Pittsburgh Force

Pittsburgh Force
Founded	2008
League	Women's Football Alliance
Team history	NWFA (pre-2009 season) WFA (2009-present)
Stadium	William V. Campbell Athletic Field
Based in	Munhall, Pennsylvania
Team colors	Black, Vegas Gold, White
Owner(s)	Kathy Ferrari
Head coach	Kathy Ferrari
Championships	0
Division titles	0

The Pittsburgh Force is a women's American Football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are currently a member of the National Conference (Division 4) of the Women's Football Alliance. Home games will be played at William V. Campbell Athletic Field in nearby Munhall. They play an eight game regular season schedule.

The Force are one of two Pittsburgh teams in the WFA, the other being the Pittsburgh Passion.

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 WFA.

History

In 2008, the Force was founded by owner Kathy Ferrari and Felicia Mycyk. Robert Gold was selected as the team's head coach. They held tryouts at Ambridge, Cranberry, and Chartiers Valley for their inaugural 2009 season. In 2012 the Force moved their home field to William V. Campbell Athletic Field in Munhall, Pennsylvania.

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-current) 2-8

Season-by-season

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

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	--
Total	10	22	0

* = current standing

Roster

Pittsburgh Force roster
Quarterback 19 Cheronda Ransaw Running Backs 17 Candice Snyder (K/P) 30 Victoria Thompson 58 Kristina Howell Wide Receivers 8 Miashanti Smith 23 Siroya Mitchell 36 Yanique Murphy Tight End 13 Joyce Lawrence 72 Denise Williams Offensive/Defensive Line 7 Deidra Peer 48 LaShawn Christian 54 Tamara Boyd 55 Equaill Wells 66 Katrina Sainovich 73 Connie Howard 74 Heather Battaglia 81 Kandice Muldrow 87 Rhiannon Jones Linebackers 24 Latoya Pitts 27 Cynthia Zigler 28 Cherish Marshall 32 Tia Montgomery 39 Kerrieann Kennelly 45 Rachel Schleicher 46 Janet Davidson Defensive Backs 4 Ashley Davidson 10 Shelby Sashin 12 Jamie Eggeman 21 Brittany Greene 44 Krystal Marcum 86 Tatijana Lewis		Injured Reserve 6 Stacey Zatezalo 42 Joan Stillwell 62 Tressia Avery Mesa Butler Taja Cox Stacey Jijon	Inactive Christine Boyer Debra Crump Dana Dais Brandi Demarco Kathy Ferrari Suzi Mowery Ashlie Prioleau Lorri Stiles Kelequien Vanderpool Coaches Kathy Ferrari, Head Coach Steve Sekelik, Off.& Def. Coordinator John Coleman, OL Coach Everette Vereen, DL/ST Coach Henry Mitchell, Asst. Coach Ron Boyd, Asst. Coach	Management & Field Staff Kathy Ferrari, Owner Craig McFeaters, CFO Brigette Butler, General Mgr. Marijayne Peer, Mgmt. Asst. Shawn Birchock, Intern Candice Snyder, Website Mgr. Bonnie Caldwell, Ticket/Merch. Coordinator Dr. Sam Akhavan Team Doctor (Alleg. Ortho.) Vincent Morreale, Chiropractor

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

Standings

2011 Mid Atlantic Division
	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	DIV	GB	STK
y-Pittsburgh Passion	8	0	0	1.000	270	35	8-0	---	W8
Cleveland Fusion	5	3	0	0.625	267	90	5-3	3.0	L1
Columbus Comets	5	3	0	0.625	191	60	5-3	3.0	W2
Pittsburgh Force	2	6	0	0.000	8	364	2-6	6.0	L1
Erie Illusion	0	8	0	0.250	68	255	0-8	8.0	L8

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

External links

• Pittsburgh Force official website