Washington Commandos

Washington Commandos
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General information
Founded1987
Folded1990
HeadquarteredPatriot Center
in Fairfax, Virginia
ColorsRed, blue, white
     
Personnel
Head coachMike Hohensee
Team history
  • Washington Commandos (1987, 1990)
  • Maryland Commandos (1989)
Home fields
League / conference affiliations
Arena Football League (1987, 19891990)

The Washington Commandos were an arena football team based in Fairfax, Virginia. The Commandos were founded in 1987 and were an inaugural member of the Arena Football League (AFL), and were based in Landover, Maryland. After not playing during the 1988 season, the team returned for the 1989 season as the Maryland Commandos. Following the 1989 season, the Commandos moved to Fairfax, Virginia, where they once again became known as the Washington Commandos. The team never achieved much success at either of its locations, winning four games in three seasons, including a winless 1989 season.