Pittsburgh Passion
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| Founded | 2002 |
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| League |
NWFA (2003-2007) |
| Team history | Pittsburgh Passion (2003-present) |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Stadium |
West Allegheny High School Imperial, Pennsylvania |
| Colors | Black & Gold, White |
| Owner(s) | Teresa Conn & Franco Harris |
| Head coach | Teresa Conn |
| Championships | 3 (2007 NWFA) (2014, 2015 IWFL) |
| Division titles | 2 (2007 NWFA, 2008 IWFL, 2011 WFA) |
NWFA (2003-2007)
IWFL (2008-2010)
WFA (2011-2013)
IWFL (2014-2015)
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.
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.
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