The San Jose CyberRays was a professional soccer team that played in the Women's United Soccer Association. The team played at Spartan Stadium on the South Campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, California. The team began play in 2001 as the Bay Area CyberRays, and won the league title (known as the Founders' Cup) that year over the rival Atlanta Beat, in 4-2 shootout after double overtime of a 3-3 game. Stars included U.S. National Team star Brandi Chastain, WUSA Goalkeeper of the Year LaKeysia Beene, and leading scorer Julie Murray. Other memorable Cyberrays were Brazilians Sissi and Katia, Tisha Venturini (from the U.S. National Team), and ironwoman Thori Bryan. They were coached by Ian Sawyers, who received WUSA Coach of the Year honors. San Jose CyberRays logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The Womens United Soccer Association formed in 2001 as a soccer league for women in the United States. ... Spartan Stadium, located in San Jose, California, is the football stadium of the San Jose State University Spartans. ... San José State University, commonly shortened to San Jose State and SJSU, is the oldest university in what became the California State University system. ... City nickname: Capital of Silicon Valley Location within Santa Clara County, California Country   State     County United States   California     Santa Clara Mayor Ron Gonzales Area  - Land  - Water 178. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

They changed the franchise name to San Jose CyberRays in 2002, and also gave their roster a facelift, allowing Murray to retire and trading for Pretinha, who along with Katia and Sissi, gave the new attack a decidedly Brazilian flavor. The bold changes didn't have the desired effect, however, and the team finished out of the playoffs in both 2002 and 2003 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The CyberRays folded when the league announced on September 15, 2003, it was suspending operations. September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In addition to playing some entertaining soccer, the Cyberray players were remarkably accessible to the fans, staying to sign autographs after every game, meeting people at Fan Appreciation Day and other events, and making a personal connection with fans young and old. Their love for the game, competitive spirit, and service in the community are greatly missed.