Are You Ready for Some...Underwear?

How the NFL stacks up against the Lingerie Football League.

The Minnesota Valkyrie are in the midst of their debut season.

Image credit: Minnesota Valkyrie
Emily Cain |   December 2011   |  From the print edition

Whether you love it, hate it or are just plain confounded by it, the Lingerie Football League (which started as a pay-per-view alternative to the Superbowl halftime show in 2004, with a pro league forming in 2009) is here to stay. 

Last March it was announced that Minnesota would become the 11th installment of the franchise, and the Minnesota Valkyrie are now in the midst of their debut season (they were 1-1 at press time). Named for a female warrior from Norse mythology, our team is comprised of 20 female athletes who participated in competitive tryouts to earn a roster spot. On game days the women play seven-on-seven, full-contact football, with uniforms that can’t be ignored and athleticism that can’t be denied.

So what does the LFL—which calls itself “the ultimate fan-driven live sports phenomenon blending action, impact and beauty”—mean for women’s sports at large, and what does it say about our culture? A lot. For starters, here’s the play-by-play on how the LFL compares with that other football league.

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