Overview
- The Vixen beat the Pittsburgh Passion 42-14 in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday to capture their first Women’s Football Alliance Pro National Championship.
- Minnesota’s defense forced five turnovers in the game, including two interceptions by linebacker Paige Condie with one returned 50 yards for a touchdown.
- Quarterback Erin Kelley was named game MVP and credited the team and Minnesota’s community support for the win.
- The team was founded in 1999 and is recognized as the country’s oldest continuously running women’s professional tackle football team after four previous championship losses.
- The title was televised on ESPN2, the club plans a celebratory banquet and tryouts for 2027, and the win could increase local interest, media coverage, and resources for women’s pro football in Minnesota.