The Philadelphia Force is 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.

[1] On February 23, 2016, Caitlin Jackson was announced as the first general manager in franchise history.

[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 Rebecca Lynch, with Hilary Bowen logging the assist.