Pittsburgh Force

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Pittsburgh Force
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Founded2008
League Women's Football Alliance
Team history NWFA (pre-2009 season)
WFA (2009-2014)
Based in Munhall, Pennsylvania
Stadium William V. Campbell Athletic Field
ColorsBlack, Vegas Gold, White
OwnerKathy Ferrari
Head coachKathy Ferrari
Championships0
Division titles0

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.

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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

In 2008, 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:

Season-by-season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
20092604th National Mid-Atlantic--
20105302nd National Mid-Atlantic--
20112604th National Mid-Atlantic--
20121703rd National Division 4--
20144203rd Northeast Division--
Total14240

Roster

2014 Pittsburgh Force roster
Quarterbacks
  • 12 Lisa Anantarow
  • 19 Cheronda Ransaw

Running backs

  • 5 Kayla Pauvlinch
  • 22 Nicole Lollo
  • 36 Kia Reddick

Wide receivers

  • 1 Tanya Jackson
  • 8 Miashonti Smith
  • 17 Brittney Rivers

Tight ends

  • 10 Sophronia Sallard
  • 72 Denise Williams

Offensive/Defensive Line

  • 7 Kelley Malovich
  • 13 Christina Englert
  • 16 Ashley Sopata
  • 27 Cynthia Zigler
  • 34 Kris Walsh
  • 39 Katrina Owens
  • 42 Brittany Whitlock
  • 52 Goldette Shields
  • 58 Sarah Courtney
  • 66 Justice Nixon
  • 67 Tiffany Hollibaugh
  • 73 Connie Howard
  • 87 Adrienne Honaker
  • 95 Deidra Peer

Linebackers

  • 24 LaToya Pitts
  • 28 Brittany Johnson
  • 30 Victoria Roberts
  • 44 Shelby Tinklepaugh
  • 45 Tonyarae Berry
  • 55 Kristina Howell
  • 86 Tatijana Lewis

Defensive backs

  • 11 Sheila Shields
  • 23 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. Coach
Management & 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

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 18 Columbus Comets Away Lost 0-49
April 25 Cleveland Fusion Away Won 34-28
May 9 Cincinnati Sizzle HomeWon 36-18
May 16Columbus CometsHomeLost 0-38
May 23 Kentucky Karma HomeLost 6-8
May 30Cleveland FusionHomeLost 16-34
June 6Cincinnati SizzleAwayLost 8-14
June 20Kentucky KarmaAwayLost 20-46

2010

Season schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 10 Dayton Diamonds HomeWon 9-8
April 17 Columbus Comets HomeLoss 0-68
April 24 Cleveland Fusion AwayLoss 3-60
May 8Columbus CometsAwayLoss 0-58
May 22 Detroit Dark Angels HomeWin 32-14
June 5Dayton DiamondsAwayWin 12-6 (2 OT)
June 12 Cincinnati Sizzle HomeWin 48-0
June 19Dayton DiamondsAwayWin 13-0

2011

Season schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 2 Pittsburgh Passion HomeLost 0-30
April 9 Columbus Comets AwayLost 0-55
April 16 Erie Illusion Homewin by DQ
May 7 Cleveland Fusion HomeLost 0-54
May 14Pittsburgh PassionAwayLost 0-45
June 4Cleveland FusionAwayLost 0-76
June 11Erie IllusionAwayWin by DQ
June 18Columbus CometsHomeLost 0-64

Note: Erie was disqualified for the season and forfeited their wins against the Pittsburgh Force.

2012

Season schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 14 Detroit Dark Angels HomeLost 6-35
April 21 Cleveland Fusion AwayLost 6-33
May 5 Derby City Dynamite AwayLost 2-8
May 12Cleveland FusionHomeLost 6-14
May 19 Pittsburgh Passion HomeLost 0-66
June 2Detroit Dark AngelsAwayLost 6-54
June 9 Cincinnati Sizzle AwayWon 21-16
June 16 Keystone Assault HomeLost 15-50

2014

Season schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 5 Baltimore Burn HomeWon 30-8
April 12 Central Maryland Seahawks AwayWon by Forfeit
May 3 Toledo Reign AwayLost 6-35
May 10Central Maryland SeahawksHomeWon by Forfeit
May 24 Cincinnati Sizzle AwayWon 26-0
May 31Toledo ReignHomeLost 0-37


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