Empire Strykers

What Empire Strykers does

Empire Strykers is a privately held professional arena soccer franchise competing in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), based at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California and serving the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Founded in 2013 as the Ontario Fury and rebranded to Empire Strykers in 2022, the organization fields a men's MASL roster and, as of the 2025–2026 cycle, expanded into women's tryouts, while operating a year-round ecosystem of youth camps and clinics, group and season ticket packages, custom match-day experiences, merchandise sales, and community-facing events including business mixers, school visits, and charity fundraisers. The franchise is supported by a content layer that includes a bilingual live broadcast operation recognized on CBS GOLAZO Sports Network (March 2024), two podcasts (StrykingFury and Soccer in 60), and a mobile app distributed on iOS and Android, with ticketing processed through Ticketmaster and digital venue entry.

The business model blends consumer revenue (single-game tickets, Silver/Premium/Platinum season packages, group rates for 10+ attendees, $15 parking, and online merchandise via empirestrykersfanstore.com) with B2B revenue from corporate partnerships across healthcare (San Antonio Regional Hospital, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital), hospitality (Ontario Airport Hotel), real estate (MGR Property Management), automotive (Mark Christopher Chevrolet), community development (National Core), tourism (GoCal), and government (San Bernardino County District 2). Go-to-market combines community-led outreach across the Inland Empire, event-driven match-day sales at Toyota Arena, and a dedicated sales team for corporate partnerships and group sales, augmented by multi-channel digital marketing across Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, and KMET radio. The team plays roughly a seasonal schedule within MASL, with staff supplemented by internships, volunteers, and paid game-day media personnel.

Name

Empire Strykers

Legal name

Empire Strykers

Website

https://theempirestrykers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Empire Strykers is a privately held professional arena soccer team competing in the Major Arena Soccer League at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, serving Inland Empire fans, youth athletes, and regional corporate partners across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Indoor Soccer

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Professional soccer
• Arena soccer
• Indoor soccer
• Sports entertainment
• Minor league sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Single game tickets, season packages, and group experiences sold primarily through Ticketmaster with various pricing tiers including Silver, Premium, and Platinum packages. Payment plans available for season packages.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and corporate partnerships including presenting partners, mascot sponsorship (Mark Christopher Chevrolet), and various business alliances with regional healthcare, hospitality, and property management companies.
3. Youth Development Programs: Year-round youth camps, clinics, and training programs offering kids opportunities to train with professional players.
4. Group Experiences & Fundraisers: Custom group experiences with discounted ticket rates, fundraiser nights, and exclusive on-field opportunities.
5. Venue Concessions: Food and beverage operations at Toyota Arena including multiple concession stands, bars, and specialty dining options.
6. Merchandise: Official merch store available online at empirestrykersfanstore.com selling team apparel and merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Empire Strykers is a professional arena soccer franchise that fields a team competing in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The club plays its home matches at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, and sells live matchday entertainment, tickets, merchandise, and sponsorship/hospitality packages to fans, families, and corporate partners in the Inland Empire region of Southern California.

Product overview

The Empire Strykers is a professional arena soccer organization operating as a single-brand sports entertainment entity. The core product is the professional MASL arena soccer team playing at Toyota Arena. Supporting offerings include the official StrykingFury podcast and Soccer in 60 media programs, youth development camps and clinics, group and season ticket packages, a mobile app for fans, match day experiences at Toyota Arena with various food and beverage options, community outreach programs, and an online merchandise store. The portfolio operates as an integrated fan engagement ecosystem rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StrykingFury: The official podcast of the Empire Strykers, featuring coverage of arena soccer and team-related content.
• Soccer in 60

Products and services

• Empire Strykers season tickets Subscription-style ticket package granting the holder reserved seating for all Empire Strykers home matches of the MASL regular season at Toyota Arena; sold to individual fans and families in the Inland Empire.
• Empire Strykers single-match tickets Individual-game admission tickets to Empire Strykers home arena soccer matches at Toyota Arena; sold to walk-up and online consumers on a per-match basis.
• Empire Strykers group and hospitality packages Group ticket, suite, and hospitality packages for businesses, organizations, and large parties attending Empire Strykers home matches at Toyota Arena; sold via direct sales.
• Empire Strykers branded merchandise Team-branded apparel, accessories, and souvenirs (jerseys, hats, scarves, etc.) sold to fans via on-site retail at Toyota Arena and online channels.
• Empire Strykers corporate sponsorships and advertising Sponsorship, signage, in-arena advertising, and partnership packages sold to local and regional businesses seeking association with the Empire Strykers professional arena soccer property.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13+ years of continuous community service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and presenting.

• The SwansonsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025The Swansons, a multi-award-winning duo, named as featured band for Empire Strykers home opener at Toyota Arena on December 12, 2025. The band recently won award for their song 'Forever' at Josie Music Awards and released their seventh album 'SEVEN'.
• Mark Christopher ChevroletcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Stryker the Mascot. 'Stryker The Mascot is brought to you by Mark Christopher Chevrolet'.
• MGR Property ManagementpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Logo displayed on official website.
• San Antonio Regional HospitalpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Healthcare partner for community health initiatives.
• Ontario Airport HotelpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Hospitality partner providing accommodations for visiting teams.
• Supervisor Jesse ArmandarezpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner representing San Bernardino County District 2. Government and community partnership.
• National CorepresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Community development organization.
• Loma Linda University HealthpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Healthcare and wellness partner through Healthy Futures Initiative.
• GoCalpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Regional tourism/convention bureau.
• Loma Linda University Children's HospitalpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner of Empire Strykers. Pediatric healthcare partner for community programs.
• MASL (Major Arena Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague membership - Empire Strykers competes in MASL, the highest level of professional indoor soccer in North America. Christian Filimon serves as Director of Corporate Partnerships for MASL. League is 501(c)(6) non-profit organization with players from 50+ nations.
• Toyota ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome venue partnership at 4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario, CA 91764. State-of-the-art facility with 3,500+ parking spaces. Home games, community events, and youth camps held at venue.
• TicketmastercoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ticketing platform for Empire Strykers tickets. Provides digital ticketing, transfer capabilities, and mobile ticket scanning. Arena tickets available through am.ticketmaster.com/toyotaarena/.
• CBS GOLAZO Sports NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner. In March 2024, Empire Strykers home broadcast was featured on CBS GOLAZO Sports Network, bringing national attention to the MASL.
• LA ClippersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBilly Velto (Director of Corporate Partnerships) previously worked for LA Clippers for about seven years, first as Group Sales intern then basketball operations side with Ontario Clippers.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth soccer partnership with AYSO Region 65 for co-branded youth camps and clinics in Alta Loma and throughout Inland Empire.
• KMET RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer in 60 weekly show airs on Southern California-based ABC News Radio affiliate KMET. Hosted by Tim Kolacz and Christian Filimon. Covers LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City FC, Orange County SC, and Empire Strykers.
• Apple App StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile app distribution through Apple App Store. Empire Strykers app available for iOS devices.
• Google Play StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile app distribution through Google Play Store. Empire Strykers app available for Android devices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Orange County SC: Regional professional soccer club competing in USL Championship, based in Southern California. Targets overlapping soccer fan base in the greater LA/Inland Empire market but at outdoor professional outdoor soccer tier above MASL.
• Ontario Reign: AHL hockey team sharing the Ontario, California market with Empire Strykers. Competes for the same regional entertainment and sponsorship dollars, with overlapping Toyota Arena venue usage and shared Inland Empire fan base.
• Inland Empire 66ers: Minor league baseball team in the Inland Empire region with overlapping fan and sponsor base. Comparable community-engagement-driven GTM motion and shared regional corporate partnership pool with Empire Strykers.

Direct peers

• Utica City FC: Direct MASL competitor operating in the same league with the same indoor arena soccer product. Comparable size, ownership structure, and revenue streams across tickets, corporate partnerships, and group sales.
• Milwaukee Wave: One of the most established MASL franchises and direct league peer. Competes in the same Major Arena Soccer League with the same arena soccer product, comparable revenue model (tickets, sponsorships, group sales), and similar private ownership structure.
• San Diego Sockers: Direct MASL competitor based in Southern California, competing in the same league and geographic region. Same arena soccer format, similar tier of professional indoor play, and overlapping fan base with Empire Strykers.
• St. Louis Ambush: Direct MASL league peer running the same indoor soccer matchday and sponsorship business. Same tier of professional play, comparable franchise economics, and similar community-led partnership strategy.
• Kansas City Comets: Direct MASL competitor operating in the same professional indoor soccer league. Same arena-based matchday product, similar tier of player and sponsorship economics, comparable community-engagement-driven GTM motion.
• Baltimore Blast: Long-standing MASL franchise and direct league peer. Same arena soccer competition format, similar ticket/sponsorship/season package revenue mix, and aligned private-ownership professional sports team profile.
• Tacoma Stars: Direct MASL competitor with the same professional indoor arena soccer product. Comparable scale, fan monetization model, and competitive positioning within the league.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Empire_Strykers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ontariofury
• Facebookfacebook.com/theempirestrykers
• Instagraminstagram.com/empire.strykers
• TikToktiktok.com/@empire.strykers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontario-fury

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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