In addition to the upfront financial investment, league investors also provided resources for staff, facilities, and promotional efforts via cable television.

[4] The club had a rough time recovering from a number of injuries and the retirement of Norwegian defender Gro Espeseth, who departed after the inaugural season.

Goalkeeper Gao Hong, defender Christie Pearce and defender-midfielder Sara Whalen all suffered injuries destabilizing the team.

[5] In July, head coach Pat Farmer was fired after the team lost many more games than it won or tied.

[8] The "founding players" of the Power were Tiffeny Milbrett, Christie Pearce and Sara Whalen of the 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team.

2003 Roster[9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Coach: Tom Sermanni The New York Power received the WUSA Team Fair Play Award during the 2001 season.