Three of the Prodigy’s finest spoke with Adam Longo on National Girls & Women in Sports Day about their journeys as athletes and about breaking barriers in women’s sports. We’re so proud of what these ladies have accomplished and can’t wait to see them on the field. Watch the interview HERE
Prodigy Quarterback teaches Local Woman to Throw Football
In a MASSIVE indictment of the DC dating scene, this woman has a boyfriend who lives farther from DC than any other place on Earth. Perth, Australia is 11,560 miles away. In her defense, her long-distance partner happens to be a hot guy who's also a professional athlete. She's visiting him in a few weeks but took to Twitter asking for help learning how to throw a football.
That's where the Washington Prodigy and WUSA9’s Adam Longo stepped in. Our QB of the Washington Prodigy, DC's semi-pro female tackle football team, taught this woman to throw a spiral. Watch the story HERE.
3 Members of Prodigy win Gold with Team USA Football
The U.S. Women’s Tackle Football National Team defeated Great Britain 42-14 in the Gold Medal Game of the 2022 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Women’s World Championship in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday, August 7. Three members of the Washington Prodigy Women’s Tackle Football Team played in the game. Those players — Shantel Wilson, Ta Shaun Leigh and Quineshia Leonard represented the Prodigy throughout the tournament. Read More about team USA’s road to the gold medal.
Keith Howard Announced as 2022 Prodigy Head Coach
Prodigy Join WNFC
After winning a third consecutive USWFL championship title, the Prodigy is moving to the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) for the 2020 season. The WNFC is the premier women’s tackle football league that features is high-quality women's football-fueled by passion and a plan to ultimately deliver professional women's tackle football to the world. Players in the league are offered state-of-the-art protection on the field and ample opportunities off it through partnerships and alliances developed by the WNFC leadership team.
Owner Tiffany Matthews talks with Alexandria Living Magazine
photo courtesy of KALISTA DIAMANTOPOULOS of Alexandria Living
“Alexandria firefighter and native Tiffany Matthews owns and plays for the DC Prodigy women's tackle football team.” Read More
Prodigy Practices Inside DC Brewery
The Prodigy started a new relationship with local business DC Brau Brewing Company as they hosted the team for a Saturday afternoon practice, followed by a tasting. We’re looking forward to this partnership, supporting our team and our mission!
Prodigy Discuss Quest for 3-PEAT on Good Morning Washington
The Prodigy is taking on the Keystone Assault for their season opener this weekend. Before the women put on their helmets and hit the field, team members Shantel Wilson, Ramzeh Deensie, and Kourtney Purham-Belton discussed the opener and fight for equality in sports.
The Thinking Cap Holiday Food Giveaway
The Prodigy had the opportunity to partner with #TheThinkingCap to hand out food and supplies at one of DC’s largest shelters. We love giving back to our community, and it’s even sweeter during the holidays!
NFL Play60 Clinic
Washington Prodigy teamed up with NFL Play 60 and some awesome NFL players to host a youth clinic before the Congressional football game. Such an awesome feeling to interact with girls and boys of all ages, hearing and hearing-impaired, and share our passion for football. The future looks bright!
