New York Majesty
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New York Majesty was a professional women's indoor football team based in Reading, Pennsylvania
, that played for only the 2009
season. They are members of the Eastern Conference of the Lingerie Football League
. They are the successors to the New York Euphoria
.
The team is one of the ten inaugural season squads established in 2009 as part of the Lingerie Bowl
's expansion into a full-fledged league. Despite the "New York" name, they play their home games at the Sovereign Center
in Reading, Pennsylvania
, which is not anywhere near New York City
, its metropolitan area
or even New York State
. (Apparently, the team was originally meant to play in the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island
, but a lease deal could not be secured.)
On November 13, 2009, New York Majesty QB Krystal Gray, who had originally signed with the Chicago Bliss
before being traded to New York in order to build the Majesty's offense, was involved in a multiple-player brawl
during a game against the Miami Caliente
in Florida
. The fight was instigated by a taunt from Morgan McGrath of the Caliente and followed by physical altercations with Anonka Dixon, Taira Turley, and Tina Caccavale. Gray was ejected from play and suspended for one game. Tina Caccavale and Taira Turley of the Miami Caliente
were also ejected for throwing punches, but not suspended. The Caliente won 49-7.
For the Majesty's final game, the team was coached by Henry Racich, owner of the semi-pro football team Conshohocken (Pennsylvania) Steelers, and Dan Esposito, formerly of the Washington Redskins
and New Orleans Saints
.
The Majesty suspended operations shortly after the 2009 season, due to what LFL founder Mitchell Mortaza described as "off-the-field distractions" and the fact that the team's home stadium was not in New York. Mortaza intends to bring the team back, but no sooner than 2012.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading is a city in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA, and seat of Berks County. Reading is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area and had a population of 88,082 as of the 2010 census, making it the fifth most populated city in the state after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie,...
, that played for only the 2009
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season. They are members of the Eastern Conference of the Lingerie Football League
Lingerie Football League
The Lingerie Football League is a women's 7-on-7 tackle American football league, created in 2009, with games played in the fall and winter at NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS arenas and stadiums. The league was founded by Mitch Mortaza...
. They are the successors to the New York Euphoria
New York Euphoria
New York Euphoria was one of two teams that established the Lingerie Football League in 2003 to 2009.The old name Team Euphoria was used at Lingerie Bowl I, broadcast during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004...
.
The team is one of the ten inaugural season squads established in 2009 as part of the Lingerie Bowl
Lingerie Bowl
The Lingerie Bowl is an annual Super Bowl halftime alternative shown on pay-per-view TV. It features a game of full-contact American football with female athletes playing seven-on-seven tackle football. Lingerie Bowl I aired during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 with Team Euphoria losing to the Team...
's expansion into a full-fledged league. Despite the "New York" name, they play their home games at the Sovereign Center
Sovereign Center
Sovereign Center is a 7,083-seat multi-purpose arena, in Reading, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001. The arena sits on the former site of the Astor Theatre. Closed in 1975, the theatre sat vacant, until it was torn down in 1998, to make room for the arena....
in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading is a city in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA, and seat of Berks County. Reading is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area and had a population of 88,082 as of the 2010 census, making it the fifth most populated city in the state after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie,...
, which is not anywhere near New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, its metropolitan area
New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also known as Greater New York, or the Tri-State area, is the region that composes of New York City and the surrounding region...
or even New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. (Apparently, the team was originally meant to play in the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, but a lease deal could not be secured.)
On November 13, 2009, New York Majesty QB Krystal Gray, who had originally signed with the Chicago Bliss
Chicago Bliss
Chicago Bliss is one of two teams that were introduced to the Lingerie Football League in 2004 .Being defeated by New York Euphoria in the Eastern Final at Lingerie Bowl II in 2005 and again at Lingerie Bowl III in 2006, the team never reached the Final.On...
before being traded to New York in order to build the Majesty's offense, was involved in a multiple-player brawl
BRAWL
Brawl is a real-time card game designed by James Ernest and released in 1999 by Cheapass Games.-Gameplay:Like Spit or Icehouse, players in Brawl do not take turns, instead either making a move or staying inactive as best suits their strategy at that moment...
during a game against the Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida...
in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. The fight was instigated by a taunt from Morgan McGrath of the Caliente and followed by physical altercations with Anonka Dixon, Taira Turley, and Tina Caccavale. Gray was ejected from play and suspended for one game. Tina Caccavale and Taira Turley of the Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente
Miami Caliente was a team in the Lingerie Football League, 2009-2010. They were part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They play their home games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida...
were also ejected for throwing punches, but not suspended. The Caliente won 49-7.
For the Majesty's final game, the team was coached by Henry Racich, owner of the semi-pro football team Conshohocken (Pennsylvania) Steelers, and Dan Esposito, formerly of the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
and New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
.
The Majesty suspended operations shortly after the 2009 season, due to what LFL founder Mitchell Mortaza described as "off-the-field distractions" and the fact that the team's home stadium was not in New York. Mortaza intends to bring the team back, but no sooner than 2012.