About

The Dunedin Highlanders are a 501(c)(3) non-profit Premier Pro-Developmental Football Team based in Dunedin, Florida, USA and welcoming players from throughout Greater Tampa Bay. The Highlanders were founded by Steve Korossy and Andy Villamarzo in 2024.

2025 SEASON 1 - (EAFL) - The Highlanders joined the AA Division of the Elite American Football League (EAFL) in their inaugural season. The Highlanders roster was loaded with semi-pro football veterans and the team dominated their opponents throughout most of the first half of the season, fading as the regular season came to an end. The team qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the second round. The Highlanders enjoyed high ratings and received a lot of weekly attention throughout the season. Season Record: 8-4

2026 SEASON 2 (UFLX) - The Highlanders changed leagues and joined the new Universal Football League Xtreme (UFLX) for season 2. Mike Fritz was brought in as the new head coach and the rebuild began. This version of The Highlanders was much younger. Coach Fritz and his staff led the team in numerous close games, coming out victorious in most. The Highlanders finished the regular season as the #2 seed in the Universal Conference. The team hosted two exciting home games in Round 1 and Round 2. The Highlanders ultimately lost in the conference championship game, one win away from the league championship game. The Highlanders were once again "the talk of semi-pro" all season.. Season Record: 10-3

2027 SEASON 3 (EAFL) - The Highlanders re-joined the EAFL for Season 3 the expectations are high, once again, is the re-loaded EAFL. Coach Fritz and his staff and ALL IN for the new season, raising the expectations even greater. The season is expected to be "simply outstanding". Follow The Highlanders all season long! Regular Season will begin in February 2027.

The Highlanders play their home games at Dunedin Memorial Stadium in Dunedin, Florida, USA. 2027