Not that long ago, the idea of girls playing football — actual football, not powderpuff — felt like a novelty at best and a punchline at worst. Now? It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the ...

The Jersey Shore Wave women's tackle football team's second season in Paterson ended with a 1-5 record. They still hope to ...

University City High School girls flag football quarterback Maryanna Allen, center, rushes up field with the ball as ...

PATERSON — The first thing you notice at Hinchliffe Stadium is the sound. Helmets crash into pads under the late afternoon sun while players shout assignments across the field. Music echoes through ...

This weekend, the top women’s flag football programs will converge on Arizona State for a first-of-its-kind tournament. Jessica Clark / Getty Images Emma Clark grew up in Austin, Texas, surrounded by ...

Afghan women’s football team back on international stage after escaping the Taliban - The Afghan women’s team escaped the ...

“I’m playing in the FA Cup at the weekend.” There aren’t many people in my life I didn’t tell about getting to play in the Women’s FA Cup. Family, friends, colleagues, they all heard about it. Four ...

Women's flag football will debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, but on fields across the region, the future is closer ...