MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The planned Milwaukee Pro Football team has formally withdrawn plans for a proposed 2027 Continental Football League (COFL) launch.

Organizers say the team has no current affiliation with the COFL and will not participate in the league's 2027 season.

In a statement the team said:

"Milwaukee Football Development, Inc. remains active and continues to build and grow its football development work in Milwaukee. Its team subsidiary, Milwaukee Pro Football, LLC, also remains active. Our founders are evaluating future league and development options. No new league affiliation or team launch agreement is in place."

As of now, neither Milwaukee Pro Football nor Milwaukee Football Development has a corporate ownership, partnership, or development affiliation with any newly announced Milwaukee professional football program operated by other parties.