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The San Antonio Commanders were a standout part of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in its brief 2019 season. Founded in 2018 as one of eight AAF franchises, they called the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, home for the 2019 campaign. Guided by head coach Mike Riley and led on the business side by general manager Daryl Johnston with team president Vic Gregovits, the Commanders drew strong crowds and became among the most-attended teams in the league, averaging about 27,720 fans per home game. Their inaugural home opener came on February 9, 2019, a 15-6 win over the San Diego Fleet. The league suspended operations on April 2, 2019, with bankruptcy filings following later that month. While the franchise did not continue into future seasons, the Commanders left a memorable, fan-friendly footprint in San Antonio sports history. Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable figures, and a look at the brief but impactful era of the San Antonio Commanders.