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| Established | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Folded | Fall 2017 |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Home field | Highmark Stadium |
| Owner(s) | Independent owner (identity unknown) |
| League | Legends Football League |
| Division | Eastern Conference |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Legends Cup wins | none |
| Division titles | none |
The Pittsburgh Rebellion was a women's American football team based in Pittsburgh and a member of the Legends Football League (LFL).
The franchise was announced as the twenty-first franchise in the Legends Football League (LFL) in late 2016. The team was a member of the Eastern Conference in the 2017 season and played in Highmark Stadium, an outdoor soccer-specific stadium. [1] [2] Following the season, the Rebellion decided not to play in 2018 in order to find a more suitable venue to host the team's home games. The team also did not return in the 2019 season, but planned a 2020 return before the entire league essentially ceased operations in December 2019.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | at Omaha Heart | Ralston Arena | Lost, 6–34 | 0–1 |
| May 6 | vs. Atlanta Steam | Highmark Stadium | Lost, 21–56 | 0–2 |
| June 10 | vs. Omaha Heart | Highmark Stadium | Won, 21–20 | 1–2 |
| July 8 | at Los Angeles Temptation | Citizens Business Bank Arena | Lost, 6–34 | 1–3 |
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