The Chicago Force was a women's American football team. Founded in 2003 by Lisa Cole, the team played at De La Salle HS & St. Rita HS – both on Chicago's South side; Lane Stadium at Lane Technical College Prep High School, Holmgren Athletic Complex at North Park University on Chicago's North Side, and at Jorndt Field, commonly known as Winnemac Stadium.

The Force played its inaugural game on March 29, 2003, defeating the Detroit Blaze 49–0 at De La Salle Institute.

The team played the 2012–2014 seasons at Lazier Field on the campus of Evanston Township High School, and for the 2015 season onward, back at Lane Tech.

From their inaugural season until 2010, the Chicago Force was part of the Independent Women's Football League. Following that, the team moved to the Women's Football Alliance. The Chicago Force ceased operations after the 2017 season.

Season-By-Season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
Chicago Force (IWFL)
20039001st Western SouthwestWon Western Conference Semifinal (Corvallis) Lost Western Conference Championship (Sacramento)
20046202nd Eastern Mid-AtlanticLost Eastern Conference Semifinal (New York)
20058201st Western MidwestLost Western Conference Semifinal (Tacoma)
20066202nd Western MidwestLost Western Conference Semifinal (Detroit)
20075302nd Western Midwest–
20088001st Eastern MidwestWon Eastern Conference Semifinal (Detroit) Won Eastern Conference Championship (Pittsburgh) Lost IWFL Championship (Dallas)
20096202nd Western MidwestWon Western Conference Semifinal (Seattle) Lost Western Conference Championship (Kansas City)
20107102nd Western MidwestLost Western Conference Semifinal (Dallas)
Chicago Force (WFA)
20118001st National CentralWon National Conference Quarterfinal (Pittsburgh) Lost National Conference Semifinal (Boston)
20128001st National Great LakesWon National Conference Quarterfinal (Indy) Won National Conference Semifinal (Jacksonville) Won National Conference Championship (Boston) Lost WFA Championship (San Diego)
20138001st National Great LakesWon National Conference Quarterfinal (Cleveland) Won National Conference Semifinal (Atlanta) Won National Conference Championship (Boston) Won WFA Championship (Dallas)
20146101st National Great LakesWon National Conference Quarterfinal (West Michigan) Won National Conference Semifinal (Miami) Lost National Conference Championship (Boston)
20157101st National Great LakesWon National Conference Quarterfinal (Cleveland) Won National Conference Semifinal (Boston) Lost National Conference Championship (D.C.)
20167102nd NationalLost National Conference Semifinal (Boston)
20177102nd NationalWon National Conference Semifinal (Pittsburgh) Lost National Conference Championship (Boston)
Totals123160(including playoffs)

2009

Season schedule

DateOpponentHome/AwayResult
April 11Iowa CrushAwayWon 54–0
April 18Wisconsin WarriorsHomeWon 38–20
April 25Minnesota VixenAwayWon 55–0
May 2Kansas City TribeHomeWon 28–6
May 16Detroit DemolitionAwayLost 19–21
May 23Minnesota VixenHomeWon 53–0
May 30Kansas City TribeAwayLost 14–30
June 13Detroit DemolitionHomeWon 26–6
June 27Seattle Majestics (Western Conference Semifinal)AwayWon 28–14
July 11Kansas City Tribe (Western Conference Championship)AwayLost 16–40

2010

Season schedule

DateOpponentHome/AwayResult
April 3Wisconsin WarriorsHomeWon 42–0
April 10Wisconsin WolvesHomeWon 62–0
April 17Wisconsin WarriorsAwayWon 30–7
May 1Kansas City TribeHomeWon 14–12
May 8Minnesota VixenAwayWon 56–0
May 15Wisconsin WolvesAwayWon 49–0
May 22Pittsburgh PassionHomeWon 7–0
June 5Kansas City TribeAwayLost 12–30
June 12Dallas Diamonds (Western Conference Semifinal)AwayLost 20–27

2011

Standings

2011 Central Division
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y-Chicago Force8001.000413844-0---W8
St. Louis Slam5300.6252611402-23.0W2
West Michigan Mayhem3500.3751732040-45.0L3

Season schedule

DateOpponentHome/AwayResult
April 9Minnesota MachineHomeWon 69–0
April 16Wisconsin WolvesAwayWon 58–0
April 30St. Louis SlamHomeWon 29–7
May 7Kansas City TribeHomeWon 34–26
May 14West Michigan MayhemHomeWon 15–6
May 21St. Louis SlamAwayWon 55–24
June 11West Michigan MayhemAwayWon 76–3
June 18Indy CrashAwayWon 77–18
June 25Pittsburgh Passion (National Conference Quarterfinal)HomeWon 41–31
July 9Boston Militia (National Conference Semifinal)HomeLost 23–50

2012

Season schedule

DateOpponentHome/AwayResult
April 14Kansas City TribeAwayWon 21–14
April 21Columbus CometsHomeWon 47–0
April 28Indy CrashAwayWon 72–0
May 5St. Louis SlamHomeWon 57–14
May 12West Michigan MayhemHomeWon 54–0
May 19Cleveland FusionAwayWon 48–0
June 2Indy CrashHomeWon 71–0
June 16West Michigan MayhemAwayWon 55–6