

Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream
2023-02-16 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated
Behind the scenes of building a league and its teams, the series highlights the XFL's motto: "Where dreams meet opportunity." The nine-part docuseries follows the creation of the XFL under new leadership.
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