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Destroyers Announce Two Open Tryouts to be Held at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Columbus and Chicago

September 19, 2019 - COLUMBUS - The Columbus Destroyers, presented by GermainCars.com, announced on Thursday that the team will hold two open tryouts this offseason. The first will be held Friday, December 6th at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Hilliard, Ohio. Registration will begin at 8:00 am with tryouts taking place from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The second workout is Friday, January 10th at the Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Lockport, Illinois. Registration there will begin at 7:30 am with tryouts going from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. The entry fee for both ... Full Story

Albany Empire to Host Open Player Tryouts Saturday, November 2

September 18, 2019 - ALBANY, NY - The Albany Empire Arena Football Team announced today that they will host an open player tryout on Saturday, November 2 at Sportsplex at Halfmoon located at 6 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. Kickers can report at 12 p.m. The Albany Empire's open player tryouts are presented by MJM Pelkey Pavement Maintenance. In attendance will be Empire Head Coach Rob Keefe, along with the entire Albany Empire coaching staff. "Coming off a champion... Full Story

Albany Empire Names Bob Bulman as New C.O.O.

September 16, 2019 - ALBANY, NY - The Arena Football League (AFL) today announced Bob Bulman as the new Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) of the Albany Empire. Bulman will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Empire as the League transitions to a single entity model, assumes control of each team and moves executives to the League office from teams previously managed by Trifecta Sports and Entertainment. Former Empire C.O.O. and President of Trifecta Sports & Entertainment, George Manias, who architected the launch and building of the Empire c... Full Story

Defensive Back Brandon Stephens Named Arena Football League's Al Lucas Hero Award Winner

September 6, 2019 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Arena Football League announced today that Columbus Destroyers defensive back Brandon Stephens has been named the Al Lucas Hero Award winner for the 2019 season. The Al Lucas Hero Award is presented annually to the player who makes the most significant contribution to both his community and the game of Arena Football. The award was created in honor of Al Lucas, the late Los Angeles Avengers lineman to who believed in both giving back to his community and growing the AFL. Stephens, a 5'11", 205 lb... Full Story

• Albany Empire Seeks Fan Input for 2020 Season - Albany Empire (AFL) October 17
  
• Destroyers Announce Two Open Tryouts to be Held at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Columbus and Chicago - Columbus Destroyers (AFL) September 19
  
• Albany Empire to Host Open Player Tryouts Saturday, November 2 - Albany Empire (AFL) September 18
  
• Albany Empire Names Bob Bulman as New C.O.O. - Albany Empire (AFL) September 16
  
• Albany Empire to Host Open Call for Dance Team Auditions - Albany Empire (AFL) September 16
  
• Defensive Back Brandon Stephens Named Arena Football League's Al Lucas Hero Award Winner - Columbus Destroyers (AFL) September 6
  
• Blackjacks Announce Partnership with NJEA - Atlantic City Blackjacks (AFL) September 3
  
• Albany Empire to Host Celebratory Block Party - Albany Empire (AFL) August 15
  
• Valor Today - Washington Valor (AFL) August 13
  
• Douglas McNeil III to Host 5th Annual Youth Football Camp - Washington Valor (AFL) August 12
  
• Empire Defeat the Soul in ArenaBowl 32 - Albany Empire (AFL) August 11
  
• Philadelphia Soul Fall to Albany Empire in ArenaBowl 32 - Philadelphia Soul (AFL) August 11
  
• Offensive Player of the Year and MVP Announced - Albany Empire (AFL) August 9
  
• Romain Named 2019 Defensive Player of the Year - Philadelphia Soul (AFL) August 9
  
• Les Moss Recognized for Part in Building an Empire - Albany Empire (AFL) August 8
  
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• Ted Leonsis thinks Wizards can follow formula set by Capitals, Mystics titles - AFL Washington Times (October 22)
• Empire's Jones drafted by XFL's Seattle Dragons - AFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (October 15)
• Brevard sports stars: Arena football champ; pro bowler, UCF star lead way - AFL Florida Today (September 15)
• Atlantic City Blackjacks, NJEA announce local reading initiative - AFL Press of Atlantic City (September 3)
• AC Blackjacks and NJEA announce local reading initiative - AFL Press of Atlantic City (September 3)
• Albany Empire stars pay a visit to Ballston Spa team to discuss strength and conditioning - AFL Troy Record (August 30)
• After lean times, Arena Football appears to be on uptick - AFL Albany Times-Union (August 17)
• Empire to honor Arena champions at Saturday block party - AFL Albany Times-Union (August 15)
• App State's Malachi Jones on the ArenaBowl win, the XFL and his love for Albany - AFL Winston-Salem Journal (August 14)
• Rodger's Quick Take - AFL Albany Times-Union (August 13)
• So what happens with the Empire next year? - AFL Albany Times-Union (August 13)
• Empire wins ArenaBowl 32 - AFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (August 12)
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