SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: In their inaugural game, the Albany Empire fell to the Philadelphia Soul 56-35. The Empire played a good first half before the Soul were able to score late to take a 35-21 lead at the half. The Empire faced a 21-point deficit in the second half but were able to make it a 14-point game before the Soul pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The Empire will now hit the road next week as they travel to face the Washington Valor.