Other memorable CyberRays were Brazilians Sissi and Katia, Tisha Venturini (from the U.S. National Team), and "ironwoman" Thori Bryan, who played every minute of the first season.

It was the only year in the country's history that both a women's and men's professional soccer team won championship titles in the same city.

One bright spot was the emergence of Katia, who scored 15 goals and broke Tiffeny Milbrett's record for most points in a season.

The CyberRays had high hopes for 2003, but an anemic offense (worst in the league in goals scored) hurt the team all year.

[8] The stadium was used for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup and was also the home of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer from 1996 to 2005.