The organizational independency of the football section dates from 2003, although its parent club was founded in 1895.

The team then had a longer stint from 2001 to 2004, when Strømmen IF was beaten in the playoffs, securing promotion to the 2005 Norwegian Second Division.

Its most notable player was Vemund Brekke Skard, who transferred from Brumunddal to Ipswich Town in 2005.

Vegard Skogheim has coached the team.

Also, Eldar Hadžimehmedović has played for the team.