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The American Football Women's League (AFWL) is a defunct league that had eight teams. [1]
It debuted on May 15, 2002, was one of the first women's football leagues formed, originally using the name WAFL, or Women's American Football League in 2001. The AFWL officially disbanded in March 2003, due to money and attendance problems.
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | California Quake | 30-14 | Jacksonville Dixie Blues |
| 2002 | Long Beach Aftershock | 12-7 | San Diego Sunfire |
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