The Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) is a professional American football league. Founded by Brian Woods, a sports executive, its primary aim is to serve as a developmental league for players, officials, and coaches aspiring towards the National Football League (NFL). The league typically operates in markets not directly served by the NFL, offering opportunities in cities across the United States where professional football has a limited presence. The strategic selection of these locations allows the FXFL to fill a niche in the American football landscape, targeting fans and players in underserved areas.