About Flag Football News
The United States' dedicated source for flag football news, tournament coverage, league updates, and the growing world of girls high school flag football.
Our Mission
Flag Football News exists to grow the sport of flag football across America. We cover every level — from youth NFL FLAG leagues to girls varsity high school programs to the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Our goal is to give flag football the serious sports journalism it deserves.
What We Cover
Match Reports
Game-by-game coverage of flag football tournaments and league play across the USA.
Girls High School Flag Football
Dedicated coverage of the fastest-growing sport in American high schools.
Tournament News
Updates from NFL FLAG, USA Football, and IFAF sanctioned tournaments.
Olympic 2028
Following flag football's historic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Player Spotlights
Profiles of standout players at every level of the game.
USA League News
Coverage of adult flag football leagues in cities across the country.
Our Team
Marcus J. Thompson
Senior Sports Writer
Based in Dallas, Texas, Marcus has covered flag football for over a decade. He follows USA Football events nationwide and is passionate about the sport's growth at every level.
Brittany Callahan
Girls Flag Football Correspondent
Based in Atlanta, Brittany specializes in girls and women's flag football. She has been instrumental in bringing attention to high school varsity programs across the South.
Derek Okafor
West Coast Editor
A former flag football player turned journalist based in Los Angeles, Derek covers NFL FLAG leagues, tournaments, and Olympic flag football developments.
Sarah Montoya
Tournament & League Reporter
Based in Miami, Sarah specializes in flag football tournaments and the growing flag football scene across Florida and the Sun Belt states.
Our Sources
Flag Football News references official sources including:
- USA Football (usafootball.com) — the national governing body for football in the USA
- NFL FLAG (nflflag.com) — the official youth flag football program of the NFL
- IFAF (ifaf.org) — the International Federation of American Football
- State high school athletic associations across the USA
- Official team and league social media accounts