Washington Commandos

General informationFounded1987Folded1990HeadquarteredPatriot Center
in Fairfax, VirginiaColorsRed, blue, white
PersonnelHead coachMike HohenseeTeam historyHome fields

• Capital Centre (1987 & 1989)
• Patriot Center (1990)

League / conference affiliationsArena Football League (1987, 1989–1990)

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.