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Boston Militia Beat Philadelphia Liberty Belles 59-0

The two-time national champions of women's football are off to a fast start at the beginning of 2012.

The Boston Militia, who play home games at Somerville's , defeated the Philadelphia Libery Belles 59-0 Saturday, accorting to tweets from the Boston Militia and @backseatcoach, a women's football fan who follows the team.

The Boston Militia are of the Women's Football Alliance, and they're already off to a strong start in the 2012 season.

According to the team's website, the defending national champs defeated the New York Sharks 64-6 in the first game of the season, held April 14.

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With eight games scheduled for the regular season and dominating performances in the first two games, it seems the Militia, owned by , are poised to make strong showing in the 2012 season.

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