About
Stanford Strikers FC is a youth soccer program where kids play and learn soccer. The program offers age-appropriate soccer programs starting at age three, including a Futures League for young players who are not yet ready for competitive play and competitive teams at varying levels. Stanford Strikers FC runs a robust, age-appropriate and fun soccer program for 3–6 year olds in neighborhood settings and also fields competitive boys’ and girls’ teams from U8 to U19 in local, regional, and national competition, including Norcal Premier, NPL, and the ECNL Regional League.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Stanford Strikers FC describes itself as one of the Bay Area’s premier youth soccer organizations with a player-first development focus. The club has been accepted into the ECNL Regional League and participates in Norcal Premier, NPL, and ECNL RL. Coaches are selected and trained for coaching expertise and for a coaching philosophy that emphasizes a player-first approach. The club states a commitment to generating resources to allow for participation for families of all financial means and to offering a community-friendly experience with ways to support players, teams, and the club. Capelli Sport is the official and exclusive uniform and equipment provider for Stanford Strikers FC.
The leadership team includes Sara Filipek (President), Jeremy Dahl (Vice President), Simone Hedinger (Secretary), Sara Fernandez (Treasurer), Harman Paintal (Board Member), Vava Marques (Board Member and Director of Soccer), Bret Simon (Board Member and Executive Director), and Benkay Kajihara (Boys Technical Director). According to the club’s mission statement, Stanford Strikers FC is committed to excellence on and off the field, with a foundation built on decades of experience, shared values, and a player-first approach, and is focused on expanded pathways for elite competition and growth through its ECNL Regional League acceptance.
Stanford Strikers FC is partnering with Second Touch Soccer to donate pre-owned jerseys, game shorts, shin guards, and cleats, and will be collecting old Alpine Strikers and Stanford Soccer Club uniforms for this purpose. Capelli Sport has announced a partnership with Stanford Strikers FC that makes Capelli Sport the official and exclusive uniform and equipment provider for the club.
In one testimonial, Executive Director Bret Simon states that ECNL Regional League acceptance is the next step for Stanford Strikers FC to become a comprehensive community club and a platform for ambitious players to reach their maximum potential. In another testimonial, Director of Soccer Vava Marques describes ECNL Regional League acceptance as a milestone that reflects the mission of building a strong community-based club and notes that players can now pursue high-level soccer opportunities without leaving the club or traveling far.
Last updated March 22, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Stanford Strikers FC describes itself as one of the Bay Area’s premier youth soccer organizations with a player-first development focus. The club has been accepted into the ECNL Regional League and participates in Norcal Premier, NPL, and ECNL RL. Coaches are selected and trained for coaching expertise and for a coaching philosophy that emphasizes a player-first approach. The club states a commitment to generating resources to allow for participation for families of all financial means and to offering a community-friendly experience with ways to support players, teams, and the club. Capelli Sport is the official and exclusive uniform and equipment provider for Stanford Strikers FC.
The leadership team includes Sara Filipek (President), Jeremy Dahl (Vice President), Simone Hedinger (Secretary), Sara Fernandez (Treasurer), Harman Paintal (Board Member), Vava Marques (Board Member and Director of Soccer), Bret Simon (Board Member and Executive Director), and Benkay Kajihara (Boys Technical Director). According to the club’s mission statement, Stanford Strikers FC is committed to excellence on and off the field, with a foundation built on decades of experience, shared values, and a player-first approach, and is focused on expanded pathways for elite competition and growth through its ECNL Regional League acceptance.
Stanford Strikers FC is partnering with Second Touch Soccer to donate pre-owned jerseys, game shorts, shin guards, and cleats, and will be collecting old Alpine Strikers and Stanford Soccer Club uniforms for this purpose. Capelli Sport has announced a partnership with Stanford Strikers FC that makes Capelli Sport the official and exclusive uniform and equipment provider for the club.
In one testimonial, Executive Director Bret Simon states that ECNL Regional League acceptance is the next step for Stanford Strikers FC to become a comprehensive community club and a platform for ambitious players to reach their maximum potential. In another testimonial, Director of Soccer Vava Marques describes ECNL Regional League acceptance as a milestone that reflects the mission of building a strong community-based club and notes that players can now pursue high-level soccer opportunities without leaving the club or traveling far.
Last updated March 22, 2026.
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