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VINCE MCMAHON’S NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE WILL RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SPORT, DRUG TESTING AND POLITICS

Al Thompson

In one-on-one interviews for Footballstories, XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck says he is up to the task, NFL Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent hopes he gets the chance


7 May 19 - AAF, AFL, Football, Football Training, High School Football, NFC East, NFL, Penn State, Philadelphia Eagles, XFL - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL CRUSH VALOR, MOVE TO 6-4 ON SEASON

Staff report

The Philadelphia Soul (6-4) defeated the Washington Valor (1-9) at Capital One Arena with a final score of 63-28. Although the game was tied at 28 at halftime, the Soul took complete control of the game, not allowing a single Valor point in the second half. The Valor were off to a quick start as […]


24 Jun 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, Football Training, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


BRAINS OVER BRAWN

Al Thompson

A Canadian based group looks to come up with intelligence quiz that will replace the fabled Wonderlic Test – Offensive linemen from the Soul and Eagles chime in on the test that rates their positions the smartest in football.


1 Jun 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, Giants, High School Football, NFL, Penn State, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


BACKUP QB GREG MCGHEE HOPES TO END SOUL’S SKID TONIGHT IN BALTIMORE

Al Thompson

During last week’s loss to Albany, Soul veteran quarterback Dan Raudabaugh went down with what a team spokesperson described as an “upper body” injury. He was placed on injured reserve but could return at some point this season. The team said his injury is “day-to-day.” The Soul backup McGhee will get his first career AFL […]


25 May 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL WELCOME BACK VETERANS AS WELL AS NEWCOMERS

Al Thompson

The Arena Football League ran its version of roster filling over the last two weeks, allocating players to the four teams that will make up this year’s AFL. The two-time defending Arena Bowl champion Philadelphia Soul went through several days of the process and on the first day announced that the following returning players including […]


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ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES NEW COMMISSIONER

Staff report

The Arena Football League today announced the appointment of Randall Boe to be Commissioner and Ron Jaworski to be Chairman of the Executive Committee.
As Commissioner, Boe will run the league office and oversee all league operations. While serving as Commissioner, Boe will also remain in his position as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Monumental Sports & Entertainment.


27 Mar 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL PLAYERS IGNORE INJURIES AND GUT OUT CHANCE TO WIN A TITLE

Al Thompson

Several Soul players played through injuries including WR Darius Reynolds, who suffered a head injury just before the half and had to be checked out before returning, QB Dan Raudabaugh, who wore a brace on his knee after sustaining what has been reported as an ACL tear in the first half, and center Brennen Carvahlo, who literally had to be helped off the field in the third quarter in what appeared to be a leg injury. All returned and played well. The Soul defeated the Tampa Bay Storm to win ArenaBowl XXX.
Their effort was not missed by their teammates….


28 Aug 17 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL STAGE RECORD COMEBACK, WIN ARENA BOWL XXX

Kristen Van Iderstine

The Detroit Drive. The Arizona Rattlers. And now, the Philadelphia Soul. Philadelphia has etched its name in Arena Football League history by becoming the third team to win the ArenaBowl in back-to-back years after knocking off the Tampa Bay Storm 44-40 with 13,648 fans in attendance at the Wells Fargo Center to win ArenaBowl XXX. After […]


27 Aug 17 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football - No CommentsRead More »


FOR SOUL PLAYING IN ANOTHER ARENABOWL, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Al Thompson

The Philadelphia Soul defeated the Baltimore Brigade, with the final score of 69-54 in front of 9,287 fans at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.  With this victory, the Soul will host ArenaBowl XXX at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, August 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.philadelphiasoul.com/arenabowl or at the Wells Fargo Center Box […]


15 Aug 17 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL AND VIRTUA HOST TOWN TAKEOVER

Staff report

Event to be held at Total Turf Experience in Pitman, NJ on Thursday, July 20  PHILADELPHIA – The 2016 ArenaBowl Champion Philadelphia Soul, along with Virtua and the Virtua Foundation will host a Town Takeover at Total Turf Experience in Pitman, NJ (614 Lambs Road) this Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Town Takeover will allow fans […]


18 Jul 17 - AFL, Arena Football League - No CommentsRead More »