ECAC

Florham Park – November 06, 2026 -- The New York Jets and the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation are expanding the Jets ECAC Women's Flag Football League from 15 schools in 2026 to 29 schools in 2027, backed by a new $500,000 commitment from the Foundation.

Foundation lifts total league funding to $1.5 million

The new grant follows the Foundation's $1 million founding grant in 2025. Its total support for the league now stands at $1.5 million.

ECAC Commissioner Dan Coonan said the expansion will let twice as many programs and young women compete. "The talent and desire has always been there," he said, adding that athletes lacked only the opportunity. He said the conference is preparing for Year Two of the league.