FC Gold Pride won their inaugural WPS game against the Boston Breakers on April 5, 2009.

[2] The club remained in strong contention until defender Kandace Wilson was injured during a home game against the Los Angeles Sol.

After that, FC Gold Pride's second loss at the hands of the Washington Freedom marked the beginning of the club's slide to the bottom of the WPS rankings, where it would remain for the rest of the season.

The club's transactions in the wake of Wilson's injury included signing Los Angeles Sol draftee Greer Barnes, elevating developmental player Marisa Abegg to the full roster, and returning Sissi to the field as a player.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.