Player Spotlight: Alex Simmons

July 8, 2025 - ALBANY, NY - For the past two seasons, forward Alex Simmons has taken the National Lacrosse League (NLL) by storm with his electrifying style of play. The St. Catherines, ON native has led the Albany FireWolves in scoring two years in a row with his ankle breaking moves, pinpoint shooting, exceptional passing, and fearless playmaking. The 2024 NLL Rookie of the Year had a lot to live up to after his stellar first season in the NLL in which he accumulated 96 points. During the 2024-2025 season... Full Story

FireWolves in the Community 2024-2025 Recap

July 3, 2025 - ALBANY, NY - It was a record-breaking year on and off the floor for the Albany FireWolves. This past year, not only did they set attendance records but they made big strides in the Capital Region community as they attended the most local events in the team's history. From July 2024 to June 2025, the Albany FireWolves: Attended 83 local events Reached 52 local organizations Impacted 89,000 individuals in the Capital Region community The FireWolves players, staff, dance team, and Al... 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' Playbook: the Arena Crown

June 27, 2025 - The Albany Firebirds have achieved two of their three goals so far this season. They locked up the number one seed, and they went undefeated. Now, one goal remains: to win a Championship. They could complete that with a win on Saturday for The Arena Crown. The game against Nashville will be played on Saturday, June 28th, at 1:00 Eastern on Vice TV. Last Week's Playoff Win The Firebirds defeated the Salina Liberty, 75-44, last weekend to advance to the Arena Crown. Quarterback Sam Castronov... Full Story

• 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
• Player Spotlight: Zachary Young - Albany FireWolves (NLL) 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
• Player Spotlight: Tye Kurtz - Albany FireWolves (NLL) June 12
• Player Spotlight: Zac Masson - Albany FireWolves (NLL) June 5
• Player Spotlight: Will Johansen - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 29
• Firebirds Remain Undefeated, Beat Tritons 64-27 - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 24
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• Albany Firebirds (AF1)
• Albany FireWolves (NLL)
• New York Atlas (PLL)

Other cities near Albany, New York with alternative or minor league teams:

• Glens Falls, New York
• Troy, New York

July 11	PLL	New York 17 at Boston 11 (Chicago)	Final
June 28	AF1	Nashville 57 at Albany 60 (Championship)	Final
June 27	PLL	Utah 8 at New York 10 (San Diego)	Final
June 21	PLL	New York 17 at Philadelphia 9 (Baltimore)	Final
June 21	AF1	Salina 44 at Albany 75 (Playoff)	Final
June 14	PLL	New York 12 at Maryland 16 (Philadelphia)	Final
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• 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)
• Confident Albany Firebirds Group "Expects" to Win Arena Crown 2025 over the Nashville Kats - AF1 CBS6 (June 26)
• Albany Firebirds Advance to Arena Crown Title Game With Dominant Win - AF1 CBS6 (June 22)
• Albany Firebirds "Locked-In" Ahead of AF1 Playoffs, Potential Title Run - AF1 CBS6 (June 19)
• PLL Returns to Albany for Fourth Straight Opening Weekend - PLL CBS6 (June 2)
• Albany Firebirds Stay Undefeated, Top Tritons 64-27 - AF1 CBS6 (May 25)
• NLL: From dream to reality: Dyson Williams’ path to Rookie of the Year - NLL Troy Record (May 23)
• Albany Firebirds Stay Undefeated With 71-55 Win Over Nashville - AF1 CBS6 (May 11)
• Kirst Chosen First Overall In The PLL College Draft; Kelleher Goes In Fourth Round - PLL Cornell Athletics (May 10)
• Four Selected in 2025 PLL Collegiate Draft - PLL Syracuse Orange Athletics (May 10)
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