BOISE, ID — Athletic Club Boise today announced the official launch of Striker, the club’s
first-ever official craft beer, brewed in collaboration with Sockeye Brewing. Striker is a crisp,
easy-drinking Kölsch (5.1% ABV) designed to be enjoyed across the Treasure Valley as fans count
down to the club’s inaugural season.
“As a homegrown Boise business celebrating 30 years this year, we are stoked on this project
with AC Boise and are proud to craft and offer a beer for the team that is European-inspired,
collaboratively designed, and locally brewed just a few miles from the stadium,” said Ben
Sopchak, VP of Sales & Marketing for Sockeye Brewing. “AC Boise is a huge addition to our
community. We are thrilled to work with them on this and eager to support the inaugural season.
This is going to be a lot of fun!”
Beginning Feb. 4, Striker will be available for purchase in 12-packs at Albertsons locations
statewide, with additional availability at other beer retailers across Idaho. Fans can also find
Striker on draft at bars and restaurants throughout the Treasure Valley and beyond — for the
most up-to-date locations, visit Sockeye Brewing’s online beer finder at
sockeyebrew.com/beer-finder.
Striker will also be available at Athletic Club Boise home matches at Expo Idaho, where it will be
offered on tap and in 19.2 oz single-serve cans as part of the stadium beverage lineup. For
Athletic Club Boise, the partnership with Sockeye brings together two Idaho-born brands with a
shared focus on community and authenticity.
“Sockeye is a craft beer brand born in the heart of the Treasure Valley, with deep roots in this
community, which made this partnership feel like a natural fit,” said Christina Aldazabal, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Athletic Club Boise. “We’re excited that fans can bring Striker home
now, enjoy it at their favorite local spot, and make it part of how they connect with the club as we
build toward our first season and our home opener this spring.”
Idaho’s first professional soccer club will open its inaugural home season on April 4 at the Athletic
Club Boise at Expo Idaho. The club will announce additional details around the stadium
experience and new partnerships in the coming weeks as preparations continue for the home
opener.
For more information, visit acboise.com or follow @acboise on Instagram and X.
About Athletic Club Boise
Athletic Club Boise is Idaho’s first professional soccer club, competing in USL League One.
Founded with deep roots in the community, the club is building a privately funded stadium at
Expo Idaho through a 30-year partnership with Ada County. AC Boise will debut its men’s team in
2026, followed by a women’s Gainbridge Super League team in 2027. All men’s matches will be
broadcast nationally on the ESPN and CBS Sports family of networks — a first for Boise pro
sports. The club’s mission is to celebrate Idaho’s identity through sport, grow access to the game,
and become a lasting source of pride for the Treasure Valley.
About Sockeye Brewing
Founded in 1996, Sockeye Brewing began as a small-batch beer option for tap houses around
Idaho’s Treasure Valley and has since grown into one of the top breweries in the state of Idaho.
Today, Sockeye continues to expand its regional footprint throughout the Northwest, bringing its
award-winning beers to a broader audience while staying rooted in its Boise community. Visit
sockeyebrew.com for more details.
