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May 8, 2018 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Washington Valor News Release
Valor open 2018 home schedule this Friday at Capital One Arena
The Valor open their 2018 home schedule this Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena, taking on the Albany Empire for the second-straight week. The Valor will lean on the production of veteran wide receiver Rod Windsor, who won Offensive Player of the Game in Week 4 and ranks second in the AFL with 2.3 receiving touchdowns per game.
Pregame and postgame festivities
Valor fans are encouraged to arrive early for "Valor Hour," which features $4 beers from 6-7 p.m. at select concession locations around the arena concourse. Additionally, Valor fans can receive half-price appetizers at the Greene Turtle on F Street when they show their Valor ticket from 5-6 p.m. The Capital One Arena Greene Turtle will be the team's official pregame happy hour location this season. Upon entering the arena, all Valor fans will receive a free schedule magnet. Lastly, attendees are encouraged to stick around after the game for the on-field postgame party. All fans are welcomed to join the team on the field for autographs, photos and other activities.
Washington falls to Albany in teams' first-ever meeting
The Valor were defeated, 47-23, by the Albany Empire on Saturday night at Times Union Center in the first-ever meeting between the two franchises. Valor wide receiver Rod Windsor was named Offensive Player of the Game for his nine-catch, 79-yard and two-touchdown performance.
IMPORTANT DATE:
Friday, May 11: The Valor open their 2018 slate of home games against the Albany Empire at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
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