Age Programs
Leagues
Level
National-level pathway. College showcases, year-round.
About
Strikers FC is an elite youth soccer club based in Irvine, CA with over 40 years of player development history in Orange County. The club competes at the highest levels through MLS NEXT (Homegrown Division) and Academy Division teams, as well as Pre-MLS and recreational flight teams spanning ages U5 through U19. Strikers FC boasts an impressive alumni list of 9 USMNT players including Chad Marshall, Jonathan Bornstein, and Matthew Hoppe, underscoring their elite development pathway. The club also operates a Junior Soccer School grassroots program designed to build fundamental skills for younger players. Their coaching staff holds licenses ranging from USSF Grassroots through USSF A License, led by a technical director and director of coaching who have each been with the club for decades.
Programs
MLS NEXT Homegrown Division (MLS 1), MLS NEXT Academy Division (MLS 2), Pre-MLS Teams (SoCal Soccer League), Flight Teams (SoCal Soccer League), Junior Soccer School, Elite Academy League
Leadership & Coaching
Don Ebert
Technical Director
USSF A License, at Strikers FC since 1989
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
Neil Anaya
Coach
USSF D License, at Strikers FC since 2016
Yonha Adrabi
Coach / Goalkeeper Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2023
Mario Ayala
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2021
Georges Ba
Coach
USSF C License, at Strikers FC since 2015
Luis Barahona
Coach
USSF C License, at Strikers FC since 2016
Elmer Chacon
Coach
USSF B License, at Strikers FC since 2022
Gonzalo Diaz
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2025
Pronit Dutta
Coach / Digital Content Manager
USSF B License, at Strikers FC since 2016
Papa Faye
Coach
USSF D License, at Strikers FC since 2025
Yohei Fukuda
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2021
Dan Harrison
Coach
USSF B License, at Strikers FC since 2017
Julian Lopez
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2024
Gil Luna
Coach
USSF C License, at Strikers FC since 1995
Christian Monroe
Coach
USSF C License, at Strikers FC since 2021
Beto Navarro
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2019
Chris Pontius
Coach
USSF A License, at Strikers FC since 2023
Abel Ramos
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2022
Joel Smith
Coach
USSF C License, at Strikers FC since 2014
Joe Yazbeck
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2023
Shayan Zamanian
Coach
USSF Grassroots License, at Strikers FC since 2017
Training & Facilities
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Fees & Costs
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Claim to add pricingTryout Schedule
2026/27 tryouts are live. Parents can request a tryout through the club website at strikersfc.com. Coaching assignments for 2026-27 have been announced. MLS Next teams begin July 2026; Pre-MLS and flight teams begin March/April 2026.
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