Alaska Football League

06/16/2025

Abe Hernandez, former owner of the Alaska Football League, has been appointed Director of Nine Star’s Center for Workforce Excellence. He is actively building a passionate and dedicated team of individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact in our community through workforce development and helping move Alaskans from poverty to prosperity. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve others and grow in this field, reach out to Abe directly at 907-615-0487 or explore current job openings here https://ninestar.org/staff-positions-available/

Please join us in welcoming Abe Hernandez as Nine Star’s new Director of the Center for Workforce Excellence! Abe brings over 20 years of experience as a leader in community-based programs and private sector business development, including more than a decade of supervisory leadership in case management and workforce development. Known for his ability to build programs and lead high-performing teams, Abe has successfully managed complex programs while fostering collaboration with municipal, state, and community partners as well as engaging local business leaders in the mission. He is strongly committed to promoting client economic self-sufficiency, ensuring excellence in service delivery, and is enthusiastic about driving meaningful impact across both local and rural communities.

“While we are extremely proud of all that Nine Star has accomplished in our first 49 years, we look forward to Abe’s leadership in helping us uplevel the way we deliver workforce development services across the state. We are excited about Abe’s vision for Nine Star’s Center for Workforce Excellence as we strive to support more aspiring Alaskans to get jobs, expand our workforce development services into new communities, and partner with employers to strengthen Alaska’s economy”, says Ruth Schoenleben, Nine Star CEO.

Welcome aboard, Abe!

02/16/2021

ALASKA FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO CEASE OPERATIONS

The Alaska Football League has announced it has ceased operations. The league which started in 2008 cancelled the 2020 season due to the public health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. “The AFL ownership group would like to thank the fans, staff and sponsors for all the support they gave throughout the years” stated majority owner Abe Hernandez.

Adult amateur football in Alaska will continue under a new league called the Last Frontier Football League. I’m excited to see that adult amateur football in Alaska will continue. Players will still have an opportunity to continue playing the game they love, while developing their skills, stated Hernandez

To follow the LFFL please like their page or for more information contact league manager Dan Moore at 907-317-0141

The Last Frontier Football League is an 9on9 Amateur Football League.

02/04/2021

This page was created to provide historical videos, pictures, and stories of the Alaska Wild indoor professional football team. This is a chance for players, staff and fans to re·live moments of this historic team. Please visit and like the page.

The Alaska Wild was a professional indoor football team based in Anchorage, Alaska. The team was a member of the Pacific North Division of the Intense Conference of the Indoor Football League (IFL),

01/07/2021

MAJORITY OWNER OF THE AFL STEPPING DOWN

The majority owner of the AFL Abe Hernandez is stepping down and will be putting the league up for sale next week.

“I am confident that this is what’s best for my family and myself at this time. I’ve never been satisfied with anything less than 100% commitment in anything that I do and ultimately I can no longer give that effort.

I want to thank the AFL staff and our amazing coaches for understanding and generously supporting my decision. To the AFL players, fans, and sponsors thank you for your support throughout the years without you this league would not be possible” stated Hernandez

The AFL was formed in 2008 and in 2019 had 5 teams representing Anchorage, Eagle River and the Valley. During this period the AFL has assisted in developing players in moving to the next level of the sport. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the Covid Pandemic.

“The goal is to have a new majority owner in place by May 1st” stated Hernandez

08/27/2020

The Alaska Football League would like to give our deepest condolences to the family of Antonio Anderson. Antonio was the AFL's head of security. He lost his battle to cancer this morning. He will be missed.

07/04/2020

Have a safe and happy 4th of July

06/01/2020

THE AFL CANCELS 2020 SEASON

The Alaska Football League announced early Monday morning that it will be cancelling the 2020 season due to issues surrounding the COVID-19 public health pandemic. “This is a decision we take very seriously, and it comes as a result of extended, thoughtful discussion among our ownership group," said AFL Majority Owner Abe Hernandez.

The AFL was supposed to have five teams participating in the league this year: The Anchorage Cowboys, Frontier 49ers, Arctic Seahawks, Eagle River Broncos, and Valley Steelers.

“With teams spanning multiple communities, a plethora of ever-changing protocols/guidelines and constantly shrinking time lines, we made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season”, added Hernandez

Among the many issues also facing the AFL in determining the feasibility of holding the 2020 season were the difficulties in complying with the physical distancing protocols for sports groups set by the Municipality of Anchorage for the Anchorage Football Stadium, the main home stadium of the AFL.

“The amount of time needed for our players to safely get into playing form after not being able to train for a period of time, and the amount of time needed to allow our teams to secure sponsors, order uniforms and complete other football related operations was going to be difficult to overcome”. said Hernandez

"The AFL remains committed to the safety and health of our players, staff members, fans, and community partners," stated AFL Commissioner Bob Lee. “We will be taking a proactive approach and focusing our efforts and our resources toward preparing for an exciting 2021 season” added Lee

The decision to cancel comes a little less than two months before what would have been the league’s 13th season. The AFL opener was scheduled for July 30th.

05/25/2020

Happy Memorial Day from the AFL

05/11/2020

Happy Mother's Day

04/23/2020

To our AFL fans and partners we hope your well during these times of challenge for Alaskans. With Southcentral Alaska looking to open back up for business we ask that you make an effort to support our local AFL sponsors. They have supported us throughout the years and now it is our time to support them as we gradually make our way back. Please visit our webiste at www.akfootballleague.com to view our sponsors and click on thier tile links to get more information on thier business and how you can support them. Be well and keep safe from the AFL ownership group

03/19/2020

Stay safe and healthy Alaska. Support our local community businesses and look out for our senior population. Together we can overcome this challenge

02/19/2020

AFL veteran Shawn Adgerson makes his arena football debut this Saturday night with the Las Vegas Kings

The Las Vegas Kings bring professional football to Summerlin