The Kings started 0-3. That usually would have been the beginning of the end. Instead, it became the beginning of the story.

Three months after kicking off their first season, the Kings stood beneath falling confetti Saturday evening at Audi Field, champions of the UFL after a 27-20 victory over the DC Defenders before a sellout crowd. The players celebrated. The fans celebrated.

The Louisville Kings are one victory away from a championship.

The Louisville Kings had the football for 19 minutes and 58 seconds in Sunday's 29-20 UFL playoff semifinal win over St. Louis.

Three months ago, the Louisville Kings didn't exist. Next Saturday, they'll play for a championship.