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Atlantic City Blackjacks draw 100-plus to first open tryouts Press of Atlantic City Robert Kling Jr. initially played only soccer during the fall sports season at Vineland High School. But Kling, who graduated from Vineland in 2017, decided to become the kicker on the football team during his junior and senior seasons and set multiple program records. Atlantic City eyed for Arena Football League expansionPress of Atlantic City The Arena Football League is hoping to end that slump by placing a franchise in Boardwalk Hall, starting next spring. Is more than four a reality?Cliffy D. Pine, ArenaFan.com With the 2018 Arena Football season well underway, there is a sense of relief and renewal in the air. The league is marching forward with a new collective bargaining agreement and a brand new team generating a lot of positive attention. Albany Arena Football team announces nameAlbany Times Union At times, it seemed like a good old-fashioned revival meeting at the downtown Palace Theatre Tuesday night. An Empire is Unleashed in AlbanyRyan McCarthy, ArenaFan.com As if it were Christmas Day, the anticipation and excitement was palpable as the Albany AFL announced the team brand on Tuesday night at the Palace Theater. Season ticket holders and VIPs were invited to witness the unveiling of a new era in Albany’s Arena Football history. The big reveal was made in a video clip shortly after the presentation began. Albany Empire Announced as AFL Team Name and LogoAlbany Empire Press Release Albany AFL today announce the Albany Empire as the new name for the new Arena Football League (AFL) team in Albany. The Albany Empire represents the home team for the Capital of New York, the Empire State along with the power needed to be successful in the tough, fast-paced sport of Arena Football. Albany AFL Opens its DoorsRyan McCarthy, ArenaFan.com Seventeen years after it left, Ron Jaworski declared on Tuesday evening, “Professional football is back in Albany!” This declaration was made in front of a few hundred in attendance at the Albany AFL Open House at the Times Union Center. Season pass holders were invited to the event to mingle with team ownership, the coaching staff, and Arena Football legend “Touchdown” Eddie Brown. Buzz grows for football returnAlbany Times Union Honestly, "Touchdown" Eddie Brown can't remember the last time he set foot in Times Union Center. He was there Tuesday night, reliving the cheers he used to get as a member of the Arena League's Albany Firebirds back in the day. Albany AFL Names Les Moss as Assistant Head CoachAlbany AFL Press Release Albany AFL announce that four-time Arena Football League Champion, Les Moss, has been named as the team's assistant head coach effective immediately. Albany AFL Announce Open House Event at Times Union CenterAlbany AFL Press Release The Arena Football League’s newest team will host an Open House event, presented by Recovery Room Sports Grill, at the Times Union Center on Tuesday, December 5 from 5pm - 8pm. This first public event for the team will be free to the public, including free parking at the Times Union Center Garage (off Market Street). Albany AFL Names Chris Thompson Director of Football OperationsAlbany AFL Press Release Albany AFL announces that it has named Chris Thompson as Director of Football Operations for the team. Chris will also serve as the Offensive Coordinator for the team during the season. Per league and team rules, terms are not disclosed. Vote For the Albany AFL Team Name on TimesUnion.comAlbany AFL Press Release The NEW Albany Arena Football team is proud to announce that it has narrowed down the options for the name of the team to four choices: Albany Phoenix, Albany Empire, Albany Machine and Albany Fire. Albany AFL Names Rob Keefe as Head CoachAlbany AFL Press Release Albany AFL announce that two-time Arena Football League Champion, Rob Keefe, has been named as the team’s head coach effective immediately. Per League and team rules, terms are not disclosed. Albany AFL Names George Manias Vice President, Business OperationsAlbany AFL Press Release Albany AFL announce that veteran sports executive George Manias has been named Vice President, Business Operations for Albany AFL and will run the day-to-day business operations for the team. Skodnick: Albany can recapture AFL glory days with new teamAlbany Times Union It was broadcast live on ABC, and for the 13,652 fans who packed into the then-Pepsi Arena on Aug. 21, 1999, it was then and may still be one of the biggest sporting events in Albany's history. It's official: Arena Football League returning to Times Union CenterAlbany Times Union Arena Football, the sport conceived on the back of an envelope that was played at the Times Union Center for 19 seasons, will return to the Capital Region next spring. The Arena Football League Returns to AlbanyAlbany AFL Press Release The Arena Football League (AFL) will return to Albany, NY, with the team beginning play at the Times Union Center starting in the spring of 2018. The soon-to-be-named team marks the first time the city has been represented in the AFL since they left the market in 2000. The Arena Football League, founded in 1987, will be entering its 31st season of play in 2018. Albany Arena Football League team to be unveiled TuesdayAlbany Times Union A local ownership group will announce the return of Arena Football to Albany on Tuesday. Arena Football League in negotations to return to AlbanyAlbany Times Union A deal that will return the Arena Football League to Times Union Center after an 18-year absence is in the works, multiple sources confirmed Thursday. Arena football ready for another Capital Region touchdownWNYT It looks like arena football is close to coming back to the Capital Region. |