​The Strikers FC Competitive Program provides a development-focused environment for players who are ready to train, compete, and grow within a premier soccer setting. Serving U10–U14 boys and girls teams, the fall season is designed to balance high-level training, competitive tournament play, and long-term player development. 

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Established in 1982, Strikers FC is Montana’s largest premier soccer club, serving players throughout the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys with professional coaching, structured development pathways, and opportunities to compete at the highest youth levels in the region.

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Fall 2026 Season Overview >>

The Fall Competitive Season includes:

• Intent-to-Play Registration

• Summer Playing Opportunities

• Open Training & Team Selection Period

• Team Training Sessions

• Tournament Competition

• Freestyle Fridays

• Professional Coaching & Player Development

 

The fall season is intentionally structured to prioritize technical growth, creativity, tactical understanding, and player confidence while avoiding burnout during the shorter fall window. 

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2026 Fall Registration (Intent-to-Play) >>

Registration Window: June 1–15, 2026

 

All returning, new, and prospective players planning to participate in Fall 2026 are encouraged to complete the Intent-to-Play registration process.

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Important: The Intent-to-Play process is your registration. Completing registration and paying the initial $50 fee secures your player's place in the Fall 2026 season and allows Strikers FC to begin team planning, coach assignments, and scheduling.

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Purpose of Intent-to-Play

This process helps Strikers FC:

• Plan team formation

• Assign coaches

• Organize field space

• Improve scheduling and player placement

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Registration Fee Structure

• $50 due at registration (Intent-to-Play Fee)

• Applied toward the total Fall Competitive Program Fee of $840

• Additional payment details will be provided after team placement

• $50 late fee after Jun 15th

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Summer Playing Opportunities >>

Open Summer Age Group Play - Players are invited to participate in open summer training sessions leading into the fall season.

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Schedule 

• Wednesdays

• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

• July 8 – August 13, 2026​​

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Field Locations

• July 8 – July 22: Fort Fields 6 & 7

• July 29 – August 13: Fort Fields 2 & 3

 

There is no additional charge for Open Age Group Play, though registration is requested to help staff plan attendance numbers. 

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Summer Camps >>

Additional summer camp opportunities are available through Strikers FC to help players continue skill development throughout the offseason.

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Registration for our summer camps is still open: https://www.strikersfcmt.org/camps

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Open Training & Team Selection Process >>

Dates: August 17 – August 26, 2026

 

The fall evaluation process is designed to create a positive and welcoming environment while helping coaches place players appropriately for the upcoming season.

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Week One: Open Training & Integration

August 17–20

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The first week features mixed-age group training focused on:

• Reducing evaluation pressure

• Helping players integrate comfortably

• Allowing coaches to observe players naturally

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Training Frequency

• U10 & U11: 2 training days (days TBD)

• U12–U14: 3 training days (days TBD)

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Week Two: Formal Evaluation Sessions

August 24, 25, 26

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Players participate in structured evaluation sessions:

• Led by coaching staff

• Evaluated within their age groups

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Team Placement

• Team placements are expected to be finalized by August 28

• Independent evaluators may assist with play-up evaluations when available

• Team placement decisions are made with player development as the primary focus 

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Team Training Schedule >>

Training Begins: Week of August 31, 2026

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U10 & U11 Teams

• Train 2 days per week

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U12–U14 Teams

• Train 3 days per week

 

Training schedules will be finalized based on:

• Coaching assignments

• Field availability

• Team structure

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Season Conclusion: The fall season concludes during the week of October 14 with final team training sessions. 

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Fall Tournament Schedule >>

All Competitive teams will participate in three tournaments during the Fall 2026 season.

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Scheduled Events

Zootown Cup: September 18–20 Missoula, MT

Glacier Surf Cup: October 2–4 Whitefish, MT

Sleeping Giant: October 9–11 Helena, MT

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The fall season intentionally limits the number of competitions to emphasize long-term player development over short-term results.

 

Fewer matches create more opportunities for:

• Technical repetition

• Tactical instruction

• Positional experimentation

• Creative player development

• Physical and mental recovery

 

This structure allows players to continue improving while still participating in other fall activities and sports. 

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Development-Focused Philosophy >>

At Strikers FC, player development always comes before standings and results.

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Our fall model allows coaches to:

• Focus on technical growth

• Introduce new tactical concepts

• Encourage creativity and confidence

• Provide individualized instruction

• Develop complete players in a positive environment

 

Players may experience:

• Position rotations

• Increased technical training

• Small-sided game learning

• Teaching-focused sessions

• Reduced pressure compared to traditional competitive formats

 

The goal is to prepare players for long-term success while helping them build confidence, enjoyment, and a lifelong passion for soccer. 

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Freestyle Fridays >>

Freestyle Fridays are optional small-sided free-play sessions designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.

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Format:

• 7v7 small-sided games

• Teams created weekly based on attendance

• Less structured and less formal than traditional training

Dates

Dates:

• August 21

• August 28

• September 11

• September 25

 

There is no additional charge for participation. 

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Coaching Staff >>

Competitive teams are led by experienced Strikers FC coaching staff dedicated to player growth both on and off the field.

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Boys Teams

• U10

• U11

• U12

• U13

• U14

 

Girls Teams

• U10

• U11

• U12

• U13

• U14

 

Coaching assignments will be announced prior to the start of the season. We hope to have these finalized by June 5.

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Fall 2026 Player Fees >>

Competitive Program Fee: $840 Per Player

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The player fee includes:

• Coaching wages & payroll taxes

• Tournament registration fees

• Coach travel expenses

• Facility rental

• MYSA registration fees

• Team equipment

• Hudl team fees

• Administrative and operational costs

• PlayMetrics & payment processing fees

 

Strikers FC remains committed to providing a high-quality development environment with professional coaching, organized programming, and meaningful player experiences throughout the season.