Empire Strykers
2022–23 6th, Western Division | Playoffs: DNQ | |
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The Empire Strykers are an American professional
History
In late May 2013, the owners of the now-dormant
On July 25, team president Bernie Lilavois announced that "Ontario Fury" was chosen from over 500 fan-submitted entries in a name-the-team contest.[11][12] The name, logo, and team colors all reflect the passion of local soccer fans and the "powerful elements" of heat and wind that characterize the Inland Empire climate.[12][13][14]
On September 17, 2022 the team was rebranded “Empire Strykers”.[15]
Ontario Fury II
In 2017, the club started a developmental team known as Ontario Fury II that play in the new Major Arena Soccer League 2 (or M2, for short).
Year-by-year
League champions | Runners-up | Division champions | Playoff berth |
Year | League | Reg. season | GF | GA | Pct | Finish | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
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2013–14 | PASL | 5–11 | 116 | 151 | .313 | 6th, Pacific | Did not qualify | 2,147 |
2014–15 | MASL | 13–7 | 169 | 145 | .650 | 2nd, Pacific | Lost Division Semi-Final | 2,503 |
2015–16 | MASL | 12–8 | 146 | 135 | .600 | 4th, Pacific | Did not qualify | 3,094 |
2016–17 | MASL | 12–8 | 148 | 132 | .600 | 2nd, Pacific | Lost Division Finals | 3,023 |
2017–18 | MASL | 10–12 | 155 | 142 | .455 | 3rd, Pacific | Did not qualify | 2,378 |
2018–19 | MASL | 11–13 | 147 | 117 | .458 | 3rd, Pacific | Did not qualify | 2,359 |
2019–20 | MASL | 12–9 | 137 | 115 | .571 | 3rd, Western | No playoffs | 2,106 |
2021 | MASL | 7–3 | 72 | 51 | .700 | 2nd, MASL | Lost Championship | 1* |
2021-22 | MASL
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9-15 | 132 | 141 | .375 | 3rd, West | Did not qualify | 1,108 |
* No fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fury began exhibition play on October 26 with a 16–8 win over
Playoffs
Season | Record | GF | GA | Avg. attendance |
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2014–15 | 0–1 | 5 | 6 | 4,072 |
2016–17 | 1–2 | 12 | 14 | 3,675 |
2021 | 5–3 | 45 | 43 | 1,000* |
* Fans only allowed in the Ron Newman Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in which the Fury hosted both games and the mini-game.
Personnel
Active players
As of March 9, 2023.[18]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Inactive players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
References
- MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ^ MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- MediaNews Group. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- A. H. Belo. October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- Santa Ana, CA: Freedom Communications. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ "PASL Announces Expansion Team in Inland Empire". Our Sports Central. May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- MediaNews Group. Archived from the originalon June 13, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- MediaNews Group. Archived from the originalon July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- A. H. Belo. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- A. H. Belo. Archived from the originalon July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ MediaNews Group. Archived from the originalon July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ a b "Ontario Fury Announcement". Our Sports Central. July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- Corona, CA. Archived from the originalon January 2, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ^ WE ARE THE EMPIRE STRYKERS 🏴 #WeAreEmpire #BewareTheEmpire #AnEmpireStrykingBack | By Ontario Fury | Facebook, retrieved 2022-09-18
- A. H. Belo. Archived from the originalon November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Ontario Fury roster". Major Arena Soccer League. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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