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The largest women’s tackle football league in the world, the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) provides opportunities for women to compete at the highest level while building leadership, confidence, and community.
WFA athletes balance football alongside careers, businesses, education, and family responsibilities — demonstrating that success extends far beyond game day.
Percentage of WFA players who enrolled in edX courses for personal growth and development2
Percentage of WFA players who enrolled in edX courses to explore new career plans and plan for life after football3
Percentage of Fortune 500 female executives surveyed who said they played sports in their earlier years4
"Thank you to the WFA for giving me a path to stay in sports off the field. I never saw myself in sports management and now I know there's plenty I can do in sports outside of being on the offensive line."
"I am so glad you guys did this partnership. It really helped expand some of my professional skills and helped me get a raise. I'm actually interviewing for positions this week that wouldn't have been possible without the certification I obtained."
"I needed some introductory courses to start shifting careers and starting a business. This partnership with edX and the WFA really helped me get started."
"Thank you to the WFA for giving me a path to stay in sports off the field. I never saw myself in sports management and now I know there's plenty I can do in sports outside of being on the offensive line."
"I am so glad you guys did this partnership. It really helped expand some of my professional skills and helped me get a raise. I'm actually interviewing for positions this week that wouldn't have been possible without the certification I obtained."
"I needed some introductory courses to start shifting careers and starting a business. This partnership with edX and the WFA really helped me get started."
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[1] 2U 2024 Outcomes Report . (2025). 2U, LLC . Retrieved January 5, 2026.
[2] 2024 Transparency and Outcomes Report , p 30. (2025). edX . Retrieved January 22, 2025.
[3] 2U internal data — where around 650 have >10 enrollments. (2024). 2U, LLC. Retrieved January 2025.
[4] World University Rankings . (2026). Times Higher Education . Retrieved Jan 28, 2026.
