By Larry Snyder Toledo, Ohio – The Pittsburgh Passion closed out their 2019 Women’s Football Alliance campaign on a two-game win streak as they collected their fourth shutout Saturday, June 1, with a 47-0 victory over the Toledo Reign (3-4) at Scott High School. Two weeks ago, the Black and Gold prevented the Detroit Dark Angels from putting any points on the scoreboard in the second half of the contest. Against Toledo, head coach Teresa Conn’s defense assembled four quarters of shutout football for the 51st time in team history. It was also the fifth meeting where the Women of … Continue reading WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Dominate In 4th Shutout Of The Season, 47-0 Win Over Toledo Reign

By Larry Snyder Lathrup Village, Michigan – The defense of the Pittsburgh Passion (5-2) came together in the second half to shut out the Detroit Dark Angels (5-1) Saturday, May 25, which allowed the Black and Gold to claim a 35-16 triumph in the Great Lakes State. It was the seventh meeting all time between the two squads, and the Women of Steel own a perfect 7-0 record against the Women of the Motor City. Coming out for the third quarter, Angela Baker took advantage of the protection from her offensive line of Samantha Simeone, Morgan Cross, Erica Shoecraft, Kimberly … Continue reading WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Down Detroit Dark Angels 35-16; Close Regular Season At Toledo Reign

By Larry Snyder Imperial, Pa. – The impact of the stunning finish hung in the air at Joe P. DeMichela Stadium as the Pittsburgh Passion lost 26-21 on a last second touchdown Saturday, May 18, to the DC Divas. It was the 20th meeting between the enduring rivals and the Black and Gold’s final home contest of the regular season in the Women’s Football Alliance. With 16 seconds left, Divas quarterback Amanda Congialdi stepped up in the pocket and rolled out to her right under pressure from the Passion defense. She came back across the field, going from hash mark … Continue reading WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Lose A Close One To The DC Divas; Face Detroit Dark Angels Next

By Larry Snyder Maple Heights, Ohio – The Pittsburgh Passion (4-1) collected not only their third win in a row but their third consecutive shutout Saturday, May 11, with their 40-0 victory over the Cleveland Fusion (2-3) at Maple Heights High School. Head Coach Teresa Conn’s defensive unit has 12 straight quarters under their belt of not letting the opposition into the end zone, matching the team record. The athletes making authentic and reliable efforts include Hannah Daman, Kaitlain Niedermeyer, Kim Zubovic, Amanda Coles, Ashley DiCicco, Rebecca Ehrgood, Devon Conner, Kellie Bell, Julie Ionta, Tenisha Spencer, Lizz Costanzo, and Diamond … Continue reading WFA 2019: Pittsburgh Passion Shuts Out The Cleveland Fusion; DC Divas Up Next

By Larry Snyder California, PA – All pistons were firing in the engine of the Pittsburgh Passion offense Saturday, May 4, as they took down the unbeaten Baltimore Nighthawks 34-0 at Adamson Stadium, part of California University of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh head coach Teresa Conn’s defense raised the bar as they delivered the 49th shutout in team history. The Women of Steel (3-1) has kept the opposition off the scoreboard for eight consecutive quarters this season in the Women’s Football Alliance. The last team to put the ball in the end zone was the DC Divas on Saturday, April 13 at … Continue reading WFA News – Pittsburgh Passion Grounds The Baltimore Nighthawks To Improve To 3-1

By Larry Snyder Imperial, PA – Returning to the gridiron after a bye week, the Pittsburgh Passion (2-1) claimed their 48th shutout in team history with their 53-0 victory on Saturday, April 27, against the Grand Rapids Tidal Waves (0-4) at West Allegheny High School. For Grand Rapids, it was the first trip to the Keystone State, as well as their inaugural meeting with the Black and Gold at Joe P. Demichela Stadium. Head coach Teresa Conn’s crew took over the score sheet and owned a 39-0 lead by halftime. Let’s take a look back at the four essential players … Continue reading Pittsburgh Passion: Four Essential Players Of The Game In Win Over Grand Rapids

By Larry Snyder Imperial, PA – Fans of the Pittsburgh Passion witnessed the Black and Gold overcome a late surge by the Cleveland Fusion Saturday, April 6 to claim a 26-20 victory in their season and home opener at Joe P. DeMichela Stadium, part of West Allegheny High School. This matchup between turnpike antagonists in the Women’s Football Alliance came down to who would be the last to put points on the scoreboard. Head Coach Teresa Conn’s defense forced a punt in the final quarter, giving the offense the opportunity to deliver a scoring drive from the Cleveland 18-year line. … Continue reading Pittsburgh Passion Down The Cleveland Fusion 26-20 In WFA Season Opener