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Dragons won their first game in team history
The Dragons won their first game in team history on February 16, 2020, defeating the Tampa Bay Vipers 17-9. On March 12, 2020, The XFL announced that the remainder of the 2020 XFL season had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team finished with a 1–4 record. On April 10, 2020, The XFL suspended operations, with all employees, ... -
XFL officially announced that the Dragons would be changing their name to “Sea Dragons”
On July 24, 2022, the return of a Seattle XFL franchise was confirmed, as well as the hiring of Jim Haslett. On October 31, 2022, The XFL officially announced that the Dragons would be changing their name to “Sea Dragons”, as well as a brand new logo. -
The 2023 Seattle Sea Dragons season
The 2023 Seattle Sea Dragons season was the second season for the Seattle Sea Dragons as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season. The Sea Dragons played their home games at the Lumen Field and were led by head coach Jim ...
History of the Sea Dragons
The Seattle Sea Dragons are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They were one of the eight original teams to join the XFL for its inaugural season in 2020. The Sea Dragons have established themselves as an exciting and competitive team with a rich history that dates back to their formation in 2001.
The Sea Dragons began to play as part of the now-defunct XFL West division and quickly became one of the most successful teams in league history, making it to Super Bowl I, where they lost to Los Angeles 36-24. After that loss, they continued their success by winning two consecutive division titles from 2002-2003 before being eliminated from postseason contention due to financial issues within the league itself. Despite this setback, many fans still consider them among some of the greatest ever assembled at any level during those years, thanks mainly to their high-powered offense led by quarterback Joe Hamilton who threw for over 4500 yards and 35 touchdowns during his time with them between 2001 - 2003.
In 2020 when they rejoined XFL after 17 years away, the expectations were high. Unfortunately, they could not carry on past the midseason due Covid 19 pandemic, which caused suspension & eventual cancellation of the entire season. But even though things did not go according to plan, Sea Dragons managed to make a mark on the field, showing off impressive offensive capabilities alongside solid defense, which allowed them to stay competitive throughout the year despite having limited resources compared to other teams. As a result, many fans remain hopeful they will be able to see sea dragons return to action once again sometime soon so they can continually build upon what has already been accomplished thus far!
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Established
2020
City
Seattle
League History
2020 - Present / XFL
Team History
2023 - Present / Seattle Sea Dragons
2020 - 2022 / Seattle Dragons
Nickname
Sea Dragons – The Seattle Sea Dragons are one of the newest teams to join the XFL, and their name has already become a source of pride for fans in Seattle. But where did this unique nickname come from? Let's take a look at its origins!
The Sea Dragons were named after an extinct species of sea creature that once lived in Puget Sound, located near Seattle. This ancient creature was similar to today’s dragonfish but much more extensive – some specimens grew to 15 feet long! The team wanted something representing their city and its natural beauty, so they decided on “Sea Dragon” as their official nickname.
In addition to honoring this extinct species, the team also wanted something embodying strength and courage – qualities they hope will be reflected by all players wearing the Sea Dragon uniform. They chose “dragon” because it has been used throughout history as a symbol of power and invincibility; plus, it looks excellent on jerseys!
Ultimately, when you combine these two elements – an extinct sea creature from Puget Sound combined with a powerful mythical beast - you get what we now know as The Seattle Sea Dragons! So next time someone asks why your favorite football team is called "the Seahawks," tell them how they got their name from an ancient sea monster living off Washington State's coastlines...
Championship
XFL Championships 0
Stadium
2023 - Present / Lumen Field
2020 - 2022 / CenturyLink Field
Owner
2023 - Present / RedBird Capital Partners
2020 - 2022 / Alpha Entertainment, LLC
Coach
2023 - Present / Jim Haslett
2020 - 2022 / Jim Zorn
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