Chicago reached the playoffs 14 times, won 10 division titles, 3 conferences titles and a national championship. Hundreds of its players were selected to the league All-American teams, and over 30 players were also selected to the National teams to compete in international competition at the Women’s World Championships. Chicago is proud to have had more players and coaches named to national teams
than any other organization. The past decade has seen huge growth in women’s football worldwide. In the United States, the WFA (Women’s Football Alliance) has essentially doubled in size as it recently expanded to 68 teams across the country. And there are many more teams and leagues emerging across the globe as women all over the world are discovering a love of the sport. In 2014 the Force became an international football hub as players from around the world traveled to Chicago to be a part of their elite organization. The Force was honored to host players from Finland, Norway, Canada, Czech Republic, Poland, France, New Zealand, Germany and Australia. “It was a wonderful opportunity for the both the Chicago players and the visiting international players,” said Bache, noting that “the players and coaches welcomed the opportunity to learn about other cultures, expand their world view and make an impact on women’s football worldwide.” Ultimately, the experience created growth for everyone involved including the programs to which the international players returned to share the knowledge that they gained in Chicago. The end of season Force banquet was a celebratory and emotional event for all members of the organization. It included videos, awards, and the Chicago Force Hall of Fame inductions of two legends of the sport: Head Coach John Konecki and quarterback Sami Grisafe. The banquet also celebrated the team’s family culture, the support system it fostered, the many friendships of deep and lasting significance, and the unbreakable bonds and countless memories that were created on and off the field.
