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Atlanta Ravens
The Atlanta Xplosion, known as the Atlanta Ravens for the year of 2011, was a football team in the Independent Women's Football League. Based in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. State), Georgia, the Xplosion played their home games in nearby Smyrna, Georgia at Campbell High School (Smyrna, Georgia), Campbell High School. History 2003 The Xplosion was formed in 2003 as an IWFL exhibition team ("X-Team") from the players and staff of the defunct Atlanta Leopards team which played the National Women's Football Association, NWFA. The Beniamino family was involved in all aspects of the team; in addition to the breadwinner Phil Beniamino, Phil owning the team, his wife Denise Beniamino, Denise played for the Xplosion (she played her husband's typical position of linebacker and wore his #33 uniform number). Even their daughter Kylie Beniamino, Kylie had her own unique role, as she was the one who first thought up the Xplosion name. Coached by Phil, Marcus Dawson, Craig Couchoud and John Singlet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Women's Football League
The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) was the first Women's American football league established by women players for women players. The league was founded in 2000, began play in 2001, and played its last season in 2018. Members of the original roster of the Austin Outlaws were the league's founders. Following the establishment of the league as a separate entity from the team, former outlaws players Laurie Frederick, Jaime Bailey and Sandra Plato became the original IWFL executive council. The players were amateur/semi pro and had to cover part of their expenses. 2019 Season Teams Central Division Pacific Division Expansion 2020/ Inactive Teams Former IWFL teams playing elsewhere * Arlington Impact – played in the IWFL from 2012–14, now in Women's Football Alliance. *Austin Outlaws – now in Women's Football Alliance. * D.C. Divas – played in the IWFL from 2007–2010, now in Women's Football Alliance. *Houston Energy – now in Women's Football Alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |