ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- Quarterback Sam Castronova returned to Albany this past year and brought the Firebirds back to glory. After winning the NAL title with the Albany Empire in 2022, Castronova added an AF1 title to his resume this past season, leading the Firebirds to the Arena Crown, winning the league MVP in the process. Now another team in another league has taken notice.

Castronova has signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League for the 2026 season. The UFL is the result of a merger between the XFL and the United States Football League.

The UFL airs its games on ABC, ESPN, FOX and FS1. Castronova said the opportunity is like getting called up to the next level. "It's just a testament to my hard work, to the support people have given me, to all my coaches that h

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