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        Women’s professional tackle football comes to Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium

        The team plays its first home game on April 5.

        Matt Trapani

        Feb 18, 2025, 10:57 PM

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        Officials on Tuesday welcomed the newest Women’s National Football Conference franchise – the Jersey Shore Wave.
        The professional women’s tackle football team is set to play its inaugural season at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium.
        "In keeping with our legacy of breaking barriers here at Hinchliffe Stadium, we a proud to welcome Paterson’s newest home team the Jersey Shore Wave,” says Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh.
        “This is a women's professional tackle football team. Professional women athletes are role models for other women and girls,” says Dawn Sherman, team owner and WNFC board member.
        The team plays its first home game on April 5.