However, the ownership of the franchise collapsed just 3 games into its first season, forcing the league to take control of the team's operations for the remainder of the season. After losses of nearly $1 million, the team suspended operations for the 1997-1998 season.
The franchise's ownership was lost after only three games into its inaugural season, leading to the league taking over the team's management for the remainder of the year. The team incurred losses exceeding $1 million and subsequently suspended operations for the 1997-1998 season.