The Defiance Soccer Association was formed in December 1991 to play in the NWOYSL. The DSA was established to ensure that soccer in Defiance would compete at the same level as other communities in Northwest Ohio. Jon Adams, Rick Weaver, Carlos Lopez, Alfred Menendez, and Dan Meffley were the pioneers that formed the organization and put together the first DEFIANCE STRIKERS team. This team played in the NWOYSL in the Spring season of 1992. That first team, comprised of four U-7 players, five U-8 players, six U-9 players, and three U-10 players, was a young but talented group that finished 6-4 in the U-10 Division 2. Since 1992 the Defiance Strikers teams captured more than 20 (twenty) Division titles in the NWOYSL combining Boys and Girls teams.

 
 

Purpose of our Association

1. To develop and promote the sport of soccer by providing financial resources and equipment, training and games fields, coaches and administrators for the youth of Defiance and surrounding communities.
2. To further develop interest in and knowledge of soccer for both players and spectators.
3. To encourage the development of good sportsmanship, skilled play and teamwork.
4. To organize and train youth travel teams that seek the highest level of team competition and achievement at the local and regional levels.
5. To organize, conduct, and encourage participation in soccer tournaments, camps and clinics.

All the DEFIANCE STRIKERS Teams participate in the  Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer League during the Spring and Fall seasons every year.

OPEN TRYOUTS  are conducted  in JUNE and the selected players will play in the above mentioned two soccer seasons. (e.g. Fall 2006 & Spring 2007)

All our practices and home games are held over the Riverside Park (Defiance).
Riverside Park is located on Riverside Avenue and consists of 30 acres with
 (1) one ball field , (4) four soccer fields and (1) one football field.

                            Click here to view  map.

 

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DEFIANCE   SOCCER      CAMP

 The DEFIANCE  SOCCER  CAMP  is one of the most important activities during
the summer. It's been a Strikers tradition since 1992 and every year more players are participating in this event.

The philosophy of our camps is to teach fundamental techniques,
soccer basics and sportsmanship.

Our Association has been working hard to bring to town the best soccer coaches
and instructors. In 1993-94 we invited Mel Mahler, Bowling Green State University Soccer Coach.
In 1995-96, Joe Baum from Michigan State University.
And in 1997-99, the DSA  was the only one in the Northwest Ohio hosting the
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CAMP, featuring  the best licensed coaches from England.
All  campers  received a written evaluation at the end of the camp along with
a T-shirt and a ball another MLS gifts including tickets for the Columbus Crew games.

In 2001 our Soccer Camp was directed by the OHIO SOCCER ACADEMY.
Mel Mahler (BGSU) came back to Defiance to conduct the camp. 75 kids participated in this event!
In 2002/04  Brian Kelly (Defiance College) and Rhett Goldsmith (Albright College,PA) were conducting a successful all-day camp.

In 2005/06  Andrew Schultz (Ohio Northern University) directed the Defiance Soccer Camp. The former Defiance Strikers and Defiance High School provided experience and fresh ideas for all the young soccer players. 

Alden Lawrence (Defiance College) was conducting  the camp in 2007/2009.