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USA Flag Football players earned $100,000 each at Fanatics Classic
Summary
Team USA swept the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, defeating NFL- and celebrity-led teams, and each player on the U.S. squad received a $100,000 prize, according to Front Office Sports.
Content
Team USA won every game at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic over the weekend and did so by wide margins. The event matched the U.S. national flag team against NFL- and celebrity-led squads in a high-profile showcase. The results renewed attention on the sport as it heads toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic program. The tournament included notable NFL names on the opposing teams and drew public comments about Olympic interest.
Key details:
- Team USA won every game it played on Saturday at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
- Match scores included a 39-14 win over the Wildcats (featuring Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley), a 43-16 win over the Tom Brady-led Founders, and a 24-14 victory in the championship.
- Each player on Team USA received a $100,000 prize, as reported by Front Office Sports.
- Several NFL players have expressed interest in Olympic flag football, including comments from Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson.
- The LA28 flag competition is scheduled for July 15–22, which overlaps with NFL training camp and raises scheduling and injury considerations.
Summary:
The tournament reinforced Team USA's standing in flag football and provided a reported financial prize to each player. Interest from some NFL players in Olympic participation was noted, but the Olympic dates overlap with NFL training camp and could affect availability. Undetermined at this time.
