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ALBANY, N.Y. – Albany AFL today announce the Albany Empire as the new name for the new Arena Football League (AFL) team in Albany. The Albany Empire represents the home team for the Capital of New York, the Empire State along with the power needed to be successful in the tough, fast-paced sport of Arena Football. Expansion team unveils name and logo ALBANY, N.Y. – Albany AFL today announce the Albany Empire as the new name for the new Arena Football League (AFL) team in Albany. The Albany Empire represents the home team for the Capital of New York, the Empire State along with the power needed to be successful in the… And we know power – where it comes from, how it’s used, and that it is the ultimate aphrodisiac. The AFL is coming home to Albany. But we aren’t just fielding a team. We are BUILDING AN EMPIRE! The unique Empire logo features the team’s official colors, a fiery reddish orange, dark navy blue and grey accents. Now's your chance to name Albany’s new arena football team. The four choices are: Albany Phoenix, Albany Empire, Albany Machine and Albany Fire. Advertisement – Content Continues Below The pomp and circumstance surrounding Albany’s return to the AFL has electrified local fans and businesses who look forward to the return of Arena Football in Albany, where the Firebirds and Conquest once called home. This time, the home team will be called the Albany Empire, a play on New York state’s nickname, “The Empire State.” Albany AFL team name reveal, Jan, 23 Albany AFL team name reveal, Jan, 23 The Empire will be the supreme power in the Arena Football League once again. Albany Machine: This name would recognize Albany's role in politics at the state and local level. The Albany Machine specifically references the City of Albany's Political Machine that was in power for the better part of the 20th century. The Machine once ran the city of Albany and it can yet again. The Albany Empire is a professional arena football team to be based in Albany, New York, and scheduled to begin play in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2018. Home games will be played at Times Union Center. After the American Hockey League's Albany Devils relocated to Binghamton, the Times Union Center was left without a full-time tenant. On March 14, 2017, Center general manager Bob Belber confirmed that it was in early discussions to bring an AFL team back to Albany. On October 24, the new Albany team was officially announced as a member of the AFL for the 2018 season. ALBANY — A thick veil of fog surrounded the Capital City, fitting for the scene around the Palace Theater as people gathered for the big reveal of Albany’s new Arena Football League team name on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Here’s the significance of all the team names, courtesy of Albany AFL: The Albany Phoenix: In Greek Mythology, a Phoenix is a long-lived bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor with a renewed youth and vigor. This name pays homage to the original iteration of the Arena Football League in Albany, the Albany Firebirds.
The Albany Empire is a professional arena football team to be based in Albany, New York, and scheduled to begin play in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2018.