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August 2, 2018 - ALBANY - Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was the Albany Empire. The triumphant return of Arena Football to the Capital District not only lived up to the hype but exceeded expectations thanks to a successful inaugural season. Led by Head Coach Rob Keefe, the Empire capped off the franchise's first year with an 8-4 regular season record, earned the top seed in the playoffs, led the league in average home attendance and took home many of the league's individual awards.
"Saying that our first season was a success is... Full Story
July 31, 2018 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Valor, champions of ArenaBowl XXXI, will host a celebratory fan rally Wednesday, August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at The Greene Turtle (601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004). The event is free and open to the public. Fans will have the chance to take pictures with the ArenaBowl trophy, players and coaches as well as enjoy featured food and drink specials.
All attendees will enjoy 50% off on all appetizers, $3 Bud Lights, $4 Shell Raisers and $5 Valor Shooters.
The Valor defeated the Baltimore Briga... Full Story
July 28, 2018 - BALTIMORE, MD - The Washington Valor defeated the Baltimore Brigade, 69-55, to win ArenaBowl XXXI Saturday night at Royal Farms Arena, clinching the first championship in franchise history. Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson scored eight total touchdowns, including an ArenaBowl-record five rushing touchdowns, to earn the game's Most Valuable Player award.
"I'm so proud of this group of guys," Valor Interim Head Coach Benji McDowell said after the game. "We fought the entire game. It was a championship performance from star... Full Story
July 27, 2018 - LAS VEGAS - The Arena Football League has announced that Albany Empire quarterback Tommy Grady has been named 2018 Shinola Most Valuable Player. Grady becomes the third player to win the award at least twice in his career joining George LaFrance and Nick Davila.
Grady (6'7, 245, Utah) was at the helm of an Empire offense that led the League in scoring offense (53.8 points per game) and total offensive touchdowns (91). The seventh-year AFL veteran threw for a league-high 2,960 yards and 81 touchdowns against six intercepti... Full Story
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Albany Empire 2018 Season Recap
August 2, 2018 - ALBANY - Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was the Albany Empire. The triumphant return of Arena Football to the Capital District not only lived up to the hype but exceeded expectations thanks to a successful inaugural season. Led by Head Coach Rob Keefe, the Empire capped off the franchise's first year with an 8-4 regular season record, earned the top seed in the playoffs, led the league in average home attendance and took home many of the league's individual awards.
"Saying that our first season was a success is... Full StoryMore Arena Football League stories below
Valor to Host Fan Rally Celebrating ArenaBowl XXXI Championship
July 31, 2018 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Valor, champions of ArenaBowl XXXI, will host a celebratory fan rally Wednesday, August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at The Greene Turtle (601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004). The event is free and open to the public. Fans will have the chance to take pictures with the ArenaBowl trophy, players and coaches as well as enjoy featured food and drink specials.
All attendees will enjoy 50% off on all appetizers, $3 Bud Lights, $4 Shell Raisers and $5 Valor Shooters.
The Valor defeated the Baltimore Briga... Full StoryValor Top Brigade, 69-55, to Win ArenaBowl XXXI
July 28, 2018 - BALTIMORE, MD - The Washington Valor defeated the Baltimore Brigade, 69-55, to win ArenaBowl XXXI Saturday night at Royal Farms Arena, clinching the first championship in franchise history. Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson scored eight total touchdowns, including an ArenaBowl-record five rushing touchdowns, to earn the game's Most Valuable Player award.
"I'm so proud of this group of guys," Valor Interim Head Coach Benji McDowell said after the game. "We fought the entire game. It was a championship performance from star... Full StoryAlbany's Grady Named Shinola Most Valuable Player
July 27, 2018 - LAS VEGAS - The Arena Football League has announced that Albany Empire quarterback Tommy Grady has been named 2018 Shinola Most Valuable Player. Grady becomes the third player to win the award at least twice in his career joining George LaFrance and Nick Davila.
Grady (6'7, 245, Utah) was at the helm of an Empire offense that led the League in scoring offense (53.8 points per game) and total offensive touchdowns (91). The seventh-year AFL veteran threw for a league-high 2,960 yards and 81 touchdowns against six intercepti... Full StoryArena Football League News
- Albany Empire 2018 Season Recap - Albany Empire (AFL) August 2
- Valor Today - Washington Valor (AFL) August 2
- Brigade Today - Baltimore Brigade (AFL) July 31
- Valor Today - Washington Valor (AFL) July 31
- Valor to Host Fan Rally Celebrating ArenaBowl XXXI Championship - Washington Valor (AFL) July 31
- Valor Top Brigade, 69-55, to Win ArenaBowl XXXI - Washington Valor (AFL) July 28
- Albany's Grady Named Shinola Most Valuable Player - (AFL) July 27
- Albany's Terence Moore Named Defensive Player of the Year - (AFL) July 27
- Rob Base to Perform at Halftime of Arenabowl XXXI - Baltimore Brigade (AFL) July 27
- Albany's Tommy Grady Named Offensive Player of the Year - (AFL) July 27
- Wide Receiver Malachi Jones Signs With National Football League's Chicago Bears - Albany Empire (AFL) July 27
- Smith Named 2018 Marcum-Moss Head Coach of the Year - Baltimore Brigade (AFL) July 26
- Baltimore's Omarr Smith Named Marcum-Moss Head Coach of the Year - (AFL) July 26
- Philadelphia's Phil Bogle Named Top Assistant Coach - (AFL) July 26
- AFL Honors Support Staffs and Official of the Year - (AFL) July 26
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AFL Headlines
- Atlantic City eyed for Arena Football League expansion - AFL Press of Atlantic City (August 10)
- Football odyssey for Bowie States McNeil leads him to a championship in his backyard - AFL Baltimore Sun (August 2)
- A Two-Win Team Won The Arena Football League Title - AFL Deadspin (July 30)
- Why Arena Football League fans still support the game - AFL Washington Times (July 30)
- After creating ArenaBowl XXXI finalists, owner Ted Leonsis focused on whats next for AFL - AFL Baltimore Sun (July 29)
- Washington Valor beats Baltimore Brigade to win ArenaBowl XXXI - AFL Washington Times (July 29)
- Valor outrun, outsmart Brigade to claim first ArenaBowl title, 69-55 - AFL Baltimore Sun (July 29)
- How to watch ArenaBowl XXXI: TV, time and stream - AFL Baltimore Sun (July 28)
- An ArenaBowl ring for Brigade wont just be a win for Baltimore, but for Tampa Bay - AFL Baltimore Sun (July 28)
- 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)
- Rob Base, known for 1988 hit It Takes Two, to perform during ArenaBowl XXXI - AFL Baltimore Sun (July 27)
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