The
Los Angeles Amazons start their 2008 season in the
National Women’s Football Association with a home game Saturday against the Phoenix Prowlers. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Bassett High School in La Puente.
In the Western Division of the NWFA's Southern Conference, the Amazons will play eight regular-season games, none out of the division. They face the Prowlers three times, including the season finale on June 21. They'll also play the Arizona Wildfire three times and the Modesto Magic twice.
“It is a refreshing feeling to be able to compete against new and upcoming teams," team general manager
Kay Carter said on the team website. "We look forward to creating new rivalries and establishing long term friendship with the local teams."
Head coach
Aubrey Duncan also says on the site: "This is by far the most talented group of athletes we have had over the last six years. One of the most positive things we have going for us is we have enough players so we do not have to play them on both sides of the ball. We have never had that choice before. We have our full '07 team back with lots of new rookies.They are good athletes with lots of speed."
Comments
This is really exciting stuff. That womens football is growing every year. More and more team are joining this league. I do coach the Amazons,and I have to say that I was very sceptical about women playing football. Well, I'm here to tell you,they love it. They are not afraid to go heads up. I hope that very soon they will get the recognition that they desire. They just want to play football. I am glad that I decided to coach womens football it is a lot of fun. I pray that every team stays away from any serious injuries,and that good sportsmanship is high on every teams list. Good Luck Ladies. Of course I can't sign off without a shout out to all the Coaches and Players of the AMAZONS. Way to go Amazons. Coach Manny
Posted by: AmazonCoach | April 23, 2008 10:47 PM