Soul, Sports Radio 950 Extend Broadcast Agreement
Published on January 30, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul and Sports Radio 950 announced Wednesday that all 16 of Soul's 2008 regular-season and any postseason games will be broadcast live on the radio station and on the web at www.sr950.com.
Sports Radio 950 (WPEN) has been broadcasting Soul games since 2006. The broadcast schedule will begin on Saturday, March 1 when the Soul opens their season at home against the Orlando Predators at 7 p.m. (et). The club's first road broadcast will be on Sunday, March 9 at Chicago beginning at 1 p.m. (et).
"We are very excited to continue our partnership as the radio flagship for the Philadelphia Soul," Sports Radio 950 Station Manager Bob DeBlois said. "Sports Radio 950 thrives on the passion and excitement of Philadelphia sports, and no team epitomizes this attitude quite like the Soul."
Each broadcast will include pre- and post-game coverage.
"Sports Radio 950 is a great outlet for fans to follow the team," Soul President Ron Jaworski said. "We are extremely happy to be partnered with 950 and look forward to a very successful season."
WPEN is owned and operated by Greater Media Philadelphia, a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc., the parent company of 19 AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. It also owns a modern printing plant and a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey as well as several telecommunications towers located throughout the United States.
The Philadelphia Soul, YOUR Team...YOUnited, kicks off the 2008 season at home against the Orlando Predators at 7 p.m. (et) on Saturday, March 1. 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. Tickets start as low as $90 for a nine-game plan including a postseason home game. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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