Washington Commandos

Washington Commandos
Established 1987
Folded 1990
Played in Patriot Center
in Fairfax, Virginia
League/conference affiliations
Arena Football League (1987, 19891990)
Current uniform
Team colorsRed, blue, white
     
Personnel
Head coachMike Hohensee
Team history
  • Washington Commandos (1987, 1990)
  • Maryland Commandos (1989)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
Division championships (0)
Prior to 1992, the AFL did not have division
Home arena(s)

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.