The Baltimore Ride was one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (MLL).

UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX.

[3] The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The team's first-ever goal was scored by Beth Glaros, with Courtney Swan logging the assist.

Of note, Katie Schwarzmann would be the first ever player selected in the history of the UWLX Draft, taken by the Ride with the top pick.