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Texas Elite Spartans Partner with Dave Campbell’s to Elevate Girls Flag Football in Texas
The Texas Elite Spartans aren’t just building champions on the field, we’re building the future of football in Texas. We’re proud to partner with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to support and inspire the next generation of girls through the Dave Campbell’s Girls Flag Football State Championship Showcase, a landmark moment for the growth of girls' high school football across the state. A New Era for Girls Football in Texas Girls flag football is entering a powerful new chapter
Mar 172 min read


The Fastest Growing Brand in Professional Women’s Tackle Football Calls DFW Home!
Something big is happening around the Texas Elite Spartans. Over the last 30 days, the Spartans fan base has exploded across social media. The team now boasts 190,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads, including 40,000 new followers since February 15 alone. That kind of growth isn’t normal for a startup sports franchise in a start league. In fact, the Spartans’ recent pace of audience growth would exceed every major sports team in Texas over the same t
Mar 162 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Welcome the Dallas PULSE to DFW
The Texas Elite Spartans are proud to support the newest professional women’s sports franchise in North Texas, the Dallas PULSE of Major League Volleyball. On Sunday, February 22, our Spartans family will be in the building at Comerica Center to welcome the PULSE to DFW and show what it looks like when women’s professional teams stand together. Stronger Together in DFW The Spartans and the PULSE share more than a city. We share visibility on Victory+ , a platform elevating pr
Feb 161 min read


Firstline Brands Named Official Textured Hair Accessories Partner of the Texas Elite Spartans
Texas-based brand joins five-time champions in first-of-its-kind partnership for women’s professional tackle football Firstline Brands, a Texas-based consumer products company celebrating its 40th anniversary, has signed on as the Official Textured Hair Accessories Partner of the Texas Elite Spartans, the five-time champions of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). The partnership marks a first-of-its-kind sponsorship in women’s professional tackle football, unders
Feb 33 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Return to Goldthwaite for 2026 Training Camp
At the geographic heart of the Lone Star State, where toughness is forged and tradition runs deep, the Texas Elite Spartans are back. This weekend, the four-time Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) champions return to Goldthwaite, Texas for 2026 Training Camp, embracing frigid temperatures, hard work, and the mindset that championships are built when conditions are anything but comfortable. For the second straight year, Goldthwaite serves as the proving ground for the
Jan 282 min read


Destanie “D-Train” Yarbrough Retires and Leaves a Legacy That Can’t Be Tackled
There are players who change games.There are players who change seasons. And then there are players who change the sport itself. Destanie “D-Train” Yarbrough belongs firmly in that last category. One of the most dominant players in the history of professional tackle football, a four-time WNFC champion, a walking highlight reel, and the undisputed mother of the stiff arm, Yarbrough has officially announced her retirement from football. And with it, an era comes to a close, not
Jan 263 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Renew Partnership with Fibroid Institute Texas as Official Women’s Health Partner for 2026 Season
The Texas Elite Spartans, five-time champions of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), announce the renewal of their partnership with Fibroid Institute Texas, continuing the organization’s role as the Official Women’s Health Partner for the 2026 season. This renewed partnership reflects a shared commitment to women’s health education, access to care, and advocacy on the field, in our communities, and across the state of Texas. Visit Fibroidfree.com 2025 Partnership
Jan 232 min read


National Signing Day: The Standard Bearers Reload
Texas Elite Spartans vs. the Toughest Road the WNFC Has Ever Seen By any measure that matters in professional football, hardware, history, or expectation the Texas Elite Spartans enter National Signing Day as the hunted. Tomorrow, the Women's National Football Conference turns its full attention to the future. Rosters will be revealed. Careers will pivot. Championship windows will open or close. And for the defending champions, Signing Day is where it all begins. The truth is
Jan 27 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Announce New Home Stadium at UTA Maverick Stadium
A New Era for Women’s Professional Football in DFW Begins March 28, 2026 The Texas Elite Spartans, five-time WNFC champions and the winningest team in women’s professional tackle football, are proud to announce that UTA Maverick Stadium will serve as their new home beginning with the 2026 season. The Spartans will debut at the venue on March 28 vs. the Mississippi Panthers, followed by two more home matchups , April 18 vs. the Chicago Winds and May 9 vs. the Kansas City Glory
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Announce 2026 Schedule: Defending Champs Face Toughest Road Yet
The defending champions of the WNFC have officially unveiled their 2026 slate and with no true “warm-up” games, the games are high stakes from opening kickoff. The Texas Elite Spartans are returning with a powerhouse roster, arguably the league’s top recruiting class, and a schedule that leaves little margin for error. Opening at home on March 28 against the Mississippi Panthers, the Spartans immediately step into what amounts to playoff-level competition. Every matchup is me
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Record-Breaking Response: Texas Elite Spartans Announce New Tryout Location at UTA’s Maverick Stadium
In Texas, football isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. From Friday night lights to Sunday afternoons, the Lone Star State has long...
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Grab Your Squad: Texas Elite Spartans Host Our First-Ever Women’s Flag Tournament in DFW
The Texas Elite Spartans are making history once again, and this time, it’s with our first-ever Women’s Flag Football Tournament right...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Hosting Tryouts For the 2026 Season
In Texas, football isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. From Friday night lights to Sunday afternoons, the Lone Star State has long...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Hit 75,000 Facebook Followers — A New Digital Milestone!
Dallas, TX – September 2025 — The Texas Elite Spartans have officially reached a major digital milestone, surpassing 75,000 followers on...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Texas Elite Spartans bring back a legend: Rasan Gore named Running Backs Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
The Texas Elite Spartans are dipping back into their dynasty DNA, naming former Spartans All-Pro and WNFC great Rasan Gore as the team’s...
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Texas Elite Spartans Partner with Hartfield Advisory Group to Accelerate Charitable Giving and Sponsorship Growth
The Texas Elite Spartans, the most decorated team in women’s professional tackle football, are proud to announce Hartfield Advisory...
Aug 29, 20251 min read
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