After a two-year absence, the Arena Football League returned this weekend, but not without complications. The games were supposed to be televised by NFL Network, but they ultimately went unaired. The NFL has yet to respond to requests for confirmation or comment on the matter. Despite this, current NFLN listings show that an Arena League game is scheduled to be televised on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Philadelphia Soul had a tumultuous weekend, with many players allegedly being released on Friday and kicked out of the Super 8 motel where they were staying. According to reports, their luggage was taken from them and locked in a room. The league took ownership of the Soul after a potential buyer backed out, leading to upheaval within the team. Head coach Patrick Pimmel stepped down the day before the Soul were set to play the Louisiana VooDoo in Lafayette. Players from the Dallas Falcons of the American Arena League 2 filled in as replacements for the Soul.
The game against the VooDoo ended in a blowout, with a final score of 53-18 in favor of Louisiana. Despite this chaotic weekend for the Soul, there was no mention of the game on the Arena League’s website. The website, which has summaries of other games, appears to be AI-generated – a relief considering