Colors Black & Gold, White Founded 2003 | Head coach Teresa Conn Color Black & Gold, White | |
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League NWFA (2003-2007)IWFL (2008-2010)WFA (2011-2013)IWFL (2014-2015)WFA (2016- Team history Pittsburgh Passion (2003-present) Championships 3 (2014, 2015 IWFL, 2007 NWFA) Division titles 2 (2007 NWFA, 2008 IWFL, 2011 WFA) Profiles | ||
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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 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.
Contents
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- History
- Notable achievements
- Season By Season
- Roster
- Season Schedule
- References
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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 21st, 2016 The Passion won the NFC Central North Division with this victory and it is their 6th Division title in team history.
Notable achievements
Season-By-Season
* = current standing
Roster
Revised by, Mary Bree. 7/7/2016.
Season Schedule
04/2 Pittsburgh Passion Toledo Reign Toledo, OH 28-0 WIN 04/9 Pittsburgh Passion Columbus Comets Columbus, OH 48-3 WIN 04/23 Pittsburgh Passion Cleveland Fusion Slippery Rock, PA 43-0 WIN 04/30 Pittsburgh Passion Detroit Dark Angels Detroit, MI 55-6 WIN 05/07 Pittsburgh Passion Keystone Assault California, PA 56-6 WIN 05/14 Pittsburgh Passion Boston Renegades Pittsburgh, PA 32-51 LOSS 05/21 Pittsburgh Passion Detroit Dark Angels Pittsburgh, PA 63-8 WiN 06/04 Pittsburgh Passion Chicago Force Chicago, IL 33-48 LOSS 06/11 Pittsburgh Passion Atlanta Phoenix Imperial, PA 35-24 WIN 06/25 Pittsburgh Passion D.C. Divas Landover, MD 29-41 LOSS
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