Challenge Challenge Winners Wk 1: Ashley Glover Wk 2: Doug Edwards Wk 3: Austin Harger Wk 4: Dan Wolf Wk 5: Diane Dunifon Wk 6: Diane Dunifon Wk 7: Al Henkel Wk 8: ------------------------------------ Wk 9: Waiting for stats wk 10: Waiting for stats wk 11: Waiting for stats wk 12: Waiting for stats Raffle Winners (home games only) Wk 1: Vern Mast Wk 5: Jim Seay Wk 6: Nick Bauer Wk 7: Greg Snook Wk 12: Jim Shive Wk 13: Wayne Nash Congratulations! Congratulations Tammy Snook! Tammy Snook of Fort Wayne, IN  picked up her  grand prize Tailgate Toss set June 10, 2009. Freedom Force News and Notes

Game on! June 18, 2009 Fort Wayne Freedom vs Marion Mayhem  on the road in Marion , OH .  Sat @ 7:30pm  .   Players and coaches are car pooling .   Subway for lunch . Several Freedom Fans will be in attendance .  Good media coverage as well . Many Friends of Freedom have already stepped forward to make it possible . I am thankful for the  outpouring of support .    The 2009 C I F L Eastern Division Champion Title is on the line . - Bill Fahlsing

Team Announcement May 12, 2009 From the front office, "Your Fort Wayne Freedom are now 4 - 4 after disposing of "The Bones" at Milwaukee Sat night. Defense, offense & special teams all came together to seal the victory. Matt Land's guys now have their goal to secure a playoff spot in their sights Group tickets sales for the final two regular season home games are an important factor as we close out the regular season. Call General Manager Brad Harris or Bill Fahlsing for ticket discounts to bring your Friends, family, employees, clients, classmates, neighbors to watch you FREEDOM "Defend the Fort' Remaining schedule: Sun May 19, 2009 @ Miami Valley Silverbacks , Kick Off 3:00 pm Sat May 23, 2009 vs Marion Mayhem, Kick Off 7:30 pm Fri May 29, 2009 vs Wheeling Wildcats, Kick Off 7:30 pm Sat June 6, 2009 @ Miami Valley Silverbacks, Kick Off 7:30 pm

Radio Show May 13th May 12, 2009 All Freedom Fan Club members are invited to Granite City on Wed @ 5:30 - 7:00. (FM100 Talks Radio show). There will also be a special Club meeting @ the Ash Centre at 8:00 - 8:30 on Wed May 13th. Last week as the team traveled to Milwaukee, Freedom Force sent along brownies, peanut butter cookies and other assorted treats to show our support fot the players and coaches. Fort Wayne downed the Bonecrushers 51-33 to move 4-4 on the season. Now we're calling on all our Freedom faithful to sponsor a player or provide a team snack for this Sunday's trip to Miami Valley. Player sponsorships range from $50 for practice players up to $300 for starters. As well as $100 to $250 for players on 21 man traveling roster. Any involvement is welcome re: Snacks, cookies, sandwiches & water or power drinks. Freedom vs. Miami Valley Silverbacks, 3:00pm in Troy , OH, "FREEDOM FAMILY SHOWS FORCE" in supporting their TEAM!

Freedom Prepare for Wildcats March 24, 2009 The Fort Wayne Freedom prepare to take on the Wheeling Wildcats at Wes Banco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia this Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. Reeking havoc on the Marion Mayhem, the Freedom started off the 2009 season last Saturday. Dan Musielewicz and Brian Jackson each caught two touchdowns passes during the 46-23 win over the Mayhem. The defense intercepted the Mayhem four times, including a 48-yard touchdown return by Aaron Lane. The Wildcats (0-1) are coming off of a by week after a last second loss in Marion. Wheeling Finished with 109 yards rushing with Quarterback Rod Rutherford carrying 17 times for 71 yards and four touchdowns , and was 20-30 for 195 yards through the air and one touchdown for a passer rating of 149.3. Freedom Football Focus radio show takes place at Granite City Food and Brewery Company 5:30-7 p.m. on FM 100 Talks! every Wednesday night. March 24, 2009 The Fort Wayne Freedom prepare to take on the Wheeling Wildcats at Wes Banco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia this Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. Reeking havoc on the Marion Mayhem, the Freedom started off the 2009 season last Saturday. Dan Musielewicz and Brian Jackson each caught two touchdowns passes during the 46-23 win over the Mayhem. The defense intercepted the Mayhem four times, including a 48-yard touchdown return by Aaron Lane. The Wildcats (0-1) are coming off of a by week after a last second loss in Marion. Wheeling Finished with 109 yards rushing with Quarterback Rod Rutherford carrying 17 times for 71 yards and four touchdowns , and was 20-30 for 195 yards through the air and one touchdown for a passer rating of 149.3. Freedom Football Focus radio show takes place at Granite City Food and Brewery Company 5:30-7 p.m. on FM 100 Talks! every Wednesday night.

Season Ticket Distribution at Granite City Brewing Company March 11, 2009 Wednesday, March 11th beginning at 5:30 PM, Granite City Brewing Company will host the first Freedom Football Focus radio show.  The program will be broadcast live on FM 100 Talks.  Season tickets will be available for pick up during the broadcast.  Join Dean Jackson as he begins the Freedom season with a look at our upcoming season.

Freedom Announce Carter, Gator and Lane February 9, 2009 Freedom Announce Carter, Gater, and Lane. Freedom Begin Pre-season Practice. Click for more.

Freedom Enlist Five January 22, 2009   The Fort Wayne Freedom has signed five more outstanding athletes; Brian Dolph (WR), Nick Body (WR), Dan Musielewicz (WR), Ja'Rell Smith (DB) and Adrian Reese (WR) have all come to terms with the Freedom for the 2009 CIFL season. Click for more.

Freedom Return Familiar Faces January 10, 2009   The Fort Wayne Freedom announces that three fan favorites have signed for 2009. Click for more.

Fan Club News December 26, 2008 Breakfast and Open Tryouts The Fort Wayne Freedom Fan club announces a breakfast meeting before open tryouts to be held January 3rd at the ASH Centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Breakfast will be at IHOP on Jefferson Blvd at 8:30am.  Afterward, we will go to the Ash Center for open tryouts. Please feel free to join us for either or both events. Thank you, Freedom Force Fan Club

Fort Wayne Freedom Open Tryouts December 16, 2008 Fort Wayne Freedom Open Tryouts The Fort Wayne Freedom announces open tryouts to be held January 3rd at the ASH Centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Click for more.

Freedom sign two more to Defend the Fort! December 15, 2008 The Fort Wayne Freedom announces the signing of Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Recker for the 2009 season. Click for more.

Coach of the Year winners December 11, 2008 TRINE UNIVERSITY’S LAND AMONG 2008 AFCA REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR WINNERS   Click for more.

Fort Wayne Freedom Announce Player Signings December 2, 2008 The Fort Wayne Freedom announced the signing of two offensive players for the 2009 season.   Click for more.