The inaugural season commenced on May 28, 2006, against the Denver Outlaws. They lost the game 15–11, but went on to beat the Outlaws two times later in the season. The Dragons had a strong inaugural season lead by league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, Ryan Powell. They finished the season 7–5 and a playoff team. They lost in the semifinals to emerging rivals the Denver Outlaws, 23–14. On April 4, 2007 the Dragons were acquired by a local Bay Area investment group from the Dragons' previous East Coast owner. The 2007 season began on May 19, with a loss in Denver to the Denver Outlaws, 14–21. The 2007 Home Opener was played on June 2 with a loss against the Long Island Lizards, 12-14. For the 2008 season it was announced the Dragons would be moving 50 miles south to San Jose, California to play at Spartan Stadium. They will however still be called the San Francisco Dragons.
