On June 12, 2010, the Trenton Steel and the AIFA will be hosting a showcase game between the New Jersey Revolution and the Harrisburg Stampede at the Sun Bank National Bank Center in Mercer County. The game will bring the excitement of the AIFA to the city of Trenton, and get the fans excited for the Steel to begin their inaugural season in 2011. Tickets for the game will vary from $11 to $21, and for those who put down their $75 fully refundable deposit for season tickets before June 12th, will receive tickets for only $10! For tickets to this game call 609-656-3300 or visit www.trentonsteel.com.

Trentonsteel.com recently had the opportunity to speak with John Morris, owner and commissioner of the AIFA, regarding the future of Trenton Steel football and his hopes and aspirations for the AIFA:

1. What was your inspiration for the starting the AIFA?
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My inspiration was to help the players that did not make it to the NFL or the CFL or who were in the NFL or the CFL and are trying to get back up to that level and achieve their dream.

2. What do you expect from the Trenton Steel?
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I expect them to be a tough competitor right out of the gate with all of the great talent in that New Jersey area. Our hopes would be to make the play-offs.

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3. Why did you pick Trenton for an AIFA franchise?
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Trenton is a great market and it fits very well within out footprint in the league. Also there are some awesome football fans in that area.

4. What is your vision for the AIFA?
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To be the top indoor football league in the country. Also, to send as many football players to the next level as we can while providing good family, fast paced entertainment.

5. Why go to an AIFA game rather than to a movie and dinner?

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Because for the same price as a movie, you can come and get two and a half hours of great live entertainment while rooting for your home team!

Scores from around the AIFA:

Baltimore Mariners 61, N.J. Revolution 27
San Jose Wolves 82, Yakima Vly Warriors 50
Reading Express 49, Richmond Raiders 46
Harrisburg Stampede 49, Fayetteville Guard 21

Steel Facts

Elvin Bethea is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was born right here in Trenton, NJ in 1946. He played for the Houston Oilers for 15 years and was an 8 time Pro-Bowl selection. Before his prestigious career in the NFL, Elvin played at Trenton Central Catholic High School and than went on to play at North Carolina A & T State University.