The Washington Valor season was the franchise's inaugural season and the city of Washington's first Arena Football League season since the Washington Commandos left in 1990. The Valor played their home games at the Verizon Center.
The Valor won their first-ever season game against the Baltimore Brigade 51–38 on April 7, 2017. Head coach Dean Cokinos, who previously coached the New Orleans VooDoo, led the Valor.
Staff 2017 Washington Valor staff Front office Chairman – Ted Leonsis President – Roger Mody Coaches
Head coach – Dean Cokinos Offensive coordinator – Steve Thonn Assistant – Benji McDowell Player coordinator – Cosmo Dematteo Strength and conditioning – Ben Jenkins
Final roster
2017 Washington Valor roster Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide receivers Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers Injured reserve
Other league exempt currently vacant
League suspension
Refused to report
Inactive reserve
Recallable reassignment
Roster updated August 3, 2017
Schedule
Regular season The 2017 regular season schedule was released on January 5, 2017. Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Report Score Record 1 Friday April 7 7:00 PM EDT Baltimore Brigade W 51–38 1–0 Verizon Center 15,579 2 Bye 3 Saturday April 22 7:00 PM EDT Philadelphia Soul L 31–49 1–1 Verizon Center 12,122 4 Friday April 28 7:00 PM EDT at Cleveland Gladiators L 34–48 1–2 Quicken Loans Arena 9,223 5 Bye 6 Saturday May 13 7:00 PM EDT Tampa Bay Storm L 33–41 1–3 Verizon Center 8,420 7 Sunday May 20 7:00 PM EDT at Tampa Bay Storm L 47–53 1–4 Amalie Arena 9,275 8 Saturday May 27 7:00 PM EDT Philadelphia Soul L 47–48 1–5 Verizon Center 9,873 9 Saturday June 3 7:00 PM EDT Cleveland Gladiators L 35–59 1–6 Verizon Center 9,901 10 Saturday June 10 7:00 PM EDT at Tampa Bay Storm L 57–58 1–7 Amalie Arena 9,856 11 Bye 12 Friday June 23 7:00 PM EDT at Baltimore Brigade L 41–51 1–8 Royal Farms Arena 6,095 13 Saturday July 1 7:00 PM EDT at Tampa Bay Storm L 51–55 1–9 Amalie Arena 9,913 14 Bye 15 Saturday July 15 7:00 PM EDT at Philadelphia Soul L 41–68 1–10 Wells Fargo Center 10,149 16 Saturday July 22 7:00 PM EDT Baltimore Brigade W 34–30 2–10 Verizon Center 10,266 17 Saturday July 29 7:00 PM EDT Cleveland Gladiators L 28–62 2–11 Verizon Center 11,127 18 Friday August 4 7:00 PM EDT at Baltimore Brigade W 41–35 3–11 Royal Farms Arena 6,089
Standings
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