Valor Today
June 11, 2018 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Washington Valor News Release
Today's Storylines:
Valor earn first win of season, beat Philadelphia, 49-48
The Valor (1-7) earned their first win of the season Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center, a 49-48 victory over the defending-champion Philadelphia Soul (4-4). Quarterback Arvell Nelson, playing in his second game with the Valor, threw four touchdowns and ran for two more, earning the game's Most Valuable Player Award.
"I'm incredibly proud of the guys," Valor Interim Head Coach Benji McDowell said after the win. "We've fought through adversity this season, learned from it, improved every week and we made the plays we needed to today. I'm proud of the entire team."
Obi makes immediate impact in first game with Valor
Signed just two days before Sunday's game against the Soul, Valor defensive back Fred Obi, a three-year AFL veteran, recorded three solo tackles, a pass break-up and two interceptions, one of which occurred with just 18 seconds left in the game, sealing the Valor victory.
Valor take on Brigade Friday, return home June 22
The Valor return to action this Friday, June 15, taking on the league-leading Baltimore Brigade at 7 p.m. at Royal Farms Arena. The game will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network. Washington's next home game is set for Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena against the Philadelphia Soul.
IMPORTANT DATE:
Friday, June 22: The Valor are on the this weekend, taking on the Baltimore Brigade, but return to Capital One Arena on June 22 for a matchup with the Soul at 7 p.m.
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