Top Takeaways as Atlas Edge Outlaws to Claim First PLL Championship

September 14, 2025 - The Atlas etched their names in PLL history Sunday, defeating the Outlaws in an instant classic to win their first league title. After playing catch-up in the first quarter of the U.S. Bank Championship, New York finally broke through in the second with a Jeff Teat goal that put the Atlas up 8-7. Then, heartbreak. Atlas attackman Xander Dickson was on the ride against Denver goalie Logan McNaney when he collapsed to the ground with a left leg injury. Dickson was taken off the field on a... Full Story

Dejon Walden Signs with CFL's Lions

August 29, 2025 - Development, professionalism, and opportunity. These three words are coming to define the Albany Firebirds and Arena Football One as the 2025 season concludes and the 2026 season begins. The Firebirds and AF1 are excited to see another player receive another opportunity at the next level. Dejon "DJ" Walden has signed a futures contract with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. Walden, a defensive end and tenacious edge rusher, was a key piece of the Firebirds' 2025 Arena C... Full Story

Four Firebirds Sign with Memphis Showboats

August 11, 2025 - NASHVILLE, TN - Arena Football One is incredibly excited to share that Sam Castronova, Isaiah Hardy, Duane Brown, and Isiah Scott have signed contracts with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League. All four spent the 2025 Arena Football season with the Albany Firebirds, and both were standout contributors to the Firebirds' undefeated championship season. Castronova, Hardy, Brown, and Scott took advantage of the opportunities in AF1 and will bring their talents to the next level in th... Full Story

Albany Firebirds Win Arena Crown, Outlast Nashville 60-57

June 28, 2025 - The Arena Crown concluded the 2025 Arena Football One season as the Nashville Kats hit the road to play the Albany Firebirds. The Firebirds defeated the Salina Liberty last week in the playoffs to get to The Arena Crown. The Kats beat the Southwest Kansas Storm. The championship game was everything fans could have hoped for, going down to the wire. In the end, the Albany Firebirds defeated the Nashville Kats, 60-57, winning The Arena Crown. Starting Fast Both of these teams showed up ready... Full Story

• Albany Firebirds Win Arena Crown, Outlast Nashville 60-57 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 28
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: the Arena Crown - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 27
• Sam Castronova: The Quarterback with Faith Fueling his Game - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 25
• Dejon Walden: Seizing the Moment - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 24
• Albany Firebirds Team Preview: Who You'Ll See in the Arena Crown - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 24
• Firebirds Advance to 2025 Arena Crown, Beating Salina 75-44 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 21
• Darien Townsend: Youngstown Grit, Football Life, and Giving Back - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 19
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: One Goal Left - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 18
• Albany Firebirds Playoff Primer - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 17
• Albany Finishes Perfect Season; Rolls Washington 98-12 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 14
• Albany Firebirds Playbook: Perfection Around the Corner - Albany Firebirds (AF1) June 13
• Firebirds Remain Undefeated, Beat Tritons 64-27 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 24
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: Prepping for Everyone's Best - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 22
• Firebirds Remain Undefeated, Engulf Kats 71-55 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 10
• Duane Brown - A Touchdown Machine - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 9
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• Albany Firebirds announce Rivers Casino as housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
• Defending Arena Football One champion Albany Firebirds go all-in on Capital Region, announce Rivers Casino as new housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
• Original Bulls: Trevor Baptiste's All-Time Greatness, Steven Brooks' Influence on Atlas' 2025 Title - PLL Inside Lacrosse (October 16)
• 'Hopefully He's Proud of Us': Atlas Inspired To Win PLL Title Win After Xander Dickson's Injury - PLL Inside Lacrosse (September 15)
• New York Atlas Wins 2025 PLL Championship Classic Behind Teat's Scoring, Entenmann's Saves - PLL Inside Lacrosse (September 14)
• Who wins the PLL championship? Key stats, matchups, X factors for Outlaws-Atlas - PLL ESPN (September 13)
• The Core Reason Behind Connor Shellenberger's MVP Turn in Year 2 For Atlas - PLL Inside Lacrosse (September 11)
• Four Albany Firebirds Sign Contracts with the UFL's Memphis Showboats - AF1 CBS6 (August 13)
• PLL, trying to grow the game of lacrosse in other cities, is not visiting Long Island for first time in five years - PLL New York Newsday (July 24)
• Firebirds QB Sam Castronova joins Indoor Football League team for season's stretch run - AF1 Albany Times Union (July 14)
• Albany Firebirds soar to victory, clinch Arena Crown at home - AF1 CBS6 (June 30)
• After winning AF1 title, Firebirds quickly turn attention to repeat - AF1 Albany Times Union (June 30)
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