Pittsburgh Force

Pittsburgh Force
Founded2008
LeagueWomen's Football Alliance
Team historyNWFA (pre-2009 season)
WFA (2009-2014)
Based inMunhall, Pennsylvania
StadiumWilliam 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.

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:

  • Robert Gold (2009) 2-6
  • Tim Schaup (2010) 1-2
  • Jason Mignanelli (2010) 4-1
  • Adam Santuro (2011) 1-5
  • Kathy Ferrari (2011-2014) 6-10

Season-by-season

Season records
Season W L T Finish Playoff results
2009 2 6 0 4th National Mid-Atlantic --
2010 5 3 0 2nd National Mid-Atlantic --
2011 2 6 0 4th National Mid-Atlantic --
2012 1 7 0 3rd National Division 4 --
2014 4 2 0 3rd Northeast Division --
Total 14 24 0

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

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 18 Columbus Comets Away Lost 0-49
April 25 Cleveland Fusion Away Won 34-28
May 9 Cincinnati Sizzle Home Won 36-18
May 16 Columbus Comets Home Lost 0-38
May 23 Kentucky Karma Home Lost 6-8
May 30 Cleveland Fusion Home Lost 16-34
June 6 Cincinnati Sizzle Away Lost 8-14
June 20 Kentucky Karma Away Lost 20-46

2010

Season schedule

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 10 Dayton Diamonds Home Won 9-8
April 17 Columbus Comets Home Loss 0-68
April 24 Cleveland Fusion Away Loss 3-60
May 8 Columbus Comets Away Loss 0-58
May 22 Detroit Dark Angels Home Win 32-14
June 5 Dayton Diamonds Away Win 12-6 (2 OT)
June 12 Cincinnati Sizzle Home Win 48-0
June 19 Dayton Diamonds Away Win 13-0

2011

Season schedule

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 2 Pittsburgh Passion Home Lost 0-30
April 9 Columbus Comets Away Lost 0-55
April 16 Erie Illusion Home win by DQ
May 7 Cleveland Fusion Home Lost 0-54
May 14 Pittsburgh Passion Away Lost 0-45
June 4 Cleveland Fusion Away Lost 0-76
June 11 Erie Illusion Away Win by DQ
June 18 Columbus Comets Home Lost 0-64

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

2012

Season schedule

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 14 Detroit Dark Angels Home Lost 6-35
April 21 Cleveland Fusion Away Lost 6-33
May 5 Derby City Dynamite Away Lost 2-8
May 12 Cleveland Fusion Home Lost 6-14
May 19 Pittsburgh Passion Home Lost 0-66
June 2 Detroit Dark Angels Away Lost 6-54
June 9 Cincinnati Sizzle Away Won 21-16
June 16 Keystone Assault Home Lost 15-50

2014

Season schedule

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 5 Baltimore Burn Home Won 30-8
April 12 Central Maryland Seahawks Away Won by Forfeit
May 3 Toledo Reign Away Lost 6-35
May 10 Central Maryland Seahawks Home Won by Forfeit
May 24 Cincinnati Sizzle Away Won 26-0
May 31 Toledo Reign Home Lost 0-37


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