AFL dispersal draft and free agency dates set (UPDATED 12/3)AFL Press Release
The dates for the AFL Dispersal Draft and the beginning of the free-agent signing period have been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 11, respectively, the League announced today.
AFL announces 2009 divisional alignmentAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League has realigned its divisions, placing the two-time (2006-07) Eastern Division Champion Dallas Desperados in the Southern Division. The Desperados spent the previous five seasons in the National Conference’s Eastern Division after spending their first two seasons in the American Conference.
Dispersal draft and free agent signing period delayed temporarilyAFL Press Release
Pending an in-person meeting between the Arena Football League and the Arena Football League Players Association, the Dispersal Draft and the date teams can begin signing free agents have been temporarily delayed.
Sportexe: Bringing Arena Football to YouRandy Snow, ArenaFan.comWhen Jim Foster came up with the game of Arena Football back in 1981, he envisioned a unique game played on a unique indoor field. After 22 seasons, the game continues to attract new fans every year. But just who is in charge of making all the unique equipment used by the AFL such as the rebound nets?
Dan Gross: No business like Soul businessPhiladelphia Daily News
The rocker spent time taking care of Soul business at the arena football team's Center City offices Friday before he played a $10,000 per plate Barack Obama fundraiser at the Mount Airy home of Comcast exec David L. Cohen. $10,000?
Arena Football League: Athletes give heart and Soul in local tryoutPittsburgh Post Gazette
Players plop down $60 for a chance to try out in Turtle Creek for perhaps an invitation to the training camp of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. ...
October team-by-team updateAFL Press Release
All 17 Arena Football League teams are staying busy this offseason by re-signing players, hosting open tryouts, participating in various community activities and much more. Following is a team-by-team rundown of the latest happenings around the AFL.
Impressive crop of veterans available in 2009 free agencyAFL Press Release
2008 Champs Sports Quarterback of the Year MATT D’ORAZIO (ArenaBowl XX, XXII) and 2008 Russell Athletic Team Leader of the Year QB MARK GRIEB (ArenaBowl XVIII, XXI), MVPs of four ArenaBowls, including the last three, and opponents in the most recent title game on July 27, headline a list of 172 free agents who are eligible to be contacted by teams today.
AFL free-agent period kicks offThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage enter the Arena Football League's free-agent signing period looking for a few good men to bolster their offensive line.
AFL free-agency period begins Oct. 15MLive.com
The free-agency signing period for the upcoming 2009 Arena Football League season is scheduled to kick off Oct. 15, the league announced today.
Soul scoring points off the fieldPhiladelphia Business Journal
The Arena Football League team has signed a six-figure contract with Virgin Mobile, the Soul’s first sponsorship deal with a wireless communication provider.
Soul don't hike pricesGloucester County Times - NJ.com
The Arena Football League's top team, fresh off its ArenaBowl XXII victory July 27 in New Orleans and championship rally in Philly a week ago, announced that it will not raise ticket prices for the 2009 season.
It was an awesome day to be a devoted Philly Soul fan!WolLeader.com
making us the "most popular team in Arena Football's 22 year history" and this year's Arena Bowl the "most watched Arena Bowl in the League's history. ...
Mitsubishi Motors Awards Three New Cars to AFL Fans and ArenaBowl ...The FINANCIAL
Mitsubishi Motors, the official automotive sponsor of the Arena Football League, handed the keys to three new Mitsubishi vehicles to fans.
Ours a major part of Soul’s title teamCumberland Times-News
Former Westmar High School and West Virginia University standout Wes Ours says he isn’t looking for a lot of credit. But the blocking from him and the three Philadelphia Soul offensive lineman was a major key in the team winning its first Arena Football League championship
Halfway there, livin' on a prayerNorristown Times Herald
Yeah, gulp, I watched the ArenaBowl from the opening kickoff through to the Soul's recovery of an onsides kick that sealed a 59-56 win over defending champion San Jose last Sunday.
Bon Jovi to play free show for arena football champsLiveDaily.com
Bon Jovi will play a free concert to celebrate the Philadelphia Soul's Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII championship. Details including time and place of the "Soul Celebration featuring Bon Jovi" are expected to be announced next week.
Soul of the party: Philadelphia celebrates Arena Football League titlePhiladelphia Daily News
The city made no official estimate of the crowd, but one high-ranking police official told a member of the Soul's front office there were approximately 10,000 fans and onlookers lined along Market Street and gathered with the team at City Hall's Dilworth Plaza.
Baker’s Abrupt Departure Shouldn’t Hurt Long LegacyAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comFor those that don’t know me, I’ve been around this game for a long time. However, out of every game, every trade, every free agent signing, every victory and every defeat I’ve witnessed, there has not been a more intriguing and mystifying day in Arena Football League history than Friday, July 25, 2008.
Soul celebrate title with paradePhiladelphia Inquirer
At first, the crowds on Market Street for Philly's big show yesterday afternoon were scarce, but soon enough office workers, tourists, and folks waiting for the bus began to crowd around.
