The Pittsburgh Force is an inactive women's American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Home games were last played at William V. Campbell Athletic Field in nearby Munhall.
In the early planning stages, the Force was originally planning to play in the National Women's Football Association, but after the NWFA folded, they decided to join the upstart Women's Football Alliance.
History On March 10, 2008, the Pittsburgh Force was announced as an expansion team in the NWFA. Robert Gold was selected as the team's first head coach. They held tryouts in Ambridge, Cranberry, and Chartiers Valley for their inaugural 2009 season. From 2009 to 2011 they played their home games at Rubenstein Stadium in suburban Ambridge, Pennsylvania. In 2012, the Force moved their home field to William V. Campbell Athletic Field in suburban Munhall, Pennsylvania. In 2013, the Force went on a re-building hiatus. They returned for the 2014 season in the WFA.
Coaches W/L Records:
Robert Gold (2009) 2-6 Tim Schaup (2010) 1-2 Jason Mignanelli (2010) 4-1 Adam Santuro (2011) 1-5 Kathy Ferrari (2011-2014) 6-10
Season-by-season
|2009 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 4th National Mid-Atlantic || -- |- |2010 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 2nd National Mid-Atlantic || -- |- |2011 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 4th National Mid-Atlantic || -- |- |2012 || 1 || 7 || 0 || 3rd National Division 4 || -- |- |2014 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 3rd Northeast Division || -- |- !Total || 14 || 24 || 0 |colspan="2"|
Roster 2014 Pittsburgh Force roster Quarterbacks Lisa Anantarow Cheronda Ransaw
Running backs Kayla Pauvlinch Nicole Lollo Kia Reddick
Wide receivers Tanya Jackson Miashonti Smith Brittney Rivers
Tight ends Sophronia Sallard Denise Williams
Offensive/Defensive Line Kelley Malovich Christina Englert Ashley Sopata Cynthia Zigler Kris Walsh Katrina Owens Brittany Whitlock Goldette Shields Sarah Courtney Justice Nixon Tiffany Hollibaugh Connie Howard Adrienne Honaker Deidra Peer
Linebackers LaToya Pitts Brittany Johnson Victoria Roberts Shelby Tinklepaugh Tonyarae Berry Kristina Howell Tatijana Lewis
Defensive backs Sheila Shields Siroya Mitchell Injured reserve None Inactive None
Coaches Kathy Ferrari, Head Coach Steve Sekelik, Offensive Coordinator Everette Vereen, DL/ST Coach Larry Fielder, RB/OL Coach Dan Wagner, Asst. CoachManagement & Field staff Kathy Ferrari, Owner Craig McFeaters, CFO Brigette Butler, General Mgr. Michelle Longstreth, Website Mgr. Kathy Oszewski, Game Day Operations Sue Wilhelm, Concessions Jenna Wilhelm, Concessions Marijayne Peer, Event and Fundraiser Coordinator Bonnie Caldwell, Merchandise Coordinator Dr. Sam Akhavan Team Doctor (Allegheny Orthopedic) Vincent Morreale, Chiropractor Jon Parsons, Team Photographer Christina Englert, Program Designer
2009
Season schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 18Columbus CometsAwayLost 0-49April 25Cleveland FusionAwayWon 34-28May 9Cincinnati SizzleHomeWon 36-18May 16Columbus CometsHomeLost 0-38May 23Kentucky KarmaHomeLost 6-8May 30Cleveland FusionHomeLost 16-34June 6Cincinnati SizzleAwayLost 8-14June 20Kentucky KarmaAwayLost 20-46
2010
Season schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 10Dayton DiamondsHomeWon 9-8April 17Columbus CometsHomeLoss 0-68April 24Cleveland FusionAwayLoss 3-60May 8Columbus CometsAwayLoss 0-58May 22Detroit Dark AngelsHomeWin 32-14June 5Dayton DiamondsAwayWin 12-6 (2 OT)June 12Cincinnati SizzleHomeWin 48-0June 19Dayton DiamondsAwayWin 13-0
2011
Season schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 2Pittsburgh PassionHomeLost 0-30April 9Columbus CometsAwayLost 0-55April 16Erie IllusionHomewin by DQMay 7Cleveland FusionHomeLost 0-54May 14Pittsburgh PassionAwayLost 0-45June 4Cleveland FusionAwayLost 0-76June 11Erie IllusionAwayWin by DQJune 18Columbus CometsHomeLost 0-64
Note: Erie was disqualified for the season and forfeited their wins against the Pittsburgh Force.
2012
Season schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 14Detroit Dark AngelsHomeLost 6-35April 21Cleveland FusionAwayLost 6-33May 5Derby City DynamiteAwayLost 2-8May 12Cleveland FusionHomeLost 6-14May 19Pittsburgh PassionHomeLost 0-66June 2Detroit Dark AngelsAwayLost 6-54June 9Cincinnati SizzleAwayWon 21-16June 16Keystone AssaultHomeLost 15-50
2014
Season schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 5Baltimore BurnHomeWon 30-8April 12Central Maryland SeahawksAwayWon by ForfeitMay 3Toledo ReignAwayLost 6-35May 10Central Maryland SeahawksHomeWon by ForfeitMay 24Cincinnati SizzleAwayWon 26-0May 31Toledo ReignHomeLost 0-37
References
External links Pittsburgh Force official website http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2008/03/10/daily3.html