Formed in the early 1980s as the Irvine Strikers, Strikers FC Irvine became the first Orange County club to join MLS Next and the Elite Academy League in 2021. The club states that it established its identity when Don Ebert joined, and it highlights national recognition for producing collegiate, professional, and national team players.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
National team alumni
Under the tagline '#YouCanGetThereFromHere,' the club highlights nine USMNT alumni, including Benny Feilhaber, Bobby Wood, Chad Marshall, Chris Pontius, Christian Ramirez, Jonathan Bornstein, Matthew Hoppe, Michael Orozco, and Steven Birnbaum.
Top state ranking
In statewide competition, the club fields a top-3 U14 boys team in CA on PitchRank.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club fields teams from U5 through U19 across multiple competitive tiers, including MLS Next 1 in the Homegrown Division, MLS Next 2 in the Academy Division, Pre-MLS squads, and Flight teams in the SoCal Soccer League. For younger players, the club also runs a Junior Soccer School described as an elite grassroots program teaching fundamental skills. Pre-MLS and Flight teams begin play in the SoCal Soccer League during spring, while MLS Next 1 and MLS Next 2 teams start their season in July.
SpringPre-MLS and Flight teams begin play in the SoCal Soccer League.
SummerMLS Next 1 and MLS Next 2 teams begin their season in July.
TUITION
Cost to play
While overall club registration dues are not published, the club's Junior Soccer School lists pricing at $39 per class for a 10-week package of 10 classes, or $35 per class for a 20-class package.The Junior Soccer School also offers Friday night matches priced at $36 per game a la carte, with a 50 percent discount for players enrolled in its soccer classes.
COACHING
Coaching
Experienced coaching staff
The club's coaching staff hold USSF credentials ranging from Grassroots to A License, with coach tenures dating back as far as 1989.
Long-tenured leadership
Technical DirectorDon Ebert, described by the club as a highly regarded soccer trainer, holds a USSF A License and has been with Strikers FC since 1989 alongside President Rick Martinez, who holds a USSF C License.
Licensed program directors
Director of Coaching Roy Chingirian holds a USSF A License and has been with the club since 2008, while MLS Next Director Willie Diaz holds a USSF A License and joined in 2019.
Don Ebert
Technical Director
USSF A License; at Strikers FC since 1989; club describes him as a highly regarded soccer trainer.
Roy Chingirian
Director of Coaching
USSF A License; at Strikers FC since 2008.
Willie Diaz
MLS Next Director
USSF A License; at Strikers FC since 2019.
Rick Martinez
President
USSF C License; at Strikers FC since 1989.
USMNT ALUMNI
USMNT Alumni
The club highlights 9 USMNT alumni: Benny Feilhaber, Bobby Wood, Chad Marshall, Chris Pontius, Christian Ramirez, Jonathan Bornstein, Matthew Hoppe, Michael Orozco, and Steven Birnbaum, under the tagline '#YouCanGetThereFromHere.'
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