Which American Football Leagues Outside the NFL Deserve More Attention?

[Jasmine]

The NFL dominates global coverage, yet leagues such as the UFL, CFL, ELF and Japan's X-League offer very different styles of football. Which competitions are most interesting to watch, and what could help these leagues attract more international fans?

[TigerTops]

I’d definitely put the CFL at the top of the list. It gets overlooked because it isn’t the NFL, but the three-down system, wider field, 12 players, and more open style give it a personality of its own. It deserves far more attention from football fans outside Canada

[DevD]

The UFL deserves more attention, especially from fans who enjoy seeing players fight for another shot at the NFL. The Canadian Football League is also worth following, with its wider field and three-down rules creating a different style of play. I'd add Japan's X-League too; the international game deserves a bigger audience.