The Fort Wayne Flash was a full-contact women's outdoor football team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Clardie, Stacy, Taking the next step – Flash promise 'more exciting' second year, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, April 20, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-16. The team started its exhibition season in 2006 and officially became part of the National Women's Football Association and began playing league games in 2007.Keating, Katie, She loves to make contact – Tight end married to a Flash coach, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, April 14, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – About Fort Wayne Flash . Retrieved on 2008-05-16. Home games for the 2008 season were played at Bishop John M. D’Arcy Stadium on the University of Saint Francis campus,Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – Tickets . Retrieved on 2008-05-16. however, starting in 2009, the team played on the campus of Woodlan Senior/Junior High School in nearby Woodburn.Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – 2009 Schedule . Retrieved on 2009-05-04.
In 2008, the Flash clinched their first ever playoff berth and won the Midwest Division title. However, their playoff run was one-and-done, as they lost to the Columbus Comets 14–7.
Beginning in 2009, the Flash played in the Women's Football Alliance.
For 2010, the Flash were taking the season off to reorganize and cope with the death of player Karen O'Boyle and since then have never been heard of again.
Season-By-Season
| colspan="6" align="center" | Fort Wayne Flash (NWFA) |- |2007 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 2nd North West || – |- |2008 || 5 || 3 || 0 || 1st North Midwest || Lost First Round (Columbus) |- | colspan="6" align="center" | Fort Wayne Flash (WFA) |- |2009 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3rd National Central || – |- !Totals || 13 || 12 || 0 |colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
2009 Season Schedule DateOpponentHome/AwayResultApril 18West Michigan MayhemAwayLost 0–41April 25Indiana SpeedHomeLost 0–52May 9Dayton DiamondsAwayWon 29–0May 17Toledo ReignAwayWon 47–0May 30Indiana SpeedAwayLost 7–14June 6West Michigan MayhemHomeLost 0–35June 13Toledo ReignHomeWon 38–0June 20Dayton DiamondsHomeWon 68–20
See also History of sports in Fort Wayne, Indiana
References
Smith, B. "Women show grit on football field", Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, June 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2009-04-28
External links Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football Official Website