They ended the regular season undefeated at home, and clinched the second seed for the USL-2 play-offs, where they progressed to the semi-final, and lost to eventual champions Harrisburg 1–0 after extra time.

Soon after the end of the 2009 USL First Division season, the City Stars club folded due to financial issues.

On April 7, 2008, the City Stars announced a deal with SportsTime Ohio that saw all of the team's home games aired on the station.

The broadcast included a half-time segment highlighting the team's weekly inner-city coaching and life-lessons program.

Glen Duerr returned and was joined by two new TV commentators, Mark Zimmerman and Steve Bell, former A-League (USL-1) and MLS player.