The Dayton Air Strikers got their name from the city's aviation history. Dayton is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and it is also the birthplace of the Wright brothers, who invented the airplane.
The Air Strikers were founded in 2010 and are a member of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a semi-professional soccer league in the United States. The team plays its home games at Dayton Christian School in Englewood, Ohio.
The Air Strikers' nickname is a tribute to the city's aviation heritage and its long history of innovation. The team is also known for its high-level of play and its commitment to developing young players.