Georgia Force

Walk-off walk helps Georgia force rematch with Washington

USA Today (Free subscription) | 05/31/2009

Brianna Hesson walked to force in the winning run in the ninth inning and Georgia beat Washington 9-8 Sunday in the highest scoring ...

Transition from Georgia Force to workforce no easy task

ajc.com (Free subscription) | 01/18/2009

In a marketplace flooded with the resumes of the newly unemployed, Carl Morris' makes for colorful reading. It would go something like:

Arena Football League cancels 2009 season

The Atlanta Business Chronicle (Free subscription) | 12/15/2008

The Arena Football League’s board of directors has canceled the 2009 season while the league works on a long-term plan to improve its economic model, AFL said Monday.

No Force: Arena football league suspends '09 season

ajc.com (Free subscription) | 12/15/2008

The Arena Football League, which includes the Georgia Force, announced Monday that it has suspended the 2009 season. The announcement comes just days after the league said it would play next year.

Arena Football League to announce season's canceled

Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 12/15/2008

The Arena Football League has canceled the 2009 season but plans to return in 2010, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, citing an unnamed league source.

Report: Arena Football League Canceling 2009 Season

MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 12/10/2008

Sad news today for everyone’s favorite indoor half-football league. Despite a rise in popularity, the Arena Football League has decided to suspend operations for a year. The Arena Football League, which has grown steadily in popularity and fan attendance during the past decade, is expected to cancel what would have been its 23rd season in [...]

OFF THE NET ... December 1

Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 12/01/2008

OFF THE NET will be bringing you the latest news and notes from around the Arena Football League, including top stories, newspaper clips, tryout information and more. Above, Avengers staff participate in Harvest for HOPE.

Falcons a 'contender' for Turner

ajc.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2008

Top free-agent target Michael Turner watched the Arena Football League season debut of the Georgia Force Saturday with Falcons owner Arthur Blank, coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff. The steady backup to San Diego All-Pro tailback LaDainian Tomlinson is considered the best running back in free agency.

Coaching double duty

Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 11/21/2008

By Nathan Boudreaux -- In July, Georgia Force head coach Doug Plank was named seasonal coaching assistant by new Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, meaning this AFL off-season has been a little busier for the 55-year old.

Blank foundation trims giving, lays off staff

ajc.com (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008

The sagging economy and stock market losses are taking a toll on Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank's foundation and his main business unit.

Dallas moves to Southern Division in 2009 alignment

Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008

The Arena Football League has realigned its divisions, placing the two-time (2006-07) Eastern Division Champion Dallas Desperados in the Southern Division.

7 cities bid for 2 MLS expansion teams

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/16/2008

A group that includes two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash submitted a bid Wednesday for a Major League Soccer franchise in Vancouver, British Colombia, and the family of Liverpool co-owner George Gillett applied for a team in Montreal.

• Seven cities bid for two MLS expansion teams - MSNBC.com
• Barcelona eye MLS franchise - The Telegraph India
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Atlanta Joins The Mix

WVHooligan - Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008

We talked about it earlier in the week but today it becomes official here. Arthur Blank has applied for a Major League Soccer franchise. Blank’s AMB Group LLC, which owns and operates the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and the Arena Football League’s Georgia Force, announced Tuesday afternoon ahead of MLS’s Oct. 15 deadline that it has [...]

Falcons owner Blank puts in bid for MLS franchise

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008

ATLANTA (AP) -Arthur Blank, who already owns two pro sports franchises in Atlanta, is aiming for a third.

Avengers complete coaching staff

Arena Football League (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008

Pat O'Hara, the new head coach of the Los Angeles Avengers, has hired four assistant coaches in preparation for the upcoming 2009 Arena Football League season.