Philadelphia Soul sign Quarterback Brandon Kirsch

Friday May 20, 2011

 PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2011) – The Philadelphia Soul (3-6) announce the signing of quarterback Brandon Kirsch (6’2, 213, Purdue) to their 2011 roster. Kirsch is joining the Soul as the team prepares to battle the Eastern-Division leading Cleveland Gladiators (5-3) at the Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. on WMCN TV, with Lou Tilley, Bill Osborn, and Tom Goodhines on the call.

“The advantage that Brandon brings is his familiarity with the system, having played under Mike Dailey (head coach) and Netto Purnsley (defensive coordinator) in Colorado,” said Soul Head Coach Mike Hohensee. “He has a lot of potential and hopefully he can come along quickly to help us as we head into a crucial stretch in our schedule.”

The signing of Kirsch fills the Soul’s vacancy at quarterback after the team traded Justin Allgood back to the Tulsa Talons this weekend. Kirsch last played in the Arena Football League for the Colorado Crush in 2007-08, where he completed 12-of-21 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns.

The former Boilermaker completed 292-of-489 passes (59.7%) for 3,532 yards and 23 touchdowns in his four year collegiate career spanning from 2002-05. Kirsch also added 757 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

Kirsch is a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, located in his hometown of Lebanon, PA, where he played football, baseball, and basketball.

ABOUT PHILADELPHIA SOUL

We’re back! The Philadelphia Soul’s next home game will be against the New Orleans VooDoo, which will be on Friday, May 27 at 7:05 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. Pro-rated season tickets start at approximately $50, with individual tickets starting at $13. The Soul capped their previous five seasons with an ArenaBowl title in 2008. Fans may order tickets by calling the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling out the form on www.philadelphiasoul.com. The Philadelphia Soul are presented by Frederick’s Chevrolet on the Blvd.