What ages and program levels does Strikers FC offer?Recreational tracks include Mini Micro for about ages 3–5 with fall, spring, and summer options; Micro Strikers for about 5–12 in fall and spring; and Strikers FC Academy recreation for about 8–11 in fall and spring. Competitive spring travel covers about U10 through U19. Bitterroot Strikers FC serves about ages 3–13 with both recreational and competitive programming. Futsal serves middle school and high school players in late fall and winter, and summer camps welcome all age groups.
About
Strikers FC is a Missoula-based youth soccer organization founded in 1982 and built as one of Montana’s largest premier youth soccer programs. It serves the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys with recreational and competitive tracks from about preschool ages through high school so families can grow inside one club over many seasons.
What the club offers
Programming spans Mini Micro and Micro recreational blocks for younger players, a Strikers FC Academy recreational lane for roughly ages 8–11, and a competitive spring travel pathway from about U10 through U19. Bitterroot Strikers FC carries both recreational and competitive options for about ages 3–13. Futsal targets middle school and high school players in late fall and winter, and summer camps welcome all age groups. Mini Micro sessions emphasize fun, motor development, and simple soccer skills in roughly 50-minute blocks, with small coach-to-player ratios and jerseys included for participants.
Where teams train, play, and try out
Competitive tryouts and evaluations for U10–U19 spring travel take place at the Fort Missoula Turf Field. Once teams form, winter training generally starts in January with at least two sessions per week for most groups; some older premier teams may begin in December ahead of winter showcase events. From late March many teams move to three practices per week while the youngest competitive age band stays at two. Spring league play lines up with Montana Youth Soccer Association schedules from April, with most weekends holding games—often two matches—across Montana cities, plus about three to six weekend tournaments through mid-June, while a subset of teams may continue into summer regional or national events. Families who cannot attend live games can follow Hudl fan livestreams tied to the organization. The club office sits at 2430 Dixon Avenue in Missoula, with regular-season desk hours Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by appointment.
Registration, tryouts, and placement
Competitive tryouts run each November for U10–U19 players grouped by US Youth Soccer age categories, gender, and birth year. Each age band attends two back-to-back two-hour sessions where multiple coaches and evaluators score ball control, finishing, defending, athleticism, tactical awareness, and social-emotional growth. After sessions, evaluators confer and recommend placements; administrative staff finalize rosters and follow up with families through email about accepting or declining offers. Tryout registration flows through PlayMetrics, with first-time parents creating a guardian account before player profiles. Recreational and minis programs also open through seasonal PlayMetrics registration links. Anyone who expects to miss tryouts should still register and contact the technical director email channel the club provides for conflicts.
Mission, values, and coaching leadership
The mission centers on personal growth through soccer, with expectations captured in P.R.I.D.E.: focus on the person, stay positively relentless, pursue inclusivity, prioritize development, and demand excellence. When explaining competitive placements, staff connect decisions to that purpose and to a “one club, one family” culture. Day-to-day soccer leadership includes an executive director, technical director, director of coaching with advanced USSF and UEFA credentials, recreational and Bitterroot directors, registrar and media support, a college recruitment coordinator, and team communications support for tools such as TeamSnap.
Fees, refunds, and how to reach the club
Spring competitive team fees move with birth year, league tier, and tournament load; recent spring travel assignments paired teams with club fees roughly between about $1,030 and $2,510, and at least one tier noted that certain tournament or game-related costs may sit outside the core club fee. Competitive registration typically includes a $150 deposit that is non-refundable, and the broader competitive refund policy treats season fees as committed for the full soccer year with only narrow exceptions such as season-ending injury documentation or relocation reviewed by the executive director. Recreation, camp, clinic, and futsal dollars are also generally non-refundable and non-transferable, though the club will refund if it cannot place a player in an age-appropriate group, and medical or relocation cases follow a written request path through the registrar and customer service inbox. Questions on refunds go to customerservice@strikersfcmt.org with about 30 days for a written decision after review. For general help, call +1 406-396-9633.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train, hold tryouts, or host families?U10–U19 competitive tryouts and evaluations take place at Fort Missoula Turf Field. Teams finalize practice days and locations after rosters settle, with winter training often beginning in January and spring league matches spread across Montana cities. The administrative office is at 2430 Dixon Avenue, Missoula, Montana 59801, open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the regular season or by appointment.
When are competitive tryouts and how does placement work?Competitive tryouts happen each November for U10–U19 players. Each birth-year and gender group attends two consecutive two-hour sessions staffed by multiple evaluators. Staff merge evaluator recommendations into final team offers and contact families by email about accepting or declining placements. Registration runs through PlayMetrics; anyone expecting to miss sessions should still register and email the technical director address the club supplies for scheduling conflicts.
What does a spring competitive season cost?Spring travel team fees depend on age, league assignment, and tournament travel. Recent spring travel assignments showed club team fees roughly between about $1,030 and $2,510, with at least one tier noting that some tournament or away-game expenses may be budgeted outside the core club fee. Competitive registration also carries a $150 non-refundable deposit, and season fees are treated as a full-year commitment under the club’s refund rules except for narrow executive-reviewed cases such as season-ending injury or relocation.
How do refunds work for recreation, camps, or competitive fees?Competitive fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable once a player accepts a roster spot because rosters and club costs are built around headcount; exceptions may include season-ending injury or relocation reviewed by the executive director with documentation. Recreation, camp, clinic, and futsal fees follow a similar rule set, with refunds if the club cannot place a player in an age-appropriate group. Medical and relocation requests go in writing to the registrar, and refund questions route to customerservice@strikersfcmt.org for executive review, with about 30 days for a written response.
What is the club’s mission or coaching philosophy?Strikers FC emphasizes personal and community growth through soccer, summarized by P.R.I.D.E.: focus on the person, positive relentlessness, inclusivity, development first, and high expectations. Competitive placement decisions are explained against that purpose and a one-club culture. Credentialed directors oversee recreational pathways, competitive development, and college recruitment support.
How can families register, stream games, or get help?Use PlayMetrics links the club shares for tryouts, minis, and seasonal programs. General questions can go to +1 406-396-9633 or customerservice@strikersfcmt.org. Live game viewing is available through Strikers FC’s Hudl fan broadcasts. Coaching interest for recreational or competitive roles can start at ross.mcmonies@strikersfcmt.org, and TeamSnap-related questions go to the team communications coordinator.
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