San Jose CyberRays

San Jose CyberRays
Full nameSan Jose CyberRays
Nickname(s)Bay Area CyberRays; CyberRays
Founded2001
Dissolved2003
StadiumSpartan Stadium
Capacity30,456
OwnerWUSA
LeagueWomen's United Soccer Association
20036th

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.