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How many teams are in the WNFC?
Headed into the 2025 season, there will be 17 WNFC teams across the U.S. Atlanta Truth Chicago Winds Denver Bandits Florida Avengers Houston Mambas Jersey Shore Wave Kansas City Glory Las Vegas Silver Stars Los Angeles Legends Mississippi Panthers Oregon Ravens San Diego Rebellion Seattle Majestics Tennessee Trojans Texas Elite Spartans Utah Falconz Washington Prodigy
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How long has the WNFC been around?
The WNFC was launched in 2018 with a mission to build women's football to a professional level by creating equitable opportunities for women and girls in the sport of football. The inaugural WNFC season took place in 2019 with 15 teams across the country. The 2020 season did not take place, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Does the WNFC have an Advisory Board?
YES! We are proud and lucky to have incredible leaders & influencers, from various backgrounds and industries, who are helping the league grow and reach its potential. Patrick Crakes - Owner of Crakes Media; 20 Years as Fox Sports Executive Dr. D'Wayne Edwards - Founder of PENSOLE Lewis College of Business & Design Jennifer King - Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bears Ann Kletz - CEO & Co-Founder of Goal Five Melissa Lawson - Chief Content Officer at SailGP Kiran Murthy - Deliver Executive - Professional Services at Google Cloud Consulting Scott Pioli - Front Office Analyst at NFL Network & CBS Sports; 5x NFL Executive of the Year Katherine Rathe - SVP of Wealth Management at UBS Patrick Willis - Entrepreneur; NFL Hall of Famer, former All-Pro Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers Jelani 'AJ' Greene - A former professional football player turned viral social media influencer on a mission to inspire the next generation of athletes, women & girls included! Nausicaa Dell'Orto - Italian National Team Captain, @forbesitalia 30 under 30, DAZN Producer Phoebe Schecter - Former Buffalo Bills Coach, NFL Analyst @skysports @talksport, CO @uk.dukes, Great Britain Football National Team Silver Medalist. Click HERE to learn more about this outstanding group!
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How do we inquire about owning a team in the WNFC?
Individuals inquiring about owning or investing in a WNFC team or league should submit their inquiries HERE.
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What rules will the WNFC play under?
The WNFC is currently playing under a slightly modified NCAA rule set.
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Can I purchase WNFC apparel or apparel for my favorite WNFC team?
Absolutely! Please visit our Fan Shop!
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Will tickets be sold online?
Yes, tickets for all WNFC games can be purchased directly from our teams websites! The HOME TEAM for each contest will have tickets for sale during the season. Atlanta Truth Chicago Winds Denver Bandits Florida Avengers Houston Mambas Kansas City Glory Las Vegas Silver Stars Los Angeles Legends Mississippi Panthers Oregon Ravens San Diego Rebellion Seattle Majestics Tennessee Trojans Texas Elite Spartans Utah Falconz Washington Prodigy New Jersey - TBA
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When does the season begin and end?
The WNFC season runs in the spring, typically kicking off the first weekend in April and ending with our IX Cup Championship Game at the end of June.
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Do you have a transgender policy?
Yes. We have an eligible player policy; which is made available to all teams, and players who sign with WNFC.
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Will players have to pay to play?
The WNFC and the teams in the WNFC are working hard to reduce and eventually eliminate the "pay to play" burden. There are a lot of steps that we must take before women's football can become a professional sport; joining the WNFC is step 1.
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Will players be paid?
At this point, women's football is an amateur sport. This is not something that will change rapidly. However, the WNFC is operating in a very strategic manner to significantly decrease the financial burden on teams (by increasing revenue, sponsorship, and investment opportunities). Player responsibilities and compensation is a team decision, and our goal is to minimize that responsibility. The team owners in the WNFC are working hard to change the narrative of womens football, which is why they joined this league. There are a lot of steps that we must take before women's football can become a professional sport; joining the WNFC is step 1.
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Will the games be televised?
It is our goal every year to provide a platform where all WNFC games can be viewed live & on demand. In most cases, a digital subscription is required. The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) is a pioneer in the sports streaming services industry.
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Where will the Championship game be held?
For the last three years (2022 - 2024) the WNFC has hosted the IX Cup Championship weekend in Frisco, TX at the Ford Center at the Star (also known as Dallas Cowboys HQ's). We are currently accepting bids to host the 2025 WNFC IX Cup Championship Weekend. Please email ejenkins@wnfcwomensfootball.com for more info.
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Will there be an All - Pro Team and/or game?
Yes! Every year the top 100 WNFC athletes are selected to participate in the ALL PRO game, and other festivities, as part of WNFC IX Cup Championship Weekend.
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How do I become a partner/sponsor of the WNFC?
Women's sports needs all the support it can get. Women's football is the most underrepresented of all. We are always looking for organizations who want to help see women's sports thrive. Building mutual partnerships with our sponsors is what the WNFC is about. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor/partner of the WNFC, please email admin@wnfcwomensfootball.
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Are there intern opportunities in the WNFC?
There are absolutely intern opportunities with the league. Anyone interested can send their inquiries and resumes to info@wnfcwomensfootball.com.
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How are teams evaluated to be a part of the WNFC?
The WNFC minimum requirements for Franchise owners will be posted soon!
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