Cleveland loss to Dallas paves the way for Soul to enter postseason
May 31, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Soul clinched a playoff spot on Saturday when the Cleveland Gladiators lost to the Dallas Desperados, 68-52.
This is the third straight season the Soul have qualified for the postseason. In each of the previous two seasons the Soul won their first game only to lose in the next round.
Positioning in the playoffs is still yet to be determined. The Soul are on a bye this week and take on the Eastern Division -leading Dallas Desperados on Saturday, June 7 at 8 p.m. (et) at American Airlines Center.
The Soul (10-3) trail the Desperados (11-2) by one game in the standings. With just three regular-season game left, the matchup will likely go a long way in determining the eventual division winner and who will have homefield advantage throughout the conference playoffs. Philadelphia already defeated Dallas earlier this season, 57-28, at the Wachovia Spectrum.
The Soul are celebrating their fifth anniversary this season. The team has drawn an AFL-best 514,226 fans combined during the past four years. Following last season, the Soul were recognized with the Commissioner's Award as the Organization of the Year and were an honorable mention for the PRISM Award in the category of fan appreciation. Season tickets for the Soul's 2008 season are on sale now. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com
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