Delaware Wizards
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The Delaware Wizards were 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.
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.
Current Squad
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
and New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, Delaware
New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, six miles south of Wilmington, situated on the Delaware River. In 1900, 3,380 people lived here; in 1910, 3,351...
. The team played their first game in 1993 and their last in 2000. They played in the USISL.
In 2007, David Whitcraft was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
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...
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
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | N/A | USISL | 2nd, Atlantic | Divisional Finals | Did not enter |
| 1994 | 3 | USISL | 5th, Northeast | Midweek Challenge | Did not enter |
| 1995 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 2nd, Coastal | Divisional Finals | Did not qualify |
| 1995/96 | N/A | USISL Indoor | 5th, Northeast | Did not qualify | N/A |
| 1996 | 3 | USISL Select League | 4th, North Atlantic | 2nd Round | Did not qualify |
| 1996/97 | N/A | USISL I-League | Limited schedule, 1 game | Did not qualify | N/A |
| 1997 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 5th, Mid-Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1997/98 | N/A | USISL I-League | Limited schedule, 2 games | Did not qualify | N/A |
| 1998 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 1st, Atlantic | Quarterfinals | 2nd Round |
| 1999 | 3 | USL D3-Pro League | 6th, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 3 | USL D3-Pro League | 7th, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Current Squad