In order to preserve the existing af2 schedule, the league office assumed control of the team and hired back the remaining employees. After a two-month search for a new ownership group, the league ceased operations of the franchise in late July 2002.
In order to keep the af2 schedule active, the league office assumed control of the team and brought back the former employees. Following a search for a new owner over two months, the league ceased operations of the franchise by late July 2002.