The Bank of Guam Strykers FC are a professional

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club based in

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. Strykers FC have never won a

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title nor domestic cup to this date, but still remain a dominant force in Guamanian soccer. They underwent many name changes throughout the years, including Paintco Strykers and Payless Supermarket Strykers (named for its past sponsor, the food purveyors Payless Supermarkets) to name a few. The club's youth team claimed victory to take home

's first Minetgot Cup Elite Youth League title and trophy. Aside from a football section, they have a successful

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section which won the Land Shark Beach Soccer league in 2016.

History

In 2005, Keith Dickson founded the club. In an interview with

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, he stated his reasons for starting the club were ' ther clubs they triedwere either too strict, or not strict enough]'. The Strykers quickly became an important team in Guam, reaching the first division soon after being established. It now comprises over 16 teams engaging in different leagues of the

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Squad players

Squad women players

Honors

* Guam FA Cup 2015 runners-up

References

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