A united Chicago set to emerge in 2005
- Monday, March 07 2005 @ 04:05 am ACDT
- Contributed by: Brett Northey
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Part way through the 2004 season the two major clubs, the Chicago Sharks and Chicago Swans, put their differences aside and played as one side. They have also worked together to form a strong metro league, and now the clubs are officially merging. It is hoped that from this point forth, footy will grow in the state of Illinois through a well promoted and supported metro league, and a powerful Chicago squad to play in the MAAFL and US Nationals. The metro competition features four sides: the Bucktown Tigers, Hyde Park Hellcats, Lincoln Park Pirahnas and the Wrigleyville Rhinos.
Read more on the new Chicago Australian Football Association website, in the article Something stirring in the Windy City.