Mariners' Future In Doubt

Baltimore's indoor football team might be finished, this just after winning the league championship. Rich Scherr reports in the September 4th Baltimore Sun, that the "entire front office resigned" and "league officials … have yet to secure ownership." It is reported that Dwayne Wells was charged with embezzling over $100,000 from his employer to pay for part ownership in Baltimore's AIFA team.

Baltimore's Arena Football Team Doesn't Cancel Season

On December 12th, the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) announced it was not canceling the upcoming season. This follows the news that the better-known, 22 year-old (!) Arena Football League (AFL) decided they will cancel their 2009 season. Read about it at ProFootballTalk.com, PennLive.com or The Los Angeles Business Journal.

The Baltimore Mariners return to the 1st Mariner Arena Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Blast Announce 2008-09 Schedule

WBAL-TV has a story announcing the Baltimore Blast's 2008-09 National Indoor Soccer League schedule, promotions and ticket information. No mention of the arena's future fate.

Blast To Play 2008-09 In New League

PressBox has an exclusive story by Kyle Knopp announcing that the Baltimore Blast will play in "the newly formed National Indoor Soccer League." Exact dates were not listed for the "18-game schedule" but the First Mariner Arena will host all Blast home games.

Blast To Play One More Season At The Arena

From September 6th's Baltimore Sun, Kent Baker reports that the Baltimore Blast will defend it's Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) title. The MISL ceased to operate on May 31, 2008 but Mr. Baker reports the league is reforming and quotes Blast general manager Kevin Healey, "The season is shortened a little bit." Their schedule has yet to be announced.

Baltimore Mariners Indoor Football Team Sold

The Baltimore Mariners, of the American Indoor Football Association, have been sold to a local ownership group. The Baltimore Business Journal has all the details. Their season is expected to start in March 2009, with games at the Baltimore Arena.

Baltimore Indoor Football Tryouts

The Baltimore Mariners of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) have just announced registration details for open tryouts. Tryouts will be held in White Marsh on October 12th. The Mariners second season will begin in March of 2009 and games are held at, you guessed it, the Baltimore Arena.