Chicago Bliss

Chicago Bliss
Founded	2004
Based in	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Home field	Toyota Park
League	Lingerie Football League
Division	Western Conference
Colors	Orange and Blue
Head coach	Matt Sinclair
Owner(s)	Lingerie Football League, LLC
Lingerie Bowl wins	2009 Eastern Conference Champions
Website	MyChicagoBliss.com

Chicago Bliss is one of two teams that were introduced to the Lingerie Football League in 2004 (the other being Dallas Desire).

Being defeated by New York Euphoria in the Eastern Final (one of the Semi-Finals which included a Skill Test, a 3-on-2 match and a dance competition) at Lingerie Bowl II in 2005 and again at Lingerie Bowl III in 2006, the team never reached the Final.

On September 4, 2009, the Chicago Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente 29-19 in the first ever game of the LFL at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In February 2010, the Bliss finally reached the championship game at Lingerie Bowl VII but lost to the Los Angeles Temptation.

Current roster

Elle Cartabiano, quarterback for the Chicago Bliss

Chicago Bliss rosterview · talk · edit
Quarterbacks 8 Stacey Jarrett Running Backs 20 Tasha Pryor Wide Receivers 2 Sarah Swanson 4 Nichole Knuth 9 Kimberly Anderson 15 Heather Furr 19 Chantell Taylor Offensive Linemen 5 LaRitta Webb 6 Nadia Bedricky 12 Jennifer Sharp	Defensive Linemen 1 Angela Yangas 10 Yahshi Rice 13 Nikki Lee Linebackers 16 Lauren Quinn Defensive Backs 3 Kelli Leabu CB 7 Danielle Moinet CB 14 Meschel Edwards CB 17 Shannon Rene S 18 Christina Longoria S Roster updated 2011-03-04

2009-2010 season

The Chicago Bliss opened its season on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Sears Centre and defeated the Miami Caliente 29-19.^[1] The Bliss Head Coach is Keith Hac, coach of the Indoor Football League's Chicago Slaughter.^[2] The Bliss Offensive Coordinator is Rasche Hill, a former member of the National Football League Jacksonville Jaguars and the Chicago Slaughter. The Bliss Defensive Coordinator is DeJuan Alfonzo, a former member of the Chicago Rush and Chicago Slaughter.

The Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente 20-7 to win the Eastern Conference title^[1][3] but fell 27-14 to the Los Angeles Temptation in Lingerie Bowl VII.^[4]

Seasons

2009-10 season schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Away	Result
September 4	Miami Caliente	Home	Won 29-19
October 2	New York Majesty	Away	No Contest
December 4	Tampa Breeze	Away	Won 27-18
December 18	Philadelphia Passion	Home	Won 46-19
February 4	Miami Caliente	Playoff	Won 20-7
February 6	Los Angeles Temptation	Lingerie Bowl VII	Lost 14-27

2010-11 Season Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Away	Result
September 10	Dallas Desire	Home	Won 14-10
October 2	Seattle Mist	Away	Won 41-12
November 14	San Diego Seduction	Home	Won 50-12
December 18	Los Angeles Temptation	Away	Loss 18-12
January 29	Los Angeles Temptation	Playoff	Loss 31-14

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Mooney, Michael J. (February 5, 2010). "Miami Caliente Eliminated From The Lingerie Football League Playoffs". Broward-Palm Beach New Times. http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/juice/2010/02/miami_caliente_eliminated_from_lfl_playoffs.php. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
2. ^ Hamnik, Al (February 2, 2010). "Wiping that LFL smirk off smug faces". The Northwest Indiana Times. http://nwitimes.com/sports/columnists/al-hamnik/article_ff4f8286-6ef4-5977-bdf9-2915b37c59f6.html. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
3. ^ Harris, Elliott (February 5, 2010). "Bliss reaches Lingerie Bowl". Chicago Sun-Times. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/quickhits/2031255,chicago-bliss-lingerie-bowl05.article. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
4. ^ Perlas, Eddie (February 8, 2010). "Chicago Bliss Fall in Lingerie Bowl". NBC Chicago. http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Chicago-Bliss-Fall-in-Lingerie-Bowl-football-los-angeles-temptation-83829572.html. Retrieved Febeuary 23, 2010. 

External links

• Chicago Bliss official website
• Selvam, Ashok (August 17, 2010). "The Bliss is back: Lingerie Football League games to air on MTV2". Daily Herald. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=401448. Retrieved September 4, 2010. 
• "Bliss to open LFL season at Sears Centre Sept. 10". Daily Herald. August 24, 2010. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=403007&src=1. Retrieved September 4, 2010. 
• Reyes, Ashley (September 11, 2010). "A Blissful Season Opener". NBC Chicago. http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/PHOTOS-Lingerie-Football-League-chicago-bliss-102683364.html. Retrieved September 12, 2010. "Things look good for another successful season for the Chicago Bliss as they rolled in their season opener Friday night, beating the Dallas Desire 14-7 at the Sears Center Arena."