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July 23, 2019 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Washington Valor News Release
Washington Valor defensive backs Fredrick Obi (5) and Marrio Norman celebrate vs. the Philadelphia Soul
(Washington Valor)
Valor announce playoff schedule
The two-seed Washington Valor (7-5) will face the three-seed Philadelphia Soul (7-5) in the first round of the AFL postseason in a two-game, home-and-home series. The series kicks off this Sunday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena. Game 2 of the series will be played on Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The winner of the two-game series, based on the aggregate score of the two games, will advance to ArenaBowl 32.
GAME 1: Philadelphia Soul at Washington Valor - Sunday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
GAME 2: Washington Valor at Philadelphia Soul - Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Valor playoff tickets are on sale now with lower-level seating starting at just $10. Fans can purchase group and all-inclusive tickets, as well as Chick-fil-A Family Packs, by calling 202-661-5005 or by visiting www.WashingtonValor.com.
Season summary: Valor vs. Soul
The Valor went 2-0 against Philadelphia this season, winning by seven points in each matchup. Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson totaled seven touchdowns in each matchup, recording 5+ passing touchdowns and 1+ rushing touchdowns in each game.
In the teams' second matchup of the season, Valor wide receiver Douglas McNeil III caught a trio of touchdown passes, one of four games this season with multiple touchdown receptions.
In the same game, Valor wideout Josh Reese caught a 46-yard touchdown with just six seconds remaining to give Washington a victory. Downloadable video of the game's final 30 seconds is available HERE.
Valor set franchise record with regular season wins total
Washington enters the 2019 postseason coming off the best regular season in franchise history, totaling more wins this season than in the previous two regular seasons combined.
Valor top Destroyers, 56-50, in regular-season finale
The Valor (7-5) defeated the Columbus Destroyers (1-11), 56-50, Saturday afternoon at Capital One Arena. Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson led the Washington offense, accounting for eight total touchdowns - six passing and two rushing.
"It feels great," Valor defensive back Fredrick Obi said postgame. "This got us a little extra momentum going into the playoffs. You never want to let up. Despite their record, that's a good team over there. They were going to fight hard and we knew that, so it was just good to battle all the way through."
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | OFF. PLAYER OF THE GAME | DEF. PLAYER OF THE GAME
Valor QB Arvell Nelson | Destroyers QB Kyle Rowley | Valor DB Fredrick Obi
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Valor players visit Medstar Georgetown University Hospital through "Hope for Henry"
On July 15, the Washington Valor and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation teamed up with Hope for Henry to visit children at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Washington Valor defensive back Oshay Dunmore and wide receiver Phillip Barnett went room to room with Hope for Henry's Super Duper Fun Cart and treated the kids to Valor-themed swag courtesy of Hope for Henry and cupcakes donated by Georgetown Cupcake. They also spent time taking pictures with and talking to the children and their parents.
"Even if it's just one moment we can give these kids to remember and just have some peace or some happiness, it's good to be out here," said Dunmore. "Anytime you have an opportunity to give back, you've got to take advantage of it."
GAME INFORMTION:
GAME 1:
Soul at Valor - Sunday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
GAME 2:
Valor at Soul - Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)
CREDENTIALS:
Media interested in covering the Valor must request credentials by emailing aflcredentials@monumentalsports.com at least 24 hours prior to the start of the game or practice.
TICKETS:
Valor playoff tickets are on sale now with lower-level seating starting at just $10. Fans can purchase group and all-inclusive tickets, as well as Chick-fil-A Family Packs, by calling 202-661-5005 or by visiting www.WashingtonValor.com.
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