarterback Darrell "Housh" Doucette.
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