New XFL Seattle team named the Dragons

Courtesy: XFL Seattle

SEATTLE — The XFL announced Wednesday that Seattle's new team will be called the Seattle Dragons.

The announcement was made in a livestream on ESPN's website as well as the XFL's YouTube and Twitter accounts.

The Dragons will play at CenturyLink Field, and the first game is planned for Feb. 8.

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