AFL Philadelphia Soul

2016 Soul Games to Air Live on 97.5 The Fanatic

Published on April 7, 2016 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release


PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul announce that all remaining 2016 games will be broadcast live on 97.5 The Fanatic. Broadcasts will also include many special guests on the broadcast by Soul owners Ron Jaworski, Dick Vermeil, Marques Colston, Jahri Evans and many other current and former NFL stars.

In 2015, The Fanatic aired Soul playoff games and 2016 will mark the first season they will cover Soul regular season games. Fanatic host Joe Tordy will handle play-by-play responsibilities. Breakfast on Broad host and former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Barrett Brooks will join Joe as part of the broadcast team to provide color commentary. Games will be subject to cancellation for Flyers playoff games if applicable.

"We are really excited to have the opportunity to have our games broadcast on a sports radio powerhouse in Philadelphia," said Soul Chief Operating Officer John Adams. "There's no better platform to showcase our run for another ArenaBowl championship."

97.5 FM The Fanatic is home to both professional and college sports, including the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers and Temple Football.

"We have a great relationship with Soul owner Ron Jaworski and now we look forward to this opportunity with his team," 97.5 The Fanatic's program director Matt Nahigian said.

"This partnership begins with the people involved and I can't say enough great things about all the people I have had the opportunity to work with at The Fanatic," said Soul owner Ron Jaworski.

The Soul host the Jacksonville Sharks on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. for their home opener in a re-match of the 2015 American Conference Championship Game. Go to philadelphiasoul.com for the full 2016 Soul schedule.




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