Chicago Rush Schedule Announced
January 6, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Chicago Rush News Release
The Chicago Rush, a member of the 15-team Arena Football One league, will begin its 2010 season on the road Saturday, April 3, against the Iowa Barnstormers, the team announced today.
One week later, the Rush will open its home schedule when it hosts Bernie Kosar's Cleveland Gladiators at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, at Allstate Arena.
The start of the 2010 season marks the return of the game after a one-year absence due to the December 2008 dissolution of the former Arena Football League.
"I can't wait to get started," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "Since we made the announcement last month about our return, I have been overwhelmed by the response from fans who have been craving the game as much as I have.
"After a year off, I am looking forward to seeing the Allstate Arena fans again and am excited about some of the new natural rivalries the AF1 will create, including the addition of Iowa and Milwaukee to the league."
In 2010, the Rush will be a member of the National Conference's Midwest Division, and will play home-and-home games against the Cleveland Gladiators, Iowa Barnstormers and Milwaukee Iron.
In addition to its three division opponents, the Rush home schedule will feature visits from Utah, Jacksonville, Orlando, Arizona and Dallas.
"We think we have a very appealing home schedule which will bring some of the league's most-exciting teams to Chicago this season," said Rush president Ken Valdiserri. "We also have a great mix of dates for our fans, including two Friday night games, five Saturday night games and one Sunday afternoon game which will help us in our commitment to provide quality, affordable sports entertainment for the entire family."
Chicago's road schedule outside its division features trips to Arizona, Dallas, Utah, Tampa Bay and Spokane.
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Chicago Rush season and group tickets are on sale now, with season ticket prices beginning as low as $64 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Rush office at (847) 882-9400 or visiting the team's Web site at www.arenarush.com. Fans who held season tickets to the previous Rush team will be given the opportunity to reserve their same season ticket locations, but must call the office as soon as possible to secure those seats.
CHICAGO RUSH 2010 SCHEDULE
Day Date Opponent Time Site
Saturday April 3 @ Iowa 7 p.m. Wells Fargo Arena
Sunday April 11 Cleveland 3 p.m. Allstate Arena
Friday April 16 @ Arizona 9:30 p.m. U.S. Airways Center
Friday April 23 Utah 7:30 p.m. Allstate Arena
Saturday May 1 BYE
Friday May 7 @ Milwaukee 7:30 p.m. Bradley Center
Saturday May 15 Iowa 7 p.m. Allstate Arena
Friday May 21 @ Dallas 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Arena
Saturday May 29 @ Cleveland TBA Quicken Loans Arena
Friday June 4 Jacksonville 7:30 p.m. Allstate Arena
Saturday June 12 @ Utah 8:05 p.m. EnergySolutions Arena
Saturday June 19 Milwaukee 7 p.m. Allstate Arena
Saturday June 26 Orlando 7 p.m. Allstate Arena
Friday July 2 @ Tampa Bay 6:30 p.m. St. Pete Times Forum
Saturday July 10 Arizona 7 p.m. Allstate Arena
Saturday July 17 Dallas 7 p.m. Allstate Arena
Friday July 23 @ Spokane 9 p.m. Spokane Arena
Saturday July 30 BYE
All times central
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