Women Who Lead
Meet women leading in football, sports media, business and community, and explore their contributions to the game.
-
Dallas football player Jen Welter to become first woman to coach in NFL
Last year, we brought you the story of Dr. Jen Welter, the first woman to play running back in a…
-
NFL hosts 12 International Youth Flag Football teams at 2024 Pro Bowl Games
The National Football League announced it will host the International NFL Flag Championships as part of the 2024 Pro Bowl…
-
Meet the three sisters making NFL history
When the Indianapolis Colts kicked off their season with a 33-8 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, a…
-
Sarah Mallepalle, Strategic Football Analyst for the Dallas Cowboys
How did you get your start in a career in football? When I was a senior at Carnegie Mellon University,…
-
The Rise of Girls Flag Football: Washington’s Historic Decision and What It Means for the Future of Women’s Sports
Key Takeaways Washington becomes the 15th state to officially sanction girls flag football as a high school sport, joining a…
-
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million into women’s soccer programs
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30 million over the next five years to U.S. Soccer, marking the largest…
-
Austin girls’ flag football leagues finish inaugural seasons
Seventeen-year-old Kafia Jackson-Woods jumped in place with nerves and excitement on Friday night as she waited to join her team…
-
Everything that happened on women’s semifinals day at the US Open 2025
FINAL: Anisimova 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 Osaka A backhand winner down the line gives Amanda Anisimova a 30-0 lead. She hits…
-
After Taylor Swift Boost, NFL Focusing on Women Fans
There’s no denying that Taylor Swift has changed the face of football — or its fandom at least. Ever since…
-
Former NFL Player Marcellus Wiley Accused of Raping 2 Women at Columbia University
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley has been accused of raping two women at Columbia University when he was a student…