AFL Philadelphia Soul

Philadelphia Soul Advance to ArenaBowl 32

Published on August 4, 2019 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release


PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul advanced to their sixth ArenaBowl in franchise history after defeating the Washington Valor 48-41 and 117-74 in aggregate scoring over the two-game series. The Soul will face the Albany Empire in ArenaBowl 32 on Sunday, August 11th at 8 pm at the Times Union Center.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th FINAL

Washington Valor 6 22 13 0 41

Philadelphia Soul 14 21 6 7 48

After winning the first leg of the home-and-home series 69-33 in Washington, the Soul wasted no time adding to their lead. Following a Valor turnover on downs to start the game, Philadelphia quarterback Dan Raudabaugh found receiver Darius Prince on the first play of the team's opening drive for a 23-yard touchdown. A First Team All-Arena selection, Prince has scored in 17 straight games dating back to 2018.

From there, the teams traded scores, with Prince hauling in two more touchdowns, including the game-winner with just over two minutes to play. In four games against the Valor this season, he's accounted for 433 yards and nine scores. Second Team All-Arena fullback Adrian Ferns added two touchdowns of his own, one rushing and one receiving in the win.

With their backs against the wall, the Valor attempted seven onside kicks, six of which were recovered by the Soul. And while Washington quarterback Arvell Nelson threw for an impressive 363 yards and four touchdowns, he again found himself under pressure. The Soul defense picked off the Second Team All-Arena performer twice while sacking him a season-high five times.

With the win, the Soul advance to ArenaBowl 32 and will travel to Albany next weekend. The team is 1-2 against the Empire this year, though one of those losses came in the final game of the regular season, a matchup that featured both teams' backup quarterbacks for the entire second half.

Fans can purchase tickets to ArenaBowl 32 at the link below. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/arenabowl-32-albany-empire-vs-tbd-if-empire-advance/event/000056F7D7337554?dma_id358




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