New teams. Program updates. Numbers that tell the story.
Official sources checked October 20, 2026.
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Saint Anselm is adding varsity women’s flag football. The program arrives on campus in fall 2027, with competition beginning in spring 2028.
Head coach search announced. Conference membership and competition site are still to be announced.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Christian Brothers named Jason Sonnenfelt its inaugural women’s flag football head coach. The first season is planned for 2028.
Public recruiting contact: jsonnenf1@cbu.edu, 901-321-3359. CBU has announced its move to the NAIA for 2027 to 2028. Roster openings and scholarship amounts are not confirmed.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Ithaca announced varsity women’s flag for the 2027 to 2028 academic year. The school is accepting prospective athlete questionnaires.
Home games are planned for Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium. The school targets a 12 game first season and 12 to 16 athletes. Head coach search and conference affiliation remain pending.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Northern Essex Community College plans varsity practices for fall 2027 and its first competition for spring 2028.
The school identifies its Haverhill turf complex as the home field. Its inaugural head coach search is underway.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Iona announced women’s flag as its 27th varsity sport for the 2027 to 2028 academic year while retaining its established club program.
The announcement also refers to fall 2027 intercollegiate competition. Detailed coaching, recruiting and season plans are still to be announced; confirm the first competitive schedule with the school.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗The University of Jamestown plans full varsity competition in spring 2028 as an NCAA Division II institution.
The school plans to hire a head coach and build an inaugural roster of approximately 20 to 25 athletes. Named coaching contacts and a finalized schedule are pending.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗St. Thomas announced its 2026 to 2027 slate under Nick Clements. Fall preparation includes an October 23 Gainesville scrimmage and a December 4 Navy and White scrimmage at 7 PM.
Spring competition opens February 5, 2027 against Webber at Florida Memorial. Home dates include Thomas on February 27 and Florida Memorial on April 9 at 7 PM. These are scheduled games, not completed results; recheck the official schedule before travel.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Robert Morris announced a new varsity women’s flag football program, with competition planned for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
The announcement includes a national head coach search. The inaugural roster and competition schedule are still to come.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Assumption is adding women’s flag football in fall 2027, with competition set to begin in spring 2028.
A head coach search was announced. Further coaching and recruitment details are pending.
READ THE OFFICIAL UPDATE ↗Story dates reflect the original announcements. Planned launches are labeled separately from current competition. Season statistics are dated archives. This is a curated news edition.