Richmond Strikers
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| Full name | Richmond Strikers Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 as Three Chopt Soccer Association |
| Website | Club home page |
Richmond Strikers is a soccer club based in Henrico County, near Richmond, Virginia. The Strikers' team colors are orange, white, and black, and they have two leagues, travel and recreational. The Strikers are also the host of the Jefferson Cup, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the United States.
Club history
The Strikers were formed in 1975 as Three Chopt Soccer Association. In 1986, they adopted the Strikers name.[1] In 2006, the Strikers merged with Virginia Capital Area Soccer League (CASL), making the Strikers one of the largest clubs in Virginia.[1] In 2010, they announced a working relationship with the EPL English Premier League club, Arsenal.[2]
Notable players
Notable players who have played for the Strikers include:[3]
Will Bates- Adam Cristman
- Kenneth Cutler
Joseph Haboush- Chantel Jones
- Brad Knighton
- Brian Ownby
- Brandon Pollard
- Will Pulisic
References
- 1 2 "Club History". Richmond Strikers. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ↑ "Arsenal announce Richmond Strikers project". Arsenal F.C. 24 September 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ↑ "Richmond Strikers Alumni". Richmond Strikers. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ↑ "Germany - BV Borussia 09 Dortmund Under 19 - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
External links
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