[2] In November 2016, Beijing Enterprises took control of the team and promised an ambitious program of funding and development, aiming to become national champions within three to five years.

[4] After another disappointing season in 2017, coach Liu Ying was replaced with Kim Björkegren from Swedish champions Linköpings FC.

In January 2019, Bjorkegren left the club to be replaced by his former assistant Yu Yun as the new head coach.

On 23 February 2019, their foreign players for the 2019 season were announced as South African duo Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo.

[8] As of 15 October 2022 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.