Seattle Thunder
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| Established | 2020 (franchise) 2022 (competition) |
|---|---|
| Based in | Kent, Washington |
| Home field | accesso ShoWare Center |
| Head coach | Chris Michaelson |
| League | X League |
| Colors | Neon Green, Black |
| X Cup wins | None |
| Website | xleague |
The Seattle Thunder are a women's American football team in the Extreme Football League (X League) based in Kent, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area.
History
[edit]The Extreme Football League (X League) was announced in December 2019, as a successor to the Legends Football League (LFL).[1] The announcement included the Thunder,[1] a successor to the LFL's Seattle Mist. The X League's 2020 season was postponed, and the league also did not operate during 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Thunder first competed during the 2022 X League season, defeating the Denver Rush and losing to the Chicago Blitz during the regular season. The Thunder advanced to the X League's postseason, where they again faced Chicago and lost by a single point, 34–33, ending their season.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "A NEW ERA IN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, THE X LEAGUE". extfl.com (Press release). December 17, 2019. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Playoffs Saturday: Seattle Thunder vs Chicago Blitz Game Preview". xleague.live. August 23, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ @GrdironBeauty (August 30, 2022). "It's was a classic battle" (Tweet). Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Twitter.