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Pittsburgh Passion
Founded2002
LeagueNWFA (2003-2007)
IWFL (2008-2010)
WFA (2011-2013)
IWFL (2014-2015) WFA (2016-present)
Team historyPittsburgh Passion (2003-present)
StadiumWest Allegheny High School
Imperial, Pennsylvania
Based inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Team colorsBlack & Gold, White
OwnerTeresa Conn & Franco Harris
Head coachTeresa Conn
Championships3 (2007 NWFA) (2014, 2015 IWFL)
Division titles2 (2007 NWFA, 2008 IWFL, 2011 WFA)

The Pittsburgh Passion is a women's American football team based in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The franchise was formed in March 2002 and is currently owned by Teresa Conn, Anthony Misitano, and Franco Harris. The team is a part of the Women's Football Alliance, with home games played at West Allegheny High School in Imperial, Pennsylvania.

History[]

In 2003, the Passion played its home games at Belle Vernon Area High School. The team finished its inaugural season with a 2-6 record. The average attendance at each of their four home games that season was between 2,500 and 3,000 fans.

In 2004 season, the Passion changed its home stadium to Ambridge High School's Moe Rubenstein Stadium. The team improved its regular season record to 6-2, just missing the playoffs as a Northern Conference wildcard team. The Passion led the league in attendance for 2004 with crowds approaching 4,000 fans per game.

In 2005, the Passion carried an active roster of 55 players along with a practice squad.

Starting in 2006, the Passion have played its home games at George K. Cupples Stadium (formerly "South Stadium") in the South Side of Pittsburgh.

In 2007, the Passion recorded an undefeated regular season going 8-0. After winning all three of their home playoff games, the team improved to 11-0 after victories over Erie, the West Michigan Mayhem, and Cleveland. The team then won the National Championship Game on July 21, 2007 against the Columbus Comets by a score of 32-0.

In 2008, the Passion recorded their second consecutive perfect regular season, finishing 8-0, winning the North Atlantic Division title, and defeating the Orlando Mayhem in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. However, they lost the Eastern Conference Championship to the Chicago Force by a score of 8-7, ending their 23-game winning streak that dated back to 2006.

In 2009, the Passion finished 7-1, good for the Eastern Conference wild card spot. However, they lost the Eastern Conference Semifinal to eventual conference champion D.C. Divas 27-17.

In 2010, the Passion finished 4-4, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006.

For 2011, the Passion joined the Women's Football Alliance. They finished their inaugural regular season with a perfect 8-0 and won the Mid-Atlantic Division title before losing to the Chicago Force in the National Conference quarterfinal game.

In 2014 and 2015 they won the IWFL Championship in Rock Hill, SC

May 21, 2016 The Passion won the NFC Central North Division with this victory and it is their 6th Division title in team history.

Notable achievements[]

  • First women's football franchise in history to broadcast games on a major television network (Fox Sports Net)[citation needed]
  • First franchise to be featured in Sports Illustrated[citation needed]
  • First franchise to be featured on ESPN[citation needed]
  • Awarded a permanent fixture in the Heinz History Center's Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum in association with the Smithsonian Institution.[citation needed]
  • Won the Dapper Dan Charities Sportswoman of the Year Award for 2011-12.
  • Franchise was selected to host the WFA National Championship Game slated for August 4 in Pittsburgh.
  • The W Bowl National Championship weekend, hosted by the Women’s Professional Sports Services, on July 21–23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Season-By-Season[]

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties

Season W L T Finish Playoff results
Pittsburgh Passion (NWFA)
2003 2 6 0 4th Mid-Atlantic Division --
2004 6 2 0 2nd North Mid-Atlantic --
2005 5 3 0 9th North Division --
2006 5 3 0 3rd North Central --
2007 8 0 0 1st North Central Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Erie)
Won Northern Conference Semifinal (West Michigan)
Won Northern Conference Championship (Cleveland)
Won NWFA Championship (Columbus)
Pittsburgh Passion (IWFL)
2008 8 0 0 1st East North Atlantic Won Eastern Conference Semifinal (Orlando)
Lost Eastern Conference Championship (Chicago)
2009 7 1 0 2nd East Mid Atlantic Lost Eastern Conference Semifinal (D.C.)
2010 4 4 0 3rd East Northeast --
Pittsburgh Passion (WFA)
2011 8 0 0 1st National Mid-Atlantic Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Chicago)
2012 7 1 0 2nd National Division 3 Won National Conference First Round (Detroit)
Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (D.C.)
Totals 66 24 0 (including playoffs)

* = current standing

Roster[]

Pittsburgh Passion Roster 2016
Quarterbacks
  • Template:Player Lisa Horton
  • Template:Player Kara Prentice
  • Template:Player Janice Masters
FS
  • Template:Player Remy Olinzock
  • Template:Player Kim Beaver
FB
  • Template:Player Melinda Henderson
  • Template:Player Moni Sciullo
TE
  • Template:Player Lorraine Stanek
LS
  • Template:Player Kara Prentice
Running Backs
  • Template:Player Sonya Osselborn *Bit*
  • Template:Player Remy Olinzock
  • Template:Player Tara Sease
  • Template:Player Tara Catone
  • Template:Player Qualin Pitts
  • Template:Player Kia Foster
  • Template:Player Sarah Niedermeyer
  • Template:Player Hope Fletcher
Wide Receivers
  • Template:Player Kristea Smith
  • Template:Player Alyanna Marin
  • Template:Player Sharon Vasquez
  • Template:Player Cassie Hauser
  • Template:Player Rachel Wojdowski
  • Template:Player Santana Ramsey
  • Template:Player Ashley DiCicco
  • Template:Player Jessica Melodia
  • Template:Player Laura Baden
  • Template:Player Angela Baker
  • Template:Player Nikki Goisse
Offensive Line
  • Template:Player Kim Dreischalick
  • Template:Player Kate "Sully" Sullivan
  • Template:Player Shelby Horak
  • Template:Player Kweilin Wofford
  • Template:Player Lauren "Goose" Ferragonio
  • Template:Player Paige Bowman
  • Template:Player Kristen Holzer
  • Template:Player Samantha "Sam" Simeone
  • Template:Player Aliesha Pollino
  • Template:Player Lorraine Stanek
  • Template:Player Kaitlyn Mackay
OLB
  • Template:Player Johana Collins
  • Template:Player Amanda Wensel
  • Template:Player Diane Anderson
ILB
  • Template:Player Katie Kacinko
  • Template:Player Hannah Daman
  • Template:Player Jaharia Filmore
  • Template:Player Hope Crawford
  • Template:Player Danielle Ripper
Defensive Line
  • Template:Player Chelsea Zahn
  • Template:Player Denise Taylor
  • Template:Player Melanie "Hammer" Hammond
  • Template:Player Brittany McKinstry
  • Template:Player Necla Ragins
  • Template:Player Kristen Holzer
  • Template:Player Samantha "Sam" Simeone
  • Template:Player Kaitlain Niedermeyer
  • Template:Player Kim Zubovic
DE
  • Template:Player Kasey Hatfield
  • Template:Player Shannon Ribblett
  • Template:Player Jessica "Jessy" Nelko
  • Template:Player Kiara Keys
  • Template:Player Deitra Cooper
Linebackers
  • Template:Player Chelsea Zahn
  • Template:Player Rosie Christian
  • Template:Player Miashanti Smith
Defensive Backs
  • Template:Player Toni Jones
  • Template:Player Jamie Rimel
  • Template:Player Kim Beaver
  • Template:Player Kelli Clark
  • Template:Player Sharon Vasquez
  • Template:Player Allison Bashe
  • Template:Player Madison Baxter
  • Template:Player Santana Ramsey
  • Template:Player Ashley Strawn
  • Template:Player Rebecca Ehrgood
  • Template:Player Jess Cimino
K
  • Template:Player Amy Fallon
C
  • Template:Player Shelby Horak
Multiple Positions
  • Template:Player Kara Prentice (QB/LS)
  • Template:Player Chelsea Zahn (LB/DL)
  • Template:Player Santana Ramsey (WR/DB)
  • Template:Player Remy Olinzock (RB/FS)
  • Template:Player Kim Beaver (FS/DB)
  • Template:Player Shelby Horak (OL/C)
  • Template:Player Kristen Holzer (OL/DL)
  • Template:Player Samantha Simeone (OL/DL)
  • Template:Player Lorraine Stanek (TE/OL)

2009[]

Season Schedule[]

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 18 Detroit Demolition Home Won 29-6
April 25 Baltimore Nighthawks Home Won 49-0
May 2 D.C. Divas Away Lost 7-27
May 16 New York Nemesis Home Won 41-0
May 23 Detroit Demolition Away Won 34-12
May 30 Connecticut Crushers Home Won 76-0
June 6 Philadelphia Firebirds Away Won 53-0
June 13 New York Sharks Away Won 34-33
June 27 D.C. Divas (Eastern Conference Semifinal) Away Lost 17-27

2010[]

Season Schedule[]

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 3 Erie Illusion Away Won 32-0
April 17 Philadelphia Firebirds Home Won 49-0
April 24 Boston Militia Away Lost 0-27
May 1 Erie Illusion Home Won 40-2
May 8 New York Sharks Away Lost 8-12
May 15 Baltimore Nighthawks Home Won 34-6
May 22 Chicago Force Away Lost 0-7
May 29 New York Sharks Home Lost 10-27

2011[]

Standings[]

Template:2011 WFA Mid Atlantic Division standings

Season Schedule[]

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 2 Pittsburgh Force Away Won 30-0
April 9 Erie Illusion Away Won 56-14
April 16 Cleveland Fusion Away Won 26-8
April 30 Columbus Comets Home Won 17-0
May 14 Pittsburgh Force Home Won 45-0
May 21 Columbus Comets Away Won 7-6
June 11 Cleveland Fusion Home Won 42-0
June 18 Erie Illusion Home Won 47-7
June 25 Chicago Force (National Conference Quarterfinal) Away Lost 31-41

2012[]

Standings[]

Template:2012 WFA Division 3 standings

Season Schedule[]

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 14 D.C. Divas Away Won 35-34
April 28 Columbus Comets Away Won 37-14
May 5 Cleveland Fusion Home Won 49-0
May 12 Toledo Reign Home Won 71-14
May 19 Pittsburgh Force Away Won 66-0
June 2 D.C. Divas Home Loss 43-28
June 9 Columbus Comets Home Win 22-0
June 16 Philadelphia Firebirds Away Win 50-0
June 23 Detroit Dark Angels (1st round) Home Win 34-0
Date Opponent Location Score Result
April 2 Toledo Reign Toledo, OH 28-0 WIN
April 9 Columbus Comets Columbus, OH 48-3 WIN
April 23 Cleveland Fusion Slippery Rock, PA 43-0 WIN
April 30 Detroit Dark Angels Detroit, MI 55-6 WIN
May 7 Keystone Assault California, PA 56-6 WIN
May 14 Boston Renegades Pittsburgh, PA 32-51 LOSS
May 21 Detroit Dark Angels Pittsburgh, PA 63-8 Win
June 4 Chicago Force Chicago, IL 33-48 LOSS
June 11 Atlanta Phoenix Imperial, PA 35-24 WIN
June 25 D.C. Divas Landover, MD 29-41 LOSS

Passion Defeat Atlanta 35-24 In 1st Round Of Playoffs

10 Pittsburgh Passion Players Named To WFA All American Teams[citation needed]

External links[]

Template:Pittsburgh sports

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