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Albany Empire, Arena Football League Announces 2019 Schedule, Rule Changes

February 13, 2019 - Philadelphia, Pa. - The Arena Football League today announced its 2019 season schedule, along with rule changes for the upcoming season. AFL teams will play 12 regular-season games beginning on April 26th. The League will retain the playoff format adopted last season, with four teams advancing to the playoffs. The new rule changes will take effect this season and are designed to improve players' safety, speed up the game and enhance the fans' gameday experience. "AFL football is the most exciting, high-scoring, innovati... Full Story

Albany Empire Parent Company Chosen to Operate New Atlantic City AFL Franchise

January 23, 2019 - ALBANY, NY- The Albany Empire announce that parent company Trifecta Sports & Entertainment will oversee the operation and launch of the League's newest franchise in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In addition, George Manias, Albany Empire C.O.O., has been named President of Trifecta Sports & Entertainment and will now oversee all business and football operations for the Albany, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia AFL franchises. "I am honored to have been chosen, not only to head the launch of the AFL's newest franchise in Atlan... Full Story

Albany Empire Lands "Official Mouthguard" Provider

December 20, 2018 - ALBANY - The Albany Empire today announce their partnership with OPRO International, who will become the Official Mouthguard provider of the Empire. As the Official Mouthguard of the Albany Empire, OPRO will provide a custom-fit orange and blue mouthguard with the Empire logo visible on the front. "Player health and safety is always a priority for us and with the solid reputation OPRO has in the sports industry and as official mouthguard provider in a multitude of other leagues and teams, we couldn't be happier with this ... Full Story

The Albany Empire Weekly Radio Show to Return

December 13, 2018 - ALBANY, NY - The Albany Empire announce that 'The State of The Empire' weekly radio show will return to the Recovery Sports Grill East Greenbush location for the 2019 season. The show will be taped on Thursday evenings from 7-8pm beginning at the start of training camp and continue throughout the duration of the season. Fans can then listen to the taped and edited version of the show every Saturday morning from 11-11:30am on 104.5 The Team, ESPN radio all season long. The show will once again be hosted by AJ Kanell, the... Full Story

• Albany Empire, Arena Football League Announces 2019 Schedule, Rule Changes - February 13, 2019
  
• Albany Empire Parent Company Chosen to Operate New Atlantic City AFL Franchise - January 23, 2019
  
• Albany Empire Lands "Official Mouthguard" Provider - December 20, 2018
  
• The Albany Empire Weekly Radio Show to Return - December 13, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Announce Holiday Ticket Packages - November 19, 2018
  
• Albany Empresses 2019 Squad Selected at Jupiter Hall - November 16, 2018
  
• Albany Empire to Bring Back Junior Dance Program - November 14, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Support Section II Class AA Super Bowl this Friday - October 30, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Host Second Ever Open Player Tryouts - October 27, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Open Player Tryouts this Saturday - October 26, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Open Player Tryouts this Saturday - October 23, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Name Dance Choreographer - October 11, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Add Veteran Coach Dave Ewart - October 10, 2018
  
• Albany Empire Announce Partnership with Upstate Ford Dealers - October 2, 2018
  
• Wide Receiver Malachi Jones Signs with Atlanta Legends - October 1, 2018
  
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Sat., Jul 21	L	Washington 47 at Albany 40 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., Jul 14	W	Albany 57 at Washington 56 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Jul 7	W	Philadelphia 57 at Albany 71	Final
Fri., Jun 29	W	Albany 55 at Washington 41	Final
Sat., Jun 23	W	Albany 56 at Baltimore 49	Final
Sat., Jun 16	L	Philadelphia 75 at Albany 74	Final
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• Albany Dutchmen (PGCBL) - Albany, New York
  
• Amsterdam Mohawks (PGCBL) - Amsterdam, New York
  
• Glens Falls Dragons (PGCBL) - Glens Falls, New York
  
• North Adams SteepleCats (NECBL) - North Adams, Massachusetts
  
• Pittsfield Suns (FCBL) - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  
• Saugerties Stallions (PGCBL) - Saugerties, New York
  
• Tri-City ValleyCats (NYPL) - Troy, New York
  

• Arena Football League finalizes roster with addition of Columbus - AFL Albany Times-Union (February 8)
• Rodger's Quick Take - AFL Albany Times-Union (February 7)
• Top 10 Capital Region sports stories for 2018 - AFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 31)
• Mayhem to rule in 2019 - AFL Albany Times-Union (December 30)
• Gloversville's Ryan holding onto his dream - AFL Albany Times-Union (December 27)
• First on 13: AFL adding two more teams in 2019 - AFL WNYT (December 14)
• Albany Empire's Jones signs with new AAF Atlanta team - AFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (October 2)
• AFL Rookie of the Year singing with Alliance of American Football - AFL WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN Radio (October 1)
• Moss to direct offense again - AFL Albany Times-Union (September 26)
• Empire players win top AHL honors - AFL Albany Times-Union (July 28)
• Empire's Grady and Moore earn major awards - AFL Capital News 9 (July 28)
• Chicago Bears sign former Gwinnett receiver Malachi Jones to contract - AFL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 27)
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