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The Arena Football League is relaunching in 2024
SI.com

After going bankrupt in 2019, the Arena Football League announced Wednesday that it is returning in 2024 under new ownership.

AFL Tonight Time Capsule: AFL Helmet Cam
ArenaFan.com

Revisit the interview Tim Capper had with JR Liverman, CEO of Sports Video Innovations, the company behind SchuttVision the helmet cam providers the AFL partnered with in 2014. Original broadcast May 13, 2014.

Ex-AOL Lawyer Tried in Vain to Save Arena Football League
Bloomberg

Former America Online general counsel Randall Boe knew his salvage mission wouldn’t be easy when he took the reins as commissioner of the Arena Football League last year.

Arena Football League Files for Bankruptcy and Ceases Operations
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League (AFL) announced today it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is fully ceasing operations.



ArenaFan Exclusive: Commissioner Randall Boe
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper and Jon Stark chat with AFL Commissioner Randall Boe about what the future holds for the league after their bombshell announcement October 28.

As The Arena Football League Fumbles, The Washington Valor Are Done (For Now)
DCist

The Arena Football League, amid lawsuits and financial difficulties, announced this week that it will be suspending local business operations in all of its market cities.

AFL Tonight - Episode 22: "Ghosts of AFL's Past"
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper, Ben Fraternale and Jon Stark, stunned by the league`s suspension of local business announcement, discuss the potential fate of the league.

Statement from Arena Football League Commissioner Randall Boe
AFL Press Release

Earlier today, the Arena Football League was forced to make the difficult, but necessary decision to close our team services and business operations units in our local markets.



Philadelphia Soul, five other Arena Football League teams reportedly suspend local operations
PhillyVoice.com

AFL commissioner Randall Boe said the league hasn't folded yet, but its future is unclear

Albany Empire, other Arena Football League teams close operations
Times Union

The Albany Empire and five other Arena Football League franchises are closing local business operations, the Times Union has learned, but the league has yet to determine whether it will suspend operations completely.

AFL Announces Management Appointments in Team Services Group
AFL Press Release

Today, the Arena Football League (AFL) announced several appointments for its Team Services Group. George Manias will serve as Vice President of Team Services, Carly Griffin as Vice President of Team Finance and Dave Beck as Vice President for Ticket Sales for the AFL’s Team Services Group.

Al Lucas Hero Award Winner Announced
AFL Press Release

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.



Ryan’s Absolutely, Positively Final “Power” Ranking
Ryan McCarthy, ArenaFan.com

The 2019 Arena Football League season came to its conclusion last Sunday evening as the Albany Empire defeated the Philadelphia Soul, 45-27. This marked the end of a very fun and fascinating season.

From Italy to Albany: Giancarlo's Journey to ArenaBowl 32
Harrison Brown, ArenaFan.com

After thirty years of following the Arena Football League Giancarlo Rancati from Monza, Italy attended his first AFL game in Albany New York at ArenaBowl 32.

AFL Tonight - Episode 21: "...and the NEW ArenaBowl Champions..."
ArenaFan.com Press Release

Tim Capper, Ben Fraternale and Jon Stark return with Episode 21 and the season finale for 2019. ArenaBowl recap, weekend experiences a special road trip and much more.

Albany Wins ArenaBowl 32 Against Philadelphia
Harrison Brown, ArenaFan.com

The Philadelphia Soul fell to the Albany Empire 45-27 in ArenaBowl 32 at the Times Union Center in Albany.

EMPIRE STRIKE BACK
Albany Times Union

Albany Empire wins Arena Football League Championship
WNYT

Albany Empire wins Arena Bowl
The Daily Gazette

Soul Fall to Empire in ArenaBowl 32
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

The Philadelphia Soul fell to the Albany Empire 45-27 in ArenaBowl 32 on Sunday night in front of a crowd of 12,042 at the Times Union Center.

At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  0-0 0-0 0-0
Last Game Sun Aug 11
  Loss @ALB 27-45
Next Game None scheduled
       
Head Coach
Position is currently vacant
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
Complete Schedule
Transactions
RE-ACTIVATING FROM INJURED RESERVE WR Aaron Wascha. PLACING ON INJURED RESERVE WR BJ Bunn.
Complete Transactions
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