PDX FC was founded by Luke Babson, an assistant coach at Western Oregon University, and Max Babson, a media producer for BeIN Sports and the Pac-12 Network.

The club was announced as a NPSL expansion team on February 13, 2017, joining the Northwest Conference for the 2017 season.

[1] During their inaugural season, the club missed a playoff position by only two points, finishing third in the table.

[4] On February 13, 2023, USL W League announced PDX FC as an expansion club for the 2023 season.

[7] Black Hearts Union joined the Independent Supporters' Council in 2022.