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| Full name | Richmond Strikers Football Club |
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| Founded | 1975 asThree Chopt Soccer Association |
| Website | http://www.richmondstrikers.com |
Richmond Strikers is a sports club based inHenrico County, nearRichmond, Virginia. The Strikers' team colors are orange, white, and black. The Strikers are a multi-sport club and offer soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, cricket, and rugby. The Strikers have over 6,000 members from travel soccer, recreation, adult league and all other sports. The Strikers are also the host of theJefferson Cup, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the United States.
The Strikers were formed in 1975 asThree 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 thePremier League club,Arsenal.[2] In 2015, the Strikers announced the addition of girls lacrosse and field hockey. In 2017, the club added boys lacrosse and rugby.
Notable players who have played for the Strikers include:[3]
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