Move Elevate

American football might be U.S.–born, but its future could be getting a massive upgrade south of the border. In one of the boldest sports investments of the year, former NFL star Ryan Kalil and NBA standout Blake Griffin are stepping off the field and into boardrooms, leading a $100 million investment to transform Mexico’s professional American football league  the LFA (Liga de Fútbol Americano).

And honestly? This might be one of the smartest cross-border plays we’ve seen in the sports world in years.

 Why the LFA  and Why Now?

The LFA has been steadily growing since its founding in 2016, but lacked the financial muscle to level up. Kalil and Griffin see something more:
A sleeping giant of football passion, talent, and national pride waiting for the right push.

Their investment aims to:

• Build stronger league infrastructure
  
• Upgrade stadiums and training facilities
  
• Nurture youth programs and homegrown stars
  
• Supercharge fan engagement with a modern, NFL-style experience
  

This isn’t a charity move. It’s a vision. It’s a strategy. It’s business. And it could change the sport’s landscape.

 American Football Is Going Global  Finally

We’ve seen the NBA explode in Europe and Asia. We’ve seen soccer dominate the U.S. market. Now?
American football is quietly making moves internationally  and Mexico is primed for it.

Mexico already has:

• One of the largest NFL fanbases outside the U.S.
  
• Sold-out NFL games every time the league hosts a match there
  
• A strong college and semi-pro football culture
  

Kalil and Griffin want to connect those dots and create a league that isn’t just “local”—but internationally competitive.

 The Goal: A Premier Football League

The mission is ambitious: turn the LFA into a premier, professional-level league that could pipeline talent to the NFL, attract international attention, and build an entire sports economy.

Think:

• Bigger TV deals
  
• Stronger merchandising
  
• Cross-border fanbases
  
• International scouting opportunities
  

A true ecosystem  not just a league.

 Why This Move Matters

This investment isn’t just about football. It’s about sports globalization, and about American athletes recognizing the potential in untapped markets.

Kalil brings insider knowledge from his NFL career. Griffin brings crossover star power and business savvy. Together, they’re betting on a world where American football isn’t just America’s game anymore.

And honestly? They might be onto something massive.

If the plan works, the LFA could become the next breakout sports league, a bridge between Mexico and the U.S., and a blueprint for how American football grows worldwide.

Kalil and Griffin aren’t just investing in a league.
They’re investing in the future of the sport.