Cleveland_Fusion
The Cleveland Fusion is a women's professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Fusion played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008. Home games are played at Mustang Stadium at Maple Heights High School.
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Quick Facts Founded, League ...
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| Founded | 2002 |
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| League | Women's Football Alliance |
| Team history | NWFA (2002-2008) WFA (2009-Present) |
| Based in | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Stadium | Maple Heights Mustang Stadium |
| Colors | Seal Brown, Orange, White |
| President | T.J. Monachino |
| Head coach | Erik Keister |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 2 |
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The Cleveland Fusion were founded in 2002.[1][2] They joined the Women's Football Alliance in 2009 after seven seasons in the National Women's Football Association.[3]
The team used to play at Bedford High School's Bearcat Stadium, as well as at Byers Field in Parma, Ohio.[4] A number of players have been drawn from Cleveland-area colleges, including Case Western Reserve University.[1]
T.J. Monachino took over the team before the 2017 season.[5]
Multiple organizations have praised the Fusion for promoting gay pride and breaking down gender roles.[3][6][7]
More information Season, W ...
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Fusion (NWFA) | |||||
| 2002 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Great Lakes | Lost League Quarterfinal (Massachusetts) |
| 2003 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Northern Great Lakes | Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Baltimore) Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (Detroit) |
| 2004 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4th Northern Great Lakes | -- |
| 2005 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10th Northern | -- |
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1st Northern North Central | Won League Wild Card (Philadelphia) Lost League Quarterfinal (Oklahoma City) |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3rd Northern Central | Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Connecticut) Won Northern Conference Semifinal (Massachusetts) Lost Northern Conference Championship (Pittsburgh) |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Northern Central | -- |
| Cleveland Fusion (WFA) | |||||
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3rd National Mid-Atlantic | -- |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2nd National North Central | Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (St. Louis) |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2nd National Mid-Atlantic | -- |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2nd National Mideast | -- |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1st National North Central | Won National Conference Wild Card (West Michigan) Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Chicago) |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2nd National Northeast | Won National Conference Wild Card (Indy) Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Boston) |
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2nd National Mid-Atlantic | Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Chicago) |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6th National | Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Boston) |
| Totals | 85 | 50 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
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| Cleveland Fusion roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive & Defensive Line
Linebackers
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Defensive backs
Kickers
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Injured Reserve
Exempt List
Practice squad
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Season Schedules
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Kentucky Karma | Home | Won 38-14 |
| April 25 | Pittsburgh Force | Home | Lost 28-34 |
| May 9 | Columbus Comets | Away | Lost 12-30 |
| May 16 | Kentucky Karma | Away | Lost 12-20 |
| May 30 | Pittsburgh Force | Away | Won 34-16 |
| June 6 | Columbus Comets | Home | Lost 7-20 |
| June 13 | Cincinnati Sizzle | Home | Won 36-18 |
| June 27 | Cincinnati Sizzle | Away | Won 48-14 |
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Season Schedules
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 18-7 |
| April 17 | Kentucky Karma | Away | Won 54-6 |
| April 24 | Pittsburgh Force | Home | Won 60-3 |
| May 1 | Detroit Dark Angels | Home | Won 39-12 |
| May 8 | West Michigan Mayhem | Away | Lost 0-55 |
| May 15 | Toledo Reign | Home | Won 62-0 |
| June 5 | Detroit Dark Angels | Away | Won 34-14 |
| June 19 | West Michigan Mayhem | Home | Lost 14-66 |
| June 26 | St. Louis Slam (National Conference Quarterfinal) | Home | Lost 23-50 |
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Standings
More information 2011 Mid Atlantic Division, W ...
| 2011 Mid Atlantic Division | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK | |
| y-Pittsburgh Passion | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 270 | 35 | 8-0 | --- | W8 |
| Cleveland Fusion | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 267 | 90 | 5-3 | 3.0 | L1 |
| Columbus Comets | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 191 | 60 | 5-3 | 3.0 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh Force | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.000 | 8 | 364 | 2-6 | 6.0 | L1 |
| Erie Illusion | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.250 | 68 | 255 | 0-8 | 8.0 | L8 |
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Season Schedules
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| April 2 | Columbus Comets | Away | Lost 13-16 |
| April 16 | Pittsburgh Passion | Home | Lost 8-26 |
| April 30 | Erie Illusion | Home | Won 50-0 |
| May 7 | Pittsburgh Force | Away | Won 54-0 |
| May 14 | Columbus Comets | Home | Won 16-6 |
| May 21 | Erie Illusion | Away | Won 50-0 |
| June 4 | Pittsburgh Force | Home | Won 76-0 |
| June 11 | Pittsburgh Passion | Away | Lost 0-42 |
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Standings
More information 2012 Division 4, W ...
| 2012 Division 4 | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK | |
| Detroit Dark Angels | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 248 | 46 | 4-0 | --- | W8 |
| Cleveland Fusion | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0.333 | 60 | 168 | 2-1 | 3 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh Force | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.000 | 26 | 210 | 0-4 | 5 | L6 |
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Season schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| April 14 | West Michigan Mayhem | Home | Lost 7-23 |
| April 21 | Pittsburgh Force | Home | Won 33-6 |
| April 28 | Detroit Dark Angels | Away | Lost 6-14 |
| May 5 | Pittsburgh Passion | Away | Lost 0-49 |
| May 12 | Pittsburgh Force | Away | Won 14-6 |
| May 19 | Chicago Force | Home | Lost 0-48 |
| June 2 | Columbus Comets | Away | Lost 0-22 |
| June 9 | Detroit Dark Angels | Home | Lost 14-17 |
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Standings
More information 2013 Division 3, W ...
| 2013 Division 3 | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK | |
| Cleveland Fusion-y | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 322 | 18 | 6-0 | --- | W8 |
| Cincinnati Sizzle | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.500 | 186 | 264 | 3-3 | 3 | W1 |
| Derby City Dynamite | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 136 | 238 | 2-4 | 4 | W3 |
| Toledo Reign | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.125 | 65 | 278 | 1-5 | 5 | L3 |
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Season schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| April 13 | Derby City Dynamite | Home | Won 44-0 |
| April 20 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 36-6 |
| April 27 | Derby City Dynamite | Away | Won 40-0 |
| May 4 | Central Maryland | Home | Won 42-0 |
| May 11 | Cincinnati Sizzle | Away | Won 47-6 |
| May 18 | Toledo Reign | Home | Won 50-0 |
| June 1 | Cincinnati Sizzle | Home | Won 55-6 |
| June 8 | Central Maryland | Away | Won 48-0 |
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Standings
More information 2014 WFA Northeast Division, W ...
| 2014 WFA Northeast Division | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK | |
| y - Boston Militia | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 199 | 92 | 2-0 | --- | W7 |
| z - Cleveland Fusion | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 224 | 121 | 0-2 | 2 | W4 |
| Pittsburgh Force | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.600 | 64 | 80 | 0-0 | 5 | L1 |
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y - clinched division title
z - clinched playoff berth
Season schedule
More information Date, Opponent ...
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| April 5 | Columbus Comets | Home | Won 27-7 |
| April 19 | Boston Militia | Away | Lost 7-47 |
| April 26 | Indy Crash | Home | Won 7-0 |
| May 3 | Boston Militia | Home | Lost 7-48 |
| May 10 | Cincinnati Sizzle | Away | Won 71-0 |
| May 17 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 46-0 |
| May 31 | Columbus Comets | Away | Won 23-12 |
| June 7 | West Michigan Mayhem | Home | Won 33-8 |
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Standings
Season schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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| April 11 | Central Maryland Seahawks | Away | Won 35-0 |
| April 18 | Columbus Comets | Home | Won 49-0 |
| April 25 | Indy Crash | Home | Won 35-0 |
| May 9 | Columbus Comets | Away | Won 47-6 |
| May 16 | Boston Renegades | Home | Lost 20-24 |
| May 30 | Detroit Dark Angels | Away | Won 35-0 |
| June 6 | DC Divas | Away | Lost 7-27 |
| June 13 | West Michigan Mayhem | Home | Won 42-12 |
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- Cleveland Fusion (2002-2007)
- Cleveland Fusion (2008–present)
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- Kedzi, Mike (2010-04-22). "North Royalton women at forefront of Cleveland Fusion fever: Royalton Revue". cleveland.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31.
- Watson, Lex (2018-04-14). "Cleveland's New Football Revolution". PressureLife. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- Bowen, Chuck (2007-10-22). "Gridiron Girl". Cleveland Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31.
- Kleps, Kevin (2017-01-08). "Fusion will put best foot forward in 2017". Crain's Cleveland Business. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31.
- "The Perfect Fusion of Football and Pride". Cleveland Pride. 2017-05-22. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31.
- "Best Gender-Bending Sports Team: Cleveland Fusion". Cleveland Scene. 2006. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31.
- Rozendaal, Neal (20 January 2016). The Women's Football Encyclopedia. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9970637-0-7.
- Rozendaal, Neal. "The Women's Football Encyclopedia - 2016 Addendum" (PDF). nealrozendaal.com. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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