Here's what we know about the return of Arena Football to the Times Union Center here in the Capital Region. We know that Head Coach Rob Keefe and Assistant Head Coach Les Moss will be back. We know the team will be part of the NAL - National Arena League. We do not know the name of the team yet but thanks to Liana Bonavita from News 10 we know when we'll know the name.

All signs point to the team bringing back one of the two former championship nicknames. It appears the new NAL team will either be the Albany Firebirds or the Albany Empire but should it be? Me personally I feel the most attachment to the Empire. I'd like to see the Empire get a chance to defend their title. What would you like the new name to be? Tweet me @THEjefflevack and let me know. Just use the hashtag #AlbanyNAL. I'll share the best back here and on Levack and Goz Monday thru Friday 3 pm to 7 pm on 1045 The Team ESPN Radio and the free Team app (link below)

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