Even after the UFL crowned its champion, the NFL still found its way into the conversation. Following the Louisville Kings’ victory over the D.C. Defenders in the third United Bowl, UFL owner Mike Repole spoke with reporters. While discussing the current state and future of the UFL, he also touched on a topic that could have major implications for the NFL: expansion.

That portion of Repole’s comments largely flew under the radar, but the soundbite could offer a significant glimpse into what may be on the horizon. As the NFL continues to push for an 18-game regular season, expanding the league could become a logical next step.

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During his press conference, Repole discussed potential growth plans for the UFL, including adjusting the league’s schedule, adding games, and potentially introducing more teams. However, he casually mentioned that “[The NFL is] talking about two more expansion teams.”

If that’s true, should the NFL expand by two teams—or even more?

There are certainly domestic markets that could support an NFL franchise. At the same time, the league has aggressively pursued international growth, making overseas locations potential candidates as well.

The NFL currently consists of 32 teams divided evenly between two conferences and eight divisions. Each division contains four teams that play one another twice every season, creating a balanced and straightforward structure.

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Even the addition of the 17th regular-season game has gone relatively smoothly. Expanding to 33 or 34 teams, however, would create new scheduling challenges. It would also mean dividing league revenue among additional ownership groups, something current owners would have to carefully consider.

If expansion is truly under discussion, NFL owners must determine whether new franchises would generate enough growth to justify the move. To accomplish that, the league may need to target untapped metropolitan areas or continue pushing internationally. The question is whether the NFL is willing to make that investment.

For now, expansion probably isn’t the league’s best option. That said, don’t expect the NFL to avoid the idea indefinitely. If discussions are already taking place behind the scenes, expansion may be a matter of when—not if.

How soon that happens remains unclear. The most recent expansion franchise was in 2002 with the Houston Texans sparking the current NFL alignement. If the NFL does add two or more franchises, where should those teams be located?