Full name | San Jose CyberRays | ||
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Nickname(s) | Bay Area CyberRays; CyberRays | ||
Founded | 2001 | ||
Dissolved | 2003 | ||
Stadium | Spartan Stadium | ||
Capacity | 30,456 | ||
Owner | WUSA | ||
League | Women's United Soccer Association | ||
2003 | 6th | ||
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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 José State University in San Jose, California. 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, who played every minute of the first season. They were coached by Ian Sawyers, who received WUSA Coach of the Year honors in 2001.