Delaware Wizards

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Delaware Wizards
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Full nameDelaware Wizards
Nickname(s)The Wiz
Founded1993
Dissolved2000
GroundRandy White Stadium at McKean High
Capacity2,000
ChairmanRobert Patch
ManagerWayne McKinnely
LeagueUSISL D2 Professional League
20005th (overall)

The Delaware Wizards [1] were a professional soccer club based in Wilmington and New Castle, Delaware. 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 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

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
1993N/AUSISL2nd, AtlanticDivisional FinalsDid not enter
19943USISL5th, NortheastMidweek ChallengeDid not enter
19953USISL Pro League2nd, CoastalDivisional FinalsDid not qualify
1995/96N/AUSISL Indoor5th, NortheastDid not qualifyN/A
19963USISL Select League4th, North Atlantic2nd RoundDid not qualify
1996/97N/AUSISL I-LeagueLimited schedule, 1 gameDid not qualifyN/A
19973USISL D-3 Pro League5th, Mid-AtlanticDid not qualifyDid not qualify
1997/98N/AUSISL I-LeagueLimited schedule, 2 gamesDid not qualifyN/A
19983USISL D-3 Pro League1st, AtlanticQuarterfinals2nd Round
19993USL D3-Pro League6th, NorthernDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20003USL D3-Pro League7th, NorthernDid not qualifyDid not qualify

References

  1. Tresolini, Kevin. "Newest Delaware semi-pro soccer team to kick off Saturday". delawareonline.com. The News Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2025.