The Gainesville-based "Team Florida" entry in the new All-America Football League is close to a deal to play one home game at Raymond James Stadium in June, according to the Tampa Sports Authority.

TSA spokeswoman Barbara Casey said Monday that TSA is "working on finalizing a contract" for a June 7 game at Raymond James Stadium between the new league's Florida and Tennessee franchises. If the Florida team makes the league's playoffs, a postseason game might be hosted in Tampa as well.

The league's official website shows the June 7 game as being played in Tampa, with three games in Gainesville and one in Jacksonville.

Team Florida will be coached by former Gators and NFL quarterback Shane Matthews, and the team has already signed former Florida stars such as Chris Doering, Willie Jackson and Fred Weary. The league will hold open tryouts in Tampa on Friday, with about 130 players expected to attend. Any player who graduated from a state college can register at aafl.com.

Among the former USF players expected to attend Friday's workout are linebacker Maurice Jones, defensive ends Tim Jones, Jason Allen and Jon Simmons, safeties Johnnie Jones and Drametrice Smith, tight end Mike Ruegger, receivers Allynsson Sheffield and Hugh Smith, defensive back Joe Morgan and long-snapper Ryan Bourdeau.