In June 2022, the National Premier Soccer League announced a new expansion team would be placed in Annapolis for the 2023 season.

[3] It was also announced around this time that the team would play its home games at the Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on the campus of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

[5] The team's first game was a pre-season friendly against Philadelphia Union Development Squad on Wednesday, May 10 at Memorial Stadium.

The Community Shield match saw 3,915 fans and raised money to support local charity Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County.

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