Firebirds Advance to 2025 Arena Crown, Beating Salina 75-44

June 21, 2025 - The Albany Firebirds and Salina Liberty met in Albany for a trip to the 2025 Arena Crown. All was on the line in the playoffs as the loser goes home. All eyes were on the Liberty to see if they could be the first team to defeat the Firebirds this year on EvergreenTV. A Close First Half Salina won the coin toss and opened up the game, quickly moving down the field. Javin Kilgo marched the Liberty down the field, completing every pass, before he ran it in himself for the Liberty to take the ... Full Story

Darien Townsend: Youngstown Grit, Football Life, and Giving Back

June 19, 2025 - In the world of sports, where grit meets perseverance, Darien Townsend shines as a standout athlete with an unwavering spirit. Speaking to Darien this week, let's explore his journey, inspirations, and what sets him apart on and off the field. From Youngstown To Albany Youngstown, Ohio, is synonymous with gritty football and relentless athletes. That sums up what you see on the field for Darien Townsend. A tough and fierce competitor who leaves it all on the field. But as we talked, it was... Full Story

Albany Firebirds' Playbook: One Goal Left

June 18, 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. It starts this weekend with their first playoff game against Salina on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 PM ET on EvergreenTV. Rematch The last time these two teams met, the game went into overtime. Statistically, it was one of Albany's lesser defensive performances. I spoke with head coach Damon Ware to see ho... Full Story

Player Spotlight: Zachary Young

June 18, 2025 - ALBANY, NY - The Albany FireWolves are a team full of young National Lacrosse League (NLL) stars and while the talented offensive players get a lot of love, there are defenders like Zachary Young who deserve some time in the spotlight. Young is a 6-foot-3 defenseman who just finished his second NLL season. He can usually be found making well-timed checks and laying big hits in the defensive end. During the 2024-2025 NLL season, Young contributed 2 assists, 47 loose balls, 5 caused turnover... Full Story

• 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
• From Dream to Reality: Dyson Williams' Path to Rookie of the Year - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 23
• Cadence Kelly Is Named Albany FireWolves Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Dave and Buster's - Albany - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 22
• Albany Firebirds' Playbook: Prepping for Everyone's Best - Albany Firebirds (AF1) May 22
• Will Johansen and Dyson Williams Named to the 2024-2025 All-Rookie Team - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 16
• Dyson Williams Wins 2024-2025 NLL Rookie of the Year - Albany FireWolves (NLL) May 16
• 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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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
June 14	AF1	Washington 12 at Albany 98	Final
June 7	AF1	Albany at Orlando	Cancelled
May 31	PLL	Boston 16 at New York 12 (Albany, NY)	Final
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• 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)
• Albany Firebirds survive Salina Liberty for 64-58 OT win - AF1 Albany Times Union (May 5)
• Albany Firebirds Stay Unbeaten with Overtime Win Against Salina - AF1 CBS6 (May 5)
• Future of Albany Firebirds' rival uncertain after apparent player walkout - AF1 Albany Times Union (April 28)
• 'You've got to do what you've got to do': Key Corpus Christi players refuse to suit up vs. Firebirds - AF1 Albany Times Union (April 27)
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