The league's first franchise accepted was the Lehigh Valley Outlawz, who joined in late June, 2005. It cost a new owner a $15,000 franchising fee, with a capped salary of $5,400 per team, per week, with no player earning more than $300 per game. While trying to attract teams, the league agreed to arena contracts before securing owners in efforts to attract owners in those specific market areas.
The league's first franchise was the Lehigh Valley Outlawz in late June 2005. The new owner had to pay a fee of $15,000 and limit player salaries at $5,400 per week, with no player earning more than $300 per game. To attract teams, the league negotiated arena contracts before securing owners for specific markets.