Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club

What Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club does

Fox Valley Forge SC is a non-profit youth soccer organization serving players ages 3 to 19 (U3-U19) across the Fox Valley corridor of Illinois, including Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Elgin, and Burlington. Formed in 2026 through the merger of two predecessor clubs, Campton United and Fox Valley Strikers, the organization combines 78 years of regional soccer history and operates two permanent indoor facilities (Forge West in St. Charles and Forge East at the East Side Sports Complex), plus outdoor sites at Dean & Peck Park and James O. Breen Community Park. The club markets itself as "Built, Not Bought," positioning against expensive platform clubs (ECNL, MLS Next) by offering professional development standards and college pathway support at accessible price points, with all revenue reinvested into player development, facilities, and coaching education.

The organization's core product is a five-program development pathway sold directly to families: Forge Foxes (U3-U6 introductory), Forge Community (U6-U12 recreational), Forge Ignite (U6-U12 competitive travel), Forge Performance (U11-U19 elite, including NPL and National League play), and Forge College Prep (an add-on college recruiting package integrating the Sports Recruits CRM platform with highlight video and direct coach outreach). Annual membership fees range from approximately $800 to $2,950 per player, supplemented by summer camps (Forge Summer Camp Series and an Advantage Soccer Academy partnership camp), tournament fees (3v3 Live Tournament), and college recruiting add-ons. Registration runs through the Sprocket Sports portal, with no proprietary technology platform disclosed; third-party tools (Sprocket Sports, Sports Recruits, JotForm, 3v3 Live) handle operations.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: free ID sessions, open house days, and annual May tryouts feed funnel conversion, supported by personal outreach, social media, and community events. The customer base consists of individual Fox Valley families seeking a development alternative to platform clubs, with active D1, D3, and community college coaches on staff providing a differentiated college pathway offering. The organization employs 11-50 people and is governed by a board of directors including the President (Mike Weyant), Vice President (Jeff Dunaway), Secretary (Kathy Heitkemper), Treasurer (Talia Jensen), and board members Robert Kuhn, Chad Ransom, Trevor Bauer, and Trae Manny.

Name

Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club

Legal name

Fox Valley Forge SC

Website

https://strikersfoxvalley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fox Valley Forge SC is a non-profit youth soccer organization serving players ages 3-19 across Illinois's Fox Valley corridor. Formed in 2026 from the merger of Campton United and Fox Valley Strikers, it operates five development programs at two permanent indoor facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive travel soccer
• Player development
• College recruiting support
• Soccer summer camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program Fees: Annual membership fees for youth soccer programs across multiple tiers (Forge Foxes, Community, Ignite, and Performance). Fees range from approximately $800 to $2,950 per year depending on program level. As a non-profit organization, all revenue is reinvested into player development, facilities, and coaching education.
2. Summer Camp Registration: Summer camp programs including in-house Forge Summer Camp Series and partnership camps with Advantage Soccer Academy. Fees are charged per session, block, or full summer pass.
3. Tournament and Event Fees: Registration fees for hosted tournaments including the 3v3 Live Tournament. Early entry and late entry pricing with multi-team and multi-event discounts available.
4. Add-On Programs: Forge College Prep add-on package providing college recruiting support including Sports Recruits platform access, highlight video support, and direct coach access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club, now operating as Fox Valley Forge SC following the 2026 merger with Campton United, runs a non-profit youth soccer development organization serving players ages U3 to U19. The club offers five connected programs (introductory, recreational, competitive travel, elite performance, and college prep) plus summer camps, tournaments, and ID sessions through two permanent indoor facilities in the Fox Valley corridor of Illinois.

Product overview

Fox Valley Forge SC operates as a unified multi-program youth soccer organization formed in 2026 through the merger of Campton United and Fox Valley Strikers. The club offers five connected programs forming a single development pathway: Forge Foxes (U3-U6 introductory), Forge Community (U6-U12 recreational), Forge Ignite (U6-U12 competitive travel), Forge Performance (U11-U19 elite), and Forge College Prep (add-on college recruitment package). The club also runs seasonal offerings including Forge Summer Camp Series, partner camps with Advantage Soccer Academy, ID sessions, tryouts, and the 3v3 Live Tournament. All programs are delivered through two permanent indoor facilities in the Fox Valley corridor (Geneva, St. Charles area) with licensed coaching staff and active college coaches integrated into the higher-tier programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forge Foxes: Introductory program for children ages 3-6, focusing on fun, movement, and basic soccer skills through games and activities.
• Forge Community
• Forge Ignite
• Forge Performance
• Forge College Prep
• Campton United

Products and services

• Forge Foxes Introductory soccer program for children ages 3-6 (U3-U6). Fun-first with 1-player, 1-ball activities, obstacle courses, color games, dribble games, music, and high-fives. Coach-led with parent participation welcomed. No tryouts — everyone welcome.
• Forge Community Recreational-to-development soccer program for ages U6-U12. Fun-first approach with no scores, standings, or pressure. Focus on ball mastery, coordination, and teamwork. Parent education workshops included. Most affordable development entry point.
• Forge Ignite Competitive travel soccer for ages U6-U12. Includes 2 practices per week, regional and state tournament play within a 2-hour radius, licensed coaching with unified curriculum, grade-based team structure for 2026-27, multi-sport tolerance, and meaningful playing time guarantee. Team designations: Red, Navy, Gold, White.
• Forge Performance Highest-level competitive soccer program for ages U11-U19. Includes Midwest Conference, NPL, and National League play, 3-4 dedicated soccer activities per week, video analysis introduction, Sports Recruits CRM for recruiting, and active D1, D3, and community college coaches on staff.
• Forge College Prep Add-on college recruitment package for Forge Performance players U15+. Includes Sports Recruits profile with direct coach outreach, highlight video production support, campus visit and timeline planning, Guest College Coach Training Series, and access to alumni network of hundreds of college players.
• Forge Summer Camp Series 2026 Six-week summer training program across three flexible two-week blocks (June 30 – August 6) at Forge West in St. Charles. Open to U8-U18, grouped by age and ability. Focus on speed/agility, ball mastery, shooting, and small-sided gameplay. Pricing: $220 for 2 weeks, $400 for 4 weeks, $550 for full summer, $50 drop-in.
• Advantage Soccer Academy Summer Camp Six-week summer training partnership with Advantage Soccer Academy (June 16 – July 23). Sessions Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM on turf at Forge West in St. Charles. Open to U7-U19 with age/ability groupings. Includes 18 sessions, player insurance, and Nike Dri-FIT training tee. Price: $625 online, $595 cash. Registration handled directly by Advantage Soccer Academy.
• ID Sessions & Open House Days Free identification and evaluation sessions led by professional coaching staff at Forge East and Forge West facilities. Open to all players (members and non-members) in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Includes coached sessions, facility tours, and opportunities to meet coaches. Pre-registration required.
• 3v3 Live Tournament Annual small-sided soccer tournament hosted at James O. Breen Community Park, St. Charles. Features 4-game guarantee in a single day. Open to Boys U6-U19, Girls U6-U19, and Adult Men's divisions. Includes Elite, Competitive, and Developmental brackets. 6 players per team, 2x10-minute halves. Early entry $250 by June 21, late entry $275.
• Supplemental Tryouts Open tryout opportunity for boys and girls U7-U19 who missed regular tryouts or were not selected at other clubs. Evaluations conducted by appointment at multiple locations. Register through Sprocket tryout portal and attend team session for consideration for 2026/27 Forge teams.
• Campton Futbol Foundations Six-week beginner Saturday program presented by Campton United at Dean & Peck Park in St. Charles. Designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade boys and girls. Kindergarten/1st grade: 12:00-1:00 PM, 2nd/3rd grade: 1:30-2:30 PM. $150 for the 6-week session plus $70 one-time uniform fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100s of college placements at D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and junior college programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Advantage Soccer AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Six-week summer camp partnership providing focused training for field players and keepers ages U7-U19. Advantage Soccer Academy leads coaching with Forge SC facilities and branding. Sessions run Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, June 16-July 23 at Forge West in St. Charles. Includes 18 training sessions, player insurance, and Advantage Nike Dri-FIT training tee. Registration and payment handled directly by Advantage Soccer Academy.
• Campton UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Merger partner in forming Fox Valley Forge SC. Campton United combined with Fox Valley Strikers in 2026 to create Fox Valley's largest soccer club with 78 years combined history, two permanent indoor facilities, and unified development pathway from U4 through college prep. Campton Futbol Foundations program continues under the partnership.
• Fox Valley StrikerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Merger partner in forming Fox Valley Forge SC. Fox Valley Strikers combined with Campton United in 2026. The new club name 'Forge' represents the development philosophy of shaping players through heat, pressure, and time - with no shortcuts.
• Sports RecruitscoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM-style recruiting platform provided to all Forge Performance players U15+. Enables players to build recruiting profiles, email college coaches directly, track engagement, and manage college communication. Platform is included as part of the College Prep add-on package.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National league governing body and competition platform for elite girls' (and select boys') youth soccer clubs. Defines the platform-badge tier that Fox Valley Forge Performance explicitly competes against without affiliation.
• Chicago Red Stars Academy: NWSL-affiliated youth academy providing elite girls' soccer development in the Chicago metro. Comparable at the elite girls' tier but with a professional-women's-team affiliation that Forge does not carry.

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: Long-standing Chicago-area youth soccer club with USL/MLS Next pathways and a multi-decade history. Comparable scale and program structure to Forge, serving overlapping suburban markets in northern Illinois.
• Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club: The other predecessor club (Fox Valley Strikers / Strikers FVSC) that merged into Forge. Legacy entity and most direct peer in terms of historical program structure, geography, and player base.
• Campton United: One of the two predecessor clubs that merged into Fox Valley Forge SC. Continues to operate as a sub-brand/satellite within the merged entity, serving as a peer reference for what the legacy organization looked like pre-merger.
• Chicago FC United (formerly Eclipse Select): Top-tier ECNL/MLS Next-affiliated club in the Chicago suburbs, the direct competitor for serious college-bound soccer talent. Comparable to Forge Performance at the elite tier with platform-badge positioning that Forge explicitly differentiates against.
• Chicago Fire FC Youth Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy serving the greater Chicago area with MLS Next competition and a college pathway. Comparable to Fox Valley Forge SC's Performance tier but with a professional-club badge and longer commute for Fox Valley families.

Others

• Sports Recruits: Recruiting CRM platform integrated into Forge's College Prep package. Not a competitor but a closely adjacent technology partner whose product positioning mirrors the college pathway value Forge sells.
• Sprocket Sports: SaaS registration and club management platform used by Fox Valley Forge SC. Ecosystem enabler rather than competitor; relevant as a vendor dependency and as a benchmark for the digital tooling layer in youth sports.

Regional players

• Iowa Rush Soccer Club: Midwest-based youth soccer club serving the broader region with US Club Soccer and NPL pathways. Comparable program structure and tiered offerings (recreational through elite) for benchmarking non-metropolitan youth club operating models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Strikers_FV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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