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{{short description|An American professional indoor soccer team based in Ontario, California}}
{{short description|American professional indoor soccer team based in Ontario, California}}
{{Infobox football club
{{Infobox football club
| clubname = Ontario Fury
| clubname = Empire Strykers
| image = Ontario_Fury_MASL_logo_(2014).png
| image = Empire Strykers logo.png
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| caption =
| caption =
| shortname =
| shortname =
| founded = 2013
| founded = 2013
| stadium = [[Toyota Arena]]<br>[[Ontario, California]]
| stadium = [[Toyota Arena]]<br>[[Ontario, California]]
| capacity = 9,736
| capacity = 9,736
| owntitle = Managing Partner
| owntitle = Managing Partner
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| manager = [[Jimmy Nordberg]]
| manager = [[Jimmy Nordberg]]
| league = [[Major Arena Soccer League]]
| league = [[Major Arena Soccer League]]
| season = [[2020–21 Major Arena Soccer League season|2020–21]]
| season = [[2022-23 Major Arena Soccer League season|2022–23]]
| position = 2nd, Overall<br>Playoffs: MASL Finals Runner-Up
| position = 6th, Western Division<br>Playoffs: DNQ
| website = http://www.ontariofury.com
| website = http://www.ontariofury.com
| alt1 =
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The '''Ontario Fury''' is an American professional [[indoor soccer]] team based in [[Ontario, California]]. Founded in 2013, the team made its debut in the [[Professional Arena Soccer League]] at the start of the [[2013–14 PASL season|2013–14 season]]. The team plays its home games at the [[Toyota Arena]] under the leadership of general manager, head coach, [[Jimmy Nordberg]].<ref name="ivdb131025"/><ref name="ivdb140104"/><ref name="ivdb150307"/> As of May 2014, the league is known as the [[Major Arena Soccer League]].<ref name="pren141016">{{cite news |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |title=SOCCER: Fury welcomes back handful of veterans |url=http://www.pe.com/articles/fury-751468-soccer-team.html |date=October 16, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014}}</ref>
The '''Empire Strykers''' are an American professional [[indoor soccer]] team based in [[Ontario, California]], that competes in the [[Major Arena Soccer League]] (MASL). Founded in 2013 as the '''Ontario Fury''', the team made its debut in the [[Professional Arena Soccer League]] at the start of the [[2013–14 PASL season|2013–14 season]]. The team plays its home games at the [[Toyota Arena]] under the leadership of general manager, head coach, [[Jimmy Nordberg]].<ref name="ivdb131025"/><ref name="ivdb140104"/><ref name="ivdb150307"/> The team re-branded to its current name in 2022.


==History==
==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]].<ref name="ocr130614"/><ref name="fhn130528"/><ref name="osc130529"/><ref name="sbs130529"/> The team held its first open tryouts on June 28–29.<ref name="sbsun130630"/><ref name="prent130713"/>
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]].<ref name="ocr130614"/><ref name="fhn130528"/><ref name="osc130529"/><ref name="sbs130529"/> The team held its first open tryouts on June 28–29.<ref name="sbsun130630"/><ref name="prent130713"/>


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.<ref name="pren130725"/><ref name="ivdb130725"/> 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.<ref name="ivdb130725"/><ref name="osc130725o"/><ref name="iewk131114"/>
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.<ref name="pren130725"/><ref name="ivdb130725"/> 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.<ref name="ivdb130725"/><ref name="osc130725o"/><ref name="iewk131114"/>

On September 17, 2022 the team was rebranded “Empire Strykers”.<ref>{{Citation |title=WE ARE THE EMPIRE STRYKERS 🏴 #WeAreEmpire #BewareTheEmpire #AnEmpireStrykingBack {{!}} By Ontario Fury {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFury/videos/we-are-the-empire-strykers-weareempire-bewaretheempire-anempirestrykingback/526161282562338/ |language=en |access-date=2022-09-18}}</ref>


===Ontario Fury II===
===Ontario Fury II===
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== Year-by-year ==
== Year-by-year ==
{{update section|date=July 2019}}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|bgcolor="#FFCCCC"|<small>'''League Champions'''</small>
|bgcolor="#FFE6BD"|<small>'''League champions'''</small>
|bgcolor="#FFE6BD"|<small>'''Runners-Up'''</small>
|bgcolor="#FFCCCC"|<small>'''Runners-up'''</small>
|bgcolor="#D0E7FF"|<small>'''Division Champions'''*</small>
|bgcolor="#D0E7FF"|<small>'''Division champions'''</small>
|bgcolor="#96CDCD"|<small>'''Playoff Berth'''</small>
|bgcolor="#96CDCD"|<small>'''Playoff berth'''</small>
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Year
!Year
!League
!League
!Reg. Season
!Reg. season
!GF
!GF
!GA
!GA
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!Finish
!Finish
!Playoffs
!Playoffs
!Avg. Attendance
!Avg. attendance
|-
|-
|[[2013–14 Ontario Fury season|2013–14]]|| [[2013–14 Professional Arena Soccer League season|PASL]] || 5-11 || 116|| 151 || .313 || 6th, Pacific || Did not qualify || 2,147
|[[2013–14 Ontario Fury season|2013–14]]
|[[2013–14 Professional Arena Soccer League season|PASL]]
|5–11
|116
|151
|.313
|6th, Pacific
|Did not qualify
|2,147
|-
|-
|[[2014–15 Ontario Fury season|2014–15]]|| [[2014–15 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]] || 13-7|| 169 || 145 || .650 || bgcolor="#96CDCD"|2nd, Pacific || Lost Division Semi-Final || 2,503
|[[2014–15 Ontario Fury season|2014–15]]
|[[2014–15 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|13–7
|169
|145
|.650
|bgcolor="#96CDCD"|2nd, Pacific
|Lost Division Semi-Final
|2,503
|-
|-
|2015–16
|[[2015-16 Ontario Fury season|2015-16]]|| [[2015-16 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]] || 12-8|| 146 || 135 || .600 || 4th, Pacific || Did Not Qualify || 3,094
⚫
|[[2015–16 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|12–8
|146
|135
|.600
|4th, Pacific
|Did not qualify
|3,094
|-
|-
|2016–17
|[[2016-17 Ontario Fury season|2016-17]]|| [[2016-17 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]] || 12-8|| 148 ||132 || .600 || bgcolor="#96CDCD"|2nd, Pacific || Lost Division Finals || 3,023
|[[2016–17 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|12–8
|148
|132
|.600
|bgcolor="#96CDCD"|2nd, Pacific
|Lost Division Finals
|3,023
|-
|-
|2017–18
|2017-18||[[Major Arena Soccer League|MASL]]||10-12|| 155||142|| .455|| 3rd, Pacific || Did Not Qualify || 2,378
|[[2017–18 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|10–12
|155
|142
|.455
|3rd, Pacific
|Did not qualify
|2,378
|-
|-
|2018–19
|2018-19||[[Major Arena Soccer League|MASL]]||11-13|| 147||117|| .458|| 3rd, Pacific || Did Not Qualify || 2,359
|[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|11–13
|147
|117
|.458
|3rd, Pacific
|Did not qualify
|2,359
|-
|-
|2019–20
|2019-20|| [[Major Arena Soccer League|MASL]]|| 12-9|| 137||115||.571|| 3rd, Western Conference || No playoffs || 2,106
|[[2019–20 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|12–9
|137
|115
|.571
|3rd, Western
|No playoffs
|2,106
|-
|-
|2021
|2020-21|| [[Major Arena Soccer League|MASL]]|| 7-3|| 72||51||.700||2nd, MASL || Lost Championship ||
|[[2021 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|7–3
|72
|51
|.700
|bgcolor="#96CDCD"|2nd, MASL
|bgcolor="#FFCCCC"|Lost Championship
⚫
|1*
⚫
|-
|2021-22
|[[2021-22 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
⚫
|9-15
|132
|141
|.375
|3rd, West
|Did not qualify
|1,108
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> No fans due to the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 pandemic]].


{{main|2013–14 Ontario Fury season}}
{{main|2013–14 Ontario Fury season}}
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!GF
!GF
!GA
!GA
!Avg. Attendance
!Avg. attendance
|-
|-
|2014–15
⚫
|2014-15
|0–1
⚫
|0-1
|5
|5
|6
|6
|4,072
|4,072
|-
|-
|2016–17
|2016-17
|1–2
⚫
|1-2
|12
|12
|14
|14
|3,675
|3,675
|-
|2021
|5–3
|45
|43
|1,000*
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> 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==
==Personnel==
===Active players===
===Active players===
''As of May 22, 2020.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/team/56733/roster |title=Ontario Fury roster |publisher=Major Arena Soccer League |access-date=22 May 2020}}</ref>
''As of March 9, 2023.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/team/56733/roster |title=Ontario Fury roster |publisher=Major Arena Soccer League |access-date=22 May 2020}}</ref>


{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=00|nat=BRA|name=[[Claysson De Lima]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=BRA|name=[[Claysson De Lima]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=USA|name=[[Marcus Jordan (soccer)|Marcus Jordan]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=USA|name=[[Noe Favila]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=USA|name=[[Juan Topete]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=USA|name=[[Kemal Malcom]]|pos=F}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=USA|name=[[Steve Merker]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=USA|name=[[Hugo Magana Jr.]]|pos=MF}}
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{{Fs player|no=6|nat=BRA|name=[[Thiago Goncalves]]|pos=DF}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=USA|name=[[Edson Cardona]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=USA|name=[[Jesus Pacheco]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=USA|name=[[Jesus Pacheco]]|pos=MF}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=USA|name=[[Nestor Hernandez]]|pos=F}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=USA|name=[[Justin Stinson]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=USA|name=[[Nestor Hernandez]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=USA|name=[[Nestor Hernandez]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=USA|name=[[Justin Stinson]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=USA|name=[[Justin Stinson]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=USA|name=[[Juan Carlos Gonzalez (soccer)|Juan Carlos Gonzalez]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=USA|name=[[Juan Topete]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=USA|name=[[Stephen Flora]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=BRA|name=[[Gabriel Costa (soccer)|Gabriel Costa]]|pos=F}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=USA|name=[[Franck Tayou]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=USA|name=[[Adam James (footballer)|Adam James]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=USA|name=[[Christian Alvarado]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=USA|name=[[Christian Alvarado]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=USA|name=[[De Bray Hollimon]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=USA|name=[[De Bray Hollimon]]|pos=DF}}
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===Staff===
===Staff===
* {{flagicon|USA}} Jimmy Nordberg – ''Head coach''
* {{flagicon|USA}} Jimmy Nordberg – ''Head coach''
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[LeBaron Hollimon]] – ''Assistant coach''
* {{flagicon|SCO}} Troy McKerrell – ''Assistant coach''
* {{flagicon|SCO}} Troy McKerrell – ''Assistant coach''


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<ref name="prent130713">{{cite news |first=Dennis |last=Pope |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |title=SOCCER: Reporter Dennis Pope tries out for Ontario Pro team |url=http://www.pe.com/sports/other-sports-headlines/20130713-soccer-reporter-dennis-pope-tries-out-for-ontario-pro-team.ece |date=July 13, 2013 |access-date=July 13, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="prent130713">{{cite news |first=Dennis |last=Pope |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |title=SOCCER: Reporter Dennis Pope tries out for Ontario Pro team |url=http://www.pe.com/sports/other-sports-headlines/20130713-soccer-reporter-dennis-pope-tries-out-for-ontario-pro-team.ece |date=July 13, 2013 |access-date=July 13, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="osc130725o">{{cite news |work=Our Sports Central |title=Ontario Fury Announcement |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4649380 |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="osc130725o">{{cite news |work=Our Sports Central |title=Ontario Fury Announcement |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4649380 |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb130725">{{cite news |first=Louis |last=Brewster |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Fury chosen as new Ontario soccer team's name |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_23734483/fury-chosen-new-ontario-soccer-teams-name |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130726055704/http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_23734483/fury-chosen-new-ontario-soccer-teams-name |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb130725">{{cite news |first=Louis |last=Brewster |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, California|Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Fury chosen as new Ontario soccer team's name |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_23734483/fury-chosen-new-ontario-soccer-teams-name |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130726055704/http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_23734483/fury-chosen-new-ontario-soccer-teams-name |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="pren130725">{{cite news |first=David |last=Zink |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |title=SOCCER: Ontario names indoor franchise the "Fury" |url=http://blog.pe.com/2013/07/25/soccer-ontario-names-indoor-franchise-the-fury/ |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130726060708/http://blog.pe.com/2013/07/25/soccer-ontario-names-indoor-franchise-the-fury/ |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="pren130725">{{cite news |first=David |last=Zink |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |title=SOCCER: Ontario names indoor franchise the "Fury" |url=http://blog.pe.com/2013/07/25/soccer-ontario-names-indoor-franchise-the-fury/ |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130726060708/http://blog.pe.com/2013/07/25/soccer-ontario-names-indoor-franchise-the-fury/ |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="pren131024">{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Alexander |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |title=Getting the Ontario Fury off the ground |url=http://blog.pe.com/pro-sports/2013/10/24/column-getting-the-ontario-fury-off-the-ground/ |date=October 24, 2013 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20131111090952/http://blog.pe.com/pro-sports/2013/10/24/column-getting-the-ontario-fury-off-the-ground/ |archive-date=November 11, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="pren131024">{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Alexander |newspaper=[[The Press-Enterprise]] |location=[[Riverside, CA]] |publisher=[[A. H. Belo]] |title=Getting the Ontario Fury off the ground |url=http://blog.pe.com/pro-sports/2013/10/24/column-getting-the-ontario-fury-off-the-ground/ |date=October 24, 2013 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131111090952/http://blog.pe.com/pro-sports/2013/10/24/column-getting-the-ontario-fury-off-the-ground/ |archive-date=November 11, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb131025">{{cite news |first=Clay |last=Fowler |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Ontario Fury hoping the game will catch on |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20131025/ontario-fury-hoping-the-game-will-catch-on |date=October 25, 2013 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb131025">{{cite news |first=Clay |last=Fowler |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, California|Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Ontario Fury hoping the game will catch on |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20131025/ontario-fury-hoping-the-game-will-catch-on |date=October 25, 2013 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="font131101">{{cite news |first=Shel |last=Segal |newspaper=Fontana Herald News |location=[[Fontana, CA]] |publisher=Century Group Newspapers |title=Great debut for Ontario Fury pro soccer team in 16-8 win |url=http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/articles/2013/11/01/sports/doc527291b89b9b2103946380.txt |date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 11, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="font131101">{{cite news |first=Shel |last=Segal |newspaper=Fontana Herald News |location=[[Fontana, CA]] |publisher=Century Group Newspapers |title=Great debut for Ontario Fury pro soccer team in 16-8 win |url=http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/articles/2013/11/01/sports/doc527291b89b9b2103946380.txt |date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 11, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="iewk131114">{{cite news |first=Nancy |last=Powell |work=Inland Empire Weekly |location=[[Corona, CA]] |title=The Sound and the Fury |url=http://ieweekly.com/2013/11/feature-stories/the-sound-and-the-fury/ |date=November 14, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202659/http://ieweekly.com/2013/11/feature-stories/the-sound-and-the-fury/ |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="iewk131114">{{cite news |first=Nancy |last=Powell |work=Inland Empire Weekly |location=[[Corona, CA]] |title=The Sound and the Fury |url=http://ieweekly.com/2013/11/feature-stories/the-sound-and-the-fury/ |date=November 14, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202659/http://ieweekly.com/2013/11/feature-stories/the-sound-and-the-fury/ |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb140104">{{cite news |first=Micah |last=Escamilla |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Bernie Lilavois shows he still has the Fury to play pro soccer |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20140104/bernie-lilavois-shows-he-still-has-the-fury-to-play-pro-soccer |date=January 4, 2014 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb140104">{{cite news |first=Micah |last=Escamilla |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, California|Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Bernie Lilavois shows he still has the Fury to play pro soccer |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20140104/bernie-lilavois-shows-he-still-has-the-fury-to-play-pro-soccer |date=January 4, 2014 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb150307">{{cite news |first=Louis |last=Brewster |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Bernie Lilavois has built Ontario Fury into an indoor soccer attraction |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20150307/bernie-lilavois-has-built-ontario-fury-into-an-indoor-soccer-attraction |date=March 7, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
<ref name="ivdb150307">{{cite news |first=Louis |last=Brewster |newspaper=[[Inland Valley Daily Bulletin]] |location=[[Ontario, California|Ontario, CA]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |title=Bernie Lilavois has built Ontario Fury into an indoor soccer attraction |url=http://www.dailybulletin.com/sports/20150307/bernie-lilavois-has-built-ontario-fury-into-an-indoor-soccer-attraction |date=March 7, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ontariofury.com/ Ontario Fury official website]
*[https://www.theempirestrykers.com/ Empire Strykers official website]
*[http://www.maslsoccer.com/ Major Arena Soccer League official website]
*[http://www.maslsoccer.com/ Major Arena Soccer League official website]


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[[Category:Sports in San Bernardino County, California]]
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Latest revision as of 07:12, 11 December 2024

Empire Strykers
Founded2013
StadiumToyota Arena
Ontario, California
Capacity9,736
Managing PartnerJeff Burum
General Manager/
Head Coach		Jimmy Nordberg
LeagueMajor Arena Soccer League
2022–236th, Western Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Websitehttp://www.ontariofury.com

The Empire Strykers are an American professional indoor soccer team based in Ontario, California, that competes in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Founded in 2013 as the Ontario Fury, the team made its debut in the Professional Arena Soccer League at the start of the 2013–14 season. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Arena under the leadership of general manager, head coach, Jimmy Nordberg.[1][2][3] The team re-branded to its current name in 2022.

History

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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.[4][5][6][7] The team held its first open tryouts on June 28–29.[8][9]

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.[10][11] 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.[11][12][13]

On September 17, 2022 the team was rebranded “Empire Strykers”.[14]

Ontario Fury II

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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

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League champions Runners-up Division champions Playoff berth
Year League Reg. season GF GA Pct Finish Playoffs Avg. attendance
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 9-15 132 141 .375 3rd, West Did not qualify 1,108

* No fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main article: 2013–14 Ontario Fury season

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.[12][15][16] The team then suffered roster changes and struggled on the field.[2]

Playoffs

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Season Record GF GA Avg. attendance
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

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Active players

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As of March 9, 2023.[17]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Brazil BRA Claysson De Lima
2 MF United States USA Noe Favila
5 F United States USA Kemal Malcom
7 MF United States USA Hugo Magana Jr.
8 MF United States USA Jesus Pacheco
9 F United States USA Nestor Hernandez
10 MF United States USA Justin Stinson
9 MF United States USA Nestor Hernandez
10 MF United States USA Justin Stinson
11 DF United States USA Juan Topete
12 F Brazil BRA Gabriel Costa
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 DF United States USA Adam James
18 DF United States USA Christian Alvarado
19 DF United States USA De Bray Hollimon
21 DF Brazil BRA Maicon De Abreu
23 MF United States USA Israel Sesay
31 GK United States USA Chris Toth
32 DF United States USA Jeff Hughes
70 DF United States USA Uzi Tayou
77 MF South Korea KOR Lee Jiho
91 MF United States USA Joseph Cairel

Inactive players

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
10 MF Portugal POR David Parente
14 MF United States USA Andy Reyes
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 MF South Korea KOR Jinho Kim
22 MF Tunisia TUN Ouday Belhadj

Staff

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  • United States Jimmy Nordberg – Head coach
  • Scotland Troy McKerrell – Assistant coach

References

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  1. ^ Fowler, Clay (October 25, 2013). "Ontario Fury hoping the game will catch on". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Escamilla, Micah (January 4, 2014). "Bernie Lilavois shows he still has the Fury to play pro soccer". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. ^ Brewster, Louis (March 7, 2015). "Bernie Lilavois has built Ontario Fury into an indoor soccer attraction". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  4. ^ Marroquin, Art (June 14, 2013). "Pro indoor soccer team bolts from Anaheim". The Orange County Register. Santa Ana, CA: Freedom Communications. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  5. ^ "Pro soccer team will be playing at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario". Fontana Herald News. Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  6. ^ "PASL Announces Expansion Team in Inland Empire". Our Sports Central. May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  7. ^ Brewster, Louis (May 29, 2013). "Soccer: Indoor league coming to Ontario arena". The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino, CA: MediaNews Group. Archived from the original on June 13, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  8. ^ Marshall, Pete (June 30, 2013). "SOCCER: Aspiring players try out for Ontario indoor team". The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino, CA: MediaNews Group. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  9. ^ Pope, Dennis (July 13, 2013). "SOCCER: Reporter Dennis Pope tries out for Ontario Pro team". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  10. ^ Zink, David (July 25, 2013). "SOCCER: Ontario names indoor franchise the "Fury"". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  11. ^ a b Brewster, Louis (July 25, 2013). "Fury chosen as new Ontario soccer team's name". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Ontario Fury Announcement". Our Sports Central. July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  13. ^ Powell, Nancy (November 14, 2013). "The Sound and the Fury". Inland Empire Weekly. Corona, CA. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  14. ^ WE ARE THE EMPIRE STRYKERS 🏴 #WeAreEmpire #BewareTheEmpire #AnEmpireStrykingBack | By Ontario Fury | Facebook, retrieved 2022-09-18
  15. ^ Alexander, Jim (October 24, 2013). "Getting the Ontario Fury off the ground". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  16. ^ Segal, Shel (November 1, 2013). "Great debut for Ontario Fury pro soccer team in 16-8 win". Fontana Herald News. Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  17. ^ "Ontario Fury roster". Major Arena Soccer League. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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