After reportedly losing $2 million during his two-year ownership, Townsend moved the team to Pittsburgh in July 1999.

After a 2-3 start, the CrossFire acquired Gait's twin brother Paul in a mid-season trade from the Syracuse Smash.

The team finished the season with a 6-6 record, losing their final game in double overtime to the winless Smash to finish one game out of a playoff spot.

Gary Gait finished with 83 points, tied with John Tavares for most in the league and was named First Team All-Pro, but missed out on winning his sixth straight MVP Award.

Paul Gait would earn 2nd Team All-Pro honors.