Montco Native Wins Title With Soul, Signed by Eagles: Reports

Just a matter of days ago, Souderton native Jake Metz was on the field with the Philadelphia Soul, the city's Arena Football League team, battling for a championship title.

Metz, 25, a defensive end, helped the Soul prevail, playing a key role in the game by forcing a fumble.

He celebrated his season's victorious finale - but days later, he was back on the gridiron.

The Eagles formally signed Metz on August 30, according to team officials. By Thursday night, he had joined the team and was preparing for the Eagles final preseason game against the Jets, media sources report.

Matz is unlikely to make the team, but he's optimistic.

"I think they give everybody a fair shot," he told PhillyVoice. "I think my play on Thursday will show [what I can do] and depending on how good I do will dictate whether I'm on the team or not."

For Metz, who grew up cheering for the Eagles and played football for both Souderton Area High School and Shippensburg University before the Soul, it is undoubtedly been a surreal experience.

The Eagles beat the Jets Thursday night, 24-17. Metz tallied one tackle and played in the end of the first and second quarters.

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