The Delaware Wizards were a professional
soccer club based in
Wilmington and
New Castle, Delaware
New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The city is located six miles (10 km) south of Wilmington and is situated on the Delaware River. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 5,285.
History
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. The team played their first game in 1993 and their last in 2000. They played in the
USISL. They were considered DC United's farm team but ended up folding due to financial issues and losing players to other clubs. Many players went to MLS and other USL teams.
In 2007, David Whitcraft was inducted into the
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is a membership-based organization founded in 1976. The organization runs a museum with exhibits at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and promotes physical fitness i ...
for his efforts as the first captain of the team.
In 2008, a reincarnation of the Delaware Wizards was formed playing amateur soccer. Led by a group of former fans and ball boys of the original Delaware Wizards, they have enjoyed modest success. As of 2009, they currently play in the New Castle County Soccer League.
Year-by-year
Current Squad
Defunct soccer clubs in Delaware
USL Second Division teams
Soccer clubs in Delaware
1993 establishments in Delaware
2000 disestablishments in Delaware
Association football clubs established in 1993
Association football clubs disestablished in 2000
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