July 17--The NFL's options for a temporary home in the Los Angeles area could be shrinking again.
Using Angel Stadium in such a capacity would be "very difficult" because of potential scheduling conflicts, a spokesman for the Angels said Thursday.
The stadium is one of at least five local venues that the NFL asked to submit bids to host a team in the event one or more relocates to Los Angeles.
But last week the Rose Bowl Operating Co. pulled out of the competition. The unanimous and unexpected decision removed a leading candidate from the NFL's options.
The Coliseum, operated by USC, is the only facility that has confirmed it will bid. But it can host only one team. If two relocate, another site will be needed.
Dodger Stadium and the StubHub Center are other options.
The Angels received an inquiry from the city of Anaheim about using Angel Stadium as a temporary NFL site, the team spokesman said.
In a statement, the city left the decision to the Angels.
"With Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the city defers to Angels Baseball on the management of activities within the stadium, in accordance with the city's lease agreement," the statement said.
The NFL asked that proposals be submitted by Aug. 5.
