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Bloomberg contributor discusses challenges of building a fanbase for women's tackle football. Nighttime practice with DC Divas reveals why players love the game. Challenges include lack of professionalization and resources, recruiting difficulties, and balancing family responsibilities. Women players demonstrate determination and progress. Genuine interest and knowledge of the sport required for pro football teams. Women's love for the game drives them despite lack of scholarships and contracts. Women's Football Alliance successful in cultivating female coaches and referees in the NFL.
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- Women's professional tackle football faces financial challenges due to lack of marketing and sponsorship, but players continue to play out of love for the game.
- To grow and develop, women's professional football needs increased investment, sponsor support, and equal recognition and compensation.
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Women's Professional Tackle Football in the United States
The podcast episode discusses the state of women's professional tackle football in the United States. The Women's Football Alliance (WFA) has been around since 2009 and currently has about 2,000 players across 32 states. Unlike the NFL, the WFA lacks significant marketing and sponsorship, and players often have to personally cover expenses such as field rental, gear, and travel. Despite the financial challenges and the physical demands of the sport, women continue to play out of their love for football. The hope is that with increased visibility, accessibility, and investment, women's professional football can grow and players can eventually be paid for their dedication.
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