The "Other" Leagues: The LFL

Who says women can't play football? We continue our series on other football leagues by looking at the LFL, or Lingerie Football League.

Much like the XFL was, the LFL is designed to display not only sport but also an entertainment aspect of football. Founded in 2003, the league consists of 10 teams made up solely of women. The teams play 7-on-7 indoor football in a style similar to the Arena Football League. Uniforms consist of little more than protective bras, shoulder pads, panties, and headgear. Although players don't object to being scantily clad, being too covered up can result in a fine. The actual sport being played shares many aspects with arena football, but has no field goals. Also, every four downs, teams must include 2 rushing and 2 passing plays.

What started out as a simple concept called the "Lingerie Bowl" on Super Bowl Sunday turned into a full-fledged league for football. Despite the league's relative youth, it has continued to thrive, using a platform that includes half gridiron action, half soft sex.