History
The team began play in 2001 during the inaugural season of the WUSA. The Power reached the semifinals in the 2001 season by finishing third in the standings. They faced the Bay Area CyberRays and lost 3-2.
The following season the team finished last in the league standings, then resurged in the 2003 season to finish 5th among 8 teams, narrowly missing the playoffs.
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