Firebirds secure No. 2 seed for Arena Football One playoffs after loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:09 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Albany Firebirds lost 57-54 to the Nashville Kats on July 11, 2026, at MVP Arena, securing the No. 2 seed in the Arena Football One playoffs. After falling behind 27-8, Albany rallied to tie the game multiple times in the second half but could not clinch the win. Nashville's victory allowed them to finish the season as the top seed with an 11-1 record. Albany coach Damon Ware expressed optimism for the playoffs after his team's injury struggles, with the Firebirds now set to enjoy two bye weeks before their semifinal match on August 1-2.
- •Firebirds end regular season with a 9-3 record.
- •Nashville secured the No. 1 seed with a 57-54 victory.
- •Joshua Kulka started at quarterback for Albany in place of Sam Castronova.
- •Attendance at the game was recorded at 2,467.
- •The semifinal match for Albany is scheduled for the weekend of August 1-2.
- 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Firebirds will be No. 2 seed for Arena Football One playoffs after loss to Nashville
"The Albany Firebirds will be the No. 2 seed for the Arena Football One playoffs after losing 57-54 to the Nashville Kats on Saturday at MVP Arena.
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