The team was led by general manager and head coach Chris "Topper" Cogan.
Only a home win over the Tulsa Revolution in their final match allowed them to earn a 1–15 record.
The Strikers participated in the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer starting with a bye in the Round of 32 and a Round of 16 game against Austin FC of the Premier Arena Soccer League on January 3, 2014.
The team struggled early on but split its final six regular season matches, finishing with a 3–13 record.
[3] While they failed to advance to the postseason, the franchise fared better at the box office, placing seventh in the 19-team league for average home attendance in their first year.