A battle has been won for feminists across the country. That victory comes in the form of the Lingerie Football League. For centuries women have argued an imbalance in professional sports, and they were right — until now. Shattering deeply rooted barriers of sexism and intolerance, the women of the LFL are pioneers in the feminist cause.

Originating from a Super Bowl half-time pay-per-view event, the Lingerie Football League is in the middle of their 2009 inaugural season. The game is played on a field 50 yards long by 30 yards wide, with no field goals. Scoring is similar to the NFL, but some argue that the real scoring, for the fans at least, comes when the players spontaneously start making out.
Some will say that this is only a marketing scheme, but I believe that true love is boundless and can even be found on a football field after a rousing match of lingerie football. The seven players on each team are expected to wear a helmet akin to a hockey helmet, shoulder pads, and the laciest of lacy lingerie.

Beefy defensive guards are not found in the LFL, as most of the women are very slender; some are even models.

Teams such as the Seattle Mist, San Diego Seduction, and the Miami Caliente compete for the honor that comes from being the top team in the LFL.

For those interested, the Seattle Mist play in the ShoWare Center in Kent.The possibility of wardrobe malfunctions and make out sessions should be enough to goad fans to go and watch the fun. If a drive out to Kent is a little too far, simply make the trip to LFLUS​.com where all the games are posted. Unfortunately, all of the games cost $7.95 to watch online,  strangely similar to another internet service that many men pay for … 

Watching some highlights on Youtube reveals that these girls can actually play. Bone crushing tackles and sensational interceptions are not things reserved for the NFL. One can only wonder how much better football would be played and how many fewer people would come to the games if the women were not judged on their looks and physique alone.

Thinking about the Lingerie Football League gives me hope for women’s athletics in the future, and at the same time, encourages me to reflect on what this year’s powderpuff game could and should have been like.