The Angeleno's Guide to Pro Football: A Numbers Game (with a Twist)
Ah, Los Angeles. City of sunshine, smog (okay, maybe less sunshine than smog jokes would suggest), and... how many professional football teams do we actually have here? Buckle up, sports fans (or should I say "sporadic observers"? No judgment!), because this is a question that's trickier than dodging a rogue selfie stick on Hollywood Boulevard.
The Great Los Angeles Football Hiatus: A Time of Despair (and Possibly Excellent Burritos)
Let's rewind a bit. For a while there, the Los Angeles football scene was about as lively as a mime convention. The Rams had hightailed it to St. Louis (sniff), leaving a gaping hole in the hearts (and wallets) of local fans. The Chargers, well, they were down in San Diego, basking in sunshine and confusing everyone with their powder blue uniforms (seriously, is it teal? Baby blue? A question for the philosophers).
The Glorious Return (and the Birth of a Bromance... Maybe)
But fear not, for a tale of triumph was about to unfold! The Rams, in a move that united Angelenos like a good In-N-Out burger, announced their grand return. But wait, there's more! The Chargers, perhaps inspired by the Rams' burger-fueled decision-making, also decided to pack their bags and head north. Suddenly, LA was a two-horse town... well, a horse-and-bolt town, to be precise.
So, How Many Teams Do We Have?
Drumroll please... Los Angeles boasts a magnificent TWO professional football teams:
- The Los Angeles Rams: Returning champions (we see you, Super Bowl LVI!), known for their bold colors and their penchant for close games (seriously, my cardiologist is sending them a fruit basket).
- The Los Angeles Chargers: The electric newcomers (though, technically not that new), with a fan base as passionate as a mosh pit at a Warped Tour concert (circa 2002, because yes, we're all getting older).
The Great LA Football Rivalry: Friendly or Ferocious?
Now, the question on everyone's mind: are the Rams and Chargers destined for a bitter, hate-fueled rivalry that would make the Kardashians blush? Or will it be a bromance for the ages, a testament to the power of sharing a ridiculously expensive stadium (SoFi Stadium, you magnificent monster)? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: LA football is back, baby, and it's ready to serve up a heaping helping of touchdowns, tackles, and enough tailgate food to feed a small army.
So, there you have it, folks. The complex, delicious, and slightly confusing world of Los Angeles professional football. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a giant foam finger and a questionable amount of chili cheese fries.
