Empire Strykers


The Empire Strykers are an American professional indoor soccer team based in Ontario, California, that competes in the Major [Arena Soccer League]. Founded in 2013 as the Ontario Fury, the team made its debut in the Professional Arena Soccer League at the start of the PASL season|2013–14 season]. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Arena under the leadership of general manager, head coach, Onua Obasi. The team re-branded to its current name in 2022.

History

In late May 2013, the owners of the now-dormant Anaheim Bolts announced that they would instead field a new PASL team at the Citizens [Business Bank Arena] in Ontario, California. The team held its first open tryouts on June 28–29.
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. 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.
On September 17, 2022 the team was rebranded “Empire Strykers”.

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.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueReg. seasonGFGAPctFinishPlayoffsAvg. attendance
2013–142013–14 [Professional Arena Soccer League season|PASL]5–11116151.3136th, PacificDid not qualify2,147
2014–152014–15 [Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]13–7169145.6502nd, PacificLost Division Semi-Final2,503
2015–16MASL12–8146135.6004th, PacificDid not qualify3,094
2016–17MASL12–8148132.6002nd, PacificLost Division Finals3,023
2017–18MASL10–12155142.4553rd, PacificDid not qualify2,378
2018–19MASL11–13147117.4583rd, PacificDid not qualify2,359
2019–20MASL12–9137115.5713rd, WesternNo playoffs2,106
2021MASL7–37251.7002nd, MASLLost Championship1*
2021-22MASL9-15132141.3753rd, WestDid not qualify1,108
2022-2023MASL10-9138132.5266th, WesternDid not qualifyN/A
2023-2024MASL3-19115186.1366th, WesternDid not qualifyN/A
2024-2025MASL11-10165145.5247th, MASLLost QF3,217

* No fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fury began exhibition play on October 26 with a 16–8 win over Toros Mexico. They defeated the Dallas Sidekicks 6–5 in their first regular season game on November 10. The team then suffered roster changes and struggled on the field.

Playoffs

* 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 December 7, 2025.''

Staff