Legion FC Adds Forward Eddie Opoku

March 22, 2019 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC have added Columbus Crew SC forward Edward Opoku on a season-long loan. Opoku may be recalled by Columbus from the open-ended loan spell at any time during the season. "Eddie is another key attacking piece that we're excited to add to the group," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "We're happy to have Eddie join the team, and we want to get him acclimated as quickly as we can." Opoku, 22, was selected by Crew SC with the ninth pi... Full Story

Legion FC Midfielder Zach Herivaux Receives International Call Up

March 21, 2019 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC midfielder Zach Herivaux has received an international call up to represent Haiti in a match versus Cuba on Sunday, March 24. The match is a part of CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying and will be played at the Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. "It's exciting to have one of our players called in to national team duty," said Legion FC President and GM Jay Heaps. "Zach continues to work hard and that's always reinforced when you get called in to... Full Story

Big Plays Earn Three Standouts Week 6 AAF Player of the Week Honors

March 18, 2019 - Birmingham Iron quarterback Luis Perez, San Antonio Commanders defensive back Derron Smith and Arizona Hotshots defensive end Rykeem Yates were named Alliance of American Football Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for week six of the AAF season. Luis Perez completed 27 of 49 passes for 359 yards, 3 touchdowns and two interceptions in the Birmingham Iron's 32-29 victory over the San Diego Fleet. He came off the bench when starting quarterback Keith P... Full Story

Week 6 Postgame Notes & Quotes

March 18, 2019 - POSTGAME NOTES - Last week, the Fleet became the first team in The Alliance to win on a score as time expired (a 44-yard FG by K Donny Hageman). Tonight, the Iron matched the feat with a 44-yard, game-winning field goal by K Nick Novak as time expired. - Birmingham was the only team in the AAF Eastern Conference to win in Week 6; conversely, San Diego was the only team in the AAF Western Conference to lose in Week 6. - Birmingham QB Keith Price made his first start of the season. The pr... Full Story

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• Schmidt Named the Alliance of American Football Special Teams Player of the Week - Birmingham Iron (AAF) February 26
• Week 1: Birmingham Iron vs. Memphis Express Post-Game Quotes - Birmingham Iron (AAF) February 10
• Iron GM Joe Pendry Issues Statement on Lawrence Okoye - Birmingham Iron (AAF) February 8
• Birmingham Iron Set Final Roster - Birmingham Iron (AAF) January 30
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March 24	AAF	Birmingham at Memphis	8:00 p.m.
March 17	AAF	Birmingham 32 at San Diego 29	Final
March 16	USL	Ottawa 1 at Birmingham 0	Final
March 10	USL	Bethlehem 2 at Birmingham 0	Final
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• Trent Richardson hopes NFL is noticing his AAF play - AAF NBC Sports (March 21)
• Will Johnny Football make his Alliance debut against Birmingham? - AAF AL.com (March 21)
• 2 Birmingham Iron front office executives leave team - AAF AL.com (March 20)
• Two San Diegans deal Fleet, Martz their first home defeat - AAF San Diego Union-Tribune (March 18)
• Birmingham Iron snaps 2-game losing skid as Nick Novak makes field goal on final play - AAF AL.com (March 18)
• How to watch tonight's Birmingham Iron at San Diego Fleet in AAF action - AAF AL.com (March 17)
• Haworth's game-winner makes him Ottawa Fury FC's all-time goal leader - USL Ottawa Citizen (March 17)
• Haworth becomes club's all-time goal leader as Ottawa Fury FC continues impressive start - USL Ottawa Sun (March 17)
• Ottawa Fury FC hands 2nd straight loss to Birmingham Legion FC - USL AL.com (March 17)
• Johnny Manziel set to join AAF, report says - AAF AL.com (March 17)
• Get ready for Birmingham Legion FC's Saturday night home game - USL AL.com (March 15)
• Ex-Charger Novak, QB Perez return to San Diego to face Fleet - AAF San Diego Union-Tribune (March 14)
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