The 2016 season was Western New York Flash's ninth season, the fourth in which they competed in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

It was also the final season of the NWSL franchise's existence in Rochester, New York, or as the Western New York Flash, after being purchased by the North Carolina FC organization, moved to Cary, North Carolina, and rebranded as the North Carolina Courage in January 2017.

[4] It was replaced in March 2017 by a new Buffalo-based Western New York Flash team in United Women's Soccer.

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

[6] Last updated: September 24, 2016 Source: National Women's Soccer League Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference Source: NWSL Squad statistics are of regular season only