Chicago Bliss
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Chicago Bliss is one of two teams that were introduced to the Lingerie Football League
in 2004 (the other being Dallas Desire
).
Being defeated by New York Euphoria
in the Eastern Final (one of the Semi-Finals which included a Skill Test, a 3-on-2 match and a dance competition) at Lingerie Bowl
II in 2005 and again at Lingerie Bowl
III in 2006, the team never reached the Final.
On September 4, 2009, the Chicago Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente 29-19 in the first ever game of the LFL at the Sears Centre
in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In February 2010, the Bliss finally reached the championship game at Lingerie Bowl VII but lost to the Los Angeles Temptation
.
and defeated the Miami Caliente
29-19. The Bliss Head Coach is Keith Hac, coach of the Indoor Football League
's Chicago Slaughter. The Bliss Offensive Coordinator is Rasche Hill, a former member of the National Football League
Jacksonville Jaguars
and the Chicago Slaughter. The Bliss Defensive Coordinator is DeJuan Alfonzo
, a former member of the Chicago Rush
and Chicago Slaughter.
The Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente
20-7 to win the Eastern Conference title but fell 27-14 to the Los Angeles Temptation
in Lingerie Bowl VII.
Lingerie Football League
The Lingerie Football League is a women's 7-on-7 tackle American football league, created in 2009, with games played in the fall and winter at NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS arenas and stadiums. The league was founded by Mitch Mortaza...
in 2004 (the other being Dallas Desire
Dallas Desire
The Dallas Desire are a professional women's American football team located in Dallas, Texas. They are one of five teams of the Lingerie Football League's Western Division. The Desire was one of two teams introduced to LFL in 2004, the other being the Los Angeles Temptation...
).
Being defeated by New York Euphoria
New York Euphoria
New York Euphoria was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003 to 2009.The old name Team Euphoria was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004...
in the Eastern Final (one of the Semi-Finals which included a Skill Test, a 3-on-2 match and a dance competition) at Lingerie Bowl
Lingerie Bowl
The Lingerie Bowl is an annual Super Bowl halftime alternative shown on pay-per-view TV. It features a game of full-contact American football with female athletes playing seven-on-seven tackle football. Lingerie Bowl I aired during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 with Team Euphoria losing to the Team...
II in 2005 and again at Lingerie Bowl
Lingerie Bowl
The Lingerie Bowl is an annual Super Bowl halftime alternative shown on pay-per-view TV. It features a game of full-contact American football with female athletes playing seven-on-seven tackle football. Lingerie Bowl I aired during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 with Team Euphoria losing to the Team...
III in 2006, the team never reached the Final.
On September 4, 2009, the Chicago Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente 29-19 in the first ever game of the LFL at the Sears Centre
Sears Centre
The Sears Centre is an 11,000-seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural and sports center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb, 25 miles from Chicago. The arena has 43 luxury suites on two separate levels...
in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In February 2010, the Bliss finally reached the championship game at Lingerie Bowl VII but lost to the Los Angeles Temptation
Los Angeles Temptation
Los Angeles Temptation was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003.The old name Team Dream was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004...
.
Current roster
2009-2010 season
The Chicago Bliss opened its season on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Sears CentreSears Centre
The Sears Centre is an 11,000-seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural and sports center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb, 25 miles from Chicago. The arena has 43 luxury suites on two separate levels...
and defeated the Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida...
29-19. The Bliss Head Coach is Keith Hac, coach of the Indoor Football League
Indoor Football League
The Indoor Football League began in 1999 as an offshoot of the troubled Professional Indoor Football League. Keary Ecklund, the owner of the Green Bay Bombers and Madison Mad Dogs, left the PIFL after its first, financially-troubled, season to start his own league. Unlike the PIFL, the IFL was an...
's Chicago Slaughter. The Bliss Offensive Coordinator is Rasche Hill, a former member of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and the Chicago Slaughter. The Bliss Defensive Coordinator is DeJuan Alfonzo
DeJuan Alfonzo
DeJuan R. Alfonzo is an American football wide receiver/linebacker for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League . Alfonzo attended Indiana State University.-College and NFL career:...
, a former member of the Chicago Rush
Chicago Rush
The Chicago Rush is an arena football team based in Rosemont, Illinois. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the Arena Football League. The team was founded in 2001 and is co-owned by Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach.The Rush have qualified for the...
and Chicago Slaughter.
The Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida...
20-7 to win the Eastern Conference title but fell 27-14 to the Los Angeles Temptation
Los Angeles Temptation
Los Angeles Temptation was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003.The old name Team Dream was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004...
in Lingerie Bowl VII.
2009-10 season schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Miami Caliente Miami Caliente Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida... |
Home | Won 29-19 |
| October 2 | New York Majesty New York Majesty New York Majesty was a professional women's indoor football team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, that played for only the 2009 season. They are members of the Eastern Conference of the Lingerie Football League... |
Away | No Contest |
| December 4 | Tampa Breeze Tampa Breeze Tampa Breeze is a team in the Lingerie Football League. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa, Florida.... |
Away | Won 27-18 |
| December 18 | Philadelphia Passion Philadelphia Passion The Philadelphia Passion is a professional women's indoor football team based in Trenton, New Jersey. They are members of the Eastern Conference of the Lingerie Football League.... |
Home | Won 46-19 |
| February 4 | Miami Caliente Miami Caliente Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida... |
Playoff | Won 20-7 |
| February 6 | Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003.The old name Team Dream was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004... |
Lingerie Bowl VII | Lost 14-27 |
2010-11 Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | Dallas Desire Dallas Desire The Dallas Desire are a professional women's American football team located in Dallas, Texas. They are one of five teams of the Lingerie Football League's Western Division. The Desire was one of two teams introduced to LFL in 2004, the other being the Los Angeles Temptation... |
Home | Won 14-10 |
| October 2 | Seattle Mist Seattle Mist This Seattle Mist are a team in the Lingerie Football League, part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.-2009-2010 season:... |
Away | Won 41-12 |
| November 14 | San Diego Seduction San Diego Seduction The San Diego Seduction is an charter team in the Lingerie Football League which began play in its inaugural 2009-10 season. The Seduction is based in San Diego, California, with home games played at the Valley View Casino Center... |
Home | Won 50-12 |
| December 18 | Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003.The old name Team Dream was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004... |
Away | Loss 18-12 |
| January 29 | Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation Los Angeles Temptation was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003.The old name Team Dream was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004... |
Playoff | Loss 31-14 |