Got Questions? Discover NowWe Have Answers 1997 2005 2009 Monarchs Team Creation Eight teams were announced for the league’s inaugural season. The Eastern Conference consisted of the Charlotte Sting, Cleveland Rockers, Houston Comets and New York Liberty while the Western Conference was comprised of the Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury, Sacramento Monarchs and Utah Starzz. 2005 WNBA Champion – Monarchs …