The team played its home games at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego.

The founding members of the Spirit were Julie Foudy, Shannon MacMillan and Joy Fawcett.

[2] Other notable members of the Spirit included Scotland's Julie Fleeting, Brazil's Daniela and Canada's Christine Latham, as well as U.S. national team players Jenni Branam, Aly Wagner and Shannon Boxx.

The "founding players" of the Spirit were Julie Foudy, Shannon MacMillan and Joy Fawcett of the 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team.

[3] 2003 Roster [4] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.