Minnesota Monsters announce 2027 coaching staff led by Willie Howard
TWIN CITIES, Minn. — The Minnesota Monsters have completed their coaching staff for the 2027 Arena Football 1 season, with Willie Howard serving as head
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Minnesota Monsters leaving Duluth for Twin Cities
DULUTH — The Minnesota Monsters are leaving Duluth for the Twin Cities after the organization determined a larger market would offer better long-term opportunities
Willie Howard named Minnesota Monsters head coach
Monsters face Albany in AF1 semifinal Saturday afternoon in NY
Minnesota must limit QB1 Ja’Vonte Johnson’s turnovers and create points through defense or special teams. Albany must protect its quarterback, prevent explosive returns and force the Monsters to sustain drives.
Johnson leads late rally as Monsters edge Beaumont at Amsoil
DULUTH, Minn. — Ja’Vonte Johnson threw two touchdown passes in the final two minutes, including the game-winner to LeDarian McAllister with 22 seconds
Monsters to host Beaumont with final AF1 playoff berth at stake
The Minnesota Monsters will host the Beaumont Renegades in the Arena Football One regular-season finale at 6 p.m. Saturday at Amsoil Arena.
Minnesota Monsters name new general manager
DULUTH — The Minnesota Monsters have named Willie Howard general manager after signing him to a two-year contract to oversee the arena football franchise’
Minnesota Monsters move Lemon to operations director, AF1 advisory role
The Minnesota Monsters announced Tuesday that Meadow Lemon will move from general manager to operations director while also serving in an advisory role with
Minnesota Monsters Notebook
Shiloh Flanagan is an experienced AF1 receiver who can contribute immediately. His value is as a boundary and red-zone matchup — a 6-foot-6 receiver capable of catching the ball above smaller defensive backs, controlling his body near the walls and turning broken plays into touchdowns.
Howie: The Monsters have unfinished business
Willie Howard, the former NFL linebacker recently named the Monsters’ senior consultant, understands that the AF1 carries responsibilities beyond winning. Most of its players are still chasing something. They need film, exposure and an opportunity to demonstrate that they can play professionally.
Monsters secure No. 3 seed
The six-team playoff format gives Nashville and Albany first-round byes. Minnesota will host Washington or Beaumont in the No. 3-versus-No. 6 quarterfinal, while Kentucky will host Michigan in the No. 4-versus-No. 5 matchup.
Howard promoted to assistant general manager
The Minnesota Monsters have promoted special teams coordinator Jaysen Howard to assistant general manager, expanding his responsibilities as the Arena Football One franchise continues
Monsters eye No. 3 seed and home game for first round of AF1 playoffs
Tickets for Saturday's game are available through the Minnesota Monsters' official website, www.mnmonsters.com.
Photo of the Day: Minnesota Monsters take the field on Independence Day weekend
Rather than simply documenting a pregame entrance, photog Oliver Tran captures the excitement, focus and anticipation that define one of the game's most emotional moments. The photograph invites viewers onto the field alongside the players as they prepare to compete in front of their home crowd.
Monsters overwhelm Barrels with relentless defense
Kentucky made sweeping roster changes Monday, announcing the suspension of eight players and the release of nine others in one of the most significant personnel overhauls of the Arena Football One season.
Inside Jacob Lambert's first year: Minnesota Monsters owner is building more than a football team
"We're putting character pieces in here. If we don't have those character pieces, we're dead in the water." -- Jacob Lambert