The club was founded in 1992 as Newtownabbey Strikers and became a member of the Northern Ireland Women's Football Association in 1994.

In UEFA competitions the strikers have achieved two draws so far against FC Clujana Cluj and Maccabi Holon.

The club played in the 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round hosting the mini-tournament[3] but lost all their games.

Catering for girls aged 4–18 were the players can develop their football skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

The FDC aims to bring girls through the pathway to senior football, while also promoting lifetime participation.