On Tuesday, October 21, Unrivaled Sports has announced a partnership with former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees to welcome Football ‘N’ America (FNA), the premier youth flag football league that was
co-founded by Brees, into its growing family of leading youth sports brands.
Together, Unrivaled Flag and FNA will further their shared ambition to inspire more young athletes to play the game by expanding leagues nationwide through new operators and communities and connecting those leagues to Unrivaled Flag’s marquee programming including High School Girls Nationals, The Gold Jacket Classic, and the Youth Flag World Championships.
This collaboration will mark the start of a long-term partnership between Unrivaled Sports and Drew Brees, focused on the co-development of future events and programming for Unrivaled Flag, and creating opportunities to bring Brees’ leadership and vision to other sports across the Unrivaled portfolio.
Brees said, “Football ‘N’ America was built to give kids the same energy, teamwork, and joy that made me fall in love with the game in the first place. Unrivaled Sports shares that same vision—creating environments where young athletes can compete, develop, and dream big. I’m excited to partner with Unrivaled Sports as we work to grow the sport and advance the future of flag football and ultimately, youth sports as a whole.”
This milestone represents a pivotal step in the expansion of Unrivaled Flag, supporting Unrivaled Sports’ overall mission to create unrivaled sports experiences for young athletes everywhere through best-in-class programming, tournaments, and destinations across the country.
Jim Reynolds, CEO of Unrivaled Flag said, “We’re proud to work with Drew and the FNA team to create amazing athlete experiences and define the standard for the sport as flag continues to grow and gain popularity with girls and boys across the country. We’re inspired by the momentum surrounding flag football as it heads to the global stage in 2028, and proud to help lead the charge in the youth space.”
FNA was co-founded in 2017 by Drew Brees and Chris Stuart and has since grown to 24 leagues nationwide, fostering a strong and connected community for young athletes. Joining Unrivaled Sports as part of Unrivaled Flag creates the opportunity to combine scale and impact—unlocking new pathways to grow and elevate the sport. The acquisition underscores Unrivaled Sports’ commitment to building the future of youth sports through investment, innovation, community, and like-minded partners.
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