A league that has been bringing in more fans each and every year and has begun to receive more national spotlight has cancelled the 2009 season. The AFL has tried to fix their financial woes, but cannot get it done by this season. The AFL hopes to get the league going again in the 2010 season. The releasing of the schedules had been delayed for the 3rd time, along with the start of the free agency period and the dispersal draft, which showed signs of the struggles the AFL was having. The AF2, the minor leagues to the AFL, will play this season since the league operates on its own and has it's own finances.
The AFL would have been entering their 23rd season before the suspension of the league. The league has been growing in popularity, especially since ESPN signed a contract with the AFL in 2006. The league has suffered a huge setback, one that may completely end their league.
After hearing the news on the AFL, I was shocked. I am a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Soul, the reigning champs of the league. I have really become a fan of the league, especially since it's such a fan friendly environment. I hope the AFL can get back on it's feet for the 2010 season, the league was fun to watch in the offseason of the NFL.
August 3, 2009 at 4:18 PM
A league that has been bringing in more fans each and every year and has begun to receive more national spotlight has cancelled the 2009 season.
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