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Only nine hours of driving and we would be in Dallas, TX for our first game of the 2011 season, a matchup between the Kansas City Command and Dallas Vigilantes. The excitement was growing as we drove while listening and watching the Philadelphia Soul barely win their game against Pittsburgh Power on my husband's smart phone.

With Jon Bon Jovi guaranteeing a free concert to the residents of Philly because the Soul won ArenaBowl XXII 59-56 over the San Jose SaberCats this past Sunday, I got to thinking how this could be marketed to maximize exposure for the AFL and the Soul.

They didn't quite look as dominating as they normally do, but the Philadelphia Soul got the job done on Saturday night in their first playoff game since ArenaBowl XXII, beating the New Orleans VooDoo 66-53 in what amounted to be a fantastic game that was a lot closer than the final score indicated. The VooDoo led this game 39-38 near the end of the third quarter, but a fumble by WR Chris Duvalt gave the ball back to the Soul, who scored four plays later to take a lead that they would never ...

When it comes to San Jose's success throughout the 2015 season, credit can certainly be granted to essentially every component of the SaberCats' roster and coaching staff. But it is safe to say that the statistical defensive and offensive leaders, defensive back Ken Fontenette and wide receiver Reggie Gray, are primary factors toward San Jose's 14-1 record.

The Washington Valor was looking to go 2-0 to start the season, but ran into the defending AFL Champion, Philadelphia Soul at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.

Unfortunately for Dallas fans, the game quickly proved to be mimic week two. Yet again, Dallas faced a strong opposing team on the road. Again, they looked promising as they opened the game with an unsuspected touchdown. Again, alas, fundamental errors and turnovers cost the Vigilantes another potential victory.

Multiple independent sources have confirmed to ArenaFan that Portland will be joining the Arena Football League in 2014. The last time the AFL was in Portland was in 1997 through 1999. The team, known as the Portland Forest Dragons, only went 13-29 in their team history, and it never made the playoffs.

Arizona secured home-field throughout the playoffs. Dallas clinched a playoff berth, while Iowa, Kansas City and Tampa Bay were officially eliminated. A big crowd gathered for the first outdoor AFL game in history. The SaberCats seem to be back and the UFL continues to raid the AFL for talent. This and the most comprehensive breakdown of Arena Football action around starts right now...

There has been plenty of talking. There has been plenty of observation. There has been plenty of buzz. And now, it's time to get out there and play some football. The New Orleans VooDoo and the Orlando Predators are set to duke it out on Saturday night at the Amway Center, and this is the first time since 2008 that it feels like there is a legitimate buzz about an AFL game in the City Beautiful.

The 2013 Arena Football League Hall of Fame class was announced by the AFL at halftime of the National Conference Championship Game between the Spokane Shock and the Arizona Rattlers. Darryl Hammond, Greg Hopkins, Cory Fleming, Bob McMillen, Carl Paganelli, and Lawrence Samuels have been introduced as the Hall of Fame class of 2013, and they will be introduced next week at ArenaBowl XXVI in Orlando.