Women's Football Alliance
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The Women's Football Alliance is a full-contact Women's American football
league which began play in the spring of 2009. They have now completed three full seasons and grew to over 60 teams slated for the 2011 season. The women play 11 person tackle football games with rules that basically mirror those of the NFL. The league is owned and operated by Jeff and Lisa King of Exeter, California
and has teams spread across the United States
.
, Independent Women's Football League
and National Women's Football Association
, while others will began their inaugural season of play in the WFA.
The first season of play ended with a championship game, which was played in the rebuilding (post Katrina) city of New Orleans, Louisiana
and was hosted by the New Orleans Blaze
. The game was between the St. Louis Slam
(American Conference - St. Louis, MO) and the West Michigan Mayhem
(National Conference - Kalamazoo, MI). The game came down to the last few plays and the St. Louis Slam became the first National Champions in the WFA with a final score of 21-14. Additionally, there was an International Game played between the upstart Aguilas Regias of Monterrey, Mexico and the hosting team, New Orleans Blaze. The Blaze won this game 12-0.
The WFA grew in the second year (2010) to have over 40 teams competing for the National Championship. The national championship for the 2010 season was accompanied by the first All-American game. The term All-American is used by the WFA to represent the best players at all positions from all WFA teams. The teams were chosen partly based on statistics and partly based on the vote of head coaches. The All-American game was played just before the championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada
and were hosted by the Las Vegas Showgirlz
. The All-American game was won by the American Conference. The second championship in the WFA would again come down to the last few plays and have a score differential of only 4 points. The Lone Star Mustangs
(American Conference - Dallas/Fort Worth) defeated the Columbus Comets
(National Conference - Columbus, Ohio) to become the second National Champions of the WFA by a score of 16-12.
As the Women's Football Alliance prepared for the 2011 season, they were scheduled to have over 60 teams playing across the United States. They again grew due in part to new teams starting and in part due to established teams moving in from other leagues, most notably the New York Sharks
, D.C. Divas
, Chicago Force
, Dallas Diamonds
, and Kansas City Tribe
. In the 2011 WFA championship, the Boston Militia
defeated the San Diego Surge 34-19 to claim the title.
Women's American football
Women have begun playing full-contact American football. Most leagues play by the same rules as their male counterparts, with one exception: women's leagues use a slightly smaller football. Women primarily play on a semi-professional or amateur level in the United States...
league which began play in the spring of 2009. They have now completed three full seasons and grew to over 60 teams slated for the 2011 season. The women play 11 person tackle football games with rules that basically mirror those of the NFL. The league is owned and operated by Jeff and Lisa King of Exeter, California
Exeter, California
Exeter is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. It is situated near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The population was 10,334 at the 2010 census....
and has teams spread across the United States
United States
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.
League History
The Women's Football Alliance was established in 2009 and began its inaugural season with 36 teams. Many of these teams were already established teams moving in from other leagues such as Women's Professional Football LeagueWomen's Professional Football League
The Women's Professional Football League is the original and longest operating women's professional American football league in the United States. Now with teams across the United States, the WPFL had its first game in 1999 with just two original teams: the Lake Michigan Minx and the Minnesota...
, Independent Women's Football League
Independent Women's Football League
The Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
and National Women's Football Association
National Women's Football Association
The National Women's Football Association was a full-contact American football league for women headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The league was founded by Catherine Masters in 2000, as the two benchmark teams, the Alabama Renegades and the Nashville Dream played each other six times in...
, while others will began their inaugural season of play in the WFA.
The first season of play ended with a championship game, which was played in the rebuilding (post Katrina) city of New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
and was hosted by the New Orleans Blaze
New Orleans Blaze
The New Orleans Blaze is a women's American football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Formerly a member of the National Women's Football Association, they play at City Park, splitting their time between Pan American Stadium and Tad Gormley Stadium....
. The game was between the St. Louis Slam
St. Louis Slam
The St. Louis Slam is a women's professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions. The Slam played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008. Home...
(American Conference - St. Louis, MO) and the West Michigan Mayhem
West Michigan Mayhem
The West Michigan Mayhem is a women's professional American football team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Mayhem played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008...
(National Conference - Kalamazoo, MI). The game came down to the last few plays and the St. Louis Slam became the first National Champions in the WFA with a final score of 21-14. Additionally, there was an International Game played between the upstart Aguilas Regias of Monterrey, Mexico and the hosting team, New Orleans Blaze. The Blaze won this game 12-0.
The WFA grew in the second year (2010) to have over 40 teams competing for the National Championship. The national championship for the 2010 season was accompanied by the first All-American game. The term All-American is used by the WFA to represent the best players at all positions from all WFA teams. The teams were chosen partly based on statistics and partly based on the vote of head coaches. The All-American game was played just before the championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and were hosted by the Las Vegas Showgirlz
Las Vegas Showgirlz
The Las Vegas Showgirlz are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Showgirlz play their home games on the campus of Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School in the city's upscale Summerlin district....
. The All-American game was won by the American Conference. The second championship in the WFA would again come down to the last few plays and have a score differential of only 4 points. The Lone Star Mustangs
Lone Star Mustangs
The Lone Star Mustangs are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Bedford Texas , the Mustangs play their home games at Pennington Field...
(American Conference - Dallas/Fort Worth) defeated the Columbus Comets
Columbus Comets
The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008...
(National Conference - Columbus, Ohio) to become the second National Champions of the WFA by a score of 16-12.
As the Women's Football Alliance prepared for the 2011 season, they were scheduled to have over 60 teams playing across the United States. They again grew due in part to new teams starting and in part due to established teams moving in from other leagues, most notably the New York Sharks
New York Sharks
The New York Sharks are a women's American football team playing out of New York City. They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance...
, D.C. Divas
D.C. Divas
The D.C. Divas are a football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in the Washington Metropolitan Area, the Divas play their home games in Landover at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.-2001:The Divas were formed in 2000 to be one of the charter franchises of the National Women's...
, Chicago Force
Chicago Force
The Chicago Force is a women's football team that is now in the Women's Football Alliance. Founded in 2003, the team has previously played at De La Salle HS & St...
, Dallas Diamonds
Dallas Diamonds
The Dallas Diamonds are a women's professional American football team in the Women's Football Alliance . It is made up of 46 players and has a coaching staff of 10...
, and Kansas City Tribe
Kansas City Tribe
The Kansas City Tribe is a football team in the Women's Football Alliance based in Kansas City, Missouri. Home games are played at Center High School.-2008:...
. In the 2011 WFA championship, the Boston Militia
Boston Militia
The Boston Militia are a women's full contact football team in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions...
defeated the San Diego Surge 34-19 to claim the title.
North Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Militia Boston Militia The Boston Militia are a women's full contact football team in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions... |
Somerville Somerville, Massachusetts Somerville is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located just north of Boston. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 75,754 and was the most densely populated municipality in New England. It is also the 17th most densely populated incorporated place in... , Massachusetts Massachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010... |
Dilboy Stadium |
| New England Nightmare New England Nightmare The New England Nightmare is a team of the Women's Football Alliance that began play in the 2010 season. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the Nightmare plays its home games at Dillon Stadium.... |
Hartford Hartford, Connecticut Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making... , Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately... |
Dillon Stadium Dillon Stadium -Sports:Founded by football coach John Dillon, Dillon Stadium was the home of two minor league football teams in the 1960s and 70s: the Hartford Charter Oaks, owned by the Brewer family, and the Hartford Knights... |
| New York Sharks New York Sharks The New York Sharks are a women's American football team playing out of New York City. They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance... |
New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... , New York New York New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east... |
Moore Catholic High School Moore Catholic High School Moore Catholic High School is a private, religious school on Staten Island, New York. It was founded by the archdiocese and the Presentation Sisters of Staten Island in September 1962, under the name Countess Moore High School... and Aviator Sports Complex |
Northeast Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| D.C. Divas D.C. Divas The D.C. Divas are a football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in the Washington Metropolitan Area, the Divas play their home games in Landover at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.-2001:The Divas were formed in 2000 to be one of the charter franchises of the National Women's... |
Landover Landover, Maryland Landover is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, within the census-designated place of Greater Landover. The Prince Georges County Sports and Learning Complex is in Landover... , Maryland Maryland Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east... |
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex |
| Keystone Assault Keystone Assault The Keystone Assault is a charter member of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Based in the Pennsylvania capital of Harrisburg, the Assault plays its home games at In the Net Sports Complex in nearby Palmyra.... |
Palmyra Palmyra, Pennsylvania Palmyra is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,096 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Palmyra is located at .... , Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to... |
In the Net Sports Complex |
| Philadelphia Liberty Belles Philadelphia Liberty Belles The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Home games are played on the campus of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania.... |
Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,... , Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to... |
Northeast High School Northeast High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Northeast High School is a high school located at 1601 Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... |
Mid-Atlantic Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Fusion Cleveland Fusion The Cleveland Fusion is a women's professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Fusion played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008... |
Parma Parma, Ohio Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest suburb of Cleveland and the seventh largest city in the state of Ohio... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
Byers Field Byers Field Byers Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Parma, Ohio, located on Day Drive next to Parmatown Mall. The stadium can host football, track and field, and soccer events. The three high schools and three middle schools of the Parma City School District share this venue with Saint Ignatius High... |
| Columbus Comets Columbus Comets The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008... |
Grove City Grove City, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 27,075 people, 10,265 households, and 7,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,941.2 people per square mile . There were 10,712 housing units at an average density of 768.0 per square mile... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
Grove City Christian School Grove City Christian School Grove City Christian School is a private, Christian high school in Grove City, Ohio.... |
| Pittsburgh Force Pittsburgh Force The Pittsburgh Force is a women's American Football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are currently a member of the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Women's Football Alliance. Home games will be played at Moe Rubenstein Stadium in nearby Ambridge... |
Ambridge Ambridge, Pennsylvania Ambridge is a borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania, incorporated in 1905 and named after the American Bridge Company. Ambridge is located 16 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, alongside the Ohio River. In 1910, 5,205 people lived in Ambridge; in 1920, 12,730 people lived there, and in... , Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to... |
Ambridge Area High School |
| Pittsburgh Passion Pittsburgh Passion The Pittsburgh Passion is a women's American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The franchise began play in 2003 and is currently owned by Teresa Conn and Franco Harris. It is a licensed team in the Women's Football Alliance.... |
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States... , Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to... |
George K. Cupples Stadium |
Central Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Force Chicago Force The Chicago Force is a women's football team that is now in the Women's Football Alliance. Founded in 2003, the team has previously played at De La Salle HS & St... |
Chicago, Illinois Illinois Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,... |
Jorndt Field |
| St. Louis Slam St. Louis Slam The St. Louis Slam is a women's professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions. The Slam played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008. Home... |
St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St... , Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
Oakville High School Oakville High School Oakville Senior High School is a secondary school in Oakville, Missouri operated by the Mehlville School District.Oakville High School is located in a suburb in the South County Area of St... |
| West Michigan Mayhem West Michigan Mayhem The West Michigan Mayhem is a women's professional American football team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Mayhem played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008... |
Vicksburg Vicksburg, Michigan Vicksburg is a village in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,320 at the 2000 census.The village is located mostly within Schoolcraft Township on the east side, though a portion is also within Brady Township.-History:... , Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... |
Vicksburg High School |
North Central 1 Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Sizzle Cincinnati Sizzle The Cincinnati Sizzle is a women's Professional football team from Cincinnati, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, with home games played at La Salle High School... |
Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
La Salle High School La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) La Salle High School is a Catholic, all-male, parochial high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.The school was opened September 6, 1960 and named in honor of Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, a French priest and educational reformer. The school was officially dedicated May 14, 1961... |
| Indy Crash Indy Crash The Indy Crash is a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Indianapolis, Indiana which began play for 2011. Home games are played on the campus of Park Tudor School.... |
Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... , Indiana Indiana Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is... |
Park Tudor School Park Tudor School Park Tudor School is a private, coeducational, nondenominational school for grades junior kindergarten through 12 in the Meridian Hills neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Park Tudor was created with the 1970 merger of Tudor Hall School for Girls and Park School... |
North Central 2 Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Diamonds Dayton Diamonds The Dayton Diamonds are a charter member of the Women's Football Alliance which began play in 2008. Based in Dayton, Ohio, home games are played on the campus of Northmont High School in nearby Clayton.... |
Clayton Clayton, Ohio Clayton is a city in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 13,209 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
Northmont High School Northmont High School Northmont High School is part of Northmont City Schools. The school is located in Clayton, Ohio, and serves approximately 2000 students from the communities of northern Montgomery County, including Clayton, Englewood, Phillipsburg, and Union... |
| Detroit Dark Angels Detroit Dark Angels The Detroit Dark Angels are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Dark Angels are members of the Women's Football Alliance... |
Westland Westland, Michigan Westland is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located about west of downtown Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 84,094.-Politics:... , Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... |
John Glenn High School John Glenn High School (Westland, Michigan) John Glenn High School is a public high school in Westland, Michigan. It is a part of the Wayne-Westland Community Schools district. The school mascot is a rocket.-History:... |
| Toledo Reign | Toledo Toledo, Ohio Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
Central Catholic High School Central Catholic High School (Toledo, Ohio) Central Catholic High School , is a Catholic, co-educational, college prep secondary school in Toledo, Ohio. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo and is the largest Catholic high school in the area. CCHS was founded as Cathedral High School in 1919, with its name change in 1920... |
Atlantic Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Raging Wolves Carolina Raging Wolves The Carolina Raging Wolves are a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for the 2010 season. Home games will be played on the campus of St. Pauls High School in St... |
Fayetteville Fayetteville, North Carolina Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a U.S. Army post located northwest of the city.... and St. Pauls St. Pauls, North Carolina St. Pauls is a town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2000 census.-History:The town of St. Pauls was built up around St. Pauls Presbyterian Church which was built on land donated in 1799 by William Davis. St. Pauls grew slowly from a town of just the... , North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte... |
Reid Ross Classical School and St. Pauls High School |
| Savannah Sabers | Garden City Garden City, Georgia Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It lies along the Savannah River just northwest of Savannah. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 8,778... , Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788... |
Garden City Stadium |
South Atlantic Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Riptide | Pensacola Pensacola, Florida Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2009, the estimated population was 53,752... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
Ensley Field |
| Jacksonville Dixie Blues Jacksonville Dixie Blues The Jacksonville Dixie Blues are a women's American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 2001, they are currently members of the Women's Football Alliance , playing their home games on the campus of University Christian School.... |
Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
University Christian School |
| Orlando Anarchy | Clermont Clermont, Florida Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. The population was 13,100 in 2008. The city is essentially residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
Clermont Middle School |
Coastal Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Fury Miami Fury The Miami Fury is a football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Miami, Florida, the Fury plays its home games at North Miami Athletic Stadium.-2000:... |
Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami-Dade County is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 2,496,435, making it the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
Milander Stadium (April) and North Miami Athletic Stadium (May) |
| Palm Beach Punishers Palm Beach Punishers The Palm Beach Punishers are a football team in the Women's Football Alliance based in Palm Beach County, Florida. Home games are played on the campus of Palm Beach Central High School in nearby Wellington... |
Wellington Wellington, Florida Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
Palm Beach Central High School Palm Beach Central High School Palm Beach Central High School is a high school located in Wellington, Florida in the Palm Beach County School District. Opened in 2003, Palm Beach Central has approximately 2,937 enrolled students for the 2009-2010 school years.- Teams :* *... |
| Tampa Bay Pirates | Tampa Tampa, Florida Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709.... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
Skyway Park |
Midwest Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Xplosion Iowa Xplosion The Iowa Xplosion is a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Des Moines, Iowa set to begin play in 2011.The Xplosion fill in the WFA spot left by the Iowa Thunder when they left to join the Women's Spring Football League for 2011.... |
Martensdale Martensdale, Iowa Martensdale is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 467 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... , Iowa Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... |
Martensdale-St Marys High School |
| Kansas City Spartans | Overland Park Overland Park, Kansas -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile... , Kansas Kansas Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south... |
Shawnee Mission North High School Shawnee Mission North High School Shawnee Mission North High School is a public secondary school in Overland Park, Kansas, USA for grades 9–12. It is one of five schools operated by Unified School District 512.The school colors are Red, Black and White and the school mascot is the Indian... |
| Kansas City Tribe Kansas City Tribe The Kansas City Tribe is a football team in the Women's Football Alliance based in Kansas City, Missouri. Home games are played at Center High School.-2008:... |
Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties... , Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
Center High School |
| Nebraska Stampede Nebraska Stampede The Nebraska Stampede is a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for the 2010 season. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the Stampede will play its home games at Rams Field on the campus of Ralston High School in nearby Ralston.... |
Ralston Ralston, Nebraska Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,314 at the 2000 census. Ralston is geographically surrounded by Omaha, Nebraska but is a separate city. Since Ralston's population is below 10,000, state law technically allows for Omaha to forcibly annex Ralston... , Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River.... |
Ralston High School Ralston High School Ralston High School is located in Ralston, a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska. The school opened in 1954, as a 7-12 building, when it was located at 82nd and Lakeview Drive, and relocated to its current address on 8969 Park Drive in 1969. Prior to 1954 Ralston students went to Omaha South High School as... |
Upper Midwest Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Machine Minnesota Machine The Minnesota Machine is a women's full tackle American football team based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. They play in the Women's Football Alliance and start play in 2009, their inaugural season. In 2010 the Minnesota Machine had to end the playoff contest with the Iowa Thunder... |
Minnetonka Minnetonka, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 51,301 people, 21,393 households, and 14,097 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,893.0 persons per square mile . There were 22,228 housing units at an average density of 818.9 per square mile... , Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state... |
Minnetonka High School Minnetonka High School Minnetonka High School is a public comprehensive high school that is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a western suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul. With almost 3,000 students, it is the 3rd largest high school in Minnesota behind neighboring Wayzata and Eden Prarie high schools... |
| Wisconsin Dragons Wisconsin Dragons The Wisconsin Dragons are a women's tackle football team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Dragons are members of the Women's Football Alliance and will begin competition in the 2011 season.- External links :*... |
Greendale Greendale, Wisconsin Greendale is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 14,405 at the 2000 census.-History:Greendale was settled in 1938 as a public cooperative community in the New Deal Era... , Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... |
Greendale High School Greendale High School Greendale High School is a four-year public high school in Greendale, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. It is part of the Greendale School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has one of the highest graduation rates in the area, and over 90% of each year's graduating class... and Martin Luther High School Martin Luther High School Martin Luther High School is a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod-affiliated private school located in Greendale, Wisconsin.-History:Martin Luther High School was built in the post World War II era, before the end of the Cold War. It was built as the second school belonging to the Lutheran High School... |
| Wisconsin Wolves Wisconsin Wolves The Wisconsin Wolves are an Women's Football Alliance team based in Wausau, Wisconsin. The team was founded in 2006 and play their home games at Lussier Stadium on the campus of Madison LaFollette High School. The Wolves were the third Wisconsin WPFL franchise founded in the state but have... |
Schofield Schofield, Wisconsin Schofield is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2117 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Schofield is located at .... , Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... |
D.C. Everest Junior High School |
South Central Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Outlaws Austin Outlaws The Austin Outlaws are a women's football team in the Women's Football Alliance. They are based in Austin, Texas. Home games are played at Chaparral Stadium on the campus of Westlake High School.... |
Austin Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... |
Westlake High School Westlake High School (Texas) Westlake High School is a high school in West Lake Hills, Texas in the Eanes Independent School District. In 2011, it was ranked 72nd on Newsweek Magazine's list of America's top High Schools.... |
| Dallas Diamonds Dallas Diamonds The Dallas Diamonds are a women's professional American football team in the Women's Football Alliance . It is made up of 46 players and has a coaching staff of 10... |
Bedford Bedford, Texas Bedford is a suburban city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, in the "Mid-Cities" area between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is a suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 46,979 at the 2010 census... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... |
Pennington Field Pennington Field Pennington Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bedford, Texas. The 12,000-capacity facility is primarily used for local high school football teams Trinity High School and L.D. Bell High School. It is owned by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. The stadium is also used... |
| Lone Star Mustangs Lone Star Mustangs The Lone Star Mustangs are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Bedford Texas , the Mustangs play their home games at Pennington Field... |
Bedford Bedford, Texas Bedford is a suburban city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, in the "Mid-Cities" area between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is a suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 46,979 at the 2010 census... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... |
Pennington Field Pennington Field Pennington Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bedford, Texas. The 12,000-capacity facility is primarily used for local high school football teams Trinity High School and L.D. Bell High School. It is owned by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. The stadium is also used... |
Gulf Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Zydeco Acadiana Zydeco The Acadiana Zydeco is a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for the 2010 season. Based in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, the Zydeco is set to play its home games at Beau Chene High School Stadium in Arnaudville.-2010 Season... |
Opelousas Opelousas, Louisiana Opelousas is a city in and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies at the junction of Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. Although the 2006 population estimate was 23,222, a 2004 annexation should put the city's... , Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties... |
Donald Gardner Stadium |
| Houston Power Houston Power The Houston Power is a team of the Women's Football Alliance. THe Hoston Power began by playing in the 2010 season. The 2011 season is now underway... |
Rosenberg Rosenberg, Texas Rosenberg is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Fort Bend County and is part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 31,676 at the 2010 census... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... |
Lamar Consolidated High School Lamar Consolidated High School Lamar Consolidated High School is a grades 9–12 school located in Rosenberg, Texas, United States.The school, which serves serves the City of Richmond, parts of Rosenberg, the City of Kendleton, a minuscule part of Sugar Land, and unincorporated sections of Fort Bend County, is a part of the Lamar... |
| New Orleans Blaze New Orleans Blaze The New Orleans Blaze is a women's American football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Formerly a member of the National Women's Football Association, they play at City Park, splitting their time between Pan American Stadium and Tad Gormley Stadium.... |
New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population... , Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties... |
Behrman Stadium |
Southeast Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Wildcats Little Rock Wildcats The Little Rock Wildcats are a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Little Rock, Arkansas. They began play in the Women's Football Alliance on April 2, 2011 with a victory over the Tulsa Eagles.-2011:- External links :**... |
Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census... , Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River... |
J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School |
| Memphis | Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers.... , Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area... |
Hanks Park |
| Tulsa Eagles Tulsa Eagles The are a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team was established in 2011.-2011 Tulsa Eagles Schedule:W/L'Date'Location'Final ScoreLApril 2, 2011at Little Rock Wildcats0-44... |
Wagoner Wagoner, Oklahoma Wagoner is a city in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,669 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wagoner County.-Geography:Wagoner is located at .... , Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state... |
Wagoner High School Wagoner High School Wagoner High School is a high school in Wagoner, Oklahoma.- External Links :... |
Northwest Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Fighting Fillies Portland Fighting Fillies The Portland Fighting Fillies are a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for the 2010 season. Based in Portland, Oregon, the Fillies play their home games at La Salle High School in nearby Milwaukie.... |
Milwaukie Milwaukie, Oregon Milwaukie is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A very small portion of the city extends into Multnomah County. The population was 20,291 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1848 on the banks of the Willamette River, the city, known as the Dogwood City of the West, was incorporated in... , Oregon Oregon Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern... |
La Salle High School |
| Spokane Scorn Spokane Scorn The Spokane Scorn are a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Spokane, Washington and began their inaugural season in 2011. The team plays 11-'man' football, full contact, full pads. See the team website at www.spokanescorn.com.- External links :*... |
Spokane Valley Spokane Valley, Washington Spokane Valley is an incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is located east of Spokane and west of Coeur d'Alene. It surrounds the town of Millwood on three sides... , Washington |
Valley Christian High School |
| Utah Blitz Utah Blitz The Utah Blitz is a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Blitz play their home games at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City.-2010:-2011:- External links :**... |
Salt Lake City, Utah Utah Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the... |
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Judge Memorial Catholic High School Judge Memorial Catholic High School is a private, Catholic high school located in Salt Lake City. The school is one of three high schools in the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City serving students in grades nine through 12. Founded in 1921, the school draws students from across the Salt Lake Valley... |
North Pacific Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Bandits Bay Area Bandits The Bay Area Bandits are a team of the Women's Football Alliance as of the 2011 season. Based in Fremont, California, the Bandits will play their home games at Contra Costa Community College.... |
San Pablo San Pablo, California San Pablo is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city of Richmond surrounds nearly the whole city. The population was 29,139 at the 2010 census. The current Mayor is Paul V. Morris, and the current Vice Mayor is Cecilia Valdez. Current Councilmembers include Arturo M.... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Contra Costa College Contra Costa College Contra Costa College, in San Pablo, California, is the west campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. It is part of the California community colleges system, one of the three college systems in California.- History :... |
| Central Cal War Angels Central Cal War Angels The Central Cal War Angels are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for the 2010 season. Based in Fresno, California, the War Angels play their home games at Memorial Stadium on the campus of San Joaquin Memorial High School... |
Fresno Fresno, California Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Sunnyside High School Sunnyside High School (Fresno) Sunnyside High School is a high school in Fresno, California, USA. It is a part of the Fresno Unified School District. Its mascot is a wildcat. The school colors are blue and yellow. The school opened its doors in the 1999-2000 school year. As of the 2007-2008 school year the student population was... and Madera High School |
| Los Angeles Amazons Los Angeles Amazons The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex.... |
Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
West Adams Preparatory High School West Adams Preparatory High School West Adams Preparatory High School is a secondary school in the South Los Angeles community of Los Angeles, California, United States.The school is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is operated by a nonprofit organization working in conjunction with LAUSD. The organization, MLA... |
South Pacific Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Showgirlz Las Vegas Showgirlz The Las Vegas Showgirlz are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Showgirlz play their home games on the campus of Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School in the city's upscale Summerlin district.... |
Summerlin Summerlin, Nevada Summerlin is an affluent master-planned community under development by The Howard Hughes Corporation in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Nevada near the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. It lies partially within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada, and in... , Nevada Nevada Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its... |
Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Faith Lutheran Junior/Senior High School is a private school located in Summerlin, Clark County, Nevada serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area... |
| Pacific Warriors | Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, California Manhattan Beach is the wealthiest beachfront city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, USA. The city is on the Pacific coast, south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is the home of both beach and indoor volleyball, and surfing. During the winter, the... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Mira Costa High School Mira Costa High School Mira Costa High School is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California, United States that first began operating in 1950. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District... |
| San Diego Surge | San Diego San Diego, California San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Mira Mesa Senior High School Mira Mesa Senior High School Mira Mesa Senior High School is a public high school in the San Diego City Schools District. The school is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.-The Witch Creek Fire:... |
Southwest Division
| Team | Location | Home Field |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Assassins Arizona Assassins The Arizona Assassins are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Assassins are members of the Women's Football Alliance... |
Glendale Glendale, Arizona Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721.... , Arizona Arizona Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix... |
Apollo High School Apollo High School (Arizona) Apollo High School is a secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District . It enrolls approximately 1,900 students, grades 9-12... |
| San Diego Sting San Diego Sting The San Diego Sting is a women's professional football team of the Women's Football Alliance that started in 2010. Based in San Diego, California, the Sting plays its home games in nearby Carlsbad at Carlsbad High School.... |
Carlsbad Carlsbad, California -2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Carlsbad had a population of 105,328. The population density was 2,693.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of Carlsbad was 87,205 White, 1,379 African American, 514 Native American, 7,460 Asian, 198 Pacific Islander, 4,189 from other... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Carlsbad High School |
| Silver State Legacy Silver State Legacy The Silver State Legacy is a team of the Women's Football Alliance set to begin play in 2011. Based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the Legacy is scheduled to play its home games at Legacy High School.... |
North Las Vegas North Las Vegas, Nevada North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city was incorporated on May 16, 1946.-Geography:... , Nevada Nevada Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its... |
Mojave High School Mojave High School Mojave High School, opened in 1996, is a nine-month public High School that is part of Clark County School District located in North Las Vegas, Nevada-Mojave Mission Statement:... |
2012 expansion teams
- Atlanta Phoenix
- Derby City Dynamite
- Tacoma Trauma
- Tallahassee Jewels
- West Coast Lightning
Former teams
- Baltimore BurnBaltimore BurnThe Baltimore Burn is a women's American football team in the Women's Spring Football League . Formerly a member of the National Women's Football League The Baltimore Burn is a women's American football team in the Women's Spring Football League (2011). Formerly a member of the National Women's...
- played in WFA from 2009–2010, then left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Binghamton Tiger CatsBinghamton Tiger CatsThe Binghamton Tiger Cats are an Independent Women's Tackle Football team based in Binghamton, New York which began play for its inaugural 2009 season as a member of the Women's Football Alliance and for the 2010 season as a member of the Independent Women's Football League.The Tiger Cats are the...
- played 2009 WFA season, then left to join Independent Women's Football LeagueIndependent Women's Football LeagueThe Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. Team now part of Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Clinton County ChaosClinton County ChaosThe Clinton County Chaos is a team of the Women's Spring Football League based in Blanchester, Ohio and is set to begin their first season of play in 2011. The Chaos are now one of six women's football teams based in Ohio. .- External links :*...
- originally set to play in WFA for 2011, but left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Detroit DemolitionDetroit DemolitionThe Detroit Demolition is a women's semi-professional American football team of the Women's Spring Football League based in the Detroit, Michigan area. During their most recent season, home games were played at Franklin High School in Livonia. They joined the National Women's Football Association...
- originally set to play in WFA for 2010, then suspended operations until 2011, spot in league marked by Detroit Dark AngelsDetroit Dark AngelsThe Detroit Dark Angels are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Dark Angels are members of the Women's Football Alliance...
. Demolition now part of the Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Erie IllusionErie IllusionThe Erie Illusion is a women's football team playing in the Women's Football Alliance and they are based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Their team colors are orange and purple; the team plays at Veterans Stadium. Mary Butler is the owner of the franchise. James Vogt is the head coach...
- played 2011 WFA season, then returned to Independent Women's Football LeagueIndependent Women's Football LeagueThe Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. - H-Town Texas CyclonesH-Town Texas CyclonesThe H-Town Texas Cyclones are a team of the Independent Women's Football League. Based in Houston, the Cyclones play their home games at Reggie Grob Stadium on the campus of the Spring Branch Independent School District. The Cyclones are the second IWFL team based in Houston, after the Houston...
- played 2009 WFA season, then left to join Independent Women's Football LeagueIndependent Women's Football LeagueThe Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. Folded before they began IWFL play. - Indiana SpeedIndiana SpeedThe Indiana Speed is a football team in the Women's Spring Football League. They play on the near north side of Indianapolis, Indiana at Park Tudor School's football field....
- played in WFA from 2009–2010, then left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Iowa ThunderIowa ThunderThe Iowa Thunder is a women's professional American football team based in Des Moines, Iowa. They play in the Women's Spring Football League. During its first two seasons, the Thunder was a member of the Women's Football Alliance-History:...
- played in WFA from 2009–2010, then left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Kansas City StormKansas City StormThe Kansas City Storm is a women's tackle football team based in Kansas City. The Storm was founded in 2004 and has been serving Kansas City area women since then with a mission to "provide a safe, positive and fun opportunity for women in Kansas City and surrounding areas to play tackle...
- played 2009 WFA season, then left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Marana She DevilsMarana She DevilsThe Arizona She-Devils are a Women's Spring Football League team based in Tucson, Arizona scheduled to begin play in 2011. The She-Devils were originally scheduled to play in the Women's Football Alliance for 2009, when they were to be known as the Marana She-Devils.- External links :*...
- originally set to play in WFA for 2009, but withdrew prior to inaugural season. Team now set to begin play in 2011 as the Arizona She-Devils of the Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - Memphis BellesMemphis BellesThe Memphis Belles are a women's professional tackle football team and members of the Independent Women's Football League. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Memphis Belles played their 2010 home games at Halle Stadium football field in Memphis, Tennessee...
- played 2009 WFA season, then left to join Independent Women's Football LeagueIndependent Women's Football LeagueThe Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. - New Jersey TitansNew Jersey TitansThe New Jersey Titans are a team of the Women's Spring Football League. Based in Wayne, New Jersey, the Titans play their home games on the campus of the Passaic County Technical Institute....
- played in WFA from 2009–2010, then took 2011 season off and joined Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
for 2012. - Northeastern NitroNortheastern NitroThe Northeastern Nitro is a team of the Independent Women's Football League that began play in the 2011 season. They have recently relocated to New York...
- played in WFA in 2011, then left to join Independent Women's Football LeagueIndependent Women's Football LeagueThe Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
, moving to Schenectady, New YorkSchenectady, New YorkSchenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
. - Oklahoma City LightningOklahoma City LightningThe Oklahoma City Lightning is Oklahoma City full-contact women's American football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Home games are played at Taft Stadium....
- played first game of 2010 WFA season, then left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. Current status uncertain. - Phoenix ProwlersPhoenix ProwlersThe Phoenix Prowlers were a professional football team that played in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the Prowlers played their home games in nearby Mesa at Mesa Community College....
- played 2009 WFA season, then suspended operations because of the United States' economic troubles. Hoping to resume play for 2011. - Ventura Black WidowsVentura Black WidowsThe Ventura Black Widows are an independent women's American football team. They had planned to join the Women's Football Alliance for its inaugural season, but later backed out...
- originally set to play in WFA for 2009, but withdrew prior to inaugural season. Team began play in 2010 as a member of the Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
. - West Virginia BruisersWest Virginia BruisersThe Tri-State Bruisers are a women's semi-professional football team based in the Huntington–Ashland, WV–KY–OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As members of the Women's Spring Football League, the Bruisers play their home games at the historic Ward-Craycraft Stadium in Kenova, West Virginia,...
- originally scheduled to play in WFA for 2010, but left to join Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
, inaugural season pushed back to 2011. - West Virginia WildKats - originally set to play in WFA for 2009, but withdrew prior to inaugural season. Team now set to begin play in 2011 as the West Virginia Wildfire of the Women's Spring Football LeagueWomen's Spring Football LeagueThe Women's Spring Football League is a full contact Women's American football league which began play in 2010. Five teams played the WSFL's 2010 exhibition schedule, with twelve more joining for their first full season in 2011, and five more for 2012. Three of the league's original 5 have since...
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Failed expansion teams
- Baltimore CrushBaltimore CrushThe Baltimore Crush is a team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Baltimore, Maryland set to begin play in 2011.The Crush fill in the WFA spot left by the Baltimore Burn when they left to join the Women's Spring Football League for 2011....
- Delaware Queen BeesDelaware Queen BeesThe Delaware Queen Bees are a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for its inaugural 2009 season.- External links :*...
- East Texas SaberkatsEast Texas SaberkatsThe East Texas Saberkats were a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Marshall, the Saberkats were originally going to play in the National Women's Football Association before moving to the WFA. On March 14, 2009, it was announced that the team had folded.-2009 Season Schedule:...
- Tallahassee SilverhawksTallahassee SilverhawksThe Tallahassee Silverhawks are a team of the Women's Football Alliance scheduled to begin play for its inaugural 2009 season.- External links :*...
WFA National Championship Results
| Year | Winner | Loser | Score |
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| 2009 | St. Louis Slam St. Louis Slam The St. Louis Slam is a women's professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions. The Slam played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008. Home... |
West Michigan Mayhem West Michigan Mayhem The West Michigan Mayhem is a women's professional American football team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Mayhem played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008... |
21-14 |
| 2010 | Lone Star Mustangs Lone Star Mustangs The Lone Star Mustangs are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Bedford Texas , the Mustangs play their home games at Pennington Field... |
Columbus Comets Columbus Comets The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008... |
16-12 |
| 2011 | Boston Militia Boston Militia The Boston Militia are a women's full contact football team in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions... |
San Diego Surge | 34-19 |